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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

Sephora Kids

Sephora Kids

Samantha Ultes April 26, 2024

 Plastic princess heels, Claire’s fake makeup toys, and flowy tutus were common among young girls in the early 2000s. We all waited until the day we grew up and were old enough to use these seemingly...

A musician sings and plays guitar for a live audience at the Gasparilla Music Festival. The festival was held February 16-18th, 2024 at Julian B Lane Riverfront Park in Tampa.

The Shift in the Live Music Scene in St. Pete

Grace Manning April 26, 2024

   As St. Pete gains new buildings, condos, and restaurants, its music scene is flourishing as well. With more areas for musicians to perform, there has been a shift in the live music scene, including...

Where do the Foodies Hang in St. Pete?

Where do the Foodies Hang in St. Pete?

Odeyah Rozin April 26, 2024

     A recent poll of the Shorecrest Upper School shows that 88.2% of students often eat out at restaurants in St. Pete. According to the poll, the most popular restaurants are Noble Crust (5.4% of...

A Look into the St. Pete City Theater

A Look into the St. Pete City Theater

Sally Keane April 26, 2024

   For nearly a century, the St. Pete City Theater has been a cornerstone of St. Pete’s cultural landscape. As the oldest theater program in the city, the institution has carefully crafted and perfected...

Model ‘Twiggy’ painted behind one of the top two muralists in St. Pete, Chad Mizes, very first art gallery at the beginning of his career, Downtown St. Pete, Florida.

The Character Behind St. Pete’s Murals

Grace Manning March 7, 2024

   For years, St. Petersburg, Florida has been known for its murals scattered all around the city, adding a magical touch to the buildings and livelihood of the city. After interviewing the top two...

In the secluded Band Room, juniors Andrew Myint and Ethan Creadon strum out and drum out a community-time jam sesh for their band Very Real.

Feature Article: Very Real

Story Pennock March 7, 2024

     Drumstick beats trip over the music stands, ushering in the trappings of a song. Juniors Andrew Myint and Ethan Creadon play guitar and bass, respectively, switching things up while their lead...

Sophomore Kaelie Dieter flips through her organized phone screen.

The Age of Distraction

Sally Keane March 7, 2024

     Students today have often received a reputation for being easily distracted because of their access to an unlimited amount of information through their phones. On the contrary, a study by Harvard...

“Untitled” portrait by sophomore Anastasia Davis. Davis painted this recently after growing up entrenched in the arts.

Artistry: From Youth and Beyond

Kaelie Dieter March 7, 2024

    “Art is everywhere and for everyone,” said Lower School Art Teacher Lori Auletta. For Auletta, lifelong artistry can stem simply from a supportive classroom environment during formative years....

Freshman Hayden Bean’s nails, painted with a white base and decorated with silver gems.

The Art of Nails Throughout Shorecrest

Sam Ultes March 7, 2024

  Red, pink, navy, chrome, glittery, bejeweled, bedecked—unique. Nail art is an often trivialized form of self-expression yet proves incredibly relevant at Shorecrest. Nail art and fake nails offer...

“Untitled (Yellow and Blue)” painting completed by Mark Rothko in 1954.

This is Art?

Sally Keane November 16, 2023

     In 2013, Barnett Newman’s “Onement VI” sold for $43.8 million at Sotheby’s, nearly doubling the $22.4 million record previously paid for one of the artist’s works. This artwork is part...

Art History Club Co-President junior Josilynn Hart wanders through the MFA galleries after a lecture on feminist artwork.

Museum of Fine Arts Lectures: Shorecrest Students’ Next Big Resume-Building Opportunity?

Story Pennock, Review November 16, 2023

     The Museum of Fine Arts looms over Beach Drive, beckoning the many passers-by to explore. Its seemingly impregnable walls cradle a “cascade of relics” from one-in-a-thousand ancient Greek treasures...

Taylor Swift’s “Eras Tour:” The Magic that Music and Community Can Foster

Odeyah Rozin November 16, 2023

     Taylor Swift, globally-recognized pop artist and icon, is traversing the globe to share the music that so many adore under the guise of the “Eras Tour.” This tour aims to share small pieces...

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