the beeline - 2014 december
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Co-Editors
Concetta Ginevra
Lilli Marshall
Writers
Gabriella Dance Alice Dorby
Delaney Fuller Malley Goodwin
Christian Harnden Maddie Hattervig
Anne Laird Jakob Meehan Trevor Mills Alexis Pell
Austin Perlman SP Perry
Stella Quintero Megan Raleigh Mike Ridyard
Dominique Sequeira Jessie Schneider
Julia Stein Keegan Stinnett
Niki Taylor Pierre Valverde
Blakely Walts
Teddy Xiao Advisor
Mr. Amato
Changes Ahead: New Campus Renovations Planned
By Jakob Meehan
Beeline Staff
College sports are praised around the country by
millions and many kids dream of experiencing the phenom-
enon of upper-level sports. For some MCC students, this
dream has become a reality.
The girls’ volleyball team has three star athletes
committed to colleges. Seniors Alana Shoff, Kiara Barrett,
and Raquel Kulak led the volleyball team in a great season
and gained the attention of several colleges. Shoff has com-
mitted to Appalachian State after recruiters saw her play in
the Martin Luther King tournament in Orlando. Barrett will
be attending Florida Atlantic University on a volleyball
scholarship. She attended an FAU volleyball camp during
her sophomore year and FAU kept in contact until she was
eligible to be recruited. Raquel Kulak is a middle blocker
and has committed to Armstrong State University. “I am so
excited to be playing in Savannah, Georgia, and to continue
playing the game I love. I cannot wait to take my skills to
the next level,” said Kulak.
Senior Kemari Jones has committed to Longwood
University. Jones, a post guard, is a member of the 1,000-
point club. “I am blessed and determined to strive for so
much more success and achievements. I am determined
to do great,”
said
Jones.
Two
other student
athletes who
will be attending
college for
sports are sen-
iors Katy Sher-
man and Marisa
Boccabella.
Sherman will
attend Ave Ma-
ria University on
a lacrosse schol-
arship, while Boccabella will be attending Florida South-
ern for golf. “I am really looking forward to playing golf
for four years and the memories I will gain from being a
collegiate athlete,” said Boccabella.
Alex Carpenter was the only male athlete from
MCC to sign this fall. As a freshman, he verbally com-
mitted to Florida State University and has now officially
committed as a pitcher for the Seminoles.
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Photo by Jakob Meehan
MCC hosted a signing day for the elite
athletes of the school. Several students
will play college-level athletics next year.
MCC Student Athletes Make Dreams a Reality
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By Austin Perlman
Beeline Staff
For many years, MCC has offered an
array of opportunities that allow individuals to
prosper in their future. Unfortunately, the orig-
inal buildings have been here for several dec-
ades and are not serving the school to their full
potential. With the school population growing,
it is becoming more and more difficult to com-
pensate for the lack of space in the gymnasium
and the sports field, as well as the lack of com-
plete campus security. Called the Light of
Christ Education Campaign, the plans feature
a new gymnasium, field house, student activi-
ty center, and campus safety and administra-
tion office. Student athletes and coaches have
found it difficult to host practices for the in-
door sports teams due to the large number of
people who occupy the small space. There-
fore, MCC intends to reconstruct the current
gym to create enough seating for 2,000 specta-
tors and to add lockers for the indoor sports
team members.
The Future of MCC
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New Buildings: A: New Classrooms, B: New Gym, C: New Administration, D: New Chapel, E: Student Activities Center
C
A
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E
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D
The field house is intended to provide a larger area
for the outdoor teams and will also consist of a new locker
room. Another goal is to conform the gymnasium into an
area designated for school activities, such as Mass and
various assemblies. The additions to campus safety will
include new routes for entrances and exits to prevent po-
tential trespassers. The final renovation idea is to redo the
administration office by increasing the parking space and
limiting the access to campus from other routes. The im-
provements cost over $6 million, but will greatly improve
athletics and enhance the overall student experience, said
Steve Ranieri, chief development officer.
Spirit Week Creates Buzz Among Hustlers
PAGE 2 THE BEELINE
Campus Life
By Keegan Stinnett and Christian Harnden
Beeline Staff
Spirit Week at MCC is an exciting time when
students dress up and participate in activities such as
homecoming court and powderpuff football. “I love spirit
week because it is a departure from
the every day. I love homecoming
proposals, homecoming court, and
how the students interpret the
themes,” said art teacher Michelle
Lombard.
Spirit Week began in late
October. On Monday, the theme was
“Blast from the Past.” Students
dressed in the style of past decades.
Many students dressed up as hippies,
hip-hop stars, or even cowboys.
War broke out on Tuesday when the theme was
Greece vs. Grease. Students had the option to dress as
people from ancient Greece or characters from the classic
movie “Grease”. The togas and leath-
er sandals of Greece clashed with
leather jackets and slick hairdos from
“Grease”. The conflict ended just in
time for the students to cheer on the
upperclassmen girls in the powderpuff
game Tuesday night.
On the night of October 28th, fans
packed Hustler Stadium to watch the
junior and senior girls face off in an
intense game of flag-football. Much
hype surrounded both teams for
weeks during school. Freshman Zach
Lane was ecstatic to attend the game
Courtesy Photo
Faculty and staff
joined in the fun and
Photo by Christian Harnden
The seniors played their hearts out and never gave up during the
Powderpuff competition during Spirit Week.
dominate. The senior coaches had other
plans. Kyle Taylor said, “The seniors
will blow the juniors out and the game
will not even be close.” Apparently, the
juniors and coach John Adler crafted a
more foolproof game plan. The juniors
never planned to show any mercy to-
ward the seniors. The junior coaches
were extremely pleased with their play-
ers’ performances, especially on de-
fense. The juniors’ defense never waiv-
ered and prevented the seniors from
scoring. Blakely Walts, the quarterback
for the seniors, played an outstanding
game despite the firing defense of the
juniors. Kemari Jones was the top pass-
ing target for Walts, but that was quick-
ly shut down when the juniors covered her with two and
sometimes three players. The difference for the juniors was
made on the defensive side of the ball, where Keija Jack-
son and Anne Laird swarmed the senior offense and forced
a pivotal fumble in the backfield. Both teams showed out-
standing heart and effort and the event exhibited together-
ness for all of the MCC community.
