Brandon Mauriello – Page 3

Junior returns home after extended Spanish stay

On October 1, 2012October 2, 2012 By brandonm

After spending her sophomore year in Spain, Lindsay Steffes returned to Steinbrenner with both a fresh sense of maturity and newfound appreciation for English. Steffes […]

Heart transplant survivor returns to school

On September 12, 2012September 12, 2012 By brandonm

After a heart transplant in December, Cameron Cantrell was required to complete his sophomore year on Florida Virtual School. However, he was able to make his long anticipated return to public school for his junior year.

In December, then-sophomore Cameron Cantrell underwent a procedure that would change the course of his life forever. At just 16, he received a risky and […]

County awards PTSA for several achievements

On June 1, 2012June 1, 2012 By brandonm

LUTZ – Hillsborough County recognized the school’s Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA) Wednesday at its PTSA Awards for many different noteworthy accomplishments. Senior Cary Anne […]

Back in the day with social studies teacher Mandy Millican

On May 25, 2012 By brandonm

Social studies teacher Mandy Millican teaches both economics and American History. She grew up with a military father, and experienced her high school in Germany.

Where all did you attend high school? After 8th grade, I moved to Germany for the third time, and I went to Ulm American High […]

Back in the day with English teacher Calvin Dillon

On May 18, 2012May 24, 2012 By brandonm

English teacher Calvin Dillon didn't always want to teach. But once he was exposed to it at a preschool, he knew he would end up teaching.

Where did you grow up? Charlotte, NC Where did you go to high school/college and what year(s) did you graduate? Garinger High School. I graduated […]

Class of 2012 Senior Notables

On May 18, 2012 By brandonm

Most school spirit: Meagan Mahaffey and Jeff Odom Bet Smile: Cassandra Hernandez and Austin Renz Most Talented: Mallory Steffes and Michael Lindo Best Dressed: Alicia […]

Back in the day with English teacher Janice Short

On May 11, 2012May 13, 2012 By brandonm

English teacher was not the most popular person in high school, but she was there to learn and to eventually move on to college.

Where did you go to high school? Fenger High School in Chicago. What was your favorite thing about high school? My junior year. My favorite […]

Back in the day with economics teacher Jason Levy

On May 4, 2012May 8, 2012 By brandonm

Where did you go to school? Valley Stream South High School in New York. I graduated in 1984, and then I went to Hofstra University. […]

Back in the day with science teacher Stephen Messina

On April 20, 2012April 27, 2012 By brandonm

Where did you live? I grew up in New York. Actually, in the Bronx in New York City. I lived there for 22 years before […]

Cinnamon Challenge, spice endanger teens

On April 19, 2012 By brandonm

The justifications, “oh, it’s harmless,” and, “everyone is doing it,” may seem fine at first, but they could potentially lead teens into doing dangerous and […]

After transplant, sophomore recovering well

On April 4, 2012 By brandonm

After a lengthy stay in the hospital and a heart transplant, sophomore Cameron Cantrell is recovering greatly. Although he has been back in the hospital […]