BEWARE BEFORE YOU STOP AND SMELL THE ROSES
Anusha Sikand, Reporter
September 30, 2019
Allergies affect people worldwide, some more deadly than others. About 30% of adults and 40% of children have allergies in the U.S.; with this large number continuing to grow, many lives are affected on a day-to-day basis. There are two categories when classifying allergies: non-food allergens such a...
DANCING TOWARDS THE BIG CITY
Zayna Sheikh, Reporter
January 31, 2019
Pursuing a lifelong passion for a career is a daunting undertaking, especially when you have the risk of failure looming. However, Varsity Dazzler Mariah Pilcher’s love for dance exceeds these fears. Pilcher has been perfecting her skills as a dancer for 15 years. Her lifelong love for dance b...
MEET MIGUEL GARZON, THE SENIOR ETCHING HIS NAME INTO SHS LEGACY
Michelle Arshad, Reporter
November 1, 2018
From the bright lights of the theater stage to the meaningful lessons of Inspire Club, Seminole High School is buzzing with one name: Miguel Garzon. The college-bound senior has been a determined, positive force of energy in SHS, organizing numerous community projects eto build his lasting legacy. ...
BUY A CUP, SAVE A LIFE: THE STORY OF PALATE
Michelle Arshad, Reporter
October 8, 2018
Downtown Sanford is filled with local shops and quirky flair. Amidst the bustle of the small city, tucked in the corner of second street, you'll find Palate: a tiny coffee shop making a big difference. Palate is a brewery staffed by volunteers, and their profits and tips are sent to the Love Mission...
TJ MELANI COMMITS TO STETSON FOR BASEBALL
Kenedy Musante, Reporter
October 5, 2018
As a high school athlete, receiving offers from colleges is a great way to kick-start one’s future. For sophomore T.J. Melani, that step has just been crossed off his list. Stetson University recently offered him a spot on their championship winning baseball team. Melani has committed to the univ...
FOOTBALL STARS RISE TO SUCCESS
Kenedy Musante and Leyton Dudley
September 10, 2018
For many high school athletes entering junior year, being recruited and committing to a college is a dream come true. The new school year has brought along a new football season, and with it, a new year of competition for athletes who strive to make it to the top. Juniors Zion Jackson, Jordan Davis and ...
MAO: MORE THAN JUST MATH
Gwyneth Katker, Photographer
April 24, 2018
Mu Alpha Theta, also known as MAO, is a popular competition math club at Seminole High School. Mathletes, as its members are affectionately called, attend individual and team event contests to solve difficult problems based on their current math level. Not only do these competitions provide great prest...
EDWARD BLACKSHEARE CAMPUS HONORS LOCAL EDUCATOR
Adrian De Guzman, Editor-in-Chief
April 6, 2018
This Tuesday, the school board for Seminole County Public Schools (SCPS) voted to name Seminole High School’s Ninth Grade Center. It will now be called the Edward Blacksheare Campus in honor of longtime Sanford educator Edward Blacksheare. Blacksheare, 92, received the award in honor of the work he has d...
MEXICO TO FLORIDA: XIMENA SALAZAR’S JOURNEY
Shafana Mohammad, Reporter
March 29, 2018
To many immigrants like Ximena Salazar, the United States is a land of many opportunities. Salazar, currently a sophomore in the IB program, is one of many who moved to the United States to take advantage of these opportunities. She moved to Florida two years ago from Mexico when her father’s job transf...
NOLL PROMOTED TO IB COORDINATOR
Jennifer Schmid, Photographer
March 9, 2018
Already one of the International Baccalaureate program’s most beloved math teachers, IB Mathematics teacher Ms. Donna Noll was recently promoted to IB Coordinator, having expressed interest in the position after teaching math for over 20 years. This new position will allow her to impact the IB community ...
LIFE’S UNANSWERED QUESTIONS WITH MR. LYONS
Zoya Wazir, Content Manager
February 23, 2018
IB Theory of Knowledge and AP Seminar teacher Mr. William Lyons is famously known as a campus enigma, known for playing everyone’s favorite role of Devil’s Advocate. Notorious for posing questions with no answers, here are some of Mr. Lyons’ answers to life’s previously unanswered questions....
HEALTH ACADEMY STUDENTS PREPARE FOR MEDICAL CAREERS
Alexis Wood, Reporter
February 20, 2018
Seminole High School is home to a variety of programs: the traditional program, the International Baccalaureate (IB) program, and the Health Academy. The students in Health Academy are given the opportunity to focus on the medical career route, taking specialized classes in these courses to become bett...