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Debate team hosts season tournament

December 12, 2018

On Saturday, Dec. 8, the Debate team held their annual season competition. This tournament marks the third competition of the year, however, it is the only competition hosted by the team itself. The tournament consisted of multiple divisions, or forums, such ...

Chorus gets in the holiday spirit at Disney’s Candlelight

December 11, 2018

Clad in black dress pants and long, sequined yellow robes, the Chorus classes clutch their candles as they eagerly get into place, waiting to perform at Walt Disney World on Tuesday Nov 20th, Friday Nov 28th and Wednesday Dec 5th. Allowing them to display their h...

French and Spanish classes head to Epcot

December 3, 2018

The weather in Morocco was scorching hot. Sophomore Charles Ellis searched relentlessly for something to drink, but all he could find around him were photographers and birds pecking at specks of popcorn on the streets. With almost no hope left, E...

Student athletes make a new commitment

November 27, 2018

Unveiling a new scoreboard for the ceremony, the 2019 NCAA signing students were celebrated on Nov. 27 in the auditorium. Athletic director Jay Getty started the ceremony with a speech urging students to work hard during their college careers and to never...

Chorus students perform at All-County

November 5, 2018

On Tuesday, Oct. 20, 12 chorus students traveled to the annual Chorus All-County concert and clinic held at Millennium Middle School to perform and hone their skills. This event showcases the talent of the top performers in Seminole County. “Every perfo...

Glow-in-the-dark pep rally lights up homecoming week

November 4, 2018

With a gym covered in string lights, black lights, a DJ booth, neon glowing homecoming shirts and cheerleaders passing out glow sticks, the “glow in the dark” pep rally on Oct. 26 was experimental, new and all out. Designed as a way to replace...

Changes to English curriculum underway

November 2, 2018

Starting in the second quarter, every Wednesday, underclassman English classes are using instructional programs Achieve 300 and Newsela for reading practice, and Write Score for writing practice. County and school administrators have implemented these...

Culinary Carvers

November 1, 2018

Culinary classes carved pumpkins Oct. 24-26 to get in the spirit of the fall season and Halloween coming up. This tradition has been going on for four years with 130 pumpkins being purchased this year. Students get to choose a pumpkin provided from the...

Leaving a legacy

October 30, 2018

On Tuesday, Oct. 23 the tradition of seniors leaving their mark took place in the cafeteria after school. Beginning with the first graduating class in 2009, Paws on the Wall is an activity where seniors meet for a pizza party, and during the party...

Homecoming 2018

October 30, 2018

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Seniors win Powderpuff, 28-21

October 26, 2018

On Thursday, Oct. 25 the junior and senior girls squared off in the annual powderpuff game. The seniors came out on top, 28-21, with big plays from both sides, including a 73-yard touchdown run by junior Brianna Neris in the second quarter. The game...

Supply drive benefits hurricane victims

October 26, 2018

After the catastrophic Hurricane Michael, Florida’s panhandle was devastated. Seventeen people lost their lives, over 1 million buildings lost power and schools in several counties still remain closed. Due to these events, SCPS held a school supp...