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Key Club helps to serve food at last year's Second Harvest of the Big Bend event. Photo courtesy of Shayla Jones.
Students step up to help community during holiday hardships
Eighth-grade student Alina Cancel, from science teacher Michael Moran’s class, reads a student’s science project titled “Housing the Homeless”.
Science Fair showcase
The thespian troupe went to districts and came back with many awards including a critic’s choice award and many superiors. Photo courtesy of Lorelei Patronis.
Thespians take center stage at district competition, earn top honors
The PSAT is an important test. More than just preparing students for the SAT, it gives juniors the opportunity to be eligible for scholarships.
Juniors prepare for PSAT, aim for National Merit recognition
Students gather around CPR simulators, which are machines used to train people on how to perform proper chest compressions. Photo courtesy of Kaleigh Vickery.
Students learn lifesaving skills at annual Press the Chest event
Math teacher Neil Bunker is an alumni of Florida High. He completed his internship here and now teaches math in high school.
Alumni prove the journey does not end at graduation
Cell phones and other technology have become so prevalent in students' lives that it is important for them to know strategies for staying safe online.
Scrolling smarter in a digital world
With midterms, many people might struggle to study with certain subjects. As a result, they can cause stress and be overwhelming.
Stress, study strategies shape freshmen’s first midterms
Cartoons can be very postive for young children to watch, but they can also show them behaviors that are not acceptable.
Cartoons can teach, mislead young children
Gifts for the holidays do not need to be expensive, they should be from the heart.
Gift-giving on a budget
Holiday celebrations are a time when families and friends gather together. Holiday traditions, like potato pancakes and lighting the Menorah at Hanukkah are just some of what brings people together.
Celebrating the holidays
This playlist shows many of the songs that were popular in 2025 and topped many students' Spotify playlists.
2025’s year in music
What’s on the table?
What’s on the table?
This is the results of a poll taken on campus of ninth through 12th-grade students. Students were asked to choose the top 10 trends for 2025.
Top 10 trends of 2025
Freshman Megan Esellem and Sanaa Harris show off their back-to-school fits. Not only do they follow the appropriate dress code, but they also keep it trendy and stylish.
In style now
Senior Liam Hutchison participates in the junior and senior positive badge trip to the bowling alley and lunch at the mall.
Badge trips prove their worth on campus
Florida State University head coach Mike Norvell has had a rough season. Fans have debated over whether they feel he should stay as head coach, or be asked to leave the program. Photo courtesy of Creative Commons.
Why it is time for FSU to move on from Mike Norvell
Sometimes when students are involved in too much technology or social media, it can affect their life in ways that eventually can lead to them being mentally worn out and not feeling any desire to do something else.
Digital fatigue is draining students, here’s why
Freshman Amariah Kelland-Green prepares to review for a test.
Questioning the value of standardized tests
Data from the Nation’s Report Card shows average reading scores for high school seniors has declined over the last three decades.
To or not to read: Shakespeare in the age of anti-intellectualism
The Florida High wrestling team poses for a photo at a Big Bend tournament. The team looks forward to their season as they develop their student-athletes. Photo courtesy of Florida High Wrestling.
Hard work fuels wrestling’s push toward strong season
Sophomore Ethan Certain dribbles the ball down the court. This season, the basketball team has worked on developing their new identity under a new head coach. Photo courtesy of The Renegade.
Fresh leadership fuels Seminoles’ high hopes for season
Freshmen Kaiden Jenkins and Savannah Dawkins get ready for a cheer competition. Photo courtesy of Savannah Dawkins.
Underclassmen make their mark on competitive cheer
Freshman Valentino Gomez goes after the ball in a varsity soccer match. Gomez' skills on the field have earned him national recognition. Photo courtesy of Valentino Gomez.
Freshman Valentino Gomez shines at U.S. Soccer Talent Invite
(From left) Paloma Pittman, Desi Hall, Peyton Crawford, Chloe Lowe, Shiloh Blount and Khloe Woodson all joined the new dance team this year. The team has performed at both pep rallies that the school had during homecoming week.
New dance team brings energy, variety to campus

