Mandatory Masks Mayhem

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Hillsborough County mandates masks for the beginning of the new school year after previously saying masks would remain optional. Students were required to wear masks for the entirety of the 2020-21 school year and exciting high school activities were canceled. Photo curtesy of commons.wikimedia.org.

In Hillsborough County, on August 18th, the public-school board held a meeting resulting in the mandate of masks for the beginning of the 2021-22 school year. According to […]

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 […]

National Honors Society’s Pet Drive calls warriors to donate to animals in need

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The two-week NHS Pet Drive is an annual event that allows students to donate pet supplies to the dogs and cats at the local Humane Society. Students donated a variety of supplies, like blankets, beds, newspapers, puppy pads, food, bowls, bottles and toys. Graphic by Alexandra Gerges.

In January, Steinbrenner’s National Honors Society continued their annual tradition and offered a two-week donation period for human’s four-legged friends. Kathleen Syron, Leah Wilson and Cookie Lopez, the sponsors of the club, opened Rooms 204 and Room […]

Steinbrenner poets win first place at District Poetry Jam

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Steinbrenner’s poetry team poses with the Poetry Jam’s volunteers as well as the school media specialist, Dr. Jennifer Dillon. Alexandra Mosher held “Barry the Bee,” the mascot of the Echo Literary Magazine.

For the past three years, Steinbrenner has taken home the third place prize in Hillsborough County’s annual District Poetry Jam. This is a competition where […]

Steinbrenner FFA members develop leadership skills at district competition

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Steinbrenner students Stephanie Shimer (left) and Jessica Velte (right) show off their third place ribbons after competing in public speaking events. Florida’s 2019 FFA District LDE & CDE prepares students for future careers and leadership positions in agriculture through competitions and activities.

With students coming from all across the district, the FFA District Leadership and Career Development Events were an important event for Steinbrenner’s FFA students. The […]

Steinbrenner hosts first WarriorMUN for Wilson Middle

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Students from Wilson Middle School representing Vietnam participate in the first WarriorMUN conference. Throughout the event they shared their ideas and listened to their classmates provide insight on genocide prevention. 

Genocide prevention isn’t a topic people would expect middle schoolers to debate; last Friday, Wilson students proved that they are wise beyond their years. On […]

Steinbrenner DECA students attend district competition

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Steinbrenner’s Sports Marketing program attended their district competition. There, students participated in various competitions revolving around teamwork and leadership. Photo courtesy of Steinbrenner DECA

Steinbrenner’s sports marketing club, DECA, competed at their district competition on Nov. 28 at the Keisher University campus. The event consisted of various contests between students […]

Steinbrenner simulates consequences of drunk driving with mock crash

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Firefighters work to free a student actor from the crashed vehicle on the football field during the mock DUI crash event. This simulation helped solidify the realness of what can happen if you drive under the influence.

In order to try and discourage drunk driving, especially with prom coming up for many high school students, Steinbrenner held a mock DUI crash scenario […]