Florida Christmas Events
By Amelia Rogers During Christmas time our area of Jacksonville has many annual holiday events to get into the Christmas spirit. These events include Deck the Chairs in Jacksonville Beach, the Nights of Lights in St. Augustine, and the Nocatee-A-Glow…
The Significance of Comfort Foods
By Lily Keeley Comfort foods are attached to our hearts and culture. They bring in a feeling of nostalgia and emotional comfort. Generally, these are foods related to home-cooked meals, family gatherings, and cherished memories from our past. Their importance…
The Impact of Holiday Break on Students’ Mental Health
By Lucia Gabriel In the hasty world of today, students are constantly encouraged to push themselves to work to their greatest capability. This ongoing cycle is draining for many and can lead to burnout. Holiday breaks are some of the…
The Pros and Cons of a Rotating Schedule
By Thomas Smith Rotating schedules for high school students create opportunities for students to maximize natural learning preferences but can also cause confusion and complexity for busy students who excel with a rigid structure. Ponte Vedra High School has seven…
Christmas Traditions Around the World
By Koa Davidson The holiday season is fast approaching. Many associate Christmas trees strung up with lights, stockings hanging on the chimney, and elves sitting atop the shelf. But with Christmas being as widespread a celebration as it is, it…
Balancing Books and Work
By Jeff Herold At Ponte Vedra high school, many students are trying to balance school with part-time jobs, and it’s definitely not easy. Take John Yu, for example. A junior at Ponte Vedra and works long shifts at Your Pie…
Making up Hurricane Days in St. Johns County Schools
By Kyle Schatz As of now, at Ponte Vedra Highschool (PVHS) there will be school on Veterans’ Day, and ten Wednesdays will not be an early release day, starting Nov. 13, and ending Feb. 12th. There are a lot of…
Tourisms Impact Around the World
By: Camila Felsing The massive increase in tourists can bring much needed revenue and job opportunities to certain destinations. However, there are many negative factors that spiral from tourism. One of the most crucial issues is environmental degradation. Many natural…
Cost of Academic Competition
By Lucia Gabriel After getting the results of any test, the first thing students ask each other is, “What grade did you get?” As some students get higher grades than others, jealousies and disappointments can get stirred up. One major…
PV Starts the Green Mission
By Soleil Shah The typical American high school uses around 10 kilowatt hours of electricity per square foot annually. In simpler terms, over 10,000 microwaves or even around 5,000 televisions could get power with that amount of electricity. Ponte Vedra…