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Science teacher Carlie Saval performs a titration for one of her chemistry classes. Dr. Carlie will begin teaching a new class next year, AP Environmental Science, where students will learn about the environment and human impact on it.
Shorecrest Launches New AP Environmental Science Class
Oklahoma! Uncovered
Oklahoma! Uncovered
Junior Aaron Wein demonstrates the different elements of his pole vaulting routine. He says mastering perfect form takes many years of refinement but having a solid routine is important.
Over the Bar and Through the Mind
Shorecrest graduation cord and cap. Students worked hard this year to get the school to give out cords for their achievements.
Shorecrest Debuts New Graduation Cords
Letter to the Editor: Stop the AI Double Standard on Campus
Letter to the Editor: Stop the AI Double Standard on Campus
Letter to the Editor: Stop the AI Double Standard on Campus
Letter to the Editor: Stop the AI Double Standard on Campus
Cinebistro, a small movie theater located in Tampa. Indie Movie theaters are more affordable than large companies like AMC. Photo by Cole Oman.
Move Away from AMC
Rocca’s famous mozzarella cart. Prepared tableside, the mozzarella is made from mozzarella curds and hot water.
The Best-aurants of the Bay
Letter to the Editor: We Don’t Have Time for School Spirit
Letter to the Editor: We Don’t Have Time for School Spirit
A young girl takes on a calculator. Illustration by Lexi Lavoie.
Stop Saying You’re Bad at Math
Editorial: Stop the AI Double Standard on Campus
Editorial: Stop the AI Double Standard on Campus
Editorial: We Don’t Have Time for School Spirit
Editorial: We Don’t Have Time for School Spirit
Editorial: School Shootings Are Impacting Teachers
Editorial: School Shootings Are Impacting Teachers
Editorial: The Price of Independence
Editorial: The Price of Independence
Editorial: The Art of Balance in Course Registration
Editorial: The Art of Balance in Course Registration
Letter to the Editor: Stop the AI Double Standard on Campus
Letter to the Editor: Stop the AI Double Standard on Campus
Letter to the Editor: We Don’t Have Time for School Spirit
Letter to the Editor: We Don’t Have Time for School Spirit
Letter to the Editor: Breaking the Bedroom Door
Letter to the Editor: Breaking the Bedroom Door
Letter to the Editor: School Shootings Are Impacting Teachers
Letter to the Editor: School Shootings Are Impacting Teachers
Letter to the Editor: Bathrooms
Letter to the Editor: Bathrooms
I Made Homemade Body Butter: And This Is Why I Didn’t Film It For Instagram
I Made Homemade Body Butter: And This Is Why I Didn’t Film It For Instagram
Lessons in Finance for Everyone
A collage of documents recently released by the government. Illustration by Harper Nelson-Wooley.
Behind the Black Bars
Students study in Upper School Learning Specialist Dr. Jennifer Hart's room during a free period. Dr. Hart helps students with both emotional well-being and learning difficulties.
The Hart of Upper School
Cooties Are Back
Science teacher Carlie Saval performs a titration for one of her chemistry classes. Dr. Carlie will begin teaching a new class next year, AP Environmental Science, where students will learn about the environment and human impact on it.
Shorecrest Launches New AP Environmental Science Class
Shorecrest graduation cord and cap. Students worked hard this year to get the school to give out cords for their achievements.
Shorecrest Debuts New Graduation Cords
Upper School Learning Specialist Dr. Jennifer Hart uses Gemini, an Artificial Intelligence search engine, to help students with the Pomodoro technique. Photo by Avery Lurie.
Shorecrest Updates AI Policy
Third grade teacher and newly named Diversity and Inclusion Director Khana Rebman reads to her class. Rebman will start her job officially in the fall.
Khana Rebman Named New DEI Director
Fake flowers, sticks, paintbrushes, glitter and blank cardboard masks are available in US Social Studies Department Chair Kayla Brazee's room in Landy Hall.
Prom Committee Hosts Mask-Making Contest
Junior Aaron Wein demonstrates the different elements of his pole vaulting routine. He says mastering perfect form takes many years of refinement but having a solid routine is important.
Over the Bar and Through the Mind
Senior Charlie Cowan heads a ball into the goal during a 2-0 win against Bell Creek Academy on Nov. 6, 2025. Cowan was one of many boys soccer players who began playing lacrosse for the first time this year.
From Soccer Kicks to Lacrosse Sticks
Tampa Mayor Jane Castor gives a speech at the “She Is Football” Summit designating March 6-7 as “She Is Football Weekend” in the Tampa Bay area.
Keeping Girls in the Game for Good
8th grader Devon W. looks at his catcher from the mound as he is about to pitch. He is one of four 8th graders on the Varsity Baseball team.
The Middle School Mindset
Junior tennis players Yousef Mansour-Barillas and Jayden Patel high-five after a point. The team began practicing at Lake Vista Recreation Center this year.
A New Baseline
A student watching the violent Lord of the Flies movie on television opposed to another student reading the book. Illustration by Summer Farkas.
Pages Over Pictures
The Hip Abduction played on the Sugarshack stage right before Iration played on the Rise Up stage.
All the World’s a Stage
A woman puts on bold, bright red lipstick. Illustration by Lexie Lavoie.
Protest, Power and Propaganda
The Unrealized Potential of “Five Nights at Freddy’s 2”
