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The Student News Site of Shorecrest Preparatory School

The Chronicle

The Student News Site of Shorecrest Preparatory School

The Chronicle

Holiday Mishaps

Holiday Mishaps

Phoebe Pritchard, Staff Writer December 16, 2024

Freshmen Emma Brill and Kendall Klingel study with Sophomore peer tutor Diana Muzzarelli in the Learning Lounge.

Second-Hand Success

Emma Brill December 14, 2024

   Just as thrift stores give used goods and older siblings pass down clothes they no longer fit into, the knowledge of seasoned Shorecrest students is being passed down to those needing help in certain...

Junior Logan Phares-Robinson eating pizza and working on homework during lunch.

Cracking the Nutritional Code

Reese Klingel, Student Engagement Editor December 13, 2024

     Students often spend years perfecting their study techniques, cramming for an exam the night before, or meticulously going through hundreds of flashcards a week in advance. But what if the key...

A depiction of Lyle Menendez (left) and Erik Menendez (right) in the Municipal Court of the Beverly Hills Judicial District of Los Angeles County.

Are the Menendez Brothers Still Monsters?

Sam Ultes December 9, 2024

     August 20th, 1989: a silent night on North Elm Drive until 16 shots violently rang from the Menendez household. Police soon found Jose and Kitty Menendez, parents of Lyle and Erik Menendez, brutally...

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 Unnatural Nature of Climate Change

Sierra Orlick, Current Events Editor December 5, 2024

     As a resident of Shore Acres, junior Asher Walton is no stranger to flooding, but even he never anticipated the ferocity of what would strike his home during the 2024 hurricane season.      “The...

Two ghost-faced masks, a reference to the popular killer in the Scream movies, here represent the comedy-tragedy masks associated with theater.

Horror Movie Marketing: Ingenious or Insensitive?

Avery Lurie, Staff Writer December 4, 2024

     Unsuspecting victims walk down the street, going about their day-to-day lives. Unbeknownst to them, a killer clown, blood splattered across his painted grin, lurks behind them, preparing to attack....

Juniors Arden Katcha and Kaelie Dieter work on the Paper People Project, using paper cutouts to represent victims of gun violence in American schools as part of their advocacy for awareness and change.

Small People With a Big Impact

Natalia Davila, Staff Writer December 3, 2024

     “Members of the Shorecrest community need the support of advocates, allies, and accomplices, and the Human Rights Club is there for Shorecrest in this way,” said US English Teacher and Club...

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

Cole Oman, Staff Photographer November 26, 2024

Homecoming Class Competition Day unleashed a wave of excitement and school spirit across campus. Classes went head-to-head in thrilling challenges, vibrant outfits lit up the festivities, and the energy...

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 opened my door and was like, ‘There's water coming in the...

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, Current Events Editor 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, while junior Cooper Bullard alongside his best friend, junior...

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, Staff Writer 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 and a reprieve from learning. For other students, however,...

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, Co-Editor-in-Chief November 6, 2024

     Hurricanes Helene and Milton recently battered our state, leaving behind a trail of devastation. Flooding ruined homes, winds picked apart buildings, and the unforeseen back-to-back catastrophes...

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