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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
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.
Losing Freedom Through Free Periods
November 6, 2024
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
November 6, 2024
Editorial: The New Dress Code is Mostly Good
Editorial: The New Dress Code is Mostly Good
November 6, 2024
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
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.
Losing Freedom Through Free Periods
November 6, 2024
This apathetic sock puppet represents how students feel confronting the pressure of the modern world.
Ignorance = Fear
November 6, 2024
A vicious cat displays its fangs, prepared to attack another victim.
Hot Take from around the School: Cats Are Demonic
April 26, 2024
More APs, Please!
More APs, Please!
April 26, 2024
Graduation cord in Shorecrest colors. Illustration by Harper Nelson-Wooley.
Graduation Cords: An Invitation for Individuality
March 7, 2024
Editorial: The New Dress Code is Mostly Good
Editorial: The New Dress Code is Mostly Good
November 6, 2024
Editorial: Prioritizing Gratitude
April 26, 2024
Editorial: A Call for More Compelling Extracurriculars
March 7, 2024
Editorial: The Chronicle Stands with Shorecrest Teachers
November 12, 2023
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
November 6, 2024
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
November 6, 2024
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
November 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. 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
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
November 6, 2024
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
November 6, 2024
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.
Igniting New Territory
November 6, 2024
The 2024-2025 varsity football team before their game vs. Lake Mary Prep on September 20th. This game was a part of the unveiling of the new Haskell Field. The Chargers won 52-14.
Charging Ahead to Four-Peat
November 6, 2024
Pregame warmups at Riverfront Stadium, Tampa.
J-Page: Tampa Bay’s Newest Team Has Arrived
November 6, 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.
Leveling the Playing Field
April 26, 2024
Pregame warmups at Riverfront Stadium, Tampa.
J-Page: Tampa Bay’s Newest Team Has Arrived
November 6, 2024
J-Page: Shorecrest Track & Field
J-Page: Shorecrest Track & Field
April 26, 2024
J-Page: 2024 MLB Season Preview
J-Page: 2024 MLB Season Preview
March 7, 2024
J-Page: MLB Season Preview
J-Page: MLB Season Preview
April 26, 2023
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?
November 6, 2024
From Posters to Posting
From Posters to Posting
November 6, 2024
Very Real poses on stage. (Left to right: Sarah Kingsford, Jensen Hallock-Wishner, Andrew Myint, and Ethan Creadon)
“Very Real” Troubles
November 6, 2024
Sephora Kids
Sephora Kids
April 26, 2024
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.
The Shift in the Live Music Scene in St. Pete
April 26, 2024
Two Submissions: Tennis & Difficult
November 18, 2024
Postcard Essay Writing 
November 11, 2024
Do we truly die?
November 4, 2024
Darkness
October 28, 2024
Do you get it?
October 6, 2024
Ep.3 - The Career Club Podcast with Matt Silverman
Ep.3 – The Career Club Podcast with Matt Silverman
May 13, 2024
Ep.2 - The Career Club Podcast with Edric Engert
Ep.2 – The Career Club Podcast with Edric Engert
March 27, 2024
Ep.1 - The Career Club Podcast with Craig Sher
Ep.1 – The Career Club Podcast with Craig Sher
March 24, 2024
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
November 6, 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
April 26, 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.
February 2024
March 7, 2024
The Chargers defensive line prepares to charge at an 8-man SSAC game from the 2023-2024 season.
November 2023
November 16, 2023
Sparky stands on the surface of the moon with Neil Armstrong. Illustration by Gabe Besecker.
April 2023
April 12, 2023
The Student News Site of Shorecrest Preparatory School

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