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Gaining popularity in various South Tampa schools, rapper sophomore Mitchell Holmes is referred as  Money Mitch by his peers and teachers. Holmes has been making music since he was 12 years old and is known for his very first song “813 Anthem” which got 2,300 views on YouTube and Spotify.

Money Mitch opens up about music, dreams

Hartley Hill, Staff Writer October 22, 2018

Mitchell Holmes hops on stage, the beat drops and fans in the crowd go wild as they begin singing along to the local rap artist known to most as Money Mitch. What seems like a fantasy to most sophomore...

Rewarded by the United States Marine Corp, social studies teacher Tamara Phillips poses with her Honor, Courage, Commitment Award. Phillips received her award during a season football game in 2011, after having survived bone cancer that resulted in surgery and a permanent disability.

Teacher overcomes acute myeloid leukemia

Ava Nelson, Staff Writer October 21, 2018

When Tamara Philips, US constitutional law teacher and mother, arrived at school the first day of preplanning in 2009, cancer was the farthest thing from her mind. As she went about participating in...

At the Miss Tampa Teen USA pageant, senior Emerson Ward answers an onstage question which topics range from bullying and drug problems to immigration and leadership qualities. Pageant coaches helped her prepare for discussion questions after winning her first pageant last March.

Student finds her crowning glory

Hartley Hill, Staff Writer October 18, 2018

Senior Emerson Ward entered her first pageant, a preliminary for Miss Florida, last March with the intention to cross something off her bucket list. Little did she know she would become Miss East Coast...

Brian Taylor teaches the Advanced Placement and Honors level courses in addition to traditional courses. Taylor previously worked as a middle school art teacher and before teaching he worked as a commercial artist for 12 years.

Art program welcomes new teacher

Kate Caranante, Staff Writer October 9, 2018

When the previous art teacher, Stacy Rosende, took a new job in New York, a new art teacher was naturally needed. The school did not have to look too hard for her successor, because Brian Taylor was...

Released Aug. 28, Pumpkin Spice Lattes are currently available at Starbucks. Since their debut in 2003, they have had over 200 million consumers.

Teens on campus talk about Pumpkin Spice Lattes

Carol Kornworcel, Staff Writer October 4, 2018

It’s that time of the year; leaves are falling, the weather’s cooler and many teens are lining up outside of Starbucks for their Pumpkin Spice Lattes. The craze of these temporal drinks brings with...

Standing in front of the Robotics and Technology Club members, club sponsor Robert Tait explains to the students how to code. The Robotics and Technology Club had their first competition Sept. 22 at Hillsborough Community College Brandon.

Robotics and Technology Club prepare for competitions

Carol Kornworcel, Staff Writer October 2, 2018

With every day that passes, technology becomes increasingly more prevalent in daily life — a phenomenon particularly apparent in the academic setting.  While technology continues to become further...

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Art of Thrifting

Ava Nelson, Staff Writer September 26, 2018

Thrift stores have been swarming with Starbucks-sipping hipsters enthralled by the hunt for cheap clothes, or better yet, a true vintage master piece. Renewed interested in this kind of shopping –...

Fresh Faces

Fresh Faces

Jessie Larrinaga, Staff Writer September 25, 2018

Sitting among plants and cushioned chairs, John DeOrio tries to make his classroom as enjoyable as possible, and comfort is his tactic. Being passionate about what he taught, he strove to be welcoming and accepting.

Teacher shares career-changing experience

Nicole Prus, Staff Writer September 11, 2018

In Room 108, students see John DeOrio as he welcomes them into his English class, ready for another day of instruction. Contrary to how he may appear at the door, this wasn’t his first career choice....

Math teacher Nelson Rodriguez teaches a lesson on the importance of keeping your data sample free from outside contamination. He has taught Statistics and Pre-Calculus since 2016 and has been a teacher for eight years.

From Math to Marathon

Carol Kornworcel, Staff Writer September 4, 2018

It is not unusual for a teacher to have a hobby or interest that, at times, may shine through the lesson plans, homework assignments and classroom chatter. One teacher with such an interest is Nelson Rodriguez. ...

Every summer sophomore Mia Bergier travels to Switzerland with her family. This past summer she venture out of Switzerland and into Croatia and Italy.

An Ocean Away

Ava Nelson, Staff Writer August 29, 2018

Gray mountains cut across a fierce blue sky seldom adjourned by clouds. Rustic brick houses dot the countryside, slicing through lush grassy fields. Sidewalks buzz with citizens eager to shop from farm...

When not in school, sophomore Gabi Frye enjoys the adrenaline rush she gets from fishing. She started fishing at the age of 2.

Mahi Mahi on the Mind

Clio Bruno, Staff Writer August 26, 2018

Sophomore Gabi Frye caught the biggest fish of her life in the summer of 2016. “I was 13 when I caught a 50-inch mahi-mahi,” Frye said. "I was so excited and proud.”  Frye has been fishing...

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