Interviews: SWIMMING ARTICLE!!

Gabriella deza

Hows the girls swim team right now?

We did really good. We have two girls going to states this year Veronica and Kristy compared to last year where we had one. So were doing a lot better this year.

How can you describe the attitudes of the younger siblings to the older siblings?

Well for example Veronica shes more in it than her older brother Ernesto was. Its her freshman year and she going to States! 

She’s just like her brother.

HOW?

Both have a funny easy going attitude.

What can you say about Jason and Yazmin Miranda?
“ They are the typical brother and sister . Always going at it but they are really cool. Yazmin almost made it to states and Jason is a really good guy swimmer.

How far do you think you guys will make it next year?
We are going to try to get more people into states.

Interview of Chelsea Leighton

How long have you been swimming?

Since 7^th grade.

You sister? Since 7^th or 8^th grade?

How did she get started? My mom works for the city and she was looking for after school programs for my sister to get involved in. since I was doing water polo my mom figured she would want to swim with me. 

Do you think you’ve influenced her? How do you help her out?
“When I started she also started, we were both kind of new so we both helped each other out. We practice together each year and we motivate each other to do better.

Do you both compete in the same event?
We both do breast strokes, we both do free styles but swim different distances.

Is she better than you in any way?
Not really she just started but by the time she gets in 12 grade she will be better than me.

Are you going to continue swimming after high school?
No I don’t think so.

Is your sister going to continue swimming after  you leave?
Yea because she is also going to do water polo and swimming help you do that.

Do you guys have the same kind of personality when it comes to swimming?
We are not competitive because we do it for exercise for Water Polo.

Do the coaches compare you guys? How does that make you feel?
He doesn’t really compare me to my sister

Erica Graff Interview

How long have you been swimming? 6 years

She started swimming a few months after I started.

How  did you sister get started?
Well I swam and she really wasn’t doing anything, any after school activity so my mom kina just put her in.

How have you influenced her?

We’ve been practicing together ever since we’ve started. I like to think I’ve influenced her because im her older sister but actually now she’s faster than I am. She swims and I kinda quit to do water polo. So for now she influences me because she kicks my butt!

How far do you think she will go with swimming?
She’s really dedicated so we will see. She still has a lot of growing time a couple of years before college.

Are you going to continue swimming? No just for exercise

Does the coach compare you to your sister?

Like I said before I’m not as fast as I once was because of injury and because of water polo.  He’s always saying you got to catch her, she’s better than you are and she’s young. He does that because he’s kinda like a jerk. (I don’t think you should put this)/*/**/*/*/*/*/*/

Do you get serious?
Its suppose to be a fun competitive thing. My sister takes swimming extremely seriously. I don’t because I play for water polo but she does and if I do ever beat her she gets upset.

Do you see any similar attitudes between you and her? We are both very different but we both have the same stroke and practice free styling/ sprinters. other than that we motivate each other.

Jimenez said:

A lot of NFL players like to give back to the community. Im not quite sure how Miami Beach got involved other than maybe his agents live here in miami beach and they just called me up and to administer the clinic? (i cant heat what he said in the last part…. it was a very loud classroom i think he might have said mcclinic or soemthing to do with the name of the program

We organized the activities and the drills and the skills. he s[hockey] played for the university of miami now he plays for New Orleans saints under his name he was the open who created the camp for the youth

I think its great for someone who is as famous as he is to take time out of his schedule to give back to the youth with a message to work hard and staying focused and keeping things in perspective to achieve their goals.

i wish of the kids who graduated from Miami beach would do this.

How can u describe his character?
Hes a great guy, intimidating because hes so big

Quick first draft swimming team article!!

Former Miami Beach Senior High swimming athletes share more than DNA with their younger siblings. The Undefeated Girls Swimming Team with a record of 9-0 for the 2009/2010 school year show how their family legacy continues. Swimming Coach Charles Pilamunga said, “They are probably going to be better than their older siblings because they have been in the sport longer.” In addition (DON’T KNOW COMPLETE NAME OF HUNTER) Hunter who is not only the only diver representing Beach High is a division 1 diver and the Second best diver in the United States.

Losing to rival school Dr. Michael M. Krop High School at District by only five points showed how solid the Girls swimming team is. Krop high school consisted of 50 girls, while Miami Beach Senior high had only 12 girls. The score was _____.

