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YOURSELF 7What will the new decade have in store for usStudents at Coral Reef make predictions about the upcoming futureCAMILA BERNALStaff WriterThroughout the entire nation,predictions are being made about thefuture of our economy and politicalagenda, technological advancements,and the prosperity and peace ofour homes. But 2010 has arrivedand Coral Reef students haveexpectations of their own, there isthis romantic effervescent aroma inthe occasional cool winter air that ismaking Coral Reef students excitedfor what this New Year bringing.Off course, the seniors: classof 2010 will feel in their elementbecause the few months aheadshould and will be filled with thelast and probably most memorableexperiences of their journey throughhigh school.“I think prom and graduation aregoing to be like stepping stones,solidifying my last days here atCoral Reef, I know that by that timeI will have lost friends, but hopefullyI will gain new ones,” said LynettVargas, VPA Senior.Prom is supposed to take placeFriday, May 14th and graduation issupposed to take place June 11th,and if this is not enough, seniors arealso expecting to receive and finalizetheir college admissions. It’s goingto be a year of change for seniorsand hopefully they can all open theirarms and welcome it with a positiveattitude.“This year I predict that I will findsomeone who is going to make adifference in my life, and hopefullythat I find a sexy dress for Prom…I’m trying something new,” saidScarlett Torres, Legal Senior.On the other hand, the rest of thestudent body has differentexpectations and predictions forwhat this New Year will bring.“I predict that this year I willincrease my status with women, thatI will stay away from trouble, andget a job, and that I won’t be tooscared for the beginning of senioryear,” Andrew Dilone, BusinessJunior.On top of all, AP exams arecoming and everyone feelsdifferently on how they predict theexams will be and their expectationson how good they will do.The teachers also had their say onwhat they hoped 2010 would be like.“I hope this year my kids will haveamazing scores in their AP exams,”said Vonica Barno, AP Governmentteacher.We have many expectations andpredictions for this year, somemixed with hopeful thinking, and ayearning for desirable events, but inthe end this New Year started withthe anticipation and joy of startingfresh.Coral Reef Sr. HighJanuary 2010PHOTO CREDIT: CAMILA BERNALJessica Sanchez, Medical Senior looks pensivelytowards the future. “I can see flying cars, roboticteachers, and cities on the moon coming closer toour grasp,” said Sanchez.Giving organ-transplant patients hope for the futureIB Sophomore organizes a foundation to help those in need of organ transplantsGuest WriterKnots of Hope is a community-serviceorganization that is dedicated to raisingfunds as well as local awareness for theTransplant Foundation, Inc. affiliatedwith the Miller School of Medicine at theUniversity of Miami.Created and founded by high schoolstudent and avid community servicevolunteer Priscilla Suzal-Wright, IBSophomore, and a band of loyal, devotedand equally committed friends; LaurenMartin, Nikki Baralt, Gaby Baralt, RachelJara, Nati Aguirre and Nicole Aguirre- Knots of Hope has flourished as a way ofbonding with friends while giving back tothe community.By designing, producing andselling colorful, fashionable andcharming hand-made string andbeaded “knots of hope”bracelets, the girls havebonded together for acause that is closeto their hearts,helping theTransplantFoundationgainnecessaryfunding whilevolunteeringtheir time atvarious Walk-A-Thons andother charitableCelebrate the New Year with people you loveBringing in the a decade new decade is a memorable event best shared with loved onesPHOTO CREDIT: DIANA GARDNERDiana Gardner, VPA Senior, celebrates the New Yearwith her family in Kentucky. “I love New Year’s Evebecause I get to spend time with my favorite people inthe world, my family. I have such a great time, I neverwant to leave,” said Gardner.MEGHANN BAILEYStaff WriterEvery December 31st, people gather together andwait up until twelve to celebrate the coming of a newyear. Most people look at New Years as a day to partyand spend time with family and friends, but many don’tknow the true meaning of this traditional day. New Yearsis a holiday celebrated all around the world in whicha brand new year begins, but for many, the New Yearbrings more than just that. Individuals everywhere useNew Years as a new beginning to start over; a reasonto finally let go of all of their problems and presentthemselves with new resolutions.“New Years is a time to celebrate and start fresh.If someone had a bad year last year, this year gives thema way to make things better,” said Kristians Musquera,VPA Freshman.There are variety of ways that people choose tocelebrate this holiday, whether they are with friends,family, or simply by themselves. Many spend time withtheir family on New Years Eve and watch the countdownon television that is shown live from Times Square inevents hostedthroughout theyear.Knotsof HopePHOTO CREDIT: PRISCILLA SUZALPriscilla Suzal, IB Sophomore, and her friends have raised a lotof money for organ-transplant patients. She hopes to expand hercommunity service group in order to help more people.continues to grow day by day with thecharitable goal of raising awarenessand drawing attention to the importanceof organ donation. Knots of Hopeinstills hope in those who are in need oftransplants as well as their loving familiesby fundraising and earning vital funds forthe Transplant Foundation – a foundationwith a mission to provide services fortransplant recipients, increase organdonation through community educationand fund trans- plant research.Knots of Hope enjoys a bright andhopeful vision, with optimism that theirorganization will grow and eventuallyevolve into a nationally recognizedcharity that will continue to make a majordifference in people’s lives.New York. Another way to celebrate is by drinkingchampagne, and eating twelve grapes.. This belief issaid to bring good luck to the twelve months of the NewYear. But the most traditional way that people spend NewYears Eve is by lighting off fireworks when the clock hitsmidnight and using different forms of noise makers. Thisis known to start the New Year off in good spirits and tocelebrate all that is to come that year.“On New Years I visited my family in Louisville,Kentucky. I ended up staying at my grandma’s house andwatching ‘Terminator the Salvation’ and ‘Surogates’,until Jennifer Lopez performed, then we watched the NewYears countdown. During the countdown, we all gavehugs and said ‘Happy New Years!’ then we all went tobed. Overall it was nice and simple though,” said DianaGardner, VPA Senior.Overall, there are many ways that people chooseto celebrate the New Year, and although they aren’t alwayscelebrated the same way, the New Year still representsthe same thing everywhere. So let’s welcome the year of2010 with the best of wishes and new resolutions.“Personally, I don’t believe in New Yearsresolutions, because if someone really wanted toaccomplish something, they wouldn’t have to wait untilJanuary 1st,” said Chelsea Leather, VPA Junior.