Life in the 1920’s vs the 2020’s
100 years ago, America was still recovering from the conclusion of World War I, and society was changing dramatically. Telegraphs were popularly used, alcohol was deemed illegal, women officially got the right to vote, flappers were at their peak…
A trip down memory lane
2010: The decade began with the largest oil spill in the nation’s history. The BP oil spill rendered the Gulf of Mexico unrecognizable, and the cascading environmental effects that ensued were unlike any that came before. On a lighter note,…
Wrestling team pounds competition
The Ponte Vedra wrestling team performed exceptionally at the Arlington Optimist meet, finishing in first place, and scoring nearly 50 points more than the school in second place, Palatkta. Senior Alex De Almeida places first overall in the…
Girls basketball turns season around
After starting off the season with a dominating performance over Ed White where they won 59-12, the Sharks quickly dropped their next three games to good programs in Bolles, Orange Park, and St. Augustine. They bounced back with a…
Boys soccer continues hot start
The Ponte Vedra boys’ soccer team has rebounded after a slow start to December. Despite a tie versus Bartram Trail and a 3-2 loss to Fletcher, the Sharks have turned around their play to garner four straight wins. The…
Girls soccer dominating the new decade
The Ponte Vedra girls’ soccer team has had an average 2019-2020 campaign to this point posting six wins to go along with five losses and three ties. However, they have started out the new year in excellent fashion posting a…
Boys basketball looks to end season strong
The Ponte Vedra boys basketball team is off to a mediocre start to begin the season at 9-10. The Sharks have pulled out several games by the skin of their teeth with six of their nine wins won by…
Superfoods, they are real and they are good!
As the popularity of more thoughtful eating and boosting exercise regiments increases due to the new year, health-hopeful consumers need to be cautious of falling victim to the fad diets that claim to help “lose 20 pounds in just two…
Sharkappellas look to finish on a high note
Ponte Vedra High School offers a large number of clubs and communities to be a part of, among them are The Sharkappellas. This group of students is a competitive acapella group. Senior, Windsyr Maughan, the President of the Sharkappellas,…
Behind Jennifer Balestra’s sensational stage work
The theater program at Ponte Vedra High School requires great talent on and off the stage. Senior Jennifer Balestra is the stage manager at PVHS. When it comes to what she does for the shows at Ponte Vedra, it is…