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The Chronicle

The Student News Site of Shorecrest Preparatory School

The Chronicle

The Student News Site of Shorecrest Preparatory School

The Chronicle

Senior Maddie Needler sprints after the ball in the flag football team’s game against Berkeley Prep. This was their first game on the new field. They lost 13-6.
November 2024
November 6, 2024

A pile of trash and debris sits outside a home in Snell Isle. Residents all over Tampa Bay placed destroyed items along the street following the hurricanes, waiting for them to be picked up by trash collectors. Some valuable items, although ruined by flooding, were even stolen by looters.
From High Tides to Higher Spirits: Shorecrest’s Post-Hurricane Strength
Jill Marcus and Ana Verano November 6, 2024

     “I smelled water, but I didn't know what it was, so I just stayed in my bed,” said senior Ahmiyan Malcolm. “That's when my mom...

Tropicana Field’s roof shredded due to winds during Hurricane Milton. The Teflon-coated fiberglass roof was built to sustain 100-mile per hour winds, but fell apart during Milton’s Category 3 effects. The roof would cost millions to repair, and the Tamps Bay Rays are in the process of deciding whether to repair it or to relocate to a new ballpark for the next season. Photo by Reece Campbell.
Taking Charge of Hurricane Relief Efforts
Sierra Orlick November 6, 2024

     Although it may not have seemed like it would, the sun did rise again. It rose the day after Hurricane Helene blew through St. Pete,...

A bulldozer starts digging up the track surrounding Haskell Field. The track is used by a variety of sports such as Cross Country and Track and Field. Photo by Mila Bianco.
Building Tomorrow
Emmie Harris November 6, 2024

     The final bell rings--summer has started. Upper School students hurriedly file through the halls, excited for the start of summer break...

Ruined items and debris sit outside of a home on Coffee Pot Riviera in Snell Isle. This specific house had all of its furniture ruined due to flooding and will likely be knocked down in the near future. The residents are living in an apartment in downtown St. Pete for one year while they search for a permanent home.
Hurricane Photo Story: Devastation and Loss
Braden Stone November 6, 2024

Hurricanes Helene and Milton recently battered our state, leaving behind a trail of devastation. Flooding ruined homes, winds picked apart buildings,...

7th graders (From left to right: Georgia S., Kai E., Sophia S., Frank C., John J., and Alessandra N. ) pose in front of an election-themed bulletin board and map. Hodgson repeats this election-themed unit every four years during a presidential cycle. Photo by David Hodgson
Voting a 7th Grader for President
Bijoy Alam November 6, 2024

This article has been subject to prior review by administration.      Every four years, as the nation prepares for its presidential election,...

Students explore Pub Street Night Market in Cambodia. Students were able to explore on their own, but were warned to stay aware of their safety.
Making Waves
Reese Klingel November 6, 2024

 What is feminism? This seems to be a burning question of the 21st century. To US Math Department Chair Jessica Thorn, feminism is “feeling...

Sophomores Sloane Williams and Indi Wells study during their free period. If underclassmen
have a free period, they must report to a designated study hall room.
Opinion
Losing Freedom Through Free Periods
Ana Verano November 6, 2024

     “The freedom: that’s my favorite part about Shorecrest,” said sophomore Will Farley. Yet it seems our freedom, the most valued...

This apathetic sock puppet represents how students feel confronting the pressure of the modern world.
Opinion
Ignorance = Fear
Harper Nelson-Wooley November 6, 2024

     Upper School Social Studies Department Chair Kayla Brazee has adorned her classroom with posters, covering the walls with political...

A can of Celsius flavored “Arctic Vibe” purports to boost metabolism and burn body fat. Arctic Vibe is described as “an icy chill of refreshing Frozen Berry flavor” by the Celsius company.
Energized or Endangered?
Avery Lurie November 6, 2024

     “I know this sounds bad, but I can stop anytime I want,” said sophomore Andrei Imensek. As soon as this leaves his mouth, classmates...

From Posters to Posting
From Posters to Posting
Grace Manning November 6, 2024

 Across all social media platforms, four of the top five most followed individuals are music artists. “When I was younger, you would have...

Very Real poses on stage. (Left to right: Sarah Kingsford, Jensen Hallock-Wishner, Andrew Myint, and Ethan Creadon)
“Very Real” Troubles
Polina Creadon November 6, 2024

   Being a part of a band and making music with friends is a fun and rewarding experience, but it also has its challenges. Shorecrest’s...

Sophomore Zach Goldstein swings his golf club
on October 24, 2024 at the Vinoy Golf Course,
preparing for varsity golf districts.
Sports
Not Quite in Full Swing
Luke Lavoie November 6, 2024

       For the past six years, the varsity girls golf team has been a staple of Shorecrest Athletics. The 2023 team members, headed by...

Senior Maddie Needler sprints after the ball in the flag football team’s game against Berkeley Prep. This was their first game on the new field. They lost 13-6.
Igniting New Territory
November 6, 2024

  In the Tampa Bay area, girls flag football and lacrosse have become increasingly popular.  With this surge of popularity, Shorecrest now...

The 2024-2025 varsity football team before their game vs. Lake Mary Prep on September 20th. This game was a part of the unveiling of the new Haskell Field. The Chargers won 52-14.
Charging Ahead to Four-Peat
November 6, 2024

 “We don’t talk about it,” Shorecrest’s Athletic Director and Head Football Coach Anthony McCall said after being asked about the Varsity...

Pregame warmups at Riverfront Stadium, Tampa.
J-Page: Tampa Bay’s Newest Team Has Arrived
November 6, 2024

   In the 1970s, the Tampa Bay area became a sports region when it got its first team: the Buccaneers. Tampa Bay has since added a hockey,...

Two Submissions: Tennis & Difficult
Molly O'Brien November 18, 2024

Tennis In a game of tennis, you get points on your opponent’s failure. So really you are judged on other people, not yourself, it’s all...

Postcard Essay Writing 
Mila Bianco  November 11, 2024

   I slowly sink into my chair on the balcony, in my own home, for the first time in two and a half weeks. I put my feet up on a nearby potted...

Do we truly die?
Sierra Orlick November 4, 2024

Do we truly die?   That’s the question everyone’s dying to know the answer to.    Some believe in life after death,...

Darkness
Lexi Thompson October 28, 2024

Darkness -- everywhere I looked was emptiness. The only thing I could see was a faded white box in the corner of wherever I was. It was lying...

Do you get it?
October 6, 2024

Do you get it? I don’t get it. I don’t get it at all. I see other people who get it and wonder how they got it. If they can get it then I...

Senior Maddie Needler sprints after the ball in the flag football team’s game against Berkeley Prep. This was their first game on the new field. They lost 13-6.
November 2024
Volume #003 Issue #001

Eighth-grader Riley Jaquish prepares to catch the ball and make a tag at third base. The softball team lost 12-7 on April 2nd to Bradenton Christian.
April 2024
Edition #006

The Shorecrest junior varsity soccer team, chock-full of three-sport athletes, gets together for inspirational words from Coach Casey McDonough before their game versus Clearwater Central Catholic High School.  Photo by Ellen Hommeyer.
February 2024
Edition #005

The Chargers defensive line prepares to charge at an 8-man SSAC game from the 2023-2024 season.
November 2023
Edition #004