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The 2026 Players Championship is happening right now and Ponte Vedra beach is electric.

By purchasing a cookie, you’re not only making someone’s day, but also supporting the Vertical to continue to grow.

St. Johns county is facing a large problem regarding next year’s financials with the county facing a ten-to-fifteen-million-dollar deficit for the 2026 to 2027 school year.

February 2nd is the one day of the year when it’s socially acceptable for rodents across America to become meteorologists.

Recently in Florida a harsh winter storm has hit, causing extremely cold temperatures and chilling environmental effects.

Nease’s Model United Nations team recently attended this year’s GatorMUN competition. Read more about this fantastic event below.

By Isabella Hayes As a student getting ready to take the ACT, I’ve learned that preparing early and studying smart makes a huge difference. The ACT can feel overwhelming, but with the right habits, it becomes much more manageable.   The first step to being prepared is to understand the test. The ACT has three main sections: English, Math, Reading, with an optional writing and science section. Knowing each section of the test helps you focus on your studies. Taking a full practice test early is especially helpful because it shows your strengths and weaknesses and gets you used to the timing and knowing what to study more.   Consistency is more important than cramming. Studying a little each day works better than trying to learn everything the week before the test. Free online resources, ACT prep books, and school provided materials are great tools to use.   Time management is also key. The ACT moves quickly, so practicing under timed conditions is essential. Learning when to move on from a hard question and come back later can save value minutes. That goes for any type of testing. Another helpful strategy is to review mistakes. Instead of just checking the correct ones, figure out why you got the wrong question, so you don’t repeat your mistakes.   Finally, being prepared isn’t just about studying – it’s also about taking care of yourself. Get enough sleep, eat a good breakfast, and stay calm. This will help improve your focus on the test day. With preparation, practice, and confidence, the ACT becomes less intimidating and more like an opportunity to show what you know.  Sources: Tungsten Prep. “ACT Reading Tips: Understanding Purpose and Intent.” Tungsten Prep, 21 Oct. 2020, www.tungstenprep.com/2020/10/21/act-test-prep-reading-tips-understanding-purpose-and-intent/. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.

On January 3rd, the U.S. conducted a military operation across Venezuela to capture Maduro – the president of Venezuela – and his wife Cilia Flores.

What’s better than flowers for Valentines Day? Cookies!

The NFL team, the Jacksonville Jaguars lost in the first round of the playoffs to the NY Buffalo Bills.

As winter heads into its prime season with temperatures dropping and kids bundling up, there are so many winter drinks that have come out!

The Louvre Museum in Paris, France, was robbed.

The Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program applications opened on October 1st.

Ever since College Board created the PSAT in 1959, both middle and high schools have been using it to show students how ready they are to take the SAT.

It feels like all we hear about is Travis Kelce this, and Taylor Swift that, but where did it start?

The Hospitality and Tourism Academy at Nease is well known for students who are interested in hotel, restaurant, and sport management.

The 2026 Coachella lineup has officially dropped, and it is expected to be one of the most talked about line-ups in recent years!

This Sunday, September 21st, 2025 in Glendale, AZ a memorial was held for the assassination of Charlie Kirk.

Internet star, Zuza Beines has passed away at fourteen from her battle with cancer.

The Electrathon Club at Nease High School unites students from every corner of engineering, giving them the opportunity to design, build, and race a battery-powered go-kart.

Mr. Nease is a male pageant held every fall at Nease High School.

On Sept 19, Nease Football played the St. Augustine Yellow Jackets in a losing game, in which the score was 24-28. The question is, did they?

The Sing Out Loud Festival in Saint Augustine, Florida is predicted to be an amazing event this September!

Hurricane season has been historically disastrous for Floridians, and this season was predicted to be above normal for the Atlantic coasts.

Beloved American actor, director, and activist, Robert Redford passed away at the age of 89 on the early morning of September 16, 2025.

Welcome Dr Brennan Asplen, the new superintendent of St. Johns County!

Schools across Florida are cracking down on cell phones, and not everyone is happy about it.

The new Bishop of Rome and the head of the worldwide Catholic Church has been elected!

This past week the girls’ tennis team went to Altamonte Springs on a mission to bring back the program sixth FHSAA state championship.

On April 17th, 2025, a mass shooting occurred at Florida State University in Tallahassee.

The Scholastic Aptitude Test, better known as the SAT, is an exam every high school student takes.

WNBA teams across the country expanded their teams on April 14th at the 2025 WNBA draft.

Last Sunday, at the 89th Annual Masters Championship, Ireland’s Rory Mcllory won his green jacket after 14 years, in an intense playoff with England’s Justin Rose.

The Annual Clay County Fair is back in town!

The Nease girl’s lacrosse team celebrated their seniors on April 2nd.

Nease’s 2025 prom is just around the corner!

A new bill proposed by the House Education Administration Committee in Florida could cause a major change in student life.

Gossip Girl star, Michelle Trachtenberg, was found unconscious and unresponsive on February 26th of this year at One Place Columbus Apartments in Manhattan.

 Over the years, Artificial intelligence has seen an extremely dramatic increase in use at schools and places of work.

SAME is currently accepting nominations for the Navy STEM, Engineering and Construction camp.

Do you like to bowl? So do many of our Nease Panthers! However unlike many other schools in the district, Nease lacks a bowling team.

As the deadlines for college applications are coming closer, it’s important to plan and prepare to make the process much easier.

La Fuerza, the Hispanic/Latino cultural club at Nease, worked with our media center specialist, Mrs. Millian, to throw an amazing fiesta in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month.

On Monday, September 13th, an iconic event took place in New York City- the Met Gala.

By: Mary Vega (Web Editor)
Every student has had the moment in class when they think “Why do I need to know this?” or “I’m never going to use this when I’m an adult” and while school is important, it is true that very often the things we learn in school aren’t going to be useful to us outside of class. 
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