Hollywood descended on MCC Wednesday for
TV/Movie day. Hustlers could dress as any character from
a TV show or movie. Many superheroes such as Batman
and Spiderman protected the school; it was like sitting in
front of a T.V. watching all the characters go by.
Thursday was “Under the MCSea,” and students
dressed according to a nautical theme. There were many
creative costumes including sailors, fish, lifeguards, fisher-
man, and even bait. “It was very
fishy,” said Freshman Nolan Penn.
Field Day on Friday the 31st
capped off spirit week, as all the
students were eager for the an-
nouncement of Homecoming King
and Queen, the Stinger Sidekicks’
performance, and the football game.
The houses competed in a series of
competitions such as musical chairs,
egg roulette, and catch the minnows.
By the end of the day, school spirit
was at an all time high.
Spirit week allows students to express themselves
and have fun. Senior Michael Hopkins said, “Spirit week is
great because it fosters school spirit. I get to act like a fool
with my friends before I graduate.”
Courtesy Photo
Aww! Boo from
Monsters Inc. pos-
es with her Kitty
Cat from Victori-
ous.
Courtesy Photo
Even the hippies from
the 1960s still had to
go to class.
Courtesy Photo
Greek God Danny
Kelley woos Greaser
girls on Greece vs.
Grease day.
PAGE 3 THE BEELINE
Homecoming Week Extravaganza Excites Students By Stella Quintero with Alexis Pell
Beeline Staff On the Tuesday of Homecoming week, the
Homecoming Court was selected as the jury of students
weighed in on their favorite candidates. After all the stu-
dents deliberated, the verdict was reached and Keaton
Cederstorm and Mariah May were crowned King and
Queen. The court was voted on by the senior class. This
year, the girls’ Homecoming Court consisted of Ashley
Baerlocher, Kiara Barrett, Kelly Boyle, Sophia Carroll,
Brytni Emison,
Malley Good-
win, Maggi
Marshall, Ma-
riah May,
Sandy Sabin,
Blakely Walts
and Madison
Youngling.
The Boys’
Homecoming
Court included
Chris Caccia-
tore, Keaton
Cederstrom, Cameron Combs, Max Erdman, David Gavi-
ria, Stephen Hammond, Aidan Leary, Austin Pearlman,
Kyle Taylor and Brandon Ziarno.
Student Life
During the assembly, each candidate
was escorted by a family member or
friend and answered questions ranging
from the most memorable moment to
the most embarrassing article of cloth-
ing parents wear. One of the most en-
tertaining moments was when Max
Erdman serenaded freshman girl, Na-
talie Vara.
On Friday during Field Day, the
Homecoming court participated in ad-
ditional festivities. The boys were giv-
en makeovers by the girls and compet-
ed in a catwalk competition. David
Gaviria Stephen Hammond, and Kea-
ton Cederstrom emerged as the crowd favorites. Ultimate-
ly, Cederstrom won the
competition and was
then crowned Home-
coming King. “When I
heard my name, I felt
my heart pounding in
my throat and I felt on
top of the world,” said
Cederstrom.
The Hustler
varsity football team
took on their biggest
rival Holy Trinity for the MCC Homecoming game on Fri-
day night. The Hustlers versatile offense racked up a total
of 444 yards against the Tigers defense. Quarterback Bran-
don Ziarno led the Hustlers offensively to victory with
three passing touchdowns to three different receivers and
two rushing touchdowns. The leading rusher of the game,
Chase Harris, gained 170 yards with a 52-yard touchdown
run to start the 3rd quarter. The Hustlers' dynamic defense
stopped every Tiger’s offensive drive. This game was a
huge victory for the Hustlers, with a final score of 51-0
clenching the runner up spot in the district. With this win,
the four year varsity members have not lost a game to Holy
Trinity during their high school career.
The Homecoming Dance was held at the King
Center on November 1st. The event was sponsored by the
Sophomore Student Council and Spanish teacher Elizabeth
Dela Hoz. The event featured DJ Shane and many stu-
dents claimed they enjoyed his music throughout the
dance. The 2014 Homecoming Week was a huge success
and will be long-remembered by many students.
Courtesy photo
The crowd erupted
with applause as
Mariah May was
crowned Homecom-
ing Queen.
Courtesy photo
Mr. Clermont leads the drum line as
they fire up the crowd.
Courtesy photo
The Homecoming Court dazzles under the lights in the gym.
Courtesy photo
No amount of protest could save HTEA from
the outcome of this game.
youth vocal choirs and vari-
ous solo performances. After
the show, the volunteers
visited with the residents and
gave out cards and gifts.
“Even though
it was only for
a couple of
hours, it felt
good to see
how much the
residents ap-
preciated just
having the company,” said Manley. Senior
David Gaviria said, “It made me realize
how lucky I am to have a family by my
side, and that being alone is one of the worst
things that could happen to a person.”
Waddill and Manley were touched
by their volunteer experience. “As I was
leaving, one lady gave me a huge hug and told me it was
the best day of her life. She told me to come visit her
when I was married and tell her how happy I was. It was
without a doubt the cutest thing I have ever heard,” said
Waddill.
THE BEELINE
By Maddie Hattervig
Beeline Staff
One of the greatest national leadership programs,
Hugh O’ Brian Youth (HOBY), was founded in 1958. The
program provides the opportunity for students to partici-
pate in unique leadership training, service-learning and
motivation building workshops. HOBY’s mission is to
develop and inspire youth to live a life dedicated to lead-
ership, service, and innovation. The program occurs in
June every year at Eckerd College. This year, MCC spon-
sored two students to attend.
