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Freshman Alex Kindem, a player on the varsity lacrosse team, waits in line to pass through the metal detectors on Jan. 24, the first day they were implemented.
Metal detectors adjust athletes’ routines
Chicks in science teacher Sally Kempfer's classroom hatch and take their first steps on March 10. "We talked about the stages of fetal development in biology," Kempfer said. "Now we get to enjoy cute spring chickens as spring is upon us."
Bringing life to the classroom
A sarcophagus made by junior Amy Billsbury stands in art teacher Jelena Robbins's room.
Art class paints on classroom walls
Members of the French National Honor Society pose at the Florida Congrès competition on March 6. “Congrès is going to be great this year,” junior Francis Lewandowski said. “Ms. Khlyabich set it up so well, and it’s going to be an amazing learning experience.”
French state event brings students together through language, competition
“Captain America: Brave New World” elicits mixed student reactions 
“Captain America: Brave New World” elicits mixed student reactions 
Senior Aubrey Reiter serves the ball during her match against Bayside on Feb. 4.
Girls tennis takes down Viera
A sarcophagus made by junior Amy Billsbury stands in art teacher Jelena Robbins's room.
Art class paints on classroom walls
“Captain America: Brave New World” elicits mixed student reactions 
“Captain America: Brave New World” elicits mixed student reactions 
Sequel showdown
Sequel showdown
Art teacher Jelena Robbins back in the classroom after surgery
Putting on a Show: Spanish students create telenovelas as final project
Debate class practices congressional debate
Freshman Alex Kindem, a player on the varsity lacrosse team, waits in line to pass through the metal detectors on Jan. 24, the first day they were implemented.
Metal detectors adjust athletes’ routines
Chicks in science teacher Sally Kempfer's classroom hatch and take their first steps on March 10. "We talked about the stages of fetal development in biology," Kempfer said. "Now we get to enjoy cute spring chickens as spring is upon us."
Bringing life to the classroom
Members of the French National Honor Society pose at the Florida Congrès competition on March 6. “Congrès is going to be great this year,” junior Francis Lewandowski said. “Ms. Khlyabich set it up so well, and it’s going to be an amazing learning experience.”
French state event brings students together through language, competition
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Students experience different degrees of burnout
Senior Sasha Garcia conducts a research experiment for her Capstone Science Research project on Jan. 14. "I’m making an antibiotic treatment out of coconut oil and garlic allicin," Garcia said. "I want to go into medicine so this is very helpful for me."
Students prepare for the 2025 Brevard County Science Fair
Senior Carter Newlin leads the First Priority club during Power Hour on Thursday, Jan. 16. "I love that people are showing up for the message," Newlin said. "I'm excited to be doing something so meaningful."
First Priority sees major increase in attendance, continues to grow
Senior Aubrey Reiter serves the ball during her match against Bayside on Feb. 4.
Girls tennis takes down Viera
Basketball going through a hoop
Three players from JV boys basketball move to varsity
(From left) Seniors Beau Couture, Yogi Patel, coach Corey Burton, Camden Garoust, and Christian Rebec will play their final basketball home game on Jan. 31.
Seniors bid farewell
Boys varsity basketball changes its game after losses
Boys varsity basketball changes its game after losses
Girls varsity basketball defeats MCC, breaks losing streak
Girls varsity basketball defeats MCC, breaks losing streak
From left, seniors Allison Gunnell, Rebecca Lorigan and Stefania Raffaelli celebrate their girls varsity soccer Senior Night on Dec. 13.
Senior Night marks a bittersweet farewell for girls varsity soccer
Streamline and Interscope Records
In pieces
The cover design for David Gilmour's latest album, "Luck and Strange," features a man pushing against a river's stream in reference to the lyrics of "Scattered," the album's final track.
Former Pink Floyd frontman David Gilmour embraces passage of time in “Luck and Strange” tour
Wikimedia Commons
End of an era
Wicked: A magical tale that hits the right notes
