Top of Class: Barfield balances academics and arts
Lauren Barfield is one of 27 valedictorians. What college do you plan to attend? “Florida State University.” What do you intend to major in? “Instrumental Music Education.” What other colleges…
Top of Class: Monell inspired to become a doctor after Academy of Health and psychology classes
Amanda Monell is one of 27 valedictorians. What college do you plan to attend? “Florida State University.” Why did you choose Florida State University? “I choose Florida State University for…
Homecoming Week embodies school pride
Homecoming week begins on Tuesday, following a Monday Teacher Workday. Student Government Association chose an array of dress up days and allowed the student body to choose the three themes…
Financial literacy benefits students’ futures
Students spend their high school years learning topics that help them pass state or nationally mandated exams, but do not provide much benefit after high school. Requiring students to take…
Top of Class: Wilson seeks business degree
While doing full-time dual enrollment at University of Central Florida, valedictorian Jordan Wilson took Business Calculus, her most difficult class, because of her interest in Business Entrepreneurship. “ my favorite…
Teacher Spotlight: Meet Leah Mapp
How did you get into teaching? Teaching is a family business. My mother is a retired educator, my brother teaches civics in Pinellas County and both my grandmothers were nurse-educators.…
Top of class: Willsey strikes balance between school, social life
With a drive to not allow his older sister to overshadow him, Benjamin Willsey graduates high school as a valedictorian. “ balance, hard work and the mental tenacity of a…
Jameis steals the spotlight, again
On Sept. 16, Jameis Winston, star quarterback of Florida State University (FSU), stood on a bench in the student union and screamed an Inappropriate internet meme. This insensitive and to…
Long awaited college football playoff arrives
A USA Today writer, a congresswoman, and an Air Force General walk into a bar. Then they go to a meeting about who will play in the new college football…
Turman chooses Georgia
By GAVIN WATERS After years of letters and visits, senior Aaron Turman committed to the University of Georgia on Tuesday, Nov. 13. With friends and family present Turman sat at…