Sophomores Sarah Laird and Gary Turner were
selected to represent MCC this year. The application pro-
cess for HOBY is competitive and complex, and only
sophomores can apply. Each applicant must complete a
questionnaire and is then interviewed by a panel of teach-
ers. During the panel interview, each applicant is rated on
a scale of one to five. The panel of teachers assess the ap-
plicant’s confidence, communication skills and answers.
After the interview, the panel adds up the scores and the
applicants with the highest scores were selected. Out of
the eighteen sophomores that applied, Laird and Turner
By Pierre Valverde
Beeline Staff
MCC seniors Angela Waddill and Melissa Man-
ley brought joy to the residents of Melbourne Ter-
race Rehabilitation Center on Saturday, October 18th,
when they hosted a Halloween themed party.
The idea of the project came to Waddill and
Manley while they were visiting Melbourne
Terrace as volunteers. “We noticed how
much joy just having someone to talk with
brought them and it felt so good to be able to
give them that,” said Waddill. They took this
idea and made it their Community Action
Project.
The girls were joined by over 35
volunteers from the National Honor Society.
“NHS was such a huge help putting this all
together. I honestly doubt it would have
gone so well without all of their hard work,”
said Waddill. NHS students helped with
everything from putting together goodie bags for the resi-
dents who were unable to attend the party to arranging the
colorful centerpieces.
Over 30 residents attended and enjoyed a perfor-
mance by the Southern Baptist bell choir, multiple
MCC Students Brighten Terrace Rehabilitation
were selected. Amelia Stimpson
is the substitute. “It was very
nerve-wracking to talk in front
of all the teachers, but it was a
lot fun,” said Laird.
HOBY has been a re-
warding experience for many
participants. The program teach-
es leadership skills by pushing
attendees out of their comfort
zone to interact with people
whom they normally would not
associate. It allows participants
to meet and form new friendships. Sophomores that
attend, learn three types of leaderships: personal, group,
and community.
The positive national reputation HOBY holds
makes it an esteemed leadership program. Junior Jim O’
Connell was selected to attend HOBY this past year with
fellow junior Nicole Hennessy. His advice to the sopho-
mores attending this year is, “Go with an open mind and
do not be afraid to be yourself.”
Sophomores Aspire to Excel in HOBY Program
Photo by
Maddie Hattervig
Sophomores Gary Turner
and Sarah Laird look for-
ward to HOBY.
Photo by Pierre Valverde
Angela Waddill and Melissa
Manley are excited to enter-
tain the elderly.
Photo by Pierre Valverde
English teacher Emily Manning
enjoys her time at the Terrace
with her husband and resident..
PAGE 4
By Alice Dorby
Beeline Staff
The allure of warm weather and sandy beaches
brought a new teacher to the school campus. Originally
from Virginia, new MCC Spanish teacher Monica
McKinney is very happy to be living in Brevard County.
“The weather is beautiful and being so close to the beach
is great, although it’s not that much different from where I
grew up,” said McKinney.
She attended Randolph Macon Woman's College
in Lynchburg, Virginia. After that, she attended George
Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia, for her graduate
work. Her major was Spanish with a minor in Psycholo-
gy. McKinney actually wanted to become a psychiatrist.
“I couldn't decide between Spanish and Psychology, so I
went with teaching Spanish because I loved the language
and culture and I liked working with children,” said
McKinney.
McKinney’s first teaching job was in Manassas,
Virginia, while she was in graduate school. “I missed
teaching high school. Teaching at HNJ and MCC gives
me the opportunity to teach both K-8th grades and high
school. I'm lucky that I get to work with kids of all ages,”
said McKinney. She teaches Spanish 2 at MCC, K-8
Spanish at Holy Name and two classes at SJR State Col-
lege.
The Spanish teacher’s favorite
part about being here is that she gets the
opportunity to work with a variety of
students. McKinney describes her teach-
ing style as a work-in-progress. “I’m
excited and thankful to be at MCC,”
said McKinney. “My faith is extremely
important to me, which influenced me
to begin teaching at MCC.”
When McKinney isn’t teaching,
she likes exercising and traveling. She
enjoys traveling to places she has never
been before, but her favorite place is
Spain because she teaches Spanish and
enjoys speaking the language. “Spain is
very interesting when it comes to histo-
ry, and that’s what hooked me,” said McKinney.
“I also love outdoor activities like running, rock wall
climbing, zip lining, and kayaking. I also love spending
time with my children,” said McKinney.
No matter what, McKinney pours her soul into
everything she does. “I want to be the best I can be and I
hope I will make a great impact at MCC,” said McKin-
ney.
By Anne Laird
Beeline Staff
Bethany Carroll, the new Exceptional Education
teacher, is excited to return to her alma mater for the first
time since she graduated from MCC in 2007. Carroll
grew up in the Central Florida area, attending Holy Name
of Jesus, MCC, and then the University of Central Flori-
da. After graduating from college, Carroll worked at Our
Lady of Lourdes Catholic School, a feeder school for
MCC.
The Carroll family has been heavily involved
with MCC for many years. All eight of Carroll’s siblings
have attended MCC, including one current junior,
Michelle Carroll. The Carroll kids even have a brick with
their names on it in the courtyard. The culture around the
campus is one of the main reasons that Carroll was lured
back. During the time she has spent teaching so far this
year, Carroll has already gotten involved with the students
and kept herself busy all over campus. Carroll was a JV
coach for boys and girls cross country and provided assis-
tance and support to the budding runners. Carroll has also
been part of the Peer Buddies club and has enjoyed her
participation with students in the club.
