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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
Students in Digital Art III work on creating ticket designs for prom, which will be held on Friday, April 4.
A different dance
First down
First down
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
Sophomore and stage manager Genevieve Giguere (right) supervises the theater tech crew as parent volunteer Ryan Torvik (red hat) helps with building a catwalk for the "Anything Goes" set on Feb. 28.
Anything Goes: Thespians prepare for end-of-year musical
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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Drew Newlin

Drew Newlin, Sports Editor

Whats up! I’m Drew and I am the sports editor for the Roar. I love playing and watching basketball but my heart belongs to the Jaguars so you’ll find me glued to the couch on Sundays. Sports coverage is my passion and I’d love to tell your story too! Say hey if you see me around!

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First down

First down

Drew Newlin, Sports Editor
March 24, 2025
Wildcat Wrap 1/24

Wildcat Wrap 1/24

Drew Newlin, Jack Grimison, and Shuhuai Xu
January 24, 2025
Shooting off the pole and swinging the tail of his bike around, Junior Tyler Lamb performs a polejam tailwhip while being filmed on June 18, 2023 at Camp Woodward, California.

Full send

Drew Newlin, Sports Editor
January 22, 2025
Wildcat Wrap 1/16

Wildcat Wrap 1/16

Drew Newlin, Sports Editor
January 16, 2025
Wildcat Wrap 1/9

Wildcat Wrap 1/9

Drew Newlin, Sports Editor
January 9, 2025
Seniors Aiden Dabbs and Nate Witteman ride on John Villano's golf cart, experiencing a day in the life of their hero on Sept. 25, 2024.

Hometown hero

Drew Newlin, Sports Editor
October 30, 2024
Senior girls cheer and celebrate after scoring a touchdown at Powderpuff on Sept. 21, 2023.

Capture the flag

Drew Newlin and Jack Grimison
August 15, 2024
Junior Sean Doran flips through the 2024 graduation program at the Maxwell C. King Center on May 21. "It just didn't feel real," Doran said. "These people that you knew in high school for the past five years won't be there anymore."

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

Drew Newlin and Jack Grimison
February 29, 2024
Eighth-grader Tana Burgreen shields the ball from a Melbourne defender in a 3-0 away win on Nov. 29. “I hate playing on turf,” Burgreen said. “It always cuts me up, and I feel more injury-prone.”

Tough turf

Drew Newlin and Jack Grimison
February 20, 2024
Alumna Bree Ehmer plays against Lenoir-Rhyne at Florida Institute of Technology in the third round of the Division II NCAA tournament on Dec. 1.

Next level

Drew Newlin, Staff Writer
January 9, 2024
No to NIL

No to NIL

Jack Grimison and Drew Newlin
October 16, 2023
Head coach Randall Johnson observes his swimmers as they compete against Edgewood at Fee Avenue Pool on Sept 14.

Flip turn

Drew Newlin, Staff Writer
October 10, 2023
Seniors Anthony Menendez and Max Aronson direct the music during Friday’s senior prank celebration.

[Photo] Seniors turn campus into dance party

April 24, 2023
JV boys’ soccer players already looking to next season

JV boys’ soccer players already looking to next season

Drew Newlin
April 5, 2023
Group photo under scoreboard

[Photo] JV boys shut out Space Coast 4-0

December 12, 2022
Junior Dawson Jenkins after win against Cocoa Beach.

[Photo] JV boys’ soccer takes home first victory

November 15, 2022
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