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PHS News

In the midst of a JROTC game of flag football, senior Kailee-Rose Casey runs down the field Sept. 27. Casey hopes to pursue veterinary medicine and is looking at the University of South Florida and Florida Southern College. Photo by Libby Gough and Kate Frier.

Chasing dreams across an ocean

Alexis Perno, Print Editor October 9, 2019

When senior Kailee-Rose Casey stepped into the Boston airport for the first time, the first thing she noticed was a Dunkin’ Donuts.   “I kind of never thought that the day would actually come,...

Wielding spell-powered cards, senior Riley Shofner prepares his move for board game, Magic: the Gathering. Riley began playing and competing in Magic: the Gathering in middle school.

Student finds camaraderie through fantasy game

Ava Nelson, Features Editor October 3, 2019

Casting spells, strategic play, card advantage and resource management, contests and champions are just a few aspects of fantasy card play, a familiar activity to senior Riley Schofner. In middle...

Huddled with the volleyball team, sophomore Lily Frierson and senior Birdie Frierson listen to their coach at a time-out at the Alonso game Sept. 12 in the gym. The sisters began playing volleyball after watching their two older sisters enjoy the sport, too.

Sisters unite volleyball team

Hartley Hill, Copy Editor September 26, 2019

The girls volleyball team takes the court as the reigning 8A state runner-up, but that is not the only reason they are a force to be reckoned with. Not one but two pairs of sisters build this team...

Beginning class with a review sessions Ap art history teacher William Renniger asks engaging questions to his third period class Thursday Sept. 17. When opening up about his mental health Renninger stated “I think it’s important to demystify it so it's not something that’s shameful, so people recognize this is pretty common,”.

Teacher openly speaks about mental illness

Ava Nelson, Features Editor September 23, 2019

As students present information on select art works from AP Art History’s top 250, teacher William Renninger asks specific questions regarding the pieces to encourage academic discussion. Holding...

Holding a pair of shorts she recently painted, senior Amelia Spicola shows off the colorful design that she created. Spicola has been selling pairs of shorts and jeans like these since June but has been making them for herself for two years.

When painting clothes, money flows

Izzy Antilla, Staffer September 23, 2019

From searching for the perfect pair of jeans, to planning, painting, shipping and receiving payment, senior Amelia Spicola has sold a variety of self-designed pieces of clothing. Spicola has enjoyed...

Exiting the practice lanes, junior Ella Bathurst goes to join her teammates Sept. 10 at Berkeley Prep. Bathurst placed first in the girls 200-meter medley relay and the 100-meter breaststroke.

Swimmer qualifies for Olympic Trials

Kate Carnante, Sports Editor September 19, 2019

Ten times a week, junior Ella Bathurst arrives at Bobby Hicks Pool for swim practice and has been doing so since she was 6 years old.   “Originally, I got into swimming because my parents wanted...

Just moments before scoring a goal, junior Elyse Iller approaches the ball with a running start. Iller says the sport is very therapeutic as it is a great way for her to release energy.

Siblings given opportunity to play soccer in the Caribbean

Cole Morgan, Staffer September 17, 2019

Siblings Jake and Elyse Iller will be playing on the U.S. Virgin Islands national soccer team as of summer 2020 after finishing their senior and junior year respectively. Both siblings were invited...

English teacher Stacey Malin collects work from her students Tuesday, Aug. 27. Malin began her teaching career in New York, working at an international school teaching students English.

Plant adds five new teachers

Ava Nelson, Features Editor September 6, 2019

As freshman raced to reach unfamiliar classrooms and seniors traced through old hallways, five new teachers awaited students the starting day of school. AP Economics teacher Scott Donald returned to...

Holding a glass award, senior Aarushi Pratap presents her self-designed Special Olympics icon. Pratap visited New York to be interviewed by Fox News following her design. Photos courtesy of Aarushi Pratap

Student helps design 2020 Special Olympics logo

Ava Nelson, Features Editor August 19, 2019

Q: Can you tell me a little about the design, like what it means to you, where the inspiration came from?  A: I got inspired by other artists and my mentors and I talked about Florida, Orlando...

Student shares struggle with eating disorder

Student shares struggle with eating disorder

May 20, 2019

Junior Leah Burgin, a student with a history of disordered eating starting around seventh grade, recently went into residential treatment for six weeks after a relapse in summer. She was diagnosed...

The knitting club is working on becoming a club. Some have been knitting for years. Their knitting expertise provides more to the club.

Freshmen create knitting group

Jordyn Lutz, Staff Writer May 14, 2019

The process of creating a club includes going to the main office, getting a form to fill out and even joining an official waiting list. But despite the long process, two freshmen, Gabriel Moore and...

Student becomes finalist for the Cadet of the Year Award

Student becomes finalist for the Cadet of the Year Award

Carol Kornworcel, News Editor May 8, 2019

Senior, Junior ROTC student and cadet Annahlia Hernandez became a top ten finalist for the Cadet of the Year Award from the Air Force Association March 28.  “I didn’t know what I was getting...

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