As for the classroom
setting, Carroll enjoys the small
class sizes at MCC and especial-
ly enjoys teaching history. She
loves seeing her students grow
and become involved in their
studies. “MCC has changed very
much since I attended school
here, but in a great way. Now we
have an amazing foreign ex-
change program and the size of
the school has grown,” said Car-
roll.
Carroll appreciates the
love and support she receives. “The time I have spent at
MCC has been so filled with joy. I feel like I have come
home and cannot wait to see how the rest of my first year
goes.” Carroll’s younger sister Michelle said, “It has been
fun seeing my sister again every day. I am so happy she
decided to come back.” Adored by students and fellow
teachers alike, Carroll has a seemingly positive future
with MCC.
Addition to Faculty Improves Foreign Language Department
Teacher Strives For Success Upon Return to MCC
THE BEELINE PAGE 5
Photo by Anne Laird
Exceptional Education
teacher Bethany Carroll,
left, enjoys working
around her younger sis-
ter, Michelle Carroll.
Courtesy Photo New Spanish
teacher Monica
McKinney is ex-
cited to meet new
students and to
work with the
new staff.
anime until talking with students in
the club,” said Hayes. This experi-
ence has helped her get to know
more about many of her students.
Hayes’s positive outlook
on life has not only helped her stu-
dents learn, but has brought her
many new friendships at MCC. “I
have made many new friends since
I have started working at MCC.
The friendly people I have met
have impacted my life in different
ways,” said Hayes. She has also
befriended the other members of
the math department and enjoys
discussing her passion with them.
When she is not bonding with her students, Hayes likes to
spend time with her family. “I have two kids and they are
so much fun to be around. My family is so important to
me and always give me love and support,” said Hayes. “I
can’t imagine what my life would be like without them.”
Hayes continues to inspire her students to always do their
best throughout the school year and in the future. “As
long as my students try their best, there is nothing more I
can ask,” said Hayes.
By Michael Ridyard
Beeline Staff
“The best feeling in the world is when you can
see in a student’s eyes that (he or she) truly understand a
formula or problem that they were struggling with,” said
new Algebra teacher Aarolyn Hayes. “Whether it is in
math or anything else I just want to help my students in
any way I can.” She helps her students succeed by en-
couraging a positive attitude in her classroom. “I use
phrases like, ‘fractions are friends’ and ‘shoot for the
stars’ to try to give my students confidence if they strug-
gle. In my years of teaching, I have found that students
learn much better when the environment is upbeat and
positive,” said Hayes. After growing up in a small town in
Georgia, Hayes moved to Florida to pursue a degree at
Florida State University. “Going to Florida State was a
great experience for me and I really learned a lot about
myself personally during my time there,” said Hayes. Af-
ter graduating, she began her teaching career at Rock-
ledge High School and then moved on to teach here.
Hayes has not wasted any time getting involved in school
clubs and making a positive impact on the MCC campus
and was recently appointed as the director of the Anime
Club. “I am in charge of the Anime Club, which is really
fun for me because I did not really know a lot about
By Gabriella Dance
Beeline Staff
“When a student who is struggling begins to work
hard, then I know that teaching is the right job for me,”
said Carly Romanelli, MCC’s newest math teacher.
Romanelli enjoys sharing her vast knowledge in math
with her students, which led to her decision to become a
teacher. Currently, she teaches honors and regular geome-
try and works to make math fun for students. “I love tell-
ing funny jokes and giving students puzzles to keep them
interested,” she said.
Romanelli’s passion for math began at a young
age. “Math always came easily to me,” she said. “I love it
because it is like solving a puzzle.” Romanelli grew up in
Satellite Beach and graduated from Satellite High School.
After high school, she studied at Jacksonville State Uni-
versity and graduated in 2007. Her love for Brevard
County influenced her to return and teach here, where she
has taught for five years. Prior to teaching at MCC,
Romanelli taught Algebra and other math classes in Bre-
vard publics schools.
Along with teaching, Romanelli loves sports,
especially softball, and she coaches the MCC softball
team. “If I had not become a teacher, I definitely would
become a professional soft-
ball player” she said. She
also has a passion for tennis
and was on both softball and
tennis teams in the past. “I
love to teach my children
about my favorite sports,”
she said. Romanelli has two
sons: two-year old Anthony
and one-year old Kellam.
“My family is the most im-
portant thing in my life,”
said Romanelli. “I am pre-
pared to raise my sons the
best way I can and I can’t
wait to see where they go.”
Being a parent and hardworking teacher may
seem difficult, but Romanelli manages it with ease. “I
love to help kids, so being a teacher and a mom are per-
fect jobs for me” she said.
“I am so excited to be a new member of the MCC
family,” said Romanelli. “I am very sure that my time as a
teacher at MCC will be well spent and successful.
Hayes Brings Positive Attitude to Classroom
New Math Teacher Leads Students to Success
THE BEELINE PAGE 6
Photo by
Michael Ridyard
New teacher Aarolyn
Hayes said she loves
spending time around
MCC’s campus.
Photo by
Gabriella Dance
Geometry teacher Carly
Romanelli loves to teach her
students in a welcoming and
fun atmosphere.
Freshman Swings For a Baseball Varsity Letter By Julia Stein
Beeline Staff
Most freshmen come into high school hoping to
join a junior varsity team, but Freshman Ryan Coscarella
wishes to be on the varsity baseball team.
Since age five, Coscarella has been a middle in-
fielder for multiple baseball teams. His batting average
last high school season was .200, and he hopes to improve
in the upcoming season. “I hope to practice hard enough
so that I can become an even better player,” said
Coscarella.
Over the summer, Coscarella visited Virginia
with the Space Coast Nationals Baseball team to compete
in the Virginia Triple Crown Sports Tournament. The
tournament lasted a week and consisted of nine games.
