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Varsity Volleyball secures second sweep on the road against Cocoa Beach
Varsity Volleyball secures second sweep on the road against Cocoa Beach
Sophomore Isabelle Gaudry walks through the metal detector, monitored by School Resource Officer Valerie Butler, on Aug. 13. “I think [the students have] been adjusting really well," Butler said. "We've had no issues, no snafus. Everything's been running smoothly, and we've been getting kids to class on time.”
New fences, gates increase campus security
Students paint the space-themed “Class of 2025” mural on April 30.
Space Cat mural brings creativity to school hallway
The Space Coast Crew rows during a January practice.
Students join Brevard rowing club
New geometry teacher preps students for EOC
New geometry teacher preps students for EOC
(from left to right) Freshman Nikita Sinha, freshman Ava Paullin, senior Aubrey Reiter, junior Rhea Sinha, senior Katherine Arcadier and seventh grader Sophia Goranovic pose before competing against Benjamin High School for the regional competition on April 22.
Girls tennis advances to regionals
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
Sophomore Isabelle Gaudry walks through the metal detector, monitored by School Resource Officer Valerie Butler, on Aug. 13. “I think [the students have] been adjusting really well," Butler said. "We've had no issues, no snafus. Everything's been running smoothly, and we've been getting kids to class on time.”
New fences, gates increase campus security
Students paint the space-themed “Class of 2025” mural on April 30.
Space Cat mural brings creativity to school hallway
The Space Coast Crew rows during a January practice.
Students join Brevard rowing club
New geometry teacher preps students for EOC
New geometry teacher preps students for EOC
Seniors Emily Eason (left) and Chloe Marrs pose on the beach as their graduation date approaches.
Seniors prepare to walk the graduation stage
Freshman Tiffany Duong logs into her College Board account.
Students prepare for online AP testing amid College Board disruptions
Varsity Volleyball secures second sweep on the road against Cocoa Beach
Varsity Volleyball secures second sweep on the road against Cocoa Beach
(from left to right) Freshman Nikita Sinha, freshman Ava Paullin, senior Aubrey Reiter, junior Rhea Sinha, senior Katherine Arcadier and seventh grader Sophia Goranovic pose before competing against Benjamin High School for the regional competition on April 22.
Girls tennis advances to regionals
Boys' varsity soccer captain and senior Athan Zaiden walks across the field during a home game against Titusville High School on Dec. 10. West Shore won 5-0.
Game day jams: Hype or chill?
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
MGM Studios
“Wednesday” season two somewhat maintains charm
Sony Animation Studios
“KPop Demon Hunters” breaks barriers, tops global charts
Out of the loop
Out of the loop
Screenshot/Ticketmaster
Concert catastrophe
Creative Commons
Thunderbolts* leaves audiences thunderstruck
Opium war
Opium war
Seventh graders run to their next scavenger hunt spot during "Wildcats on the Prowl" on Aug. 15.
Picture this | A year in photos (2025-2026)
Sophomore Tiffany Duong logs into her College Board account.
Cell phone ban may upgrade to personal laptops, tablets
Seventh graders locate their next target during "Wildcats on the Prowl" on Aug. 15.
Picture this | Seventh graders complete traditional scavenger hunt
While the senior parking lot remains, the underclassmen parking lot will be relocated from inside the track to in front of the senior parking lot.
Track and parking lot to undergo renovation
Out of the loop
Out of the loop
Sandi and James Finch celebrate Sandi’s birthday on Dec. 16, 2023, three months before she was diagnosed with leukemia.
An artist’s muse
Seventh graders run to their next scavenger hunt spot during "Wildcats on the Prowl" on Aug. 15.
Picture this | A year in photos (2025-2026)
Seventh graders locate their next target during "Wildcats on the Prowl" on Aug. 15.
Picture this | Seventh graders complete traditional scavenger hunt
Senior Laith Zavala gives an air-guitar performance during the Spring Fling on March 13. Senior Laith Zavala strums an imaginary guitar during a competition. “Me, the lads, the gentlemen and the gentlewomen had amazing performances,” Zavala said. “For the first time, I like an event here and I hope they make it a tradition to inspire young cats to get wild and rock’n’roll.”
Picture this | A year in photos (2024-2025)
Juniors listen to senior class officer candidates' speeches in the gym on April 23.
Picture this | Senior class officer candidates give speeches
Former Principal Rick Fleming, who retired last year after being principal of the school for 17 years, waves to the crowd on March 13. “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.”
Picture this | Spring Fling attracts over 900 attendees
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.”
Picture this | Spring Fling brings games, activities
MGM Studios
“Wednesday” season two somewhat maintains charm
Sony Animation Studios
“KPop Demon Hunters” breaks barriers, tops global charts
Senior Laith Zavala gives an air-guitar performance during the Spring Fling on March 13. Senior Laith Zavala strums an imaginary guitar during a competition. “Me, the lads, the gentlemen and the gentlewomen had amazing performances,” Zavala said. “For the first time, I like an event here and I hope they make it a tradition to inspire young cats to get wild and rock’n’roll.”
Paradigm shift
Deteriorating dialect
Deteriorating dialect
Screenshot/Ticketmaster
Concert catastrophe
Creative Commons
Thunderbolts* leaves audiences thunderstruck
Senior Laith Zavala gives an air-guitar performance during the Spring Fling on March 13. Senior Laith Zavala strums an imaginary guitar during a competition. “Me, the lads, the gentlemen and the gentlewomen had amazing performances,” Zavala said. “For the first time, I like an event here and I hope they make it a tradition to inspire young cats to get wild and rock’n’roll.”
Paradigm shift
Tug of war
Tug of war
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
MGM Studios
“Wednesday” season two somewhat maintains charm
Sony Animation Studios
“KPop Demon Hunters” breaks barriers, tops global charts
Creative Commons
Thunderbolts* leaves audiences thunderstruck
“A Minecraft Movie” delivers an unforgettable cinematic, cultural experience
“A Minecraft Movie” delivers an unforgettable cinematic, cultural experience
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
Cell phone usage banned for entire school day
2025 Graduation Livestream
Volleyball Sideline Sports
2024 Graduation Livestream
Reading under review
Tea time with Fleming
Reading under review
Tea time with Fleming
Fleming Chronicles: Graduation Curveball
Pioneering Pathways
Ella Dorfman: “Teacher Fear”
Fleming Chronicles: Hiring Frenzy
Cell phone usage banned for entire school day
2025 Graduation Livestream
Volleyball Sideline Sports
2024 Graduation Livestream
On track
Steppin’ out
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Elena Konicki

