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The main entrance to Tropicana Field in its current state, with the main plaza blocked off.
Rays Baseball Is Back, But Off-Field Drama Still Looms
US Social Studies Department Chair and GSI Director Kayla Brazee stands in front of what used to be the Hiroshima Prefectural Industrial Promotion Hall prior to the bombing
New Perspective on the Dropping of the Atomic Bombs
The Outlet - Episode 1: The Passion Project | The Chronicle
The Outlet – Episode 1: The Passion Project | The Chronicle
Senior Zev Schulman jumps into his teammate’s arms celebrating a goal during the JV boys lacrosse team’s game on February 13, 2025 vs. Boca Ciega High. Photo by Jocelyn Sheppard.
Sports Highlights: March 2025
A student blows their nose into a tissue as illnesses spread through classrooms. This winter, 55.8 percent of sick respondents reported having a common cold, with sore throats and coughs being the most frequently mentioned symptoms.
A Very Merry Sick Season
A symbol for Shorecrest football is shown towering over a symbol for Shorecrest theater, sailing, and robotics.
Beyond the Sidelines: Celebrating Everyone’s Success
A pile of wealth, yet only a fraction reflected—perception often distorts reality.
Privilege vs. Perception
Wicked characters Galinda and Elphaba, played in the movie by Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, hold hands in front of the emerald city.
There’s No Place Like Oz!
Sparky, Shorecrest’s lightning bolt mascot, peeks out from behind a student’s brain.
Speak Up, Speak Out
Liam Coen Betrayed Tampa Bay
Editorial: Finding Balance in a Digitally-Distracted World
Editorial: Finding Balance in a Digitally-Distracted World
Editorial: Chasing Perfection, Losing Perspective
Editorial: Chasing Perfection, Losing Perspective
Editorial: The New Dress Code is Mostly Good
Editorial: The New Dress Code is Mostly Good
Editorial: Prioritizing Gratitude
Editorial: A Call for More Compelling Extracurriculars
US Social Studies Department Chair and GSI Director Kayla Brazee stands in front of what used to be the Hiroshima Prefectural Industrial Promotion Hall prior to the bombing
New Perspective on the Dropping of the Atomic Bombs
A student blows their nose into a tissue as illnesses spread through classrooms. This winter, 55.8 percent of sick respondents reported having a common cold, with sore throats and coughs being the most frequently mentioned symptoms.
A Very Merry Sick Season
a person finding serenity through meditation, embracing a moment of peace amidst the chaos of daily life.
Don’t Stress, Just Inhale Success
Annabella Rozin ‘24 poses at Uhuru Peak, the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro.
Shorecrest Moves Mountains
US STEM teacher Sarah Balisalisa assists Logan Sickling in the creation of his robotics team's robot. Balisalisa currently runs Shorecrest’s robotics program and teaches several computer science classes. This is her first year in these positions.
It’s Just Fun to Say!
The main entrance to Tropicana Field in its current state, with the main plaza blocked off.
Rays Baseball Is Back, But Off-Field Drama Still Looms
Senior Zev Schulman jumps into his teammate’s arms celebrating a goal during the JV boys lacrosse team’s game on February 13, 2025 vs. Boca Ciega High. Photo by Jocelyn Sheppard.
Sports Highlights: March 2025
Ludvig Ronngard (Middle) and Manny Escamilla (Right) during practice with the Celtics.
The Golden Trio
Senior Max Baschinksy plays pickleball at Denver Park in Shore Acres. Baschinksy and many other students play pickleball as a form of exercise and leisure.
A Big Dill: The Surge of Pickleball
Asher Walton, runner on the track and cross country team, runs as he listens to his music.
Can Ice Spice Really Spice Up Athletic Performance?
“Fly, Eagles Fly!”
“Fly, Eagles Fly!”
Liam Coen Betrayed Tampa Bay
Quarterback Jalen Hurts hands the ball off in a contest between the Philadelphia Eagles and Washington Commanders on September 25th, 2022. These two teams will face off again in the 2025 NFC conference championship. Photo by Joe Glorioso of All-Pro Reels. CC by S-A 2.0 License.
NFL Championship Sunday Preview: Matchups, Players to Watch, & More
Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, prior to the College Football Playoff National Championship. Ohio State won the game 34-23 over Notre Dame. Photo by Reece Campbell.
From Crushing Defeats to National Champions
Pregame warmups at Riverfront Stadium, Tampa.
J-Page: Tampa Bay’s Newest Team Has Arrived
A teenager holding hands and walking with a younger kid through a scenic path.
Growing Pains
Dreams Taking Action
Dreams Taking Action
Junior Caroline Bean painting on a canvas in her studio art class. The class is led by Visual Arts Department Chair and US Arts & Humanities Teacher Charla Gaglio.
From Sketches to Gold Keys
5169051592_632fc3cc6b_h Kollage Kid (CC BY-NC-SA)
Captured by Nostalgia
Showtime's Yellowjackets pilot episode opens with a foreshadowing of what the Yellowjackets soccer team becomes after 19 months in the wilderness. The girls sit around a fire, wearing animal masks that hide their identities, and cook a mystery girl, who dies in the opening scene. Photo courtesy of The Revealer.
Is Teenage Cannibalism the New Expression of Feminism?
Original Sin in a Cardboard Box
Light
The Darkness
Phoenix
I Promised Blue
Senior Zev Schulman jumps into his teammate’s arms celebrating a goal during the JV boys lacrosse team’s game on February 13, 2025 vs. Boca Ciega High. Photo by Jocelyn Sheppard.
Sports Highlights: March 2025
Change has come to Downtown St. Petersburg as an influx of new residents have recently moved to the Sunshine State. With them, new wealth has poured into the St. Petersburg economy while leaving many longtime residents struggling to keep up.
Changing Skyline
Junior boys pose at the end of their powder puff cheer. The juniors looked to defend their 2023 cheer title, but fell short to the seniors.
Photo Story: A Homecoming Moment to Remember
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
Sports Highlights: November 2024
Sports Highlights: November 2024
VEX Robotics - Shorecrest's High Stakes Season | The Chronicle
VEX Robotics – Shorecrest’s High Stakes Season | The Chronicle
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.
Riding the Storm: Understanding Hurricanes and St. Pete’s Strength
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Ep.3 - The Career Club Podcast with Matt Silverman
Ep.3 – The Career Club Podcast with Matt Silverman
Ep.2 - The Career Club Podcast with Edric Engert
Ep.2 – The Career Club Podcast with Edric Engert
Ep.1 - The Career Club Podcast with Craig Sher
Ep.1 – The Career Club Podcast with Craig Sher
Students listen attentively as junior Anastasia Davis teaches about Russian culture during the first Harmony Across Borders meeting.
March 2025
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
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
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.
March 2024
The Chargers defensive line prepares to charge at an 8-man SSAC game from the 2023-2024 season.
November 2023
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