Coscarella’s team was the 20th seed in pool play and then
moved on to bracket play. Pool play is a group of games
that show how you rank among other teams. They eventu-
ally made it into the Virginia Triple Crown Sports Cham-
pionship game and won. “It was a great experience and I
am glad I got to share it with my teammates,” said
Coscarella.
This young Hustler conditions for the spring
season with the varsity team every
day after school from 3:15-4:30
p.m. “I hope to play on the varsity
team because I am good friends
with some of the players and I
enjoy being on a team with them,”
said Coscarella. He hopes the
team will go to states and be in the
final four this season. “It would be
great if we would go undefeated,
but it would be really challeng-
ing,” said Coscarella.
Along with baseball, he
enjoys running. He is on the JV
cross country team and ran for
Holy Trinity in seventh grade. “The meets are fun and I
like seeing a lot of people I know at them,” said Coscarella.
After high school, he hopes to play baseball at the
University of Florida and play on their championship-
ranked baseball program. “I grew up watching the Gators
play and I want to be a part of their amazing program,”
said Coscarella. “Baseball is a major part of my life and I
don’t know where I’d be without it.”
wobbly and it is hard to breathe for
the first few minutes!” said Beach.
This hard work and determination
has helped her accomplish many
achievements.
Beach has won awards
from races outside of school, such
as gift cards, medals and ribbons
for MCC Cross Country. She is the
highest ranked member of the
Girls’ Cross Country Team and she
is seeded eighth in the district. “To
win an award, it definitely takes
mental strength to push myself the
whole three miles. When I receive
an award I feel very honored and
proud of myself!” said Beach. She
has received numerous awards for
placing in the top 15 in various rac-
es. Every race usually consists of more than 100 girls running
extremely fast times, making it difficult to place high. The
lowest she has ever placed in a race is seventh. Despite the
season being over, Beach intends to improve. She hopes to
hit a low 19 minute time by the end of next season.
Courtesy Photo
Sophomore Amanda
Beach picks up speed as
she draws closer to the
finish line.
Sophomore Athlete Strides Towards Many Victories
Photo by Julia Stein
Ryan Coscarella looks
forward to the upcoming
baseball season.
Profiles
THE BEELINE PAGE 7
By Megan Raleigh
Beeline Staff
Most people look at running as a punishment, but
for Sophomore Amanda Beach, it is a passion. “I love the
rush of adrenaline and excitement I get from racing. Some
days it is a nice stress reliever,” said Beach.
This is her second year on the Hustler Cross Coun-
try Team. “The cross country team is like family, and with-
out them I do not know how much I would like running!”
said Beach. Melissa Vandett, Beach’s mother, is the head
coach for the Hustler Cross Country Team. Vandett has
been running her whole life and inspired her daughter to
start running as well, who started running when she was
eight. “My team and family are very encouraging and uplift-
ing when it comes to running,” said Beach. Their unwaver-
ing support has pushed Beach to train her hardest every day.
Beach stays fit by running about 20-25 miles a
week with practices ranging from an hour to an hour and a
half. During the cross country season, practices depend on
the workout each day and how fast it is completed. Her best
5k (3.1 miles) recorded is 19:37.
Beach looks forward to each race and works her
hardest at every practice. Before a race, Beach feels nerv-
ous, excited and determined to finish. “After I complete
a race, I feel like I am going to pass out! My legs are
However, there isn't just hard
work, but fun and memorable moments
as well. “There are a lot of funny things
that happen to us,” said Ruiz. “One of the
most memorable was when we did not
know that the award ceremony was going
on early after we just performed at a
competition. Then when we heard the
announcements, we sprinted across the
park to try to make it to the ceremony.”
Ruiz’s second favorite moment
was at Universal Studios in Orlando,
Florida. Ruiz suggested that the team take
a shortcut to the dance floor, but his team
did not listen and decided to take a differ-
ent route. The team got to the dance floor about 45
minutes late and almost missed the performance. “We
were terrified that we were going to be disqualified, but
fortunately we made it just in time.”
The young dancer looks forward to his future of
continuing dance. As a four-year member of the Extreme
Senior Co-ed Dance Team, Ruiz hopes to continue danc-
ing for the team throughout high school and college. With
the help of his friends and family, Ruiz aspires to contin-
ue and challenge himself in his hip-hop career.
Photo by
Blakely Walts
Kyle Ruiz is
ecstatic about
the new hip-hop
season.
Junior Dancer Breaks it Down Hip-Hop Style By Blakely Walts
Beeline Staff
Let’s start from the top… and five, six, seven,
eight. Junior Kyle Ruiz has been a part of the Extreme Sen-
ior Co-ed Dance Team for four years. One day, Ruiz was
researching dance videos on YouTube and came across hip
-hop videos. Right away, Ruiz was hooked on the dances
and decided to try hip-hop. “I was open to try it and I got
very excited about it,” said Ruiz. As a first-year hip-hop
dancer, Ruiz became an alternate and worked his way up to
the top. By ninth grade, Ruiz was able to compete with the
rest of his teammates.
The Extreme Senior Co-ed Dance Team has trav-
eled all over the world, including Europe, for competitions,
although Ruiz did not attend that trip. The farthest Ruiz has
traveled was Dallas, Texas, for the Nationals competition,
where many dance teams from all over the country com-
pete. This year, Ruiz will travel to Orlando, Florida, for
Worlds, and Dallas, Texas, for Nationals. Ruiz’s team was
able to get first place at the Worlds competition in Orlando
last year. Ruiz and his teammates are preparing for their
next competitive season by practicing every day. “My team
is made of pretty lively people,” explained Ruiz. “They are
completely professional and take dancing very seriously,
which is something I have the utmost respect for.”
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MCC Senior Stars Hope to Break a Leg in Performance
PAGE 8
The two
went through a
series of auditions
in mid-October
involving singing
and dancing and
were later called
back for an acting
audition. Marshall
is performing as
Violet Bick, a taxi
dancer, and Kelly
is Harry Bailey,
the brother of the
main character,
George.