The Unrealized Potential of “Five Nights at Freddy’s 2”
A keyboard is discarded in the trash while its former player uses AI to generate music.
A Beat Without a Heart
THROUGH THE GRASS, THE TREES, THE AIR
The Grocery Store
Through the Grass, the Trees, the Air
Staring
The Beach
I Made Homemade Body Butter: And This Is Why I Didn’t Film It For Instagram
I Made Homemade Body Butter: And This Is Why I Didn’t Film It For Instagram
This is the comparison of Clinique High Impact Mascara and Maybelline Sky High mascara. Both mascaras are Faylynn’s go to, and she wears them depending on her vibe. Photo by Faylynn Messer.
Brown Vs. Black Mascara: Which Vibe Wins The High School Debate?
Meet THE LAB mentee Lexie Stone: freshman and competitive gymnast. Picture provided by Lexie Stone
A 14-Year-Old’s Guide to Surviving Skincare FOMO
Fay is a competitive swimmer and total girl boss who champions skin positivity. Photo courtesy of Faylynn Messer.
I’m Breaking Out Again: The Swimmer’s Guide to Conquering Skin Confidence
Can The $44 Charlotte Tilbury 'Pixie Dust' Highlighter Survive The School Day?
Can The $44 Charlotte Tilbury ‘Pixie Dust’ Highlighter Survive The School Day?
One of the most common requests on the reservation is bed deliveries. Re-Member builds all the bed pieces on the on-site workshop and then loads trailers with beds, mattresses, sheets, and children’s books to be delivered throughout the reservation. It is one of the most impactful experiences at ReMember because while sorrowing, it is rewarding to see that someone will have a bed to sleep in that night.
A Week on “Turtle Island”
A parent volunteer teaches students about Iraq at her booth.
International Festival Returns for its Sixth Year
JV boys soccer goalie sophomore Bear Brummett does a goal kick. Normally, Brummett plays defense, but when starting goalie sophomore Kurt Schratweiser missed a match due to illness, Brummett was thrust into the role. “[Brummett] did a great job, especially considering he hadn’t played the position in so long,” Head Coach Casey McDonough said.
Photostory: A Game in the Life
Seniors Phoebe Pritchard, Alex Cirino and Nithya Nayegandhi pose with a sign before their class’ matchup in the relay race finals. On Wednesday, Oct. 15, seniors spent the day at the St. Petersburg Shuffleboard Club, where many spent time making signs for Class Competition Day.
Photostory: 2025 Class Competition Day
Being from Florida, climbing mountains was not in my skill set before this trip. However, each peak we summited made me feel proud. I had never walked up to the top of a mountain before, but after this, I can say that I have. Many times, in fact
A Month Backpacking in Alaska’s Talkeetna Mountains
Oklahoma! Uncovered
Oklahoma! Uncovered
One of the most common requests on the reservation is bed deliveries. Re-Member builds all the bed pieces on the on-site workshop and then loads trailers with beds, mattresses, sheets, and children’s books to be delivered throughout the reservation. It is one of the most impactful experiences at ReMember because while sorrowing, it is rewarding to see that someone will have a bed to sleep in that night.
A Week on “Turtle Island”
Its Not For You
Its Not For You
Chronicle Commercial
A parent volunteer teaches students about Iraq at her booth.
International Festival Returns for its Sixth Year
The Outlet - Episode 6: Tyler Biggar
The Outlet – Episode 6: Tyler Biggar
The Outlet - Episode 5: Ride Reels Media
The Outlet – Episode 5: Ride Reels Media
Golf: Where Are They Now? Featuring JP Rosales
Golf: Where Are They Now? Featuring JP Rosales
The Outlet - Episode 4: Dancing Through Life
The Outlet – Episode 4: Dancing Through Life
The Outlet - Episode 3: Lifers
The Outlet – Episode 3: Lifers
A collage of documents recently released by the government. Illustration by Harper Nelson-Wooley.
April 2026
Protesters at ICE recruitment even in Carillon Park on Jan. 13. One protestor (pictured above in yellow), a registered nurse, reacted emotionally to right-wing journalists whom he said were "flashing the white power sign." His face reflects the disgust of many of the protestors that day.
February 2026
Former US English Department Chair and English Teacher Jake Seymour ponders at Three Birds Tavern in St. Pete. Seymour left Shorecrest early this school year due to stress issues.
December 2025
Shorecrest cuts off scholarships funded by the state of Florida. Shorecrest fully stopped accepting these scholarships, called School Choice, as of July 1, 2025.
October 2025
Senior Cole Goldenberg takes photos at the varsity football team’s state championship game in The Villages on November 14th, 2024
April 2025
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Jack-O’Lantern

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Byline photo of Sierra Orlick
Sierra Orlick, Copy Editor
October 6, 2025
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Jack-o’-Lantern

 

Wax melts to my frame,

                                     Contorting my carved shape

As I kneel to the phoenix-colored flame,

                                     Throat charred awake

 

Peeling the creamed skin off my lips, 

                                    Nothing is born but teeth

                                                  And a flimsy tongue—

                                                             My crown of wind-bitten leaves

I am not who I seem,

For I can be whatever the breeze foresees

In the embers that light my eyes

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