Wicked: A magical tale that hits the right notes
Sequel showdown
Sequel showdown
Photo/Creative Commons
Made to last
Replacement English teacher Joseph Tolle goes over an extra credit assignment for English II Honors.
Taking A Tolle
Seniors Anna Vittitoe and Dawson Jenkins slow dance after being crowned the West Shore Prom King and Queen of 2024. “It was a really fun moment,” Vittitoe said. “We weren’t expecting people to vote for us, so when they called our names we were really surprised.”
Scheduling struggles
Seniors Scarlett Edammudalige (left) and Ana Sophia Bustamante Bravo work on creating ticket designs for prom, which will be held on Friday, April 4.
A different dance
Former Principal Rick Fleming, who retired last year after being principal of the school for 17 years, waves to the crowd. “This event is awesome, but they should save it for years when we get blue ribbons,” junior Kellyn Hoffmann said. “It would make the event even more special.”
Spring Fling: The photo collection
Students play Gaga ball, where players try to eliminate opponents by hitting them with a ball below the knees. “I’ve been playing Gaga ball for years now, as a boy scout,” junior Parker Wales said. “Although I think my lack of skill seen today comes from the mass amount of people in the pit. I’m typically used to bouncing the balls off the walls and on to people to get them out. The school should invest in an in-ground wooden gaga pit, then I’ll play better.”
Spring Fling Photos: Games and activities
Chamber Orchestra performs at its Pre-MPA Concert on Feb. 21.
Live orchestra returns to musical theater productions
Streamline and Interscope Records
In pieces
https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/leisure/2024/02/02/key-nominees-for-the-2024-grammy-awards/
Sound of success
Saving the best for last
Saving the best for last
The name game
The name game
The COIN logo displays on the screen during the COIN "I'm Not Afraid Of Tour Anymore" concert on November 2, 2024.
COIN expresses vulnerability, embrace their community on tour
Creative Commons https://www.flickr.com/photos/kennyysun/36100904785
Kendrick Lamar scores a touchdown with halftime performance
Suffocated by security
Suffocated by security
Max Madl appears at his school board campaign booth through a virtual call due to a flight cancellation in August 2024.
Growing pains
Journalism's success derives from culture
Journalism’s success derives from culture
Illustration by Addyson Leathers
Mini media
Illustration by Addyson Leathers
Life and limb
Parents have the right to know what their kids are being taught
Streamline and Interscope Records
In pieces
https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/leisure/2024/02/02/key-nominees-for-the-2024-grammy-awards/
Sound of success
Saving the best for last
Saving the best for last
The COIN logo displays on the screen during the COIN "I'm Not Afraid Of Tour Anymore" concert on November 2, 2024.
COIN expresses vulnerability, embrace their community on tour
Creative Commons https://www.flickr.com/photos/kennyysun/36100904785
Kendrick Lamar scores a touchdown with halftime performance
The cover design for David Gilmour's latest album, "Luck and Strange," features a man pushing against a river's stream in reference to the lyrics of "Scattered," the album's final track.
Former Pink Floyd frontman David Gilmour embraces passage of time in “Luck and Strange” tour
Volleyball Sideline Sports
2024 Graduation Livestream
Reading under review
Tea time with Fleming
On track
Steppin’ out
Reading under review
Tea time with Fleming
Fleming Chronicles: Graduation Curveball
Pioneering Pathways
Ella Dorfman: “Teacher Fear”
Fleming Chronicles: Hiring Frenzy
Volleyball Sideline Sports
2024 Graduation Livestream
On track
Steppin’ out
Sophomore Grace Murphy gets rid of any excess chalk. "When I look at the high bar, I always tell myself that I got this." Murphy said.
Just routine
Sponsored by Brevard's own Tyler Sirois, house bill 1 plans to ban social media accounts held by people under 16. Junior Carter Newlin said the bill is "stupid" because he said he thinks "they won't be able to enforce it like they're able to." If passed the bill would go into effect on July 1.
House bill 1 threatens social media access for youth
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The crowd watch a sword-fighting demonstration in 2014.

