The Hawkeye Issue V - The Senior Issue

The
HAWKEYE
Congratulations to the
Class of 2016
June 2016
1700 Courthouse Road Stafford, VA 22554 Volume III - Issue V

Table of
Contents
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BPHSHawkeye
BPHawkeye
Caroline Clay
Reginald Collins
Danielle Dias
Shawn Monaghan
Travis Morgan
Giselle Namata
Megan Rumble
Benjamin Sawyer
Harrielle-Beatrix Castelly
Joseph Nelson
Lauren Bennett
Natalie Malstrom
Shellee Pelayo
Derek Beresford
Francesca Chambers
Danielle Perdue
Christopher Ware
Taylor Carrington
BPHSHawkeye
Corey Boswell
Danielle
Forand
Pace Hammer
Hunter Lowery
Zachary Martin
Alicia Rios
Lauren Butler
Cadence Caveny
Zoe Fox
Anushah Hassan
Tristan Hume
Megan Parker
Alexandra Shtabnaya
Teagan Sullivan
Jackson Rush
Samuel Carrion
Mary Passley
Caroline Wilkerson
Diamond Goins-Caroll
Alexander Hubbard
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Hannah Infanti
Reuben Levin
Johnny Nguyen
Benjamin Sindle
Paige Talley
Henry Wu
Amanda Young
Rachel Young
Senior Decision Map:
Find out where the class of
2016 is heading in the fall
Honoring the Honors:
Honoring those who achieved academic success
QOTM: Seniors share where they see
themselves in ten years
Senior Athletes: Seniors who have
committed to collegiate sports teams
Workforce: Students departing to the work
force right after graduation
Draw my Life: Seniors draw
important parts of their high school experiences
Monumental Moments: Seniors
recall significant times here at BPHS
Class
Zachary Baker
Jordan Clement
Bruce Kendall
Virgil Ohene-Djan
Corey Sanson
Dereck Squire
Marcus Tanner
Josette Ver
Philomena Wankenge
Keishaunda Wooten
Mitchell Fleming
Taylor Hayes
Marleyna Mendoza
Morgan Robinson
Annessa Coleman
Marvin Diaz
Jessica Good
Marissa Lowe
Kelsey Waugerman
Ricardo Acosta
Yessica Bonilla
Samantha Falk
Doreen Frempomah
Alondra
Ayala-Coria
Emily Bohr
Rachel Butzin
Danielle Hicks
Lida Hnatczuk
Trenton Moore
Priyanka Pattni
Juan Ramos
Wilenid Roriguez Hernandez
Angel Romero-Espinosa
Emmanuella Serwaa
Darwesh Shaikh
Jaaliyah Simpson
Kianna Simpson
Lindsay Tarr
Donovan Fobbs
Ellana O’Keefe
Martin-Philip Tibbetts
Michael Weinfeld
of 2016
Alexis Spencer
Grace Alford
Devin Connelley
Anastasia Kramer
Jesse Martell
Noelle Nunez
Kyra Quinerly
Kira Williamson
Erionna Blackwell
Danielle Cornwell
Emmett Early
Jakeline Esquival Contreas
Mara Evans
Tyra Forbes
Maliyah Ford
Chantay Henderson
Anton Martin
Joy Merswin
Josephine Obuosia
Frankelly Santana
Elisa Slaton
Ariana Wiggins
Maria Coreas
Roger Evans
Theron Hawkins
Cristian Perez Aparicio
Kayla Rice
Cameron Stanton
2016 Seniors
Be Proud By Kiara Neely
Ian Brown The class of 2016 is excited for Senior Ian Brown explains, “It means to
graduation; students have had a tough be proud of where you’re from because
time getting through their last year of Brooke Point has a lot of kids from
high school. Senior Danielle Forand different places, different backgrounds.
describes her struggles as ”senioritis To represent where you’re from
and just the fear of the future.” While but also be happy about it because
Senior Chris Ware states his worries everyone is different.”
surrounded “college applications - The class of 2016 gave advice to the
being so close to graduating but not future class of 2017. Senior Zachary
there yet.” Though senior year may be Martin states, “Don’t give up on school.”
Zachary Martin
difficult, graduation is worth it.
