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    Updates on Dorian (And Other Hurricane Tips)

    By: Brady Lorch (Web Editor-in-Chief) As Hurricane Dorian continues to move closer to Florida, it also continues to grow and grow, leaving some people increasingly worried. While all this is happening, staying up to date is crucial to staying safe and informed. It is also good to know a few tips for waiting out a hurricane if you plan to do so. According to the National Weather Service, as of 11:00 A.M. Eastern Standard Time on the 2nd of...

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    Easter Attacks in Sri Lanka Claimed by ISIS

    By: Brady Lorch (Sports Editor) Although they no hold territorial sway over the Middle East, ISIS has shown that it still has the power to cause destruction when it attacked churches, hotels, and other areas across the small, island nation of Sri Lanka on Easter. Over the course of Easter Sunday, citizens of Sri Lanka were terrorized as nine bombs were detonated across the nation, killing over 200 and wounding many more. It is being reported as the...

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    Nease Senior Wins First Place Award in Statewide Science Fair

    By: Bre Jarvis (Editor-in-Chief) Last month, STEM students from all over Florida competed in the Florida State Science and Engineering Fair. Over the course of three days, more than 900 science projects from students in sixth through twelfth grade were presented at the fair. Among the winners is of Nease's own students, senior Katherine Rodriguez. I was fortunate enough to have the opportunity to ask Katherine about her experience...

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    St. Johns Students to Receive 100% For Final Exam Grades

    By: Bre Jarvis (Editor-in-Chief) Superintendent Tim Forson announced the St. Johns County School District's new final exam grading system today, explaining that all St. Johns County students will receive the highest grade possible (100%) for all district-based final exams. Final exams account for 10% of students' semester grades. According to school district spokeswoman Christina Langston, Forson believes this new grading system...

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    St. Johns County District Exams Cancelled

    By: Bre Jarvis (Editor-in-Chief) Superintendent Tim Forson announced last Thursday that all St. Johns County school district final exams will be cancelled, with the exception of iReady testing. Forson explains that this decision was based on significant technical difficulties encountered during the first week of computer-based exams: “Ultimately, I felt we needed to cancel the district computer-based...

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    Nease Graduate Vince Covello’s Success in Golf

    By: Bella Ibrahim (Managing Web Editor) Vince Covello, a Nease High School graduate, is on his way to becoming a golfing legend. Covello played his senior year at Nease and won the state individual championship, and led the Panthers to the team title.  “I’ve been wanting to play professional golf since I was 14 years old,” he said. “I’ve done well enough over the years to stay afloat and until you stake your claim, that’s the art of it.”  Through being a...

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    Senior Comparisons

    Time Flies!-Baby to Senior Photos Fundraiser   High School is almost over, so take this opportunity to remember the good old days! Submit a picture of yourself in your early childhood and a current picture from your senior year along with the small fee of $5. Visit this link to pay and submit your photos to [email protected].   https://www.schoolpay.com/pay/for/The-Vertical-Senior-Comparisons-/SdlBeTD

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    Welcome to Nease, Coach Drafts

    By: Brady Lorch (Sports Editor) Recently, Nease’s beloved football head coach, Tim Krause has left Nease to continue coaching at one of his old stomping grounds, Bishop Kenny High School. In his place he has left a vacancy for the football head coach position. This spot will be filled by Collin Drafts, a native of Beaufort, South Carolina. Previously the head coach of AC Flora High School in Columbia, SC, Drafts took over and led his...

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    Nease Falls to Creekside

    By: Brady Lorch (Sports Editor) Recently, on the 27th of March, Nease’s baseball team lost to Creekside in extra innings. Although Nease took a lead after scoring a run in both the first and second innings, Creekside managed to tie the game and sent it into extra innings. Currently 3-0 in the district, this win over Nease helped Creekside remain undefeated in what is considered one of the hardest districts in Florida...