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The Student News Site of Shorecrest Preparatory School

The Chronicle

The Student News Site of Shorecrest Preparatory School

The Chronicle

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

Natalia Davila, Staff Writer March 5, 2025

  If someone had stumbled into my interview with US Medical Sciences Director Lisa Peck, they might’ve thought she was a mad scientist warning everyone about the apocalypse. Her hands moved frantically,...

a person finding serenity through meditation, embracing a moment of peace amidst the chaos of daily life.

Don’t Stress, Just Inhale Success

Josilynn Hart, Co-Editor-in-Chief March 5, 2025

     A deep breath in–subsequently followed by one out–could be the answer to the peace and serenity we all crave. When people are faced with a challenge, does breathing truly help?      Fortunately...

Annabella Rozin ‘24 poses at Uhuru Peak, the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro.

Shorecrest Moves Mountains

Phoebe Pritchard, Entertainment Editor March 5, 2025

     Cutting off a rotten, frostbitten toe with a Swiss army knife was not what senior Sarah Ayscue had in mind when she signed up for a 30-day trek through the Talkeetna Mountains in Alaska. However,...

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!

Ana Verano, Current Events Editor March 5, 2025

A year ago she was working in corporate America. Two years ago she was living in an RV. Sixteen years ago she was setting records on a college lacrosse team.       And yet all we can talk about...

US Social Studies Department Chair and GSI Director Kayla Brazee lectures to her Cold War class during D block.

Behind the Iron Curtain

Sally Keane, Co-Editor-in-Chief March 5, 2025

     Dark fog hangs low over the flattened landscape. An eerie silence settles, broken only by the faint buzzing of radiation. Dust and ash – remnants of a civilization – wander aimlessly past ghosts...

Ramadan: A Month of Reflection and Devotion

Ramadan: A Month of Reflection and Devotion

Bijoy Alam, Co-Editor-in-Chief March 5, 2025
Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and is observed by Muslims worldwide as a time of spiritual reflection, self-discipline, and community…
Students listen attentively as junior Anastasia Davis teaches about Russian culture during the first Harmony Across Borders meeting.

Diversity Across Borders

Grace Manning, Entertainment Editor March 5, 2025

       For the Shorecrest community, diversity isn’t just a word; it’s a profound commitment and priority. While some institutions, like the University of Florida, have recently made controversial...

Delivering Sustainability

Noah Jaffee, Staff Writer March 5, 2025

   For most students, 7:30 a.m. is reserved for groggy mornings and rushed routines, but for senior Chris Booth, the morning of January 14th marked the culmination of a journey years in the making....

The spirit of Dr. King’s legacy lives on as the St. Pete community comes together in celebration and reflection at the MLK Parade. Photo courtesy of Mila Bianco.

Continuing His Legacy

Emma Brill, Staff Writer March 4, 2025

 Strolling through the crowd, witnessing hundreds of individuals gathered together—some beaming with smiles so big they nearly slice their cheeks open, while others wipe away tears of joy—you'll encounter...

TikTok app icon displayed on a phone. Photo by Arkan Perdana from Wikimedia Commons. Licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

What To Know About The TikTok Ban

Ana Verano, Current Events Editor January 17, 2025

     What exactly will teenagers do if they can't scroll through endless videos in the most dopamine-inducing way? What will teenagers do when forced to cope with their problems, instead of burying...

Holiday Mishaps

Holiday Mishaps

Phoebe Pritchard, Entertainment Editor December 16, 2024

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