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Mrs. Cortier in the Principals office where many APs spend time checking in with each other and Ms. Schultz.
Recognizing Mrs. Cortier as Assistant Principal of the Year
November 8, 2023
On the back of the front office, students can find galleries of each class and their Student Council members. Each member has a photo and information on what their position is. Check out the galleries to learn more information about who represents your class!
Getting ready for the year
October 10, 2023
Student Kassidy Von Husen (‘24) reviews the information found on Lakerlutznews.com to conclude that the ten percent increase for the schools of Pasco County will provide an extra $189,409,710 on top of the already planned $1,806,612,023.
An increase in allowance.
September 26, 2023
Laura Thapaliya (‘24) and Flora Voit (‘24), the semifinalist for the National Merit Scholarship. When asked about her plans for the future, To go to college, planning to get a four year degree at least and then see where that takes me, Thapaliya said.
National Merit Scholarship semi-finalists
September 26, 2023
Missing F35
Missing F35
September 26, 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 Hoofbeat staff gathers together for a celebration in Room 517 on the last full school day of the year.
On the beat
May 25, 2022
At the Berkeley Track and Field Invitational on March 12, Adam Buonanno places 5th in the shot put competition with a distance of 42 feet 10.25 inches.
Throwing his way to states
May 25, 2022
Fall on the screen
Fall on the screen
November 13, 2023
Anyone can play ’ball
Anyone can play ’ball
November 13, 2023
Seniors light the night
Seniors light the night
November 13, 2023
College application season
College application season
November 10, 2023
Turkey, traditions and thanks
Turkey, traditions and thanks
November 10, 2023
Anyone can play ’ball
Anyone can play ’ball
November 13, 2023
The offense lines against the defense hoping to push the ball down the field. Cameron Council (‘24) shares his thoughts on the future of the team. “We all plan to just keep winning so we can get to the playoffs and hopefully win a district,” Council said. Photo by A. Wallis
Half-time report
November 10, 2023
Coach Andy Schmitz (FAC) addresses the team after the game going over things the team excelled at and where they need to work at practice this week.
Winning With Ambition
October 10, 2023
Paityn Roberts (27) swims laps across the pool, doing the freestyle stroke, before the teams Tuesday afternoon practice. You can find her most often at the James P. Gills YMCA competition pool. I train about 12-16 hours a week, mostly with the team. I do dumbbells and also do club and school practices, and sometimes on the weekends on my own, Roberts said. Photo by Aerial Stonis
Swim superstar
September 25, 2023
Stang Gang leaders Brant Boston (‘24) and Ben Unger (‘24) are seen at the preseason game against Steinbrenner High School, Despite this game not being a part of the actual football season plenty of people showed up and came out to support the players that Friday night Being in as long as possible and hyping up the crowd, Unger said. Photo by Vania Salcedo
A new year, a new Stang Gang
September 15, 2023
Fall into reading, Falling into a good book
Fall into reading, Falling into a good book
November 10, 2023
Emily Ross (25). Princess Arrozal (25), Lauren Farag (26) volunteering at the Hope UMC Trinity Pumpkin Patch.
Autumn skies and pumpkin pies
November 10, 2023
Between classes a student streams the new album via Pandora.
Olivia Rodrigo: New Album: Guts or Sour?
October 10, 2023
Isabella Vargas (26) and her friend Alexandra Florida (26) went to the SZA concert together. Photo Provided by: Isabella Vargas
Sza Tour ‘23
October 10, 2023
Prettier in pink
Prettier in pink
September 26, 2023
More leg, less leg?
More leg, less leg?
November 10, 2023
10th grade students watch the presentation in the Gym after getting released from class during 1st period.
Class ring? Is it a thing?
November 10, 2023
A students screen with the website Rycor is pulled up, showing all the club and school fees that have yet to be paid. On the website you can pay in full, or make partial payments, and it is a way for students and parents to keep track of what fees they have remaining.
Racking up the fees
September 22, 2023
A word of advice
A word of advice
March 2, 2023
Spring crossword key
Spring crossword key
February 23, 2023

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Ava Cornett (‘23) and Brooke Ealy (‘23) capture the moment with a selfie on top of a cliff in Malibu on their first day of the Los Angeles trip.

Hopped Off the Plane at LAX

Sofia Chianella, Editor
May 25, 2022
Kinnah Kreidler (23) poses for a close up during one of the teams home games this season.

Can’t stop Kreidler

Sofia Chianella, editor
April 25, 2022
Elijah Daniel (22) stood in front of GEM members while he discussed the different flags that represent the individual members of the LGBTQIA+ community.

LGBTQIA+ awareness

Sofia Chianella, editor
April 25, 2022
At warm ups before his match on March 3, Alex Cortier prepares to face his opponent.

Cortier takes the court

Sofia Chianella, Editor
March 12, 2022
A scenic image of a chilly day in Keene, New Hampshire, where Lizzie McPhee (23) and her family vacationed over winter break.

Cancellations across the nation

Sofia Chianella, Editor
January 28, 2022
Mr. Black sits at his desk, grading papers to give back to his students.

Black’s backstory

Sofia Chianella, editor
November 8, 2021
Jacob Lee (23) actively expounds political issues he obtains passion for

Just Jacob

Sofia Chianella, editor
September 30, 2021
Partaking in politics

Partaking in politics

Sofia Chianella, Editor
September 14, 2021
Taliban fighters move through Afghanistan.

Thoughts on the Taliban

Sofia Chianella
August 31, 2021
Army Spc. Angel Laureano holds a vial of the COVID-19 vaccine, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, Md., Dec. 14, 2020. (DoD photo by Lisa Ferdinando)

Vaccination among the youth 

Sofia Chianella
April 20, 2021
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