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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
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
A symbol for Shorecrest football is shown towering over a symbol for Shorecrest theater, sailing, and robotics.
Beyond the Sidelines: Celebrating Everyone’s Success
A pile of wealth, yet only a fraction reflected—perception often distorts reality.
Privilege vs. Perception
Ludvig Ronngard (Middle) and Manny Escamilla (Right) during practice with the Celtics.
The Golden Trio
A symbol for Shorecrest football is shown towering over a symbol for Shorecrest theater, sailing, and robotics.
Beyond the Sidelines: Celebrating Everyone’s Success
A pile of wealth, yet only a fraction reflected—perception often distorts reality.
Privilege vs. Perception
Wicked characters Galinda and Elphaba, played in the movie by Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, hold hands in front of the emerald city.
There’s No Place Like Oz!
Sparky, Shorecrest’s lightning bolt mascot, peeks out from behind a student’s brain.
Speak Up, Speak Out
Liam Coen Betrayed Tampa Bay
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
Editorial: A Call for More Compelling Extracurriculars
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
a person finding serenity through meditation, embracing a moment of peace amidst the chaos of daily life.
Don’t Stress, Just Inhale Success
Annabella Rozin ‘24 poses at Uhuru Peak, the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro.
Shorecrest Moves Mountains
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!
US Social Studies Department Chair and GSI Director Kayla Brazee lectures to her Cold War class during D block.
Behind the Iron Curtain
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
Ludvig Ronngard (Middle) and Manny Escamilla (Right) during practice with the Celtics.
The Golden Trio
Senior Max Baschinksy plays pickleball at Denver Park in Shore Acres. Baschinksy and many other students play pickleball as a form of exercise and leisure.
A Big Dill: The Surge of Pickleball
Asher Walton, runner on the track and cross country team, runs as he listens to his music.
Can Ice Spice Really Spice Up Athletic Performance?
Senior Nick Bearden dunks at an away varsity boys basketball game against St. Pete Catholic on December 11, 2024. The Chargers won 67-52.
“A Few Good Men”
“Fly, Eagles Fly!”
“Fly, Eagles Fly!”
Liam Coen Betrayed Tampa Bay
Quarterback Jalen Hurts hands the ball off in a contest between the Philadelphia Eagles and Washington Commanders on September 25th, 2022. These two teams will face off again in the 2025 NFC conference championship. Photo by Joe Glorioso of All-Pro Reels. CC by S-A 2.0 License.
NFL Championship Sunday Preview: Matchups, Players to Watch, & More
Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, prior to the College Football Playoff National Championship. Ohio State won the game 34-23 over Notre Dame. Photo by Reece Campbell.
From Crushing Defeats to National Champions
Pregame warmups at Riverfront Stadium, Tampa.
J-Page: Tampa Bay’s Newest Team Has Arrived
A teenager holding hands and walking with a younger kid through a scenic path.
Growing Pains
Dreams Taking Action
Dreams Taking Action
Junior Caroline Bean painting on a canvas in her studio art class. The class is led by Visual Arts Department Chair and US Arts & Humanities Teacher Charla Gaglio.
From Sketches to Gold Keys
5169051592_632fc3cc6b_h Kollage Kid (CC BY-NC-SA)
Captured by Nostalgia
Showtime's Yellowjackets pilot episode opens with a foreshadowing of what the Yellowjackets soccer team becomes after 19 months in the wilderness. The girls sit around a fire, wearing animal masks that hide their identities, and cook a mystery girl, who dies in the opening scene. Photo courtesy of The Revealer.
Is Teenage Cannibalism the New Expression of Feminism?
Untitled
Valentine’s Day Special Edition
The Greatest Literary Paradox
Absence
Two Submissions: Tennis & Difficult
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
Ep.1 - The Career Club Podcast with Craig Sher
Ep.1 – The Career Club Podcast with Craig Sher
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
The Chargers defensive line prepares to charge at an 8-man SSAC game from the 2023-2024 season.
November 2023
The Student News Site of Shorecrest Preparatory School

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Students listen attentively as junior Anastasia Davis teaches about Russian culture during the first Harmony Across Borders meeting.

[Photo] Diversity Across Borders

Grace Manning, Entertainment Editor
March 5, 2025
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.

[Photo] It’s Just Fun to Say!

Ana Verano, Current Events Editor
March 5, 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

Cole Oman, Photography Editor
February 27, 2025
Members of The Addams Family cast rehearse songs in the black box theater.

[Photo] Behind the Scenes

Emmie Harris, Staff Writer
February 22, 2025
Freshmen Emma Brill and Kendall Klingel study with Sophomore peer tutor Diana Muzzarelli in the Learning Lounge.

[Photo] Second-Hand Success

Emma Brill, Staff Writer
December 14, 2024
Junior Georgia Kurland pictured practicing for her American Sign Language (ASL) class at a local coffee shop.

[Photo] Language Limits

Jill Marcus, Opinion Editor
December 11, 2024
A Tampa Bay mural titled “Moo” by artist Cristi López.

[Photo] A City Painted With Stories

Caroline Bean, Staff Writer
December 8, 2024
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, Photography Editor
November 26, 2024
Tropicana Field following its destruction during Hurricane Milton. The Teflon-coated fiberglass roof got ripped apart by the storm's 110+ mile per hour winds.

[Photo] Hurricane Photo Story: Devastation and Loss

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

[Photo] Losing Freedom Through Free Periods

Ana Verano, Current Events Editor
November 6, 2024
Shorecrest students (Left to right: junior Cooper Bullard, sophomore Ada Mollo, and sophomore Summer Farkas) write a song in Cove’s class about the difference between the words “ser” and “estar.”

[Photo] From Chuck E. Cheese to Psychic Powers: Meet Julie Cove

Phoebe Pritchard, Entertainment Editor
November 6, 2024
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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.

[Photo] The Shift in the Live Music Scene in St. Pete

Grace Manning, Entertainment Editor
April 26, 2024
Upper School Health & Fitness Teacher Richard Cameron poses with one of his classroom plants, Beyoncé. He allows his students to name each one at the beginning of each school year.

[Photo] Be-leafing in Yourself

Sierra Orlick, Copy Editor
April 26, 2024
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