Recycling for a better Palmetto
Jared Heller, SciTech Editor
September 18, 2012
“Reduce, reuse, recycle.” With the growing importance of environmental protection, a daily visit from students collecting recycled items isn’t out of the ordinary. The recycling program, launched by the students of Solar and Research 4, has been in full gear for five years. Students in this...
Teenagers reflect on abstinence
Brett Levitt, Staff Writer
February 16, 2012
Why wait? The gift of making love is one of the most special things given to human beings, but it is constantly abused by the young generation. In today’s day in age, having sex is viewed as fun and harmless by many ignorant teens, but many signs show that it may be better to wait. Some of the dangers...
Homecoming brings hallways to life
Brooke Samole, Issues & Ideas Editor
October 26, 2011
Homecoming is one of the one important events of the year to show school spirit. Students show their "Panther Pride" through many different ways, whether its wearing their class color, going to the dance, or cheering on the football team at the big game. One of the many traditions of this week is hallway...
The ups and downs of student employment
Tiffany Batten, Photo Editor
October 19, 2011
Bathing suits, sun tan lotion and a nice clear sky sound like the makings of a perfect beach day on the weekend. For some Panthers however, every bit of free time is consumed by bussing tables, hanging clothes, or recording inventory. They have entered the work force. Senior Kaley Jaslow balances...
Students demand a “Manland”
Allie Hallebo, Copy Editor
October 10, 2011
For anyone that has ever wandered through the aisles of Ikea and wished they had the chance to get rid of their whining male companion, fret no more! An Ikea store in Australia has created “Manland,” a sequel off of their Smaland childcare center, in which parents can deposit their children while...
Behind the pink label: Businesses and breast cancer awareness
Jenna DeNight, Life Editor
October 9, 2011
Over the past few decades, Americans have grown accustomed to seeing black and orange everywhere they turn come October 1. In just the last few years, pink was added to the mix, not in celebration of Halloween, but breast cancer awareness. It seems that everything has added a pink label on it in...
September brings awareness to prostate cancer
Brooke Samole, Issues and Ideas Editor
September 26, 2011
October has become famous for supporting Breast Cancer Awareness, with many people wearing Pink Ribbons. Autism Awareness has adopted the Jigsaw Puzzle Ribbon for the month of April and the Rainbow Ribbon is now being worn in the month of June to show support for Gay Pride. But what were people aware...
Departing Panthers
June 9, 2011
Rae Burnham: Rae Burnham has been at Palmetto since 2005. Prior to teaching at Palmetto as a Special Education teacher and a co-social studies teacher, Burnham worked at Palmetto Middle School for 27 years. “My experience at Palmetto has been wonderful,” Burnham said. “I love the kids, the staff,...
Pawsitive Panther: Reinaldo Jaffet
Alyssa Rosenfeld, News Editor
June 9, 2011
When many people think of graffiti, the idea of vandalism comes to mind. However, for sophomore Reinaldo (Rey) Jaffet, graffiti has a deeper meaning, serving as a form of art and expression. “I think of art differently, as a way to express yourself without words,” Rey said. “I know what it means...
Pawsitive Panther: Rebecca Loveless
Bree Ann Camacho, Staff Writer
June 9, 2011
On May 3, junior Rebecca Loveless received an award for her exemplary citizenship and effort around Palmetto. Out of a whopping 3,093 students, only two Panthers received the award. “I was very surprised and I was honored that I won. Thank you so much Mr. Garcia, it means a lot that you would...
Activities Director ready for a new bundle; Angie Lima prepares to raise a ‘soon-to-be’ Panther
Natalie Rodriguez, Staff Writer
June 9, 2011
Activities Director Angela Lima is without a doubt a powerful influence at Palmetto. Her job affects the daily lives of students and is a major influence on the structure of Palmetto’s clubs and activities. “Mrs. Lima is one of the most selfless people I know. She is so supportive of everything...
DFYIT named Palmetto’s “Club of the Year”
Shannon Bush, Co-editor in Chief
June 8, 2011
On May 6, senior Christian Cortes was the proudest Drug Free Youth in Town (DFYIT) cub president in the county. Besides being named DFYIT club president of the year and receiving a $5,000 scholarship, Cortes was delighted to accept the “Miami-Dade DFYIT Club of the Year” award on behalf of Palmetto,...
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