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Serra Sowers

Serra Sowers, Editor-in-Chief

Serra Sowers is a senior in the IB program here at SHS and is thrilled to head The Seminole Newspaper this year. She looks forward to delivering top news and growing the publication and staff. When she is not investigating the latest news on campus, Serra enjoys theater, show choir, photography, travelling and serving her community.

 

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SENIOR TRIBUTE 2020

Serra Sowers, Omar Syed, Jessica Ty, Michelle Arshad, Suhaib Hasan, Usman Khan, Anusha Sikand, Ritika Vonguru, and Yashaswini Meduri
May 7, 2020
DR. PHILLIPS CENTER ANNOUNCES NEW SEASON

DR. PHILLIPS CENTER ANNOUNCES NEW SEASON

Serra Sowers, Editor-in-Chief
October 17, 2019
Dr. Rodriguez works with students in his final days at Rock Lake Middle School.

NOLE NATION GETS A NEW CHIEF

Serra Sowers, Photography Manager
April 8, 2019
One year ago today, following the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, the students of SHS rallied together to fight for their right to protection.

[Photo] ONE YEAR LATER: THE LASTING IMPACT OF THE MSD SHOOTING

February 14, 2019
Seminole High Schools production of The Importance of Being Earnest runs October 19-21.

REVIEW: “THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST” AT SHS

Serra Sowers, Photography Manager
October 21, 2018
A new bus pattern will have consequences on the entire student body.

NEW TRAFFIC PATTERN TO BE IMPLEMENTED MONDAY

Malavika Kannan, Zyva Sheikh, and Serra Sowers
October 19, 2018
Tainted water spewed from fountains earlier this week, prompting a shutdown of all water fountains.

SANFORD SCHOOLS SUFFER FROM CONTAMINATED WATER

Serra Sowers and Saarah Sherifi
October 5, 2018
SATpic

[Photo] CLASS OF 2019 DOMINATES NATIONAL MERIT QUALIFIER TEST

September 20, 2018
The main character, portrayed by Joseph Salamone, confesses his love in this still from Cherry Limeade.

CHERRY LIMEADE: COMING SOON TO THEATERS NEAR YOU

Serra Sowers, Photographer and Reporter
April 13, 2018
The lack of toilet paper in Health Academy bathrooms makes under-the-stall transactions like this increasingly common.

[Photo] UNHEALTHY PRACTICES DISCOVERED IN HEALTH ACADEMY BATHROOMS

April 6, 2018
When vying for seniors superlatives, the balance always seems to tip in the favor of IB students.

[Photo] GOLDEN NOLES CREATE CONTROVERSY

March 30, 2018
Security personnel stay vigilant in order to protect Seminole from threats.

SEMINOLE FOCUSES ON CAMPUS SECURITY

Serra Sowers, Photographer
March 15, 2018
First Take is comprised of thirteen dedicated performers with a passion for music.

[Photo] FIRST TAKE AIMS FOR FIRST PLACE

March 12, 2018
Student activist Rebecca Mathewson performs a spoken word poem about gun violence, surrounded by fellow organizers.

SEMINOLE WALKS OUT FOR CHANGE

Serra Sowers, Zyva Sheikh, Malavika Kannan, and Leyton Dudley
March 2, 2018
Prom is supposedly an unmissable part of being in high school, but is it worth the price?

[Photo] PROM: WORTH THE COST, OR JUST A LOSS?

February 27, 2018
Students held a preview viewing of the Black History Show last Thursday in order to practice for the big show.

[Photo] BLACK HISTORY SHOW EDUCATES SEMINOLE

February 23, 2018
February is Black History Month and SHS is celebrating with their annual show.

[Photo]

The 2018 Winter Olympics has been full of firsts, including a historic union between North and South Korean teams.

WINTER OLYMPICS ENCOURAGE KOREAN HARMONY

Serra Sowers, Photographer
February 22, 2018
The Times Up movement, dedicated to combating sexual assault in the workplace, resonates among many women.

TIME’S UP: AWARENESS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT BEGINS NEW MOVEMENT

Serra Sowers, Photographer
February 12, 2018
StudentsGetNoHelpFromAdmin

[Photo] INADEQUATE PROVISIONS FOR INJURED STUDENTS AT SEMINOLE

February 12, 2018
IB seniors are moving up to the big leagues after their final months at SHS.

[Photo] MOVING ONWARD AND UPWARD: FROM IB TO IVY

January 29, 2018
Many popular books are being turned into blockbuster films in 2018.

[Photo] SIX MUST-SEE MOVIES BASED ON BOOKS

January 23, 2018
Ms. Jaime Washington, the 9th Grade Center director, reviews her plans for the coming months.

[Photo] NINTH GRADE CENTER: FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

February 6, 2018
Mrs. Pilcher was gifted this thank-you poster by a former Seminole student whom she allowed to park in her driveway.

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR NEIGHBORS

Malavika Kannan and Serra Sowers
January 16, 2018
Freshman Gabriel Toro is a freshman on the varsity soccer team that pursues his goals on and off the field.

[Photo] GABRIEL TORO STRIVES FOR GOALS

December 18, 2017
Seniors Katelynn Phipps and Nick Jambe started their own student-run bakery, Hidden Bunny Cupcakes.

STUDENT ENTREPRENEURS TAKE THE CAKE

Serra Sowers, Writer/Photographer
December 15, 2017
Sophomore Pia Vollmann (center) is an exchange student from Germany determined to live her best American life along with her host sisters, Aya (left) and Rowan Hassan (right).

PIA VOLLMANN TAKES ON AMERICA

Malavika Kannan and Serra Sowers
December 12, 2017
November is a time for Thanksgiving, family, and, of course, new movies.

[Photo] NEW NOVEMBER FLICKS

November 17, 2017
Instead of preventing tardiness, the system seems to encourage inefficiency and absence, making it more of a Tardy Villain.

[Photo] TARDY HERO OR TARDY VILLAIN?

November 16, 2017
Today, beloved English teacher Mrs. Kiersten Bordner was named Teacher of the Year.

BORDNER NAMED TEACHER OF THE YEAR

November 13, 2017
Seminole Students are freaking out over their irrational fears.

FREAKY FEARS AT SHS

Serra Sowers, Photographer and Writer
October 31, 2017
Kay Williamson, the 10th-12th grade guidance counselor, advises students according to their needs.

[Photo] SPOTLIGHT: KAY WILLIAMSON, DIRECTOR OF GUIDANCE

October 13, 2017
New shows are popping up this fall on Netflix and cable TV.

[Photo] FALLING IN LOVE WITH FALL SHOWS

October 10, 2017
Seminoles Finest Step Team is determined to use their dance to make a difference.

STEPPING IT UP AT SEMINOLE

Serra Sowers, Photographer
October 9, 2017
Teachers are taking a stand and requiring students to disconnect in class in hopes of creating a better learning environment.

[Photo] TEACHERS TAKE TECH

September 26, 2017
Mrs. Howard combines her passions of teaching and art by helping students in her 3D art class.

[Photo] GETTING ARTSY WITH MRS. HOWARD

September 25, 2017
Freshman take their first steps into high school as seniors walk out.

[Photo] DEAR FRESHMAN ME (Volume I)

September 22, 2017
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