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 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...

fter attending the Dali Museum program, junior Summer Purks likes how it gives her more experience as a 3-D artist. Purks also liked how the program forced her to go outside her comfort zone.

Students accepted to Dali fashion program

Jessie Larrinaga, Staff Writer October 19, 2018

After applying for a program at the Dali Museum in September, junior Summer Purks and senior Anne-Sophie Labossiere were accepted to display their artwork and fashion design and improve their works...

Playing with the drum line, freshman Daniel Moore drums Sept. 22 in the gym. The opening ceremony welcomed all the athletes, partners, parents and fans to the Fall Classic.

Special olympics teams compete at Fall classic

Avery Franks, Staff Writer October 15, 2018

Special Olympics athletes and partners have been practicing since this school year began for the Fall Classic hosted by Plant Sept. 22. All of the teams that came to the Fall Classic were from around...

Orchestra hosts fall concert

Chad Mendez, Videographer October 10, 2018

Watching the college scout’s gestures, junior Audrey Steadman and her dad walk the booths in the gym at College Night Sept 25. Many out-of-state and in-state colleges came to campus to help students explore potential colleges they might want to attend.

Students attend college night

Vendela Busbee, Photographer October 10, 2018

Along with the jazz band, sophomore Gabe Howard plays guitar during their show Thursday, Oct. 4 in the auditorium. The jazz band received a Mark of Excellence award, being one of the two groups nationally recognized.

Jazz band nationally recognized for excellence

Addie Robey, Staff Writer October 8, 2018

Walking into the band room, the loud blaring of the trumpets and the beating of the drums makes the room feel alive with energy and music.   The students in jazz band knew that their passion...

Speeding around the parking lot, senior Caleb Summitt races ahead of his competitors at Hillsborough Community College Brandon Sept. 22. As Summitt was driving, senior Luis Martinez delivered him certain instructions through a headset, such as whether a car was about to pass him or not.

Robotics team competes in electric car race

Isabella Ank, Co-Print Editor in Chief October 6, 2018

The robotics team placed fifth in their class at the annual Electrathon of Tampa Bay, an electric car race, at Hillsborough Community College’s Brandon Campus Sept. 22.  Seniors Caleb Summitt...

Using acrylic paint, seniors Rebecca sierra and Amanda Phillips paint a transformation of hands going into flowers, the hands representing the planting of roots. They chose this design because of their interpretation of the theme “plant a seed watch it grow.”

Students decorate the school with painted flower pots

Clio Bruno, Staff Writer October 5, 2018

Over this past summer, a hand-picked group of seniors painted pots in an effort to beautify the campus.  With the paintings produced entirely by students, the artists involved in this project...

Co-Head of Executive Board Ben Davis introduces other members of E-board Mia Fussel, Elliot Cash, Charles Hammond and Talaysha Hardy. He was elected president his first year running, after a campaign that focused on being friendly and positive with peers.

Class president discusses running for student government, plans

Madison White and Natalie Kerr October 1, 2018

In his first year on high school student council, senior class president Ben Davis answers questions about his goals. Why did you decide to run for senior class president? In middle school I was part...

In preparation for Patriot Day, American flags are staked in the green space at the front of the school Sept. 10.  Students and faculty alike gathered after its installment to observe the display commemorating the anniversary of 9/11.

Girls lacrosse organizes memorial to remember 9/11 tragedy

Alexis Perno, News Editor September 27, 2018

On the morning of Sept. 11, 2001, girls lacrosse coach Jayne Chapman was dropping off her sons Thomas and Will at Palma Ceia Methodist preschool. Her best friend from law school, who typically worked...

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