Many students have a hard time sitting
down and really focusing on the school
work needed to get done. School can be hard
at times when almost all teachers are assign-
ing large projects or too much homework all
in one night. Studying can seem like a hard
thing to do but with a few tips and some en-
couragement, you can get it done.
To start things off, some simple
study habits and tricks are to only study
in small increments. Take a break every
30 minutes or so, have a glass of water, or
walk around the house to get your blood
flowing. Getting fresh air and keeping hy-
drated is also an easy way to keep your body
refreshed and on its toes.
Another way to stay focused when study-
ing is to listen to calm relaxing music or
music that doesn’t have lyrics so it is just
background noise. It breaks up the silence of
constant studying. Getting distracted while
studying is very easy to do and often hard to
get back on track.
At times, studying can get boring and
seem almost hopeless, but you can always
make it fun. Making flash cards or com-
ing up with clever and unique ways to re-
member facts can be fun and educational.
Studying doesn’t have to be such a hard and
boring task, you just have to know how to
make it fun and exciting.
Studying isn’t everyone’s favorite
thing to do, but it sure does help if you want
to pass you classes. If you put time and ef-
fort into learning the criteria, then you are
almost guaranteed to do better on the test.
Studying doesn’t always have to be taxing
and irritating. Make it interesting.
On Friday the 29th through the 31st, Gulf Coast
High Schools Model UN group went to the Univer-
sity of Florida. Gulf Coast was able to attend and
debate at the thirteenth annual GatorMUN confer-
ence which was the name of the conference held
at UF over this past weekend. This conference was
meant to help high school students gain expertise
on pressing international issues. These students had
to debate important international forums pertain-
ing to complex global issues such as preventing
the spread of diseases, defending human rights and
upholding justice in the international system. Mock
crisis situations are given as topics for the Model
UN students to use their problem-solving skills and
apply their knowledge to these new situations. The
students were expected to research a specific topic
but the magic of this program was that a main part
of the debate was impromptu and they would have
to respond to new information as the conference
progressed. In total it consisted of sixteen hours
and seventeen minutes of committee with breaks
only given for lunch, dinner and when they finally
arrived back at the hotel. Members of the DISEC,
(Disarmament and International Security Commit-
tee) were able to do “unmods” and “mods”. In un-
mods, (unmoderated caucuses) they were able to
leave the room and freely talk about their solutions
while making their working paper. In mods, (mod-
erated caucuses) the students were chosen to give
their speeches.
“My favorite part was the unmods be-
cause that’s where I excelled and was able to be a
leader.” -Tomas Panqueva, Freshman at Gulf Coast
High School
Along with working very hard, the unmods pro-
vided as a bonding activity for the team because
they were able to make blocks where they could
all respect each other constantly and communicate
amongst one another. This program proved to be so
enjoyable for the students who attended it because
it taught them life long lessons and skills such as
speaking in front of an audience and learning how
to take part in impromptu speeches. The beneficial
value of attending this conference gave these stu-
dents contacts for possible future careers if this is
what they are interested in pursuing.
Third Edition
Gulf Coast High School
7878 Shark Way, Naples, Fl 34119
Feburary 10th, 2016
Photo from Google Images
Model UN Takes Over Gator Swampland!
Study Habits to Help You Succeed
by Sophia Neglio
by Miecha Carothers
Teacher Spotlight:
Mr. Maya
Shark Bites
Mr. Valdes
Teacher Spotlight:
Features
pg. 2
Alan Rickman
pg. 3
Entertaiment/Reviews
pg. 5
Photo Courtesy of Susan Soulard
Subject:
Advanced Placement American Government and Hon-
ors Economics
Years at GC:
10 years
What he loves most about GC:
“The interaction between the teachers and the student
body. We have a great group of kids.”
Best memory at GC:
“Probably Graduation, watching these young men and
women march across the stage every year, its inspira-
tional.”
Subject:
AICE Sociology
U.S. History
Years at GC:
4 years
What he loves most about GC:
How the student body takes great pride in their academics
and being able to teach students who will have a real im-
pact on our country’s future. Further, I feel like the school
pride is outstanding and out students support each other
better than any school I’ve seen.
