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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
Head of Upper School Erich Schneider's staff photo. Courtesy of Shorecrest.org
Schneider to Conclude Tenure As Head of Upper School After 2025-26 School Year
The new Spark Lab, used predominantly for Lower School STEAM intiatives, has taken the place of the old Wonder Studio on campus.
An Electrifying Space for STEAM
Best in the Crest: Classroom Seating
Best in the Crest: Classroom Seating
Letter to the Editor: Bathrooms
Letter to the Editor: Bathrooms
Letter to the Editor: Bathrooms
Letter to the Editor: Bathrooms
Letter to the Editor: Bathrooms
Letter to the Editor: Bathrooms
When "All of the Lights" Get Too Bright
When “All of the Lights” Get Too Bright
BookTok-inspired bookshelf of BookTok-er Phoebe Pritchard.
BookTok: The Good, the Bad, & the Overhyped
A baby is hard at work on his local assembly line
Just Gimme My Money
Editorial: The Art of Balance in Course Registration
Editorial: The Art of Balance in Course Registration
Editorial: Finding Balance in a Digitally-Distracted World
Editorial: Finding Balance in a Digitally-Distracted World
Editorial: Chasing Perfection, Losing Perspective
Editorial: Chasing Perfection, Losing Perspective
Editorial: The New Dress Code is Mostly Good
Editorial: The New Dress Code is Mostly Good
Editorial: Prioritizing Gratitude
Letter to the Editor: Bathrooms
Letter to the Editor: Bathrooms
Letter to the Editor: Bathrooms
Letter to the Editor: Bathrooms
Letter to the Editor: Executive Orders
Letter to the Editor: Executive Orders
Head of Upper School Erich Schneider's staff photo. Courtesy of Shorecrest.org
Schneider to Conclude Tenure As Head of Upper School After 2025-26 School Year
The new Spark Lab, used predominantly for Lower School STEAM intiatives, has taken the place of the old Wonder Studio on campus.
An Electrifying Space for STEAM
An illustration of a bikini and sunscreen.
Being Pale Won’t Kill You, But Cancer Might
A visual metaphor for our digital footprint in the modern world.
Your Posts, Your Problem
Hurricane Update - Photostory
Hurricane Update – Photostory
The concession stand in the Shorecrest Athletic Center. This year, students are running concessions during home games as part of a new program led by Athletic Director Anthony McCall and Director of The Ross Roeder Institute Earl Walton.
Same Places, Different Faces
Shorecrest varsity girls tennis players (Left to right: Lucille Procaccino, Isabella Jank, Charlotte Hansen, Katie Ross, and Mana Bilgutay) pose for a winning picture after their regional finals game on April 24th, 2025. They won the final four matches to one. Photo courtesy of Lucille Procaccino.
Tennis: A Bridge Between Feminism and Femininity
Pickleball is a Sin
Pickleball is a Sin
A Bucs defensive player tackles a Washington Commander during their game to open the season on September 8th, 2024. The Bucs won this game 37-20. Photo by Joe Glorioso of All-Pro Reels. CC by S-A 2.0 License.
Buccaneers 2025 Season Preview
The entry sign for Hernandez Family Field and Haskell Field on Shorecrest’s campus, with a logo for Oman Construction, Shorecrest’s premier athletics sponsor for the 2024-2025 school year.
How Are Athletics Supported at Shorecrest?
WARNING:SPOILERS AHEAD
Chocolate Cakes and Bellyaches
“Marry Me, Juliet”
“Marry Me, Juliet”
Attendees of the Gasparilla Music Festival at Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park enjoy a performance.
Why Do Our Favorite Artists Avoid Us?
Picture Un-Perfect
Picture Un-Perfect
Cher Horowitz from Clueless carrying shopping bags. The bags are labeled with different fast fashion brands such as Shein, Brandy Melville, and H&M.
Clueless
Jack-O’Lantern
Riptides 2024-2025
Riptides 2024-2025
A Time Called Guilt
Zoochosis
Original Sin in a Cardboard Box
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
Hurricane Update - Photostory
Hurricane Update – Photostory
Senior Zev Schulman jumps into his teammate’s arms celebrating a goal during the JV boys lacrosse team’s game on February 13, 2025 vs. Boca Ciega High. Photo by Jocelyn Sheppard.
Sports Highlights: March 2025
Change has come to Downtown St. Petersburg as an influx of new residents have recently moved to the Sunshine State. With them, new wealth has poured into the St. Petersburg economy while leaving many longtime residents struggling to keep up.
Changing Skyline
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
Thespians pose on a staircase at the District IV Thespian Festival. [Front to back] Luca Baker, Maddison Cirino, Tanyiah Ellison, Alex Lewis, Summer Farkas, Jill Marcus, Ella Mathews, Sanjay Sinha, Isabella Jank, Sofia Lee, Boston Littlepage-Santana, Sally Keane, Tyler Biggar, Tanner Johnson, Jasper Hallock-Wishner, Remy de Paris, Alex Jank, Kaelie Dieter, and Daniel Cooper. Photo by Michael McCarthy.
Three Times the Charm: Thespians State Festival Video | The Chronicle
VEX Robotics - Shorecrest's High Stakes Season | The Chronicle
VEX Robotics – Shorecrest’s High Stakes Season | The Chronicle
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.
Riding the Storm: Understanding Hurricanes and St. Pete’s Strength
We Are The Chronicle
The Outlet - Episode 3: Lifers
The Outlet – Episode 3: Lifers
The Outlet - Episode 2: Sweet n' Sour
The Outlet – Episode 2: Sweet n’ Sour
The Outlet - Episode 1: The Passion Project
The Outlet – Episode 1: The Passion Project
Ep.3 - The Career Club Podcast with Matt Silverman
Ep.3 – The Career Club Podcast with Matt Silverman
Ep.2 - The Career Club Podcast with Edric Engert
Ep.2 – The Career Club Podcast with Edric Engert
Senior Cole Goldenberg takes photos at the varsity football team’s state championship game in The Villages on November 14th, 2024
April 2025
Students listen attentively as junior Anastasia Davis teaches about Russian culture during the first Harmony Across Borders meeting.
March 2025
Senior Maddie Needler sprints after the ball in the flag football team’s game against Berkeley Prep. This was their first game on the new field. They lost 13-6.
November 2024
Eighth-grader Riley Jaquish prepares to catch the ball and make a tag at third base. The softball team lost 12-7 on April 2nd to Bradenton Christian.
April 2024
The Shorecrest junior varsity soccer team, chock-full of three-sport athletes, gets together for inspirational words from Coach Casey McDonough before their game versus Clearwater Central Catholic High School. Photo by Ellen Hommeyer.
March 2024
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Head of Upper School Erich Schneider's staff photo. Courtesy of Shorecrest.org

