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Noah Amundson ('25) looks at the 2024-2025 school calendar which includes the extended weekends
Time legislation
April 25, 2024
Taylor Swift's new album has fans excited about what surprises it may bring. "As a huge Taylor fan, I'm definitely excited, I just hope it's a quality album and not just being put out because she has so much attention on her now," Rodriguez said. The album will release on April 19th, 2024.
A new era
April 25, 2024
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
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
The Mitchell NJROTC unit poses in front of a restaurant in the Pensacola before a national competition. Madison Toner ('24) had some words of encouragement for the unit, "I think the unit will make it back to nationals next year, each year they keep getting better and better and i have full faith they'll make it again and place even better then this year," Toner said.
NJROTC fights their way through nationals
April 25, 2024
The live-action version of Avatar: The Last Airbender has recently come out on Netflix. It is an adaption of the animation of the same name which came out in 2005
What to watch and why not to watch
April 25, 2024
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
At a home varsity game on Aug. 23, players get ready to hike the ball during the second quarter where the score is 14-12 on the 20 yard line where they ultimately score the touchdown
Getting the ball rolling
October 22, 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 it's 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
Playboi Carti performs at a concert in Toronto at the Phoenix Theater for his North American tour which consisted of 35 concerts. “One of my favorite all-time artists” Kane said.
Playboi Carti’s tour in limbo
April 25, 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
Actors stand in front of the premiere of the new Percy Jackson show
Is it worthy?
April 25, 2024
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

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The Mitchell NJROTC unit poses in front of a restaurant in the Pensacola before a national competition. Madison Toner ('24) had some words of encouragement for the unit, "I think the unit will make it back to nationals next year, each year they keep getting better and better and i have full faith they'll make it again and place even better then this year," Toner said.

NJROTC fights their way through nationals

Hayden Hildebrandt, Staffer
April 25, 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

Hayden Hildebrandt, staffer
March 20, 2024
Jade Barthelemy (’27) practices doing sit ups to try and get her numbers up for the upcoming NJROTC nationals, it is held in the Pensacola and is at the end of spring break. This competition will determine their ranking nationally.

Tropic like its hot

Hayden Hildebrandt, staffer
March 20, 2024
How far is too far?

How far is too far?

Hayden Hildebrandt, staffer
March 4, 2024
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s relationship blooms and more fans start to attend football games.

Taylor fans gain a new hobby

Hayden Hildebrandt, staffer
February 12, 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

Hayden Hildebrandt, Staffer
January 23, 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

Hayden Hildebrandt, staffer
December 18, 2023
Turkey, traditions and thanks

Turkey, traditions and thanks

Hayden Hildebrandt, staffer
November 10, 2023
Tables stay empty after being closed since the first week of school. William Hadley (‘24) expresses why he doesn’t like the tables being closed. “It sucks because it’s really nice outside and it’s starting to get hotter inside the cafeteria,” Hadley said.

To sit or not to sit

Hayden Hildebrandt, staffer
September 26, 2023
Erin Hayes (‘26) models the past HOSA shirt.

Finding your people

Hayden Hildebrandt, Staffer
September 5, 2023
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