Why Young People Are Not Voting
By: Kyle Schatz During every election, whether it is the presidential, midterms, or local elections, the youth demographic always votes the least out of any age group. In the United States the youth demographic is typically considered to be 18-24, with some sources counting anyone under 30…
Why Group Work is Unfair
By Owen Erler Group work is used often by teachers to encourage teamwork and communication skills. Group work sounds beneficial; students can collaborate and share ideas. However, Group work often becomes more of a source of stress and frustration for…
An Iron Lung Movie Review
By Konner Kern Mark Edward Fishbach, more commonly known as Markiplier, made his directorial debut withthe movie Iron Lung. Iron lung is a movie based on the video game with the same name, whichwas released in 2022. The game wasn’t…
The Origins of St. Patrick’s Day
By Chase Cowan Every year on March 17, millions of people around the world celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. Cities host parades and people wear green clothing. Symbols like shamrocks appear everywhere. In the United States, large celebrations take place in…
St. Johns Education Association Dr. Martin Luther King, JR. Essay and Poster Contest Winner
The St. Johns Education Association Dr. Martin Luther King, JR. Essay and Poster Contest is heldevery year, the theme chosen this year was “Whatever affects one directly affects all indirectly.”Pictured below is the winning poster illustrated by Kate Mase, a…
Ponte Vedra High School Percussion Off to a Slow Start at Premier
By: Aden Seelbinder On Jan. 31, Ponte Vedra High School’s (PVHS) indoor percussion group, Ponte Vedra Percussion(PVP) travelled to Cypress Creek to compete in the FFCC premier competition. They performed their2026 show “Superstar.” The group performed below expectations after last…
Speech and Debate: Developing Core Skills for Success
By Gabriel Nochera Speech and Debate skills are foundational in most professional contexts with communication and persuasion can be especially helpful in almost every aspect of someone’s life. Ponte Vedra High School (PVHS) Speech and Debate is a club that prepares and encourages students to develop these skills,…
Vet Techs at PVHS
By Matthew Pak Ponte Vedra High School is home to students with a wide range of interests and ambitions, many of whom are exploring possibilities for their future. While it’s common for high school students to feel unsure about their…
Music in the 2020s: A Decade in Review
By Konner Kern 2026 has officially started which means the decade is halfway over. It proposes the question, what is the best music from the 2020s era so far? Well, there is no definitive answer but there are a lot…
How Jobs Correlate With Students’ Grades
By Kyle Schatz Student employment rate is at the highest it has been since 2009, with approximately 37 percent of high school students currently working. There are plenty of reasons why students don’t have jobs, but the most common reason…