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What can healthcare do for you?

An overview of the healthcare bill and what it does for you.

Manic Monday

On May 17, a homemade acid bomb detonated near a student. No one was injured, but students were stuck in lockdown for a few hours.

Physics teacher teaches pottery, too

By: Chelsea Daubar Staff Writer Today the Ceramics and Pottery class had a long day workshop with Physics teacher and professional potter Harry Welsch. Art Teacher Deneal Pederson asked Welsch to talk to the class about the techniques of pottery and help students with their own projects. Welsch created different pots and bowls throughout the [...]

New nets, old problems

In order to catch home runs and foul balls new nets were constructed on the baseball and softball fields.

A day with no shoes

Students make a statement by going barefoot for a whole day.

Unity Assembly 2010

Unity Day 2010 impacted students as it always does, even though it was different from years past. Complete with story, video, and picture slideshow.

State considers FCAT reform

By: Jacie Veller   Staff writer       A bill was proposed recently that, if passed, could have high schoolers saying goodbye to the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test.  Critics have argued for years that FCAT places too much emphasis on testing and takes away from learning and teacher creativity.     Ninth and tenth grade math exams [...]

Chipotle offers “taste of generosity”

By: Danielle Sanchez Staff Writer      The Class of 2011 is hosting a fundraiser at Chipotle in Carrollwood (located on Dale Mabry and Fletcher by Lowe’s) Today from 6-9 p.m.    Bring in the flyer junior class officers passed out and 50 percent of the proceeds benefit Chamberlain.    Event invitations have been sent in masses [...]

Bathroom blaze ignites search

By: Jacie Veller Staff Writer      Last Friday, there was a fire in the 100 hall boys’ bathroom.    The fire was discovered by Officer Johnson after seventh period and was quickly put out by fire extinguishers.    “The fire alarm is working. There was no need to pull it because the fire was [...]

Attendance still counts

Principal Thomas Morril clears up any confusion on exam exemptions for seniors.