A Wonderful Life is perfect for the upcoming
holiday season because it shows the typical, unhappy per-
son around Christmas, who changes for the better, with a
bit of comedy.” If you find yourself wanting something
fun and entertaining to do one night over your Christmas
holiday, bring your family and friends and go check out
Marshall and Kelly perform at the Henegar Center
through December 21st.
Photo by Jessie Schneider Maggie Marshall and Kilian Kelly excit-
edly await their opening performance.
By Jessie Schneider
Beeline Staff
Lights, Camera, Action! Seniors Maggi Marshall
and Kilian Kelly are starring in the Henegar Center’s pro-
duction of It’s a Wonderful Life. The musical is based on
the short story The Greatest Gift, by Philip Van Doren
Stern and is considered an American Christmas fantasy
comedy-drama.
Both Marshall and Kelly have past experience in
show business. Kelly has been dancing for several years
and coaches Our Lady of Lourdes’ dance team. He has also
been involved with the MCC Drama program. “I am very
excited to be part of such an amazing cast with so many
incredible, talented actors and actresses. This is my first
show with the Henegar, so I am ecstatic to have this oppor-
tunity to perform in it.”
Marshall danced for 10 years and was in the Hene-
gar Center’s summer production of Les Miserables this
summer. “I'm very excited to be back into community the-
ater. I performed in lots of shows at the Henegar Center
while growing up, and it was always a big part of my life,
but time did not permit me to continue to rehearse. Until I
acted in Les Miserables at the Henegar this past summer, I
did not remember how wonderful the people were and how
much fun I had performing with them,” said Marshall.
PAGE 9 THE BEELINE
Fall Sports Complete Another Strong Season
By Niki Taylor Beeline Staff
The family and friends are napping throughout the
house, some on the couch, some sitting outside, one is
lying on the floor –even your annoying little brother is
quiet for once. The aftermath of a Thanksgiving dinner
demolition had many causalities. But there is a lingering
dread among the soldiers. Who will clean the kitchen and
who’s going out for Black Friday?
When Thanksgiving rolls around, families gather
under the same roof to eat and be merry. For most, the
holiday is much more of an arduous task than an easy lit-
tle gathering. Hair and feathers fly as the turkey is pre-
pared, stuffed and cooked. Cranberry jam is taken from a
can and placed in a cute little dish. Baked carrots and
mashed potatoes are warm from the oven. The table is
dressed with gold, reds, and browns. Pumpkin pie is em-
bellished with a dollop of whipped cream, and set out as a
temptation for all.
It’s not too long after the turkey is carved and the
forks clink on the plates that the dinner is done. The fami-
ly decides its time for some shopping. Black Friday is a
truly ironic holiday to have after a day of great thanks.
Thanksgiving, by its name, is a day where we reflect on
how grateful we should be about the things we have. It is
By SP Perry
Beeline Staff The varsity golf team showed potential
by improving their record from two wins and
nine losses last season to seven wins and four
losses this season. “The team excelled with
strong senior leaders,” said Junior Kaz Soyk.
There were five seniors involved with the pro-
gram that contributed to a strong season and a
chance to play in the district, regional, and even
state tournaments. In October, the team com-
peted in the regional championship for the sec-
ond straight year.
Along with the golf team, the football
team showed monumental success by only suf-
fering two losses the entire season. “The team
is stronger this year because of the many players returning
with a lot of experience,” said Junior John Adler. Adler im-
proved both his speed and arm strength, which gave him a
chance to start at the quarterback position after quarterback
Senior Brandon Ziarno graduates. Ziarno is one of 15 seniors
this season, all of which contributed to the teams impressive
eight and two record.
The swim team showed great improvement and put
itself in a position to compete for the district title. “We’ve
been able to compete with teams that are much bigger than
a day where we think about our family, our friends, and
our belongings and thank God for the gift of them. Look-
ing around a table at Thanksgiving, we fully acknowledge
how privileged we are. However, within the next couple
of hours after the dinner, millions of Americans go out in
the dead of night to search for deals. These deals aren’t
hard to find. Just turn on your TV or flip through channels
on the radio, and you will hear about product after prod-
uct on sale. You hear “whole stores!” on sale. In the spirit
of Thanksgiving, why do you go out and risk your life to
get more stuff? Black Friday completely overshadows the
idea of Thanksgiving. Why does a holiday about buying
as much as possible follow a holiday about being grateful
for the things that we already have. Why did this become
a holiday? Thanksgiving is a big deal. Thanksgiving is a
day in which people around the US think about the people
in their lives, and the things they have. If Black Friday is
against that concept completely, why does it come con-
secutively after Thanksgiving? Black Friday ruins the
idea of giving thanks, the original holiday praising God
for what we have. It distracts us from our reflection. If the
idea of Thanksgiving is to be preserved, then Black Fri-
day must be toned down, or even eliminated. Thanksgiv-
ing cannot be defined as ‘stuffing ourselves before stuff-
ing our carts’.
we are,” said Senior Annie Holm. As the Cap-
tain of the Varsity Girls’ Swim Team, she has
been one of the top swimmers at MCC since she
transferred from Melbourne High School her
sophomore year. Recently, she led the team to
victory at their last meet and has carried that
momentum throughout the season..
With a strong, young core, our cross
country team has been able to put together an-
other competitive season through hard work.
“We were more competitive this year and
worked much harder,” said Senior Stephen
Hammond. The team has practiced non-stop
since the beginning of summer. “We plan on
doing well at districts,” Hammond said. The
team proved that it could achieve success by placing
eighth overall in the state in their final meet.