Elena Konicki, Editor in Chief

Hi! I’m Elena, and it’s my third and (sadly) final year on staff. I’m so proud to be one of your editor in chiefs and work alongside the incredible Rhea. When I’m not writing, I’m planning world domination one step at a time…

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Sophomore Tiffany Duong logs into her College Board account.

Cell phone ban may upgrade to personal laptops, tablets

Elena Konicki, Editor in Chief
August 21, 2025
Lost in translation

Lost in translation

Elena Konicki, Managing Editor
May 28, 2025
After the death of his father called Bokman Han and his wife, Dong Eun Kim, to return to Seoul, junior Solomon Han (left), dressed in a traditional hanbok, celebrated his first birthday in South Korea.

Worldwide wildcats

Elena Konicki, Managing Editor
May 12, 2025
Former Principal Rick Fleming, who retired last year after being principal of the school for 17 years, waves to the crowd on March 13. “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.”

Picture this | Spring Fling attracts over 900 attendees

Kristen Ye, Elena Konicki, and Rhea Sinha
March 17, 2025
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.”

Picture this | Spring Fling brings games, activities

Elena Konicki, Rhea Sinha, and Kristen Ye
March 14, 2025
The name game

The name game

Elena Konicki, Managing Editor
March 6, 2025

Heads up

Elena Konicki, Managing Editor
February 3, 2025
Breaking the dress code

Breaking the dress code

Elena Konicki, Managing Editor
December 9, 2024
Volunteering at the Hope Center in Pavas, senior Mykaela Brown gives a young girl, Camila, a piggy-back ride. "Camila would write our names next to each other and chalk with a heart around and that just really impacted me," Brown said.

Compassion in action

Elena Konicki, Managing Editor
November 12, 2024
Brevard Zoo volunteers set up dissolvable oyster mats in the Indian River Lagoon.

River Restoration

Elena Konicki, Staff Writer
June 5, 2024
Anything but In Distress: Netflix's 'Damsel' surpasses expectations

Anything but In Distress: Netflix’s ‘Damsel’ surpasses expectations

Elena Konicki, Staff Writer
March 9, 2024
Advertising their streetwear brand, entreprenuer Jonah Vignier and his friend, Reiko Hemrick, film skating videos wearing Casa Noche merchandise. "We've done quite a few pop-up events," Greenidge said. "We've done a lot with Space Swap, which was our main collaborators and mentors. We've done some skatepark events, too."

Thrift flip

Elena Konicki, Staff Writer
March 6, 2024
Illustration by Darleen Ge

Florida Fumble: State SAT scores plummet while school scores rise

Elena Konicki, Staff Writer
March 4, 2024
Senior David Vingradov plays "Lean on Me" by Bill Withers in the senior parking lot on Sept. 18 to kick off the first day of Spirit Week: Barbie versus Oppenheimer. "My friend Ioana [Silaghi] spearheaded putting a piano in the parking lot, so I wanted to inaugurate the piano with a song about good friends," he said.

The keys to harmony

Elena Konicki, Staff Writer
February 1, 2024
On hold

On hold

Elena Konicki, Staff Writer
January 9, 2024
While shuffling through English teacher Tamara Reis’ collection, sophomore Parker Wales searches for a form.

[Photo] Paper overload

Our Words
October 19, 2023
Illustration by Halle Konicki

Sudden transition

Elena Konicki, Staff Writer
October 18, 2023
Stefania Raffaelli (11) poses for yearbook picture retakes in the media center Friday morning.

Juniors and seniors huddle together on the soccer field before school to hype themselves up for tonight's Powderpuff game. "There was so much energy both in the commons and out there on the field", Senior Ryla Underwood said.

Freshman Francis Lewandowski reads Harper Lee’s "To Kill A Mockingbird" in the school’s media center.

[Photo] Educators feel threatened by rise in book controversy

February 17, 2023
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