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The Student News Site of Shorecrest Preparatory School

The Chronicle

The Student News Site of Shorecrest Preparatory School

The Chronicle

The Student News Site of Shorecrest Preparatory School

The Chronicle

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...

Sophomores Sloane Williams and Indi Wells study during their free period. If underclassmen
have a free period, they must report to a designated study hall room.

Losing Freedom Through Free Periods

Ana Verano November 6, 2024

     “The freedom: that’s my favorite part about Shorecrest,” said sophomore Will Farley. Yet it seems our freedom, the most valued aspect of being a student at this school, is being chipped...

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 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...

Editorial: The New Dress Code is Mostly Good

Editorial: The New Dress Code is Mostly Good

November 6, 2024

Dear Readers,      Teenagers take pride in how they look. They eagerly get up every morning and pick out their outfit for school–some yearning for comfort, others for fashion. However, Shorecrest’s...

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 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,...

A can of Celsius flavored “Arctic Vibe” purports to boost metabolism and burn body fat. Arctic Vibe is described as “an icy chill of refreshing Frozen Berry flavor” by the Celsius company.

Energized or Endangered?

Avery Lurie November 6, 2024

     “I know this sounds bad, but I can stop anytime I want,” said sophomore Andrei Imensek. As soon as this leaves his mouth, classmates can spot Imensek reaching for his preferred energy drink,...

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 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 permanently...

This apathetic sock puppet represents how students feel confronting the pressure of the modern world.

Ignorance = Fear

Harper Nelson-Wooley November 6, 2024

     Upper School Social Studies Department Chair Kayla Brazee has adorned her classroom with posters, covering the walls with political propaganda posters, maps, and my favorite: a print of Keith...

Sophomore Zach Goldstein swings his golf club
on October 24, 2024 at the Vinoy Golf Course,
preparing for varsity golf districts.

Not Quite in Full Swing

Luke Lavoie November 6, 2024

       For the past six years, the varsity girls golf team has been a staple of Shorecrest Athletics. The 2023 team members, headed by Mia Lee ‘24, junior Sophia Dyer, sophomore Diana Muzzarelli,...

Sports Highlights: November 2024

Sports Highlights: November 2024

November 6, 2024

           

7th graders (From left to right: Georgia S., Kai E., Sophia S., Frank C., John J., and Alessandra N. ) pose in front of an election-themed bulletin board and map. Hodgson repeats this election-themed unit every four years during a presidential cycle. Photo by David Hodgson

Voting a 7th Grader for President

Bijoy Alam November 6, 2024

This article has been subject to prior review by administration.      Every four years, as the nation prepares for its presidential election, Shorecrest Middle School students embark on their own...

From Posters to Posting

From Posters to Posting

Grace Manning November 6, 2024

 Across all social media platforms, four of the top five most followed individuals are music artists. “When I was younger, you would have to write a letter to the [music] artist that you liked, and...

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