Hurricane Leads to New FHS Pats
Genevieve Clark, Staff Writer
December 13, 2017
Hurricane Maria swept through the country of Puerto Rico, destroying everything in its path and placing every citizen in a humanitarian crisis. The loss of electricity and access to water and gas has forced refugees to leave their homes for the continental United States. Freedom High School has welcomed...
Everything You Need to Know about 97x’s Next Big Thing
Wynter Rodriquez, Staff Writer
November 29, 2017
Tampa’s only annual alternative music festival returns this weekend - with more in store than ever before. At the MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre, radio station 97x presents Next Big Thing 2017 on December 2nd and 3rd. Tickets are on sale through the 97x website. Prices range from $53 to ove...
Finally Thanksgiving Break
Brittany Zheng, Staff Writer
November 17, 2017
Thanksgiving is a time for everyone to stop and appreciate what one has. It’s one of the few days in the year for families to gather and spend time together. From cooking and eating to shopping or just not having school, everyone has plans they look forward to during the holiday. Students at Freedom...
FHS Homerun Derby Fundraiser
Matt Bogdanoff, Staff Writer
October 27, 2017
Saturday October 28th, the Freedom baseball and cheerleading team will hold the 2nd annual Homerun Derby Fundraiser 6:30pm-10:30pm. Proceeds earned will go directly