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Where All Students' Voices are Heard

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NEWS
Key Club helps to serve food at last year's Second Harvest of the Big Bend event. Photo courtesy of Shayla Jones.
Students step up to help community during holiday hardships
Madison Platt, Section Editor • December 8, 2025
Eighth-grade student Alina Cancel, from science teacher Michael Moran’s class, reads a student’s science project titled “Housing the Homeless”.
Science Fair showcase
Isabella Torres and Nahomi Torres • December 5, 2025
The thespian troupe went to districts and came back with many awards including a critic’s choice award and many superiors. Photo courtesy of Lorelei Patronis.
Thespians take center stage at district competition, earn top honors
Zaniya Brown, Section Editor • November 6, 2025
The PSAT is an important test. More than just preparing students for the SAT, it gives juniors the opportunity to be eligible for scholarships.
Juniors prepare for PSAT, aim for National Merit recognition
Skylar Fleming, Assistant Editor • November 6, 2025
Students gather around CPR simulators, which are machines used to train people on how to perform proper chest compressions. Photo courtesy of Kaleigh Vickery.
Students learn lifesaving skills at annual Press the Chest event
Pamela Duque-Ploch, Staff Writer • November 5, 2025
SPORTS
OPINIONS
Senior Liam Hutchison participates in the junior and senior positive badge trip to the bowling alley and lunch at the mall.
Badge trips prove their worth on campus
Zaniya Brown, Section Editor • December 11, 2025

     Florida High is no stranger to rewarding students, uplifting the campus and offering incentives like ice cream, pizza parties and now the most infamous: badge trips. These trips are beloved schoolwide,...

Florida State University head coach Mike Norvell has had a rough season. Fans have debated over whether they feel he should stay as head coach, or be asked to leave the program. Photo courtesy of Creative Commons.
Why it is time for FSU to move on from Mike Norvell
Noah Sousa, Staff Writer • December 11, 2025
Sometimes when students are involved in too much technology or social media, it can affect their life in ways that eventually can lead to them being mentally worn out and not feeling any desire to do something else.
Digital fatigue is draining students, here’s why
Nahomi Torres, Staff Writer • December 8, 2025
Freshman Amariah Kelland-Green prepares to review for a test.
Questioning the value of standardized tests
Paloma Garcia, Staff Writer • December 8, 2025
Data from the Nation’s Report Card shows average reading scores for high school seniors has declined over the last three decades.
To or not to read: Shakespeare in the age of anti-intellectualism
Vy Nguyen, Editor-in-Chief • December 1, 2025
FEATURES
Math teacher Neil Bunker is an alumni of Florida High. He completed his internship here and now teaches math in high school.
Alumni prove the journey does not end at graduation
Amariah Kelland-Green, Staff Writer • December 11, 2025

     Just a couple of years ago, these alumni were walking the halls, stressing about tests and worrying about turning in their homework on time. Now, they are making strides, contributing to their...

Cell phones and other technology have become so prevalent in students' lives that it is important for them to know strategies for staying safe online.
Scrolling smarter in a digital world
Londyn McSwain, Staff Writer • December 11, 2025
With midterms, many people might struggle to study with certain subjects. As a result, they can cause stress and be overwhelming.
Stress, study strategies shape freshmen’s first midterms
Myla Reid, Staff Writer • December 11, 2025
Cartoons can be very postive for young children to watch, but they can also show them behaviors that are not acceptable.
Cartoons can teach, mislead young children
Abigail Bissell, Staff Writer • December 11, 2025
Gifts for the holidays do not need to be expensive, they should be from the heart.
Gift-giving on a budget
Cooper Burch, Section Editor • December 11, 2025
ENTERTAINMENT
Holiday celebrations are a time when families and friends gather together. Holiday traditions, like potato pancakes and lighting the Menorah at Hanukkah are just some of what brings people together.
Celebrating the holidays
Isabella Torres, Staff Writer • December 8, 2025

     With the winter holidays approaching, a lot of different families are coming together to celebrate their unique traditions. Every year, the most anticipated celebrations unfold from November through...

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