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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...

Gliding down the ice, senior Hamilton Reese eyes the puck in a player’s stick Feb. 6 at AdventHealth Center Ice. The hockey team placed third at States last year.

Ice hockey club places third in states

Nicole Prus, Online Editor April 26, 2019

Skates glide quickly across the ice to pass the puck amongst teammates to score a goal. At Ice Sports Forum Rink, where the team is led by Coach Dax Burkhart, this is a reality for hockey club members...

As next season of Pink Panthers approaches, the girls are getting ready to begin the audition process as well as prepare and organize for it. Pink Panthers started three years ago and is fully led by the girls. 

A cappella group sings for empowerment, sisterhood

Jordyn Lutz, Staff Writer April 10, 2019

Pink Panthers took the stage for a competition in Durham, North Carolina, singing their girl-powered solider-themed arrangements just in time for International Women’s Month. The girls have worked hard...

Moving from Germany, senior Marie Sow holds up a “Veil Glück” card, which translates to “Good Luck,” that she received before she left Thursday, March 27. Sow first arrived in Florida in August where she met her first of two total host families.

Senior exchange student experiences American school, culture

Ava Nelson, Staff Writer April 10, 2019

Strolling through congested hallways whilst crowd-maneuvering to reach classes such as Algebra 2 and AP Lang, senior Marie Sow blends into the America school scene smoothly – even though her real home...

Going onto her second lap, freshman Mary Ellen Eudaly runs the 4x800 at the Jesuit Tri-Meet Feb. 12. She also ran the mile later that night, winning the event in a personal-record of 5:05.

Freshman wins county championship

Ava Nelson, Staff Writer March 12, 2019

Freshman Mary Ellen Eudaly started running in sixth grade, but competing in cross country began for her just this past year.     “I love it,” Eudaly said. “The team is really fun. My...

Setting the Stage. Performing at Carnegie Hall for the bass instrument at a national level orchestra, senior Alyssa Nagle takes the stage. This event ran Feb. 7-11.

Senior musician plays at Carnegie Hall

Jordyn Lutz, Staff Writer March 6, 2019

Carnegie Hall is a place where the orchestra, band and other musical talents perform, and senior bass player Alyssa Nagle just joined the list of musicians to play there.  Nagle was invited to play...

Standing in front of club members, guest speaker Daniel Nabatian discusses the importance of Jewish students connecting to their roots. The meeting revealed that Club Chai would be changing its name to the Jewish Student Union Jan. 16.

Jewish student club changes name

Clio Bruno, Staff Writer February 27, 2019

Over glasses of smoothies, the Jewish Student Union converses on faith, religion and reformations in their club. As a result of their recent name change, the formerly known Club Chai has joined the...

 nonprofit Community Tampa Bay, senior Lena Diasti is an advocate for “Equity.” Diasti has been volunteering with them since her freshman year and became an intern in August 2018.

Senior advocate supports Community Tampa Bay

Maizie Tremblay, Photographer February 26, 2019

Q: Can you tell me about your nonprofit?  A: The nonprofit I work for is called Community Tampa Bay. The nonprofit’s mission is to end all forms of discrimination, so with that we do development...

In a joint effort, Trey Carlson and Preslie Price fight for a “Cure” to cancer. The pair got involved in this mission together during an internship doing special projects for the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation.

Students fight cancer

February 26, 2019

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