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German exchange student adjusts to South Florida

Bree Ann Camacho, Staff Writer February 18, 2011

After longing for a chance to experience what it would be like to live with a new culture, school, and even family, sophomore Marie Pfannenstiel left Germany on January 21 to become an exchange student...

Second annual bike day promotes community and exercise

Chris Burg, Design Editor February 15, 2011

For the second year in a row, School Board member Dr. Larry Feldman and Pinecrest Mayor Cindy Lerner set aside a Saturday morning to stress the importance of bicycle safety in the community. Held at Pinecrest...

Palmetto’s dancers leap for the stars

Palmetto’s dancers leap for the stars

Christopher Perse, Staff Writer February 8, 2011

Lights, choreography, dance! Palmetto’s premier dance programs, the Chattonettes and Variations, have been busy preparing for upcoming dance shows and competitions. Palmetto’s Chattonettes attended...

Haiti still shaky after earthquake

Jenna DeNight, Staff Writer February 8, 2011

January 12, 2010 began as just another day in Haiti for senior Yves Lavaud. He went to pick up his mother and brother from work, as he did every day, but once he pulled out into the street, everything...

Pawsitive Panthers: Austin Diaz

Pawsitive Panthers: Austin Diaz

Matthew Healy, Staff Writer February 8, 2011

Starting at a young age freshman Austin Diaz was introduced into drama and ever since his life has been changed. Austin began his early drama career at the Actors Playhouse, starring in “Aladdin” at...

Pawsitive Panthers: Vasundhara Rawat

Pawsitive Panthers: Vasundhara Rawat

Daniel Schleien, Staff Writer February 8, 2011

When many people think of vacation, they think of sunny beaches and surfing, skiing resorts, amusement parks, and Broadway performances.  Most people use their vacation for rest and recreation from work...

Maggio takes center stage in office

Maggio takes center stage in office

Angela Isalgue, Issues and Ideas Editor February 8, 2011

Students can always count on Trish Maggio, Student Services Secretary, to greet them with a warm welcome upon entering the office. Maggio works hard in the office day in and day out, helping counselors...

A walk in the park for everyone

Natalie Rodriguez, Staff Writer February 8, 2011

Man's best friend gets the perk of a new place to play with. Dog parks are opening up all around Miami-Dade along with the new off-the-leash guidelines, which allows dogs to be free to roam in the enclosed...

A walk to remember: Students raise awareness by participating in charity walks

A walk to remember: Students raise awareness by participating in charity walks

Jonathan Perez, Staff Writer February 7, 2011

Two events. Two students. One cause. This year, in order to commemorate two influential students, Panthers participated in two walkathons. Over two hundred people gathered in the basketball courts at...

Juniors ring in the new year as upperclassmen

Alyssa Rosenfeld, News Editor January 11, 2011

A giant ring protruded from the stage. Balloons shimmered under the dim lights of the auditorium. The students of the junior class of 2012 were officially given the title “upperclassmen.” On the...

Students honored for academic excellence

Kyle Richardson, Sports Editor January 5, 2011

This past December, Mr. Weiner directed a half-hour presentation to recognize the excellence of a select number of Palmetto students, each making the Principal's Honor Roll. “You guys are the best...

Star of the show

Kristen Coke, Features Editor January 4, 2011

As Drama I, Acting II, Stagecraft and Comprehensive theater class teacher and Impawv and Thespians Troupe 1298 sponsor, and director of the numerous plays and musicals that Palmetto puts on, it can be...

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