[Photo] Renaissance fair this weekend

February 3, 2016
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[Photo] Senior Follies buyout set for Friday

Autumn Scheer, Staff Writer
April 7, 2015
U.S. Supreme Court

Public prayer ruling encourages intolerance

Dana Brown, web manager
May 21, 2014
The day before the concert, band teacher Carol Allen rehearses with her beginning band one last time.

Band prepares for fun spring concert

Dana Brown, web manager
May 6, 2014
Earlier this year, alumna Shelbe Spurlock comes back to art to visit.

[Photo] Graduated students return on Alumni Day

Hannah Brusca, Staff Writer
May 2, 2014
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[Photo] Sort it out

April 21, 2014
Face contorted, junior Connor Courtney dances at Prom.

Dancing, dates and dresses: Prom 2014

Dana Brown, web manager
April 16, 2014
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[Photo] Distribution day

April 9, 2014
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[Photo] Strike a match

April 4, 2014
An emotional senior Patrick Furino dashes to the finish in the relay race.

Battle Royale: seniors face juniors at Wildcat Challenge

Dana Brown, web manager
April 2, 2014
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[Photo] Rescue recruitment

March 3, 2014
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[Photo] Photo op

February 25, 2014
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[Photo] Apple for the teacher

February 19, 2014
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[Photo] Shalom

February 14, 2014
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[Photo] Sasquatch support

January 28, 2014
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[Photo] Take aim

January 27, 2014
In addition to hanging in the mall, student art is currently being displayed in the media center.

[Photo] West Shore artists’ work on display at Melbourne Square Mall

Maunica Dorsch, staff writer
January 17, 2014
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[Photo] Art imitates life

January 15, 2014
'Frozen' fails to hit warm emotional temperature

‘Frozen’ fails to hit warm emotional temperature

Dana Brown, Web Manager
December 12, 2013
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[Photo] Poker face

December 11, 2013
During Festivus, seniors Jennifer Stone and Paige Neihart prepare for the jazz band performance.

[Photo] Band winter concert comes Wednesday

Kaylee Willner, staff writer
December 10, 2013
With finalists announced, senior Genna Owen helps to gather senior Samantha Grant's art for the second round of judging.

[Photo] Students sweep Space Coast Art Festival

Maunica Dorsch, staff writer
December 6, 2013
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[Photo] Moat ado about nothing

December 4, 2013
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[Photo] A dog's life

December 2, 2013
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[Photo] Henna hands

November 18, 2013

Textbook controversy focuses on the wrong things

Dana Brown, Web Manager
November 9, 2013
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[Photo] School safari

November 1, 2013
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[Photo] Hot and cold

October 24, 2013
During Spirit Week's Zoo Day, junior Victoria Hernandez shows off her Zoo Team uniform.

[Photo] Zoo Teen program seeks new members

October 24, 2013
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[Photo] Class warfare

September 26, 2013
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[Photo] Green thumb

September 24, 2013
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[Photo] Like a zoo in here

September 23, 2013
Junior Emily Dubec-Hunter photographs lunchtime games during Zoo Day.

[Photo] Spirit Week approaches: Zoo Day, Celebrity Day, and America Day

September 23, 2013
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[Photo] Jumping through hoops

September 20, 2013
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[Photo] Food for thought

September 19, 2013
During pit practice, Wind Ensemble member and junior Kevin Baylen plays the flute.

[Photo] Wind ensemble looks to build on success

Katie Garwood, Staff Writer
September 17, 2013
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[Photo] Muddy the water

September 16, 2013
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[Photo] Catchphrase consternation

September 11, 2013
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[Photo] Parking pigment

September 10, 2013
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[Photo] Insect investigation

September 5, 2013
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[Photo] Senior spots

September 4, 2013
'Woman in Black' presents spooky tale

‘Woman in Black’ presents spooky tale

Dana Brown, web manager
October 18, 2012
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