Freshman Jasmine Miranda is the younger sister of he Captain of the Boys Swim Team Jason Miranda, Freshman Kayla Leighten is the younger sister of Chelsea Leighten, Freshman Macarena is the younger sister of Marcos, Freshman Brittney Graff in the younger sister of Erica Graff who happens to be one of the Captain os the Girls Swim Team, Freshman Kassandra Blandon is the younger sister of Carlos Blamson, also the Captain of the Boys Swim Team Sophomores Ray and Eloy [FIND out last name] are the younger brothers of Max___

Practicing at an early age seems to be the trick to most of the athletes on the swim team. The older siblings introduced the sport of swimming to their younger siblings. Miranda adds” ____________________________”.

____ Also known as Hunter to his friends has an incredible diving record. Being the only member of Beach High’s diving team he has won District X ITMES, Won Steas X TIMES and PLACED IN REGIONALS X TIMES Diving Coach, Sunday Lewandowski  said “________________________”.

Hunter has been diving throughout his four years at Miami Beach Senior High. He spends practicing for ________. Once all of his SAT and ACT scores are available he will begin his recruiting tour and choose the school he will proudly represent. Hunter explains “________________________________________________________”

Dear Harry

Dear Harry,

 

I want to be a doctor, but my English is not that good because I have been here for only two years. What should I do?

Sincerely, Aisha Akter

 

Dear Ms. Akter,

First of all I can imagine that moving from another country, learning a new language meeting new people and fitting in to the new customs has not been the easiest transition in your life. Persevere, maybe your English is not perfect but I assure you it will improve. I recommend you practice your English by reading different genres of books, writing and talking to other English speaking people. The road to becoming a doctor is long, but once you grasp that degree and you undergo the sense of satisfaction you will see that the obstacle of speaking English was only a small pebble you learned to overcome.

 

Hope this helped, Harry

 

Dear Harry,

How can I take away my fear of heights? Should I bungee jump or ride roller coasters?

Sincerely, fearful

 

Dear fearful,

Fear can be defined as that unpleasant feeling of anxiety. I am sure you hear this advice from everyone: Face your fears. Keep in mind that fear paralyzes us and I recommend you beak down your fear of heights. From personal experience I can say that riding roller coasters or bungee jumping is one of the most exhilarating, adrenaline filled moments you can ever experience. Approach this method by first observing the ride, then ask yourself what is the worst that can happen? If it is a ride you are about to go remember it is just a ride and you are safe. Then take a leap of faith and go for it. Maybe start by looking down from a tall building which will later lead to rock climbing.

P.S. Do the things that scare you.

 

Sincerely, Your friend Harry

 

Dear Harry,

I can’t decide if I should go to new world next year to sing, or if I should stay here. I can either go and pursue my music career or stay here at Beach High and see what happens.

Sincerely, Singer

 

Dear Singer, I can not decide for you to either stay here at Beach High or go to New World next year. However, I can help you figure out the pros and cons. Ask yourself on a sincerity level how talented, how determined, how much time and support do you have to become a professional singer. Before you make your decision, sit down with your guardians and ask them to help you go through this process. In they end they will have your best interest at heart. With whichever choice you make, make sure you have a plan “B”.

POLLS

1. What is your zip code?
2.

Questions for Sidener and Mrs. Jean

Sidener:
1)How much money does the school recieve for supplies?
2)How many students are there in the school? How many student were here last year?
3) Why you do think there was there an increase of students?
4)What supplies are we lacking?
5)Not every teacher has enough supplies, what is being done in order to facilitate the learning environment? (Ex. borrowing desks from other schools)
5)How can you compare this school year to other school years?
6)When do you estimate that we will have enough supplies for the enire student body?
7)What is the school going to do for next years incoming students?

