The History of Lunar New Years
By: Matthew Pak If you hear people wishing others a happy new year late into February, odds are they are celebrating a different new year than you think. Lunar New Year (LNY), often referred to as Chinese New Year (CNY),…
Davis Powell’s Experience at Camp I Am Special
By: Audrey Rosendahl Camp I am Special is a 6-day non-profit camp in summer where individuals with disabilities are paired one-on-one with trained buddies to experience a safe, joy-filed week of inclusion, growth, and unconditional love. Davis Powell, a sophomore…
The Importance of Giving Students More Freedom in Class Selection
By: Ila Crowe With class recommendations for the next school year underway at Ponte Vedra High School (PVHS) students are deciding their schedules for the upcoming year. Picking high school classes help students figure out their future path. But many…
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,…