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Sticky note in hand, junior Maddie Jarrell tacks a motivational message to a nearby locker third period Dec. 3. The sticky notes were posted on lockers throughout school and the event was organized by teacher Jenise Gorman.

Teacher organizes sticky-note ‘act of kindness’

Alexis Perno, News Editor December 13, 2018

Sticky notes bearing encouraging messages adorned the outside of lockers Dec. 3, an event organized by teacher Jenise Gorman.  “I feel that we need more kindness rather than hearing about negative...

The Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour is Elton John’s last tour, and it was scheduled to last from Sept. 2018 to 2021 with more than 300 shows worldwide.   Elton John had postponed the Tampa and Orlando shows of his tour due to an ear infection.

Elton John concert postponed

Addie Robey, Staff Writer December 12, 2018

Elton John has postponed the Tampa and Orlando shows of his 2018 Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour due to an ear infection.   The Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour is Elton John’s last tour, and it...

Following the song for “For the First Time in Forever,” juniors Katie Vincent, Matthew VanWert and Parker Shaw perform the coronation scene from Hans Christian Andersen’s “The Snow Queen” Nov. 29 in the St. Mary’s Episcopal Day School auditorium. Vincent played the character of Elsa, VanWert played the narrator and Shaw played the page.

Chorus hosts ‘The Snow Queen’

Jessie Larrinaga, Staff Writer December 10, 2018

The Chorus department hosted their annual Madrigals performance, featuring three shows, Dec. 1-2 at St. Mary’s Episcopal Day School.  The show was a form of dinner theater which involved audience...

Ed Sheeran is set to perform at Raymond James Stadium Nov. 7 and tickets are available on Stub Hub and Vivid with seats starting at $55. Sheeran has released over 15 albums and recorded 24 singles.

Ed Sheeran set to perform at Raymond James Stadium

Maizie Tremblay, Photographer November 6, 2018

Grammy-winning singer and songwriter Ed Sheeran will be headlining at Raymond James Stadium with opening acts including performances from Snow Patrol and Lauv Nov. 7.  “I like him because I like...

Hurricane season ends Nov. 30. This school year, Hillsborough County designated hurricane make-up days as Veterans Day, Nov. 12 and three fall break days from Nov. 20- 24.

October News Briefs

District prepares for hurricane season  This school year, Hillsborough county prepared for the hurricane season with designated hurricane make-up days, Veterans Day- Nov. 12 and three fall break days...

While senior Katy Kasper does the worm across the field, the Zeta girls throw up their hands during Panther Prowl at Dad’s Stadium Oct. 24.  Kasper has been a member of Zeta for two years.

Students participate in Panther Prowl

Hartley Hill, Staff Writer November 1, 2018

Students and teachers participated in Panther Prowl, an event filled with skits and traditions, highlighting various clubs and teams, at Dad’s Stadium Oct. 24.  The night kicked off with the National...

Throughout the dance, a slideshow displays pictures from Panther Prowl Oct. 27 at Raymond James Stadium. Following a circus theme, the Executive Board decorated the venue. 

Homecoming attendees reflect on this year’s dance

Clio Bruno, Staff Writer November 1, 2018

Students worked their way into Raymond James Stadium for Homecoming Oct. 27.  “Apart from the dancing, it was a little boring,” freshman David Sardina said. “It was great seeing my friends, but...

SADD hosts annual Grim Reaper Day

Carol Kornworcel, Staff Writer November 1, 2018

Twenty-six students were wearing plain black clothes to represent death with yellow tap cards Oct. 15.  Though these cards didn’t have to do with being accepted into a club, they had stories about...

 During the annual Narcotics Overdose Prevention and Education presentation, sophomores listen to three speakers on the importance of abstaining from drug and alcohol abuse in the auditorium Monday, Oct. 8. The presenters shared several experiences of students who overdosed on drugs.

NOPE task force teaches sophomores consequences of drug usage

Isabella Ank, Co-Print Editor in Chief October 22, 2018

Sophomores attended a presentation hosted by Narcotics Overdose Prevention and Education (NOPE) Task Force on Oct. 8. This presentation sought to warn students about the dangers and consequences of...

 Hosting their first club meeting of the year, Best Buddies members celebrate Halloween with a piñata, a mummy wrap game and pizza Oct. 14 at senior Andrew Bensonoff’s house. Bensonoff said he felt that the Halloween matching party was important because some members of the club are not as involved or don’t have time during school to stop by the Best Buddies room, so this event allowed them to personally meet their buddy.

Best Buddies celebrates Halloween

Nicole Prus, Staff Writer October 21, 2018

Best Buddies hosted their first club meeting of the year Oct. 14 at senior Andrew Bensonoff’s house.    “I feel that the Halloween matching party was important because some members of the club...

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