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Students spruce up school at “Plant the Pride” event

Chris Burg, Design Editor April 5, 2011

With bags of mulch in hand, over 300 students arrived at school Saturday, March 26 to take part in “Plant the Pride,” the annual day of gardening and restoration. Students pulled weeds, spread mulch,...

Palmetto hosts “Youth Empowerment Summit” to work against bullying

Michael Tandlich, Staff Writer March 22, 2011

On March 8, the spotlight was focused on Palmetto Senior High as the second annual “Speak Your Peace” summit took place. As the time approached 7:15 p.m., and as drama teacher Elizabeth Silverio...

Business Ownership classes get a head start on entrepreneurial skills

Kyle Richardson, Sport Editor March 12, 2011

Business opportunities are out there- just ask Elinor Arrabal’s and Mylene Exposito’s Business Ownership classes. For the past five years, the two teachers have advised students as they sell school...

Farmers’ Market provides local vegans with a variety of treats

Jenna DeNight and Ali Turkel, Staff Writer and Photo/Online Editor March 7, 2011

With a wide variety of organic and local vegetables, fruits, mushrooms, and herbs, Coconut Grove’s Farmers’ Market provides Floridians with all the benefits of living in the Sunshine State. This...

From Cairo to the classroom

From Cairo to the classroom

Rebecca Kravetz, Focus Editor March 7, 2011

Teacher takes students ‘around the world’ with his unique teaching style He resided in Iran during a violent revolution. He lived in Saudi Arabia, spear fishing in the Red Sea. He traveled to Cairo...

Athletic trainers serve as ‘saviors on the sideline’

Azmae Fahmy, Staff Writer March 7, 2011

Picture the last game of the football season; the star player has the ball locked in his hands and races toward the end zone, three seconds away from half time.  1 . . . 2 . . . Just as the crowd’s...

Pawsitive Panther: Jennifer Yu

Pawsitive Panther: Jennifer Yu

Natalie Rodriguez, Staff Writer March 7, 2011

Helping out the school and community The faintest whisper of violin notes creeps under the orchestra room doors by the auditorium, and the notes exquisitely played by sophomore Jennifer Yu dance across...

Pawsitive Panthers: Logan Gardipee

Pawsitive Panthers: Logan Gardipee

Taiwo Alonge, Staff Writer March 7, 2011

Helping out the school and community “It’s all about the music” - a common phrase used by senior Logan Gardipee. Music has been Logan’s love since his childhood. Logan has been playing the piano...

Japanese Honor Society participates in exchange program, service project

Japanese Honor Society participates in exchange program, service project

Angela Isalgue, Issues and Ideas Editor March 7, 2011

This year, Japanese Honor Society (JHS) set the bar high to help the community. With projects such as 1000 Cranes, hosting foreign exchange students, and Japanese Field Day, this is a club lending a helping...

“Siddhartha” luncheon expands cultural and learning horizons

Rebecca Kravetz, Focus Editor March 5, 2011

Every year Debra Salas’s 10th grade English class reads “Siddhartha” in preparation for the junior AP English exam. However, Salas does not intend to just discuss this spiritual novel with the class...

YES bullying institute addresses teen suicide and gender stereotypes

Daniel Schleien, Staff Writer February 23, 2011

On February 16, Palmetto hosted a YES Institute address on gender stereotypes and orientation in schools.  The YES Institute’s official mission is “to prevent suicide and ensure the healthy development...

“Beastly” author visits Palmetto

Michael Tandlich, Staff Writer February 18, 2011

“Beastly,” the movie, was based on talented and published author Alex Flinn’s novel. On February 15, she took an hour from her busy schedule to speak about her works and writing background. A...

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