“Volleyball has a good chance of going far in the
state tournament,” said senior Kiara Barrett. Barrett led
the team to one of its strongest seasons in recent history,
including a win for the first time in four years against our
rival, Holy Trinity, and a trip to the regional playoffs,
where they had a successful ending to their season. Over-
all, MCC looks to continue this success with all our sports
teams in the coming months.
Photo by SP Perry
Senior Stephen Hammond
has led one of many suc-
cessful fall sports pro-
grams to a strong season.
Think Before You Buy: Black Friday Shopping
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Ebola Outbreak Frightens Citizens of the U.S U.S due to a mass influx of inter-
national travelers. Recently, a doc-
tor flew into New York on a plane
from Africa and traveled to many
places in the city while infected
with Ebola.
The United States has
done little to prevent Ebola out-
breaks. Junior Ryan Craft said,
“The U.S. should prevent the
spread of Ebola by establishing
quarantine camps.” The U.S is
discussing closing the borders un-
til the virus disappears on a global scale. “The U.S.
should have a more concise form of Customs, because
otherwise I would not want to travel anywhere,” said
Craft. Searching for the cure for Ebola is a huge priority
for the CDC. “Scientists should search for a cure by track-
ing down the source and diluting the illness,” said Craft.
The U.S. needs to prevent this pathogen from reaching
over our borders and throughout the world before it is too
late.
By Teddy Xiao
Beeline Staff
The American flag represents independence, free-
dom and enterprise. From its creation in 1777 by Betsy
Ross, to the present day, the flag’s significance still re-
mains. The American flag symbolizes freedom from op-
pression and the rights advocated by our country’s forefa-
thers—life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.
However, despite the great support reared from
many citizens, the treatment of the American flag remains
controversial topic in the public eye. The first of these oc-
curred in 1984 with Johnson vs. Texas. In this case, John-
son burned the American flag during a rally against Presi-
dent Reagan that took place in Texas. While the local po-
lice arrested Johnson, the Supreme Court ruled that the
charge against Johnson was not enough to prove him
guilty. According to the Supreme Court, Johnson had clear-
ly represented his political opinion through the burning of
the flag. Thus, his action can be seen as a symbolic demon-
stration, and was under the protection of the First Amend-
ment of the U.S. constitution.
Many citizens agree that prohibiting the burning
By Trevor Mills
Beeline Staff
Ebola hemorrhagic fever, commonly known as
Ebola, is not only a very rare disease, but also one of the
deadliest diseases in the world. According to the Center for
Disease Control, this virus is commonly found in humans
and primates. The symptoms of Ebola begin to show within
three weeks of contact with the pathogen. The first symp-
toms of Ebola are fever, sore throat, and headaches. Symp-
toms escalate into vomiting, diarrhea, and failure of organs.
The infected person will begin to internally bleed, leading
to an inevitable death. This entire process happens within 6
to 16 days after initial symptoms show.
Ebola was first recognized in 1976 in the region of
Zaire, Africa, present day Democratic Republic of Congo.
There were 380 cases documented and from those cases,
280 people died. This outbreak defined Ebola as one of the
deadliest viruses in the world.
The most recent case of Ebola in the United States
was that of Thomas Eric Duncan in Dallas, Texas. Duncan
was a Liberian patient who died on October 8, shortly after
being diagnosed. Ebola has become a major problem in the
of flags would protect the
American dignity.
Nevertheless, in a
Democratic society, we
believe that law should
also French teacher Ian
Poirier said, “The Ameri-
can flag stands for free-
dom, patriotism, and the
history of the United
States. As an American
citizen, we must honor the
national flag. However,
people who try to burn the
flag are protected by the
First Amendment of the
Constitution.”
MCC student Michael Chan-Pong added,
“Burning the national flag can be interpreted as showing a
strong political tendency, but the flag is the one and only
symbol of the United States, forever.”
We Always Protect the Bald Eagle, So Why Not the American Flag
Opinion
Photo by Trevor Mills Ryan Craft expresses
his opinion on the cur-
rent Ebola crisis.
Photo by
Teddy Xiao
Ian Poirier shows his patriotism
by waving the American flag.
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Horror Film Thrills Viewers
PAGE 11
By Malley Goodwin
Beeline staff
This fall, just like every year, multiple intri-
guing thrillers were released to strengthen the spirit of
Halloween. The one that stood out this year was Anna-
belle, a storyline based on a demonic doll.
The bloodcurdling thriller shows the lives of
an innocent family with a love for livelihood and twists
it into everyone’s worst nightmare: dolls combined
with demonic entities. Based off of the 2013 film The
Conjuring, Annabelle takes its audience back to the
1900s and into the lives of a normal family with a
small child and a love for antiques, especially dolls. As
a gift, the husband gives his wife a collector’s item doll
to complete her set. Little did they know the magni-
tude of that action and how it would impact their lives
for years to come. As the story progresses, the doll be-
comes more evil and begins to influence members of
the family in negative ways.
I would recommend this film to people who
enjoy horror movies. If one does not absolutely love
scary movies, perhaps a chick flick or comedy would
be more enjoyable.
Thrilling Tale of Adventure Excites Students By Concetta Ginevra
Beeline Editor
Imagine a place where nothing is private and eve-
ryone can hear everyone else’s thoughts. Unfortunately for
Todd Hewitt, the main character in Patrick Ness’s book
The Knife of Never Letting Go, this place is real. Todd’s
life is calm and secluded, especially since he is the only
boy left in Prentisstown who has not become a man yet. He
is only 30 days away from his 13th birthday, the date when
he should be allowed to fully join in the town’s decision
making. The only ones who seem to understand him are
Cillian and Ben, his caretakers, and his annoying talking
dog, Manchee.
But what happens when a strange break in the
Noise suddenly appears in the middle of the swamp? Could
it be some new race of alien? Or could it be a girl, even
after all of the settlement’s women had been labeled dead
for years? When Todd discovers this strange disturbance,
he is immediately sent on a fast-paced and furious adven-
ture through the swamp, determined to get away from the
townsmen who are now out to kill him. But what has he
just uncovered, and why are the townsmen so adamant
about keeping it from him?
