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The Sharks Struggles Continue

By Rocco Garcia    On Apr. 2, the Ponte Vedra High School Baseball team faced the Ridgeview Panthers in a rematch of last years regional quarter finals. The Sharks had lost to the Panthers and seek revenge for their early…

The Effects of March Madness on the School Day

By Dylan McAdoo   As March approached, so did the madness – March Madness. But the game affects more than just the basketball courts; March Madness also leaks into high school classrooms. For most students, the thrill associated with March…

Why are School Closures Different Between Counties

By Luke Harris Students that show up to school during a storm may wonder why the county next to them gets the day off and might be confused about how closures get determined. Some policies may also be difficult to…

The Film Industry’s Failure to Accurately Portray Teenagers 

By Max Sheikh In television shows and movies revolving around the aura of high school adolescence, the teenage-portrayed actors frequently occupy themselves in absurd and impracticable situations. Without regard for the poor portrayal of their young viewers at home, the…

PVHS Introduces New Required Financial Literacy Course

By Ryder Navarra    In March of 2022, Florida Govenor Ron DeSantis signed Senate Bill 1054, also known as the “Dorothy L. Hukill Financial Literacy Act”, which will require students who enter high school in the 2023-2024 school year to…

School Elevator Breaks Down for the Second Time This Year

By Amelia Rogers-Neubarth    The 2023-2024 school year has just reached the second quarter at Ponte Vedra High School. During the first quarter alone the school elevator has already broken twice. This causes issues for a number of students trying…

Academic Competition Causes Increasing Stress in Students

By Aspen McAdoo Recently, academics have become much more stressful and there has been more emphasis put on college. Students are loading up their schedules with honors and AP classes so they can make sure they are top in their…

The United States Teacher Shortage Dilemma

By Amelia McDonough   According to a survey conducted by the U.S. Department of Education as of June 2022, 88 percent of public schools reported that teacher and staff burnout is a major concern for them. Survey data also reports…

CSA’s and What They Mean

By Olivia Richie Common Summative Assessments (CSA) started on the state level, these essentially are smaller tests used to test students on topics throughout the year. Instead of one huge test like midterms they are smaller tests given each quarter….

PVHS Increases Security Measures for New School Year

By Elijah Maule This year at Ponte Vedra High School, there has been an increase in security. Gates that were open last year are being closed. Doors to enter and exit the building are being watched more. Hallways during lunch…