Mrs. Jean
1) What supplis are we lacking at the sch0ol?
2)Is there a way to fundraise for there to cover the lack of supplies?
3)What is being done in order to facilitate the lack of supplies?
4)When do you estimate that we will have enough supplies for the entire student body?

final copy of UM

Joselyn Garcia On March ten 2003 at the age of eleven I discovered I am not invincible. Going to what seemed like a regular dental checkup left me feeling vulnerable and frightened. in a shaking tone i recall the dentist say I’m sorry to inform you but your body has developed a benign tumor on the left side of your jaw and if we do not operate quickly there is a high possibility the tumor can developed into cancer. At the time my family was neither financially or emotionally stable for the unbearable news. However, through the preparation for the operation and during the recovery period i developed a great sense of appreciation for life and the experience inspired me to become a dentist. Because the day of tomorrow is not promised I learned to cease every opportunity that comes my way. Tens of thousands of thoughts such as failure death and weakness clouded my head on a daily basis. I kept asking god why me, why do i have to go through this operation? After agonizing medication injections and prayer I realized we can not escape or control the problems we face. Except we can control our attitude and the decisions we make. Instead of feeling pity for myself or being angry at the world I decided to go through the procedure with a positive attitude and call myself a survivor. My passion for dentistry grew as large as a redwood forest. The dentist who discovered my tumor and operated on me practically saved my life. Once I become a prestigious dentist, I would love to travel to third world countries and help those less fortunate. The University of Miami is my top choice because the University has a respectable pre-dentistry program that well equips eager students to become amazing dentists. T.S Elliot once said that those who will risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go.

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because the day of tomorrow is not promised i learned to cease every opprtunity that comes my way. tnes of thoudsands of thoughts such as failure death and weakness clouded my head on a dalily basis. i kept asking god why me, why do i have to go through this operation? After agonizing medication injections and prayer I realized we can not escape or control the problems we face. Except we can control our attitude and the decisions we make. instead of feeling pitty for myself or ing angry at the world i decided to go through the procedure with a positive attitude and call myself a survivor.

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on march ten 2003 at the age of eleven i discovered i am not invinsible. going to what seemed like a regular dental checkup left me feeling vlulnerable and frightened. in a shaking tone i recall the dentist say im sorry to inform you but your body has developed a benign tumor on the left side of your jaw and if we do not operate quickly there is a high possibility the tumar can develope into cancer. at the time my family was neither financially or emotinally stable for the unberable news. however, throught the preparation for the operation and during the recovery period i developed a great sence of appreciation for life and the experience inspired me to become a dentist.

HiTIDE HARRY QUESTIONs

Q: Dear Harry,

Sometimes I feel like I dont belong. I have a couple great friends, get decent grades, good family, you know live a reglar life but sometimes when im in large groups I cant seem to be myself. I have a few friends, and can not call myself Popular.. Some call me shy, but what can I do to feel like I belong when I am not surrounded by my best friends?
Sincerely, Nomal Me

A: Dear Normal Me,

I undesrtand that sometiems big crowds do not give us the opprtunity to show our true colors and can make us feel intemidated. However, from what you told me, I do understand that you do have good friends that care about you. remeber just because someone may have a million “friends” that person may not have someone by their side when turbulation arises. Be grateful for the few frieds that will catch you when you fall. On another note, if you want to socialize more, just show everyone your true personality. Speak up a little more, and hey what is the worst that can happen? They might walk away. On the bright side you might meet new pople that will introduce you to new ideas ad new customs. Sometimes we have to throw ourself out there to see what the wold has to offer.
Bst of Luck, HiTide Harry

Q: In a span of two years my boyfriend has cheated on me several times. Except now, he says he really wants me back and is extremely sorry for what he did. He says he cant live without me. I miss him but he has hurt me too much. I do not have the strength to forgive him becasue he was the one that took my virginity. What should I do?
Sincerely, Heart Broken

A: Dear Heart Broken,
I am sorry to hear what you had to go through. I want to commend you on your bravery for breaking up with him. There is a saying that says “you dont know what you have until its gone.” Obviously, this person did not realize how much you are worth until the day he lost you. As a lady, you have to demad the love and respect you deserve. Forgiveness is not a emotion but a decision one takes. When you forgive someone, you choose to excuse the persons fault. On the other hand, this does not mean you let the person take advantage of you. Because you were sexually involved with him, and he has cheated on you several times I advise you to go to a clinic and make sure you do not have an STD. If you choose to not get back with him, you should get rid of the things that remind you of him, and cut him our of your life. The cheater is not feeling a sense of repentance but remorse.  You are young, ad believe me there are plenty of fish in the sea. If the break up is too much for you to handle, you should also seek professional help from a trust counselor or psychologist.
Good Luck, Hitide Harry