The Knife of Never Letting Go sparks exciting
conversations around campus. “I do not nor-
mally read adventure books like that, but it
was really good,” said Freshman Danny
Kelley. “It is not a very well-known book,
but I cannot see why. I loved it. I would tell
everyone about it if I could. There is some-
thing about the way it is written that is ex-
tremely captivating,” said Junior Katie Kel-
ley.
Even students who have not read
the book are buzzing about it. “It is a weird
book,” said Senior Dalton Berling, “but I
would probably read it. It is a good kind of
weird, like me. Along with Berling, Sopho-
more Skylar Keany said, “I saw the book in
Barnes and Noble and did not buy it, but
now I regret it.”
At first I found the book slightly
hard to read because it is written phoneti-
cally, meaning that the words are spelled the way they
sound. For example, “your” might be spelled like “yer”
and “direction” like “direckshun.” All in all, I thought the
book captured the essence of adventure and kept me in-
trigued. I would give it 8/10 stars overall.
Photo by
Concetta
Ginevra
Junior Katie
Kelley relax-
es with The
Knife of Nev-
er Letting Go
during her
free time.
By Malley Goodwin
Beeline staff
Lately, the temperature has been dropping
immensely, hitting the fifties and sixties. This weather
called for a Pumpkin Spice latte at Starbucks or es-
sentially any hot drink. This drink is extremely popu-
lar during the fall season and tends to be a favorite
among girls. Usually, I like Cap’n Crunch in the
morning.
Instead, I decided to go to Starbucks to order
a Pumpkin Spice latte due to the cold Florida weather.
The atmosphere inside of Starbucks was cozy and eve-
ryone was in the holiday spirit. I walked in and the
fresh smell of fall pumpkins and spice filled the air.
Witnessing the freshly baked pumpkin bread come
right out of the oven, I made the smart decision to or-
der a hot piece. While taking the first bite, the heat
radiated off of the bread, making it taste even more
divine. On Sunday, I was able to sense the holidays
around the corner as I was cozy inside of Starbucks.
The warm vanilla pumpkin bread along with the
Pumpkin Spice latte was definitely the cherry on top
of a perfect Sunday.
Sugar, Spice & Everything Nice
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Dom’s Column
Academic Excellence and What’s New Around School
Hustlers Enjoyed a Fantastic Thanksgiving Sophomore Nate
Fleming is thankful for
his athletic ability, his
mom, sisters, and niece.
“I am especially thankful
for my friends and teach-
ers. Also, for my time
here during school and
the privilege to be on
sports teams,” said Flem-
ing.
Freshman
Makenna Earle appreci-
ates her loving family,
the beach, and the welcoming atmosphere of MCC. “I
was afraid when I came to this school that I would be lost,
but the teachers and students welcomed me with open
arms.”
Tom Dooley, our legendary baseball coach and
gym teacher, is thankful for everything, especially his
health and for baseball. “I am thankful for the honor of
being a Hustler, for being a coach, and for the opportunity
to work with the students and faculty at MCC,” said
Dooley.
Sophomore Sarah Laird was nominated for the Carson Scholar Fund for
academic excellence. She will receive a $1,000 scholarship towards the
college of her choice if she wins.
Junior Charlotte Perlman was for the Prudential Spirit of Community
Award for her dedication to the community.
The Speech and Debate Team is now #1 in Brevard County.
The team includes Trevor Mills, Aaron Blaylock, Peter Wilkie,
Will Wallace, Gary Turner, Osi Isekengbe, Pierre Valverde, Lilli Marshall,
Angela Waddill, Lily Xu and Danny Nunez.
Gary Turner & Will Wallace placed 8th in the Novice Debate tourna-
ment on October 11th.
On November 15th, Angela Waddill and Lily Xu placed 3rd and Pierre
Valverde and Lilli Marshall placed 5th out of 38 teams in their first
competition.
On Thursday, October 29th, Bishop Noonan came to talk with the sen-
iors about the Catholic Social Teachings and how to fix the injustices of
the world.
The Boys’ Cross Country Team made MCC history as they made it to
States, where they placed 8th.
After a challenging fight to return to the United States, Mr. Edwin
Disang has finally returned from his home country, Botswana.
Welcome back Mr. Disang!!!
By Delaney Fuller
Beeline Staff
Thanksgiving is an exciting holiday and a time of
happiness at MCC. Students and teachers had anticipated
the holiday and had anxiously waited to see their families.
For most, Thanksgiving is not just a time of excitement,
but also a time to give thanks. There are many things to
be thankful for in life, some small and some big. From
food to family, MCC students and faculty have a grateful
heart for all they have been given.
Senior Brytni Emison is indebted to her Hustler
soccer team, her family, and friends. Her favorite
Thanksgiving food is sweet potato pie. “I love spending
time with my family and friends during Thanksgiving and
reminiscing about past experiences,” said Emison
Senior Aidan Leary is thankful for the Florida
Gators, music and MCC volleyball. He plans on visiting
his grandparents in Vero Beach and eating his favorite
foods, which include mashed potatoes and pumpkin pie.
Junior Kait-lynn Tombling is grateful for her
family, supportive friends, and her cross country team “I
just moved from South Florida, and the people at MCC
are so kind and welcoming,” said Tombling.
“Although it was a
longer trip than in-
tended, I still had a
great time in Botswa-
na.”
-Mr. Disang
“Bishop Noonan
discussed crucial
topics regarding all
aspects of life and
how we, as leaders
of the Christian
community, should
handle these situa-
tions.”
-Senior
Chris Cacciatore
Photo by Delaney Fuller
Casey Sanchez, Claire Nemethy,
and Luke Schrimer are thankful
for their wonderful art class.