Nate Wicker Wins 2024 “Mr. Fintastic” Competition
By Nina Lueck Ponte Vedra High School’s annual “Mr. Fintastic” competition took place Saturday, Feb. 17 with Nate Wicker taking home the crown. Mr. Finstastic is a PVHS fundraiser for senior boys where each contestant collects donations all week, ultimately…
Shark Girls Weightlifting Closes out a Fantastic Season
By Addie Hancock As the Ponte Vedra High School’s Girls weightlifting team approaches the end of their 2023-2024 season, there is much talent to be recognized. Senior, Emily Glod has been a part of the team for three years now…
The Sharks Add Another Win to the Season
By Kailey Rogers Boys varsity lacrosse team won their game Friday, Feb. 23 against the Alatoona Bucs in a district game. The Sharks struggled during the first quarter with both teams taking many shots but none landed in the goal….
Parent Involement in Student Education
By Dylan McAdoo Parents often grapple with the question of whether too much or too little parent involvement can have a negative effect, a happy medium can be found. According to Psychology today “Parents who are more involved in their…
The Benefits of Blue Light Glasses
By Foster Keebaugh In an era dominated by digital screens, concerns about the potential harm caused by prolonged exposure to blue light have skyrocketed. Blue light is a wavelength emitted by electronic devices connected to many health concerns such…
Why are School Closures Different Between Counties
By Luke Harris Students that show up to school during a storm may wonder why the county next to them gets the day off and might be confused about how closures get determined. Some policies may also be difficult to…
Interesting Florida Legislative Bills
On Tuesday, January 9th, the regular Florida legislative session commenced and will stretch until March 8th. In no order, here are some interesting bills that have some eyes on them, and what they propose. By Ryder Navarra
Girls Lacrosse Open up the Season
By Nick DeSanto The Ponte Vedra High School (PVHS) Sharks girls lacrosse team is coming off a 14-5 season in 2022-2023, losing in the 2023 FHSAA Girls Lacrosse State Championship Tournament by a score of 9-8. Two of this…
The Adventures of Ice Skating in Florida
By Jackson Gianchetta Ice skating may not be the first activity that comes to mind when thinking about things to do in Jacksonville but, at the Community First Igloo, you can do exactly that. Whether you’re looking to pick up…
Students Thoughts on Ponte Vedra’s AP Offerings
By Nate Wicker and Adam Enlow Every year, students at Ponte Vedra High School (PVHS) struggle to select a proper course load for the coming year. Weighing factors like individual academic achievement, extracurricular involvement, and personal commitment to a rigorous…