Senior Morgan Burnley advises, “Don’t
As the year comes to a close, many get senioritis.” Seniors also remind
seniors are feeling inspired by the ‘Be juniors to stay organize and to start
Proud’ motto. Senior Tyra Forbes feels filling out college applications in the
that this quote means “taking pride in summer, before the school year begins
your school. If you see something on again.
the ground, pick it up and make sure As Brooke Point says farewell to class
our school acts respectable and not like of 2016, we hope you remember to
animals.” Others felt that ‘Be Proud always be proud in all that you do.
Tyra Forbes means to take pride in what you do.
Decision Map
Maryland
Frostburg State University:
Nicholas Bass
Hood College:
Kobe Butler
Frostburg State University:
Sierra Smizer
McDaniel College:
Derek Webber
Texas
Texas A&M University:
Michaela Stolle
Idaho
University of Idaho:
Carla Hatfield
Massachusetts
Springfield College:
Austin Colby
Wellesley College:
Maryem Neberai
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edu Skyedesignstudio.com Nsu.edu Prepsportswear.
com palazzo.house.gov visitmaryland.org maptheimpact.org
clipartbest.com toublanc.info
Tennessee
University of Tennessee:
Alyssa Andreno
Oregon
University of Oregon:
Kayla Anderson
Kentucky
Spalding University:
Maliah Vila
Florida
University of Tampa:
Jordan Price
Jacksonville University:
Shalah Smiling
Nevada
College of Sourthern Nevada:
Mikayla Rouse
Rhode Island
Johnson & Wales University:
Judith Michael
Samantha Rayburn
Asia Walker
New York
Wagner College:
Ian Brown
St.John’s University:
RJ Byrd
Eugene Lang College:
Szounjie Emerson
Columbia University:
William Wilcox
Manhattan College:
Shannon Raczynski
Alabama
University of Alabama:
Xamari Caldwell
Washington D.C.
George Washington University:
Riley Ritchie
Alabama
University of Alabama:
Xamari Caldwell
Georgia
Savannah College of Art and
Design:
Autumn Smock
Utah
Brigham Young University:
Lillian DeLapp
Wyoming
Laramie County Community
College:
Jack King
California
San Diego State University:
Taylor Brown
University of California,
Los Angeles:
Isabella Hergenrother
North Carolina
University of North Carolina
Pembroke:
Mikayla Deese
Methodist University:
Emily Griggs
East Carolina University:
Sidney King
University of North Carolina
Greensboro:
Jaylen Lewis
United Kingdom
Staffordshire University:
Daniel Knaus
Danielle Forand
Christopher Ware
Morgan Burnley
South Carolina
University of South Carolina
Beaufort:
Elizabeth Hamlett
University of South Carolina:
Britanny Morse
Coastal Carolina University:
Christopher Raimund
West Virginia:
West Virginia University:
Taylor Blevins
Roger Hall
Alexandra Ksiouar
Ohio
Tiffin University:
Kalyn Bentley
Military Service
United States Army Reserve:
Arahim Abdullah
United States Army:
Toby Smith
United States Air Force Reserve:
Arthur Bunting
Tariq Hilaire
United States Air Force:
Seth Mayle
United States Marine Corps Reserve:
Tyler Gill
Thomas Lisovich

Honoring BP’s Honors
The scholars at the top of the class
By Grace Duckworth, Jane Pierce and Kayla Hilado
Where Do You
See Yourself
In 10 Years?
By Mason Russell
The following students have
committed to play a sport at
the college level.
2016Senior Athletes
Senior Austin Deberry
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Seniors in the class of 2016
have worked hard and long
during their four years at
Brooke Point. At graduation, the
valedictorian and salutatorian
are recognized for their academic
accomplishments. Meanwhile,
other students have worked
equally as hard throughout
their four years and deserve
acknowledgement. Graduating
seniors such as Joe Nelson,
Ricardo Acosta, and Amanda
Young are leaving BP with the
title of academic
honors under their
belts.
These students
have done many
different things to achieve
success. Senior Ricardo Acosta
says that paying attention is one
of his biggest tactics to stay at
the top. “I do most of my learning
in the class room,” Acosta states,
“I try to always make sure I am
paying attention to what the
teacher is saying.” Completing
and turning in work on time is
how senior Joe Nelson keeps his
grades up. He comments, “It’s
not anything that crazy, it’s just
getting your work in on time,
studying for tests. It’s a lot
of little things.”
Many of these students’
accomplishments come
from taking weighted
classes, participating in
extracurricular activities, and
working toward their futures.
Each student has their own
reasons for working so hard.
Senior Amanda Young mentions,
“My parents are really supportive
of me working hard. I also stay
motivated by being around other
people who are doing the same
thing, and just seeing it pay
off.” Nelson shared that his will
to succeed, as well as getting
into college encouraged him to
accomplish so much. Acosta’s
competitiveness drove him to
work hard and do his best. “I have
high standards for myself, I feel
satisfied when I get good grades,”
Acosta added.
When students graduate, their
hard work will not go unnoticed,
as it will take them further in life
and lead them to success.
“Going into the Navy.”
Senior Sklyer Otis
“Married; possibly working for
Disney.”
Senior Austin Colby
“Graduating Springfield College and
working for a sports agency.”
Senior Teagan Sullivan
“Having a degree in Science.”
By Faith Jasso, Gwen Keller and Cody Ferdinand
Photo by Giselle Namata
Corey Boswell
Randolph College
Lacrosse
“ I've always wanted
to do this, and my
family has been so
supportive."
Alyssa Andreno
University of
Tennessee
Volleyball
“My dad inspires me
to play for others
that can't."
Morgan Robinson
Shenandoah
University
Lacrosse
"Jesus and my family
inspire me."
Caroline Wilkerson
Lynchburg
College
Field Hockey
"Any athlete that has
worked hard to get
where he/she is now
inspires me."
Mitchell Fleming
Shenandoah
University
Lacrosse
“My mom inspires
me."
Reggie Collins
James Madison
University
Football
"My family, mostly my
brother and my father
because they both
played D1 football,
inspired me."
By Isabel Cox and De’ Jah Saunders
After graduation this June, some students
will be departing to college, some will be
leaping into the military, and other students
will be diving straight into the workforce.
One will be joining the workforce
is senior Jake Harrison who will be
working for Service Authority, which
does maintenance work in Prince William
County. Harrison’s biggest influence
for joining Service Authority was his
grandfather. Harrison explained, “My
grandfather is 75 years old and retired; he
spends every day of his life outside.”
Senior Alex Scruggs will become a real
estate agent. Scruggs shares, “Being a real
estate agent will open opportunities for
Maliah Vila
Spalding College
Softball
"My dad inpsires me
because he never
gave up on me when
everyone else did."
Taylor Hayes
Shenandoah
University
Field Hockey
"My mom always
inspires me."
Sierra Smizer
Frostburg State
University
Field Hockey
"All of my coaches
and my dad have
inspired me."
Marleyna Mendoza
Shenandoah
University
Soccer
"Mia Hamm, my mom,
and my travel coach
inspired me."
Shalah Smiling
Jacksonville
University
Track and Field
"My mother inspires
me because she has a
passion for track and
field."
Ricardo Acosta
College of
William and Mary
Soccer “
“My family and my teammates
have inspired me throughout
this journey. Additionally, my
faith in God has allowed me to
believe in myself.”
Photos by De’ Jah Saunders
the future businesses as an
entrepreneur.”
Senior Tyler Gill will be
going to be in the security
forces in the United States
Marine Corps in hope of
becoming a scout sniper.
Gill tells, “Being in the
military means to me that
the innocent Joe doesn’t have
to fight, if I’m fighting they
won’t have to fight.”
Life is filled with many paths: college,
military, and the workforce. Which will you
choose?
Kobe Butler
Hood College
Basketball
"My father, Kobe
Butler, and Stephen
Curry have inspired
me."
Harrison Weinfeld
Virginia Wesleyan
College
Soccer
"My whole family
inspires me."
Entering the Real World
Tyler Gill
Ian Brown
Wagner College
Football
“Coach Kraus
inspired me."
Nick Bass
Frostburg State
University
Baseball
“My pops is my main
inspiration. He was an
All-American shortstop. I
wish to be half the player
he was.”
Jake Harrison
Alex Scruggs
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2012-2016
Bunting both agreed, “It was awesome!”
All seniors have learned to really enjoy
Monumental
snow for these reasons.
With the new candidates speaking
at conferences and making speeches,
Moments
students are getting ready to vote
for the first time. The Bunting twins,
Lauren and Arthur, said “We went together
for the first time. We went with our parents
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By Shelby Baird, Jasmine Sutton-Banks and Colleen Parker where we live. It was really laid back and it
was cool that we got to go register to vote
High school is a place full of memories,
at the DMV.” Sawyer was very excited about
whether they are about sports played or
the whole process as well, “I have always
friends made. Though fields were built,
been really interested in history and being a
football had amazing years, the school won
part of history. It was pretty special because
awards for sports, and the exams were
we are voting for our country.” Seniors now
cancelled for two out of the four years.
contribute to society in a new way which
Perhaps the best memory of all, singing the
is especially important considering the
National Anthem for their senior song and
upcoming election.
winning the spirit stick! It was a memorable
The American National Anthem is a song
way to spend a last pep rally at Brooke Point.
that everyone knows. This year the seniors
Finals can be stressful for some students.
proudly sang it at the pep rally. Sawyer said
The 2016 seniors lucked out and had their
passionately, “That was my favorite song
midterm exams cancelled for two out of the
because it’s great...I sung every single word!”
four years they were here. Some students
Senior Luke Green exclaimed, “I thought it
were enthusiastic about exams being
was very patriotic and definitely helped us win
cancelled. Senior Benjamin Sawyer shared,
that one. Everybody should know the national
“OMG. I loved that so much! I remember that
anthem!” The 2016 seniors had unique
really well because I stayed home with one
expericences, creating memories which will
of my friends, playing games. We were so
last a lifetime. Brooke Point students are
happy that we didn’t have to take exams. We
Blackhawks not just four years, but for life.
Draw
celebrated.” Senior twins Lauren and Arthur
My Life
By Emma McElwain and Cassidy Hoff
“Draw my life” was a Youtube
sensation that exploded in 2013 in
which stars recorded themselves
drawing out major life events to
include in a high speed video. Brooke
Point seniors picked up on this trend
and drew items that impacted their
senior experiences.
Ethan James
to an elementary school down in Widewater
Jaaliyah Simpson
Michaela Stolle
Michael Porcelli
Darwesh Shaikh
Arthur Bunting
Lauren Bunting
Luke Green
Benjamin Sawyer
Tyra Forbes
Brittany Morse
Brooke Point
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My Graduation Day
Misc.
Memories
Weather
I sat next to...
June 11, 2016
Record memories from your
special day here. Time will fly by
before you know it.
Quotables
What did I wear today?
What did I have for breakfast?
Letter from
the Editor
Someone once
asked me, “What is
journalism exactly?”
Over the course of four years, I have learned that journalism
is simply a group of students who work together to write
about the news for the student body, staff members, and
even parents. Our class meets for one block period, writes
news articles, and gets involved with the current events of
Brooke Point High School. But that’s not my favorite part;
journalism to me is about the stress and pride in the final
product. Journalism is sharing food with the people sitting
around you. Journalism is a class that I look forward to every
day because I know that the people and the environment
is welcoming. So, “What is journalism exactly?” It’s exactly
where one student can learn responsibility, have fun, develop
new friendships, laugh a lot, and most importantly, feel part
of a family.
As Editor in Chief, this school year has been stressful, to
say the least, but journalism has always been something that
brings me joy. The 2015-2016 school year wouldn’t have been
possible without the help of Regan Flieg, who will soon be
Editor in Chief. I couldn’t possibly think of anyone more
hardworking and deserving of such an honorable role than
Regan. Thank you to Julie Gazzoli, who has stayed behind the
scenes with little recognition, but deserves endless praise for
all of her hard work. A big thank you to Ms. Bakum, whom I
owe the Hawkeye’s success to. She was thrown into the job of
journalism advisor, and has done so with impeccable grace.
Thank you to my parents who continuously support all my
endeavors.
Giselle Namata
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