Charley Ryan is “The Coach’s Choice”

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Charley Ryan (far left) gathers with her fellow senior teammates and head coach after the senior awards ceremony where she was presented the Coach’s Choice Award. Ryan was not only offered support on the sidelines, but she remained engaged with her teammates outside of the sport as well.

The 2021 sports season looked a little different for two sport athlete, Charley Ryan, while she has been recovering from an ACL injury. While she was unable […]

An inspiration to the JROTC community: Zoe Spanos is Steinbrenner’s Cadet of the Year

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Zoe Spanos is being named Steinbrenner High School’s Cadet of the Year for 2021. She was a finalist chosen from the districts over five thousand cadets to represent the school and the program. Photo courtesy of Jan Wheeler.

Zoe Spanos was named Steinbrenner’s Cadet of the Year and was a top 10 finalist in Hillsborough County. Her achievements and skill have stood out among the rest of the […]

Casey Contreras is proving football is female

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Casey Contreras makes an offensive play that results in a touchdown for the team. Contreras has played both offense and defense and has excelled in each position she has been placed in. Photo courtesy of Robert Draper.
Casey Contreras makes an offensive play that results in a touchdown for the team. Contreras has played both offense and defense and has excelled in each position she has been placed in. Photo courtesy of Robert Draper.

From a young age, Casey Contreras has been testing her skills in a variety of sports as she enjoys the competitive nature and excitement from playing the game. With multiple years of […]

Volunteers are more valuable than store bought goods

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When participation is mandatory, students purchase multiple items for a single collection drive. Higher participation could have been reached if an alternative form of community service, not requiring purchased goods, was offered by school clubs.

High school has a vast number of clubs covering a variety of categories for students to sign up for each year. Some welcome anyone who passes by and […]

A second lockdown would be another negative side effect of COVID-19

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Masks are a widespread tool to reduce the transmission of the COVID-19 virus. Masks have been used from the beginning of the outbreak and have continued to be encouraged by the government to reduce the chance of another lock down from a rise in cases.

As other countries have entered a second lockdown due to an increase in Coronavirus cases, America may be facing the same fate in the near future. The United States succeeded European countries such […]

Going the extra mile- Boss Cross takes on State Championships

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Boss Cross celebrates their win at this season’s District meet. The team worked hard, supported one another, and is qualified for the State Championship. Photo Courtesy of Allison Szponar.
Boss Cross celebrates their win at this season’s District meet. The team worked hard, supported one another, and is qualified for the State Championship. Photo Courtesy of Allison Szponar.

The Steinbrenner varsity boy’s cross-country team, Boss Cross, brought home the District title in late October and is now preparing for the State Championship which is quickly approaching. This is the eleventh year Boss Cross […]

Beta Club treats Oak Park Elementary students with a sweet surprise

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Candy donations are waiting to be sent to Oak Park Elementary students. Beta Club officers packed the candy that was collected into individual goody bags. Photo courtesy of Matthew Menendez.

Steinbrenner’s Beta Club hosted an annual candy drive which benefitted Oak Park Elementary school’s teachers and students. All students were welcome to contribute to this cause and members were rewarded with Beta points, the incentive system […]

Steinbrenner Volleyball team hits a bump in the road to States

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Steinbrenner’s varsity volleyball teammates huddle together on their home court. The team rallied together, boosted morale and finished the game strong on senior night. Photo courtesy of Michael Gallagher.

The Steinbrenner Volleyball team has been on a roll this season moving their district ranking up to fifth overall. They have won 15 out of 22 matches played this season and secured themselves a spot […]

Steinbrenner’s FFA spruces up the memorial for a past agriculture teacher

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FFA refreshes a memorial for Donna Moeller that stands on Steinbrenner High School’s campus. The group planted flowers, cleaned up the area and provided a new plaque in remembrance of Moeller. Photo courtesy of Matthew Menendez.

Years after Donna Moeller, director of Steinbrenner’s Agriculture Department, passed away from cancer, the Future Farmers of America (FFA) officer team has decided to redesign her memorial on campus. A tree […]