Schneider to Conclude Tenure As Head of Upper School After 2025-26 School Year

Braden Stone, Co-Editor-in-Chief
October 2, 2025
The concession stand in the Shorecrest Athletic Center. This year, students are running concessions during home games as part of a new program led by Athletic Director Anthony McCall and Director of The Ross Roeder Institute Earl Walton.

[Photo] Same Places, Different Faces

Luke Lavoie, Sports Editor
September 15, 2025
A Bucs defensive player tackles a Washington Commander during their game to open the season on September 8th, 2024. The Bucs won this game 37-20. Photo by Joe Glorioso of All-Pro Reels. CC by S-A 2.0 License.

Buccaneers 2025 Season Preview

Braden Stone, Co-Editor-in-Chief
May 13, 2025
Senior Cole Goldenberg takes photos at the varsity football team’s state championship game in The Villages on November 14th, 2024

Photobomb

Braden Stone, Co-Editor-in-Chief
April 28, 2025
Junior couple Luna Gillis and Charlie Cowan pose for a photo in front of "The Love Club" sign. Having met in fourth grade, they have grown close over the years, forming strong connections with each other's families. Their relationship challenges many common Gen Z stereotypes.

[Photo] Snap Me, Snap Me Not

Avery Lurie, Video Editor
February 13, 2025
Senior Annabelle Ferguson dribbles the ball during the second half of the varsity girls basketball game on January 21st, which was moved into the Rec Gym due to a water leak. The Chargers won the game 34-31.

Two Gyms, One Win

Braden Stone, Co-Editor-in-Chief
January 23, 2025
Haskell Field with all of its stadium lights out. The power turned off due to a city-wide outage during the varsity boys soccer team’s 1-0 win over Tampa Catholic.

“Lights Out” Performance Clinches Undefeated Regular Season

Braden Stone, Co-Editor-in-Chief
January 21, 2025
Senior varsity boys soccer center midfielder Alistair Ford stands with the ball in a match vs. St. Petersburg Catholic on November 28th, 2023. His team won this game 3-0, and he had one goal and one assist.

Chargers Hold on to Defeat the Saint Stephen’s Episcopal Falcons

Braden Stone, Co-Editor-in-Chief
January 16, 2025
The Shorecrest varsity football team celebrates their 2024 State Championship victory with a team photo. On November 14th, with a dominant performance against Countryside, the team secured their fourth consecutive title.

Put a Ring On It

Braden Stone, Co-Editor-in-Chief
December 6, 2024
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.

[Photo] The Unnatural Nature of Climate Change

Sierra Orlick, Copy Editor
December 5, 2024
Senior Tommy Murphy displays his disbelief with a call made by the referee during powder puff football.

[Photo] Photo Story: A Homecoming Moment to Remember

Cole Oman, Photography Editor
November 26, 2024
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
Junior Olivia Nicklaus (far left) prepares to spike the ball while eighth grader Hayden Z. (middle) and sophomore Ava Gurievsky (far right) cover for her during the Charger Invitational Tournament on October 5, 2024 in the Crisp Gym.

[Photo] Sports Highlights: November 2024

November 6, 2024
An Upper School student looks at a search result from ChatGPT. ChatGPT is an AI platform that students have access to on their computers. They’re allowed to use it when in need of help for coding classes such as AP Computer Science Principles.

[Photo] Is AI the Affliction or Remedy for a Changing World?

Sierra Orlick, Copy Editor
November 6, 2024
LEFT: Shorecrest SAGE employee Gita Figueroa poses for MMA. In the past two years, she participated in five fights. Photo by Robert Richards. RIGHT: Gita Figueroa pridefully stands in front of the SAGE pre-made sandwich station. This is where she works and interacts with students during lunch. Photo by Gita Figueroa.

Beyond the Buffet

Braden Stone, Co-Editor-in-Chief
April 26, 2024
Ivan Spodin poses with a Ukrainian flag while wearing a traditional Ukrainian shirt. Spodin and his family moved to Florida from Ukraine on December 16th, 2021.

[Photo] A Ukrainian Student’s Reflection on Life in America during the Russo-Ukrainian War

Emmie Harris, Staff Writer
April 26, 2024
A class full of sophomores eagerly pays attention to US Science Teacher Dr. Carlie Saval. Photo by Braden Stone.

Shorecrest’s College-Crazed Sophomores

Braden Stone, Co-Editor-in-Chief
March 7, 2024

Tampa Bay Rays Star Faces Career-Threatening Accusations

Braden Stone, Co-Editor-in-Chief
November 16, 2023
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