Internships provide summer alternative
Tanning, beach get-a-ways and eight weeks of pure relaxation are how summer vacation is often looked at in the eyes of teenage students. To others summer vacation is an opportunity…
Virtual courses prove popular summer option
An ideal way to take summer classes is Florida Virtual School. With a relaxed schedule and no enrollment deadlines, students can begin and complete classes at their own pace.
Students earn money through summer employment
Instead of hitting the beach, students are hitting the work place this summer. So, when looking for a job, three areas stand out above the rest: restaurants, by the pool…
Freshman stays active, helps community
Freshman Charlotte Mims strains as she lifts the final wall of the house into place. The project is complete, and a new house is built. The sense of accomplishment is…
Campus bank brings new benefits
Starting in August students who forgot their lunch money or just need some cash for some food after school, will have access to the first ever student-run bank on campus,…
Class introduces literary magazine
As she sits in first period, senior co-editor-in-chief Lauren Burkett passes around entries to her awaiting staff.
Student competes for national title
Nervous and anxious, senior David Ballard awaited the announcement of the state winner of the Todd C. Smith: Journalist of the Year award.
Signs for Change
By AMY COMSTOCK Sound was a barrier that deaf and hard-of-hearing students could not break with fellow classmates until now. Starting in the Fall 2011 school year, two sections of…
Amway hosts graduation
With seniors’ final days fast approaching, check out a list of graduation do’s and don’t’s.
Hot topic: Database is in place
Up until late last week, Florida was in debate over a system already working successfully in 42 other states. Finally surrendering to Florida voters, Gov. Rick Scott reluctantly stated his…