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Departing Panthers

Various writers 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....

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...

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...

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....

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,...

Senior week: graduating students show class spirit

Jonathan Perez, Staff Writer May 13, 2011

The outfits. The red shirts. The costumes. The takeovers. Senior Week. The seniors finally enjoyed the week, starting April 25, that was made entirely for them. The week started off with College T-shirt...

Prom is what you make of it

Michael Tandlich, Staff Writer April 18, 2011

Students invest their time, money and energy on Prom: the event that consumes an entire day of planning. Despite Panthers’ varied preparation methods, all Prom-attending students-- prom queens, singles,...

Pawsitive Panther: Dalvin Burden

Pawsitive Panther: Dalvin Burden

Matthew Healy, Staff Writer April 18, 2011

Breaking out as a renowned choreographer, Dalvin Burden shines his talents on Palmetto. Assigned the role of head choreographer for the African Heritage Club in his sophomore year, and gaining the choreography...

Pawsitive Panther: Amanda Roberts

Pawsitive Panther: Amanda Roberts

Christopher Perse, Staff Writer April 18, 2011

Not many students dream about going to the poorest neighborhoods in the world for their summer vacation, but for junior Amanda Roberts, it’s an annual occurrence. For the past two years, Amanda has...

Security guard is jack of all school trades

Security guard is jack of all school trades

Taiwo Alonge, Staff Writer April 18, 2011

Guard Donny Martin helps in and out of schools activities “Yo Donny! What’s up man?” One of the many greetings Palmetto security guard Donny Martin receives on a regular basis from students and...

FCAT test taking tips

Bree Ann Camacho, Staff Writer April 5, 2011

Nails have been bitten, teeth have chattered and good luck charms have occasionally been grasped tightly, but according to docstoc.com's 101 FCAT tips, once you have an understanding of the test, you...

“Relay for Life” aims to raise money for cancer research

Erin Maroon, Staff Writer April 5, 2011

Relay For Life is the main volunteer-driven cancer fundraising event of the American Cancer Society. It offers communities an opportunity to participate in the fight against cancer. Relay For Life originated...

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