Mr. Cerrato on the SAT Going Digital
By Roberto Lachner Mr. Cerrato has been the SAT testing coordinator at Ponte Vedra High school for ten years. “You’re gonna have growing pains at first,” he commented in response to the changes announced by CollegeBoard. The changes will…
Teachers’ and Students’ Reactions to New Interactive TVs
By Jasmine Pacheco The education system has changed over time and with changes come contradicting viewpoints on what is seen as progression and what may be seen as pointless additions to the world of schooling. Over the past centuries, chalkboards…
Multiple Awards go to PVHS Students at Science Fair
By Emma Jabbour and Alice Looney This past week, students from Ponte Vedra High School participated in the St. Johns County Secondary STEM Fair. Multiple contestants from PVHS, such as Emma Chirila, Jackson Wolfe, Emily Dorairaj, Andrew Lui, Alondra…
Russia’s Aggressions Against Ukraine, Explained
By Leila Wickliffe After weeks of rising tension, United States officials claim that a Russian attack on Ukraine could happen “any day now.” As of February 21, President Biden has agreed to a potential summit with President Putin if Russia…
FSA, School Attendance, and Identity Restriction Bills Introduced to Florida Legislature
By James Grossmann A few changes to the Florida education system have been proposed in the state legislature for the 2022-2023 school year. In no particular order, several of the changes are listed below. Florida is moving to pass…
AP Capstone to be added to the PVHS curriculum
By Landon Rogers In the 2022-2023 school year Ponte Vedra High School (PVHS) will be introducing the Advanced Placement (AP) Capstone program. This includes two new classes, AP Seminar and AP Research, which will be electives offered for students…
Weekly News 2/7
By Matthew Aguilera Brussels, Belgium: Many countries in Europe move to loosen coronavirus restrictions which have proven to be relatively ineffective at curbing the spread of the disease, with politicians across the continent “…deeming many public-health measures increasingly unnecessary” (Bloomberg)….
How to Get Free College in Florida
By James Grossman One program that aids rising college students with their tuition costs is the Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program. Bright Futures is funded entirely through the Florida Lottery. By meeting certain requirements, Florida students can receive one of several types…
Weekly News 1/24
By Matthew Aguilera Kiev, Ukraine: The U.S. State Department on Sunday ordered the evacuation of all Americans citizens from Ukraine, citing the looming “…threat of Russian military action” (Fox News). The decision comes as over 100,000 Russian troops have been…
PVHS Drama has Great Success at Districts
By Evan Fleischer The Ponte Vedra High School drama department had a field day at the district competition on Dec. 11, rounding up four critics choices and 32 superior scores. Students are scored by a panel of three judges with each judge giving…