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The yearly SAT testing for upcoming seniors
The yearly SAT testing for upcoming seniors
March 20, 2024
Stampede earns prestigious NSPA and CSPA awards
Stampede earns prestigious NSPA and CSPA awards
March 20, 2024
A path to victory or war in Yemen
A path to victory or war in Yemen
March 20, 2024
Gavin Owens (26) is looking at the 2024-2025 course card, picking his classes for the next school year.
Beyond the catalog
March 20, 2024
Growing up too fast?
Growing up too fast?
March 20, 2024
Cadet Commanding officer Emma Bronson (‘24) presents the flag at a football game to display the colors. Photo by Mrs. Backus
The star of the show
January 23, 2024
Roman Acevedo (‘24) seconds into his match during the Hillsborough Pasco Dual. This is was his second day going against Sickles.
He Came, He Saw, He Conquered
December 18, 2023
Cayden Thomas (26) eyes down the opposing team.
A new face leads the team
September 5, 2023
On August 19, 2023, the Mascot makes it’s grand appearance at the pre-season football game against Steinbrenner.
The Man in the mask
September 5, 2023
A black and gold blast from the past
A black and gold blast from the past
January 17, 2023
Michelins Damianakis (25) works to pass out pajamas to young kids and teens in foster care I wanted to help kids and teens then realized that kids in foster care might not have comfy, cozy pajamas for when they go to bed so i wanted to make sure they do. Damianakis said.
Getting creative and getting hours
April 1, 2024
Mr. Hobbs (FAC) helps Natalie Kossoff (27) with her course selection on Curriculum Night. Photo by A. Wallis
Curriculum night recap
April 1, 2024
Line-dancing the night away
Line-dancing the night away
March 20, 2024
Griffin Murphy (26) watched Wonka and thought it was good for a musical. I dont really watch musicals but i enjoyed this one, I thought Timothee Chalamet did a really good job Murphy said.
Musical madness
March 20, 2024
Florida teenagers travel to Universal during school breaks as a fun little vacation and to escape from our reality and enter a new one. Chloe Hane (‘26) really enjoys going on vacation to Universal’s different parks. “I love going to Harry Potter land every time I visit Universal,” Hane said. Photo by Hayden Hildebrandt
Jumping into a new universe
March 20, 2024
The soccer season has wrapped up, but lives on in the player’s memories.
The soccer season has wrapped up, but lives on in the player’s memories.
March 20, 2024
Colin McRaven (24) prepares to pitch the ball to an Anclote batter during the Varsity pre-season game.I like striking people out, since its fun. The game against Anclote was pretty easy because they were less talented than our team and [I think] we were better than them in every aspect, Colin McRaven (24) said.
A new season in the ballpark
March 20, 2024
Starting the season strong
Starting the season strong
March 20, 2024
Lauren Tifer (25) serving the ball during tennis practice. I think the team can improve by learning how to work with each other and learning our strengths and weaknesses, Tifer said.
Order on the court
March 20, 2024
Austin Whitaker (`26) wears different padding then the girls because of the different amount of contact. Id say a big difference is our padding, I wear a good amount of padding because we are aloud to be more violent so the padding helps keep us from getting too hurt. Whitaker said.
Down to the gear
March 20, 2024
Eli Mendonca (‘24) watches Matpat’s “Goodbye Internet” video.
Matpat resigns
March 20, 2024
Pixar and Disney announce Inside Out 2
Pixar and Disney announce Inside Out 2
March 5, 2024
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s relationship blooms and more fans start to attend football games.
Taylor fans gain a new hobby
February 12, 2024
Kid Cudi Drops INSANO: Expanding his psychedelic soundscape from melodic miracles to rap revelations
Kid Cudi Drops INSANO: Expanding his psychedelic soundscape from melodic miracles to rap revelations
January 29, 2024
Adriana Young (26) stands in front of the Tampa Premium Outlet Christmas tree while hanging out with friends after the school day. I had fun this time hanging out and taking pictures. I plan on coming back to the mall over break to go see Santa with my friends and shop around some more, Young said.
Rockin’ around Christmas break
December 18, 2023
Technology taking over schools
Technology taking over schools
March 20, 2024
Hurricane Spring Breakers, are they welcome?
Hurricane Spring Breakers, are they welcome?
March 20, 2024
I hate it here- school work is the worst
I hate it here- school work is the worst
March 5, 2024
How far is too far?
How far is too far?
March 4, 2024
Jessica Yassa (‘25) Sips on a fruity and refreshing Mango mountain dew kickstart energy drink for today’s lunch at school.
Energy boosters or killers?
March 1, 2024

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This two-toned painting created by Alyssa King (’24) highlights her skilled use and understanding of color. Not only were paints used, but she also took a more unique approach to add detail by stabbing holes in bits of the canvas and burning other areas.

Painting a different picture

Breanna Valentine, staffer
February 2, 2023
Peace in originality

Peace in originality

Uma Limaye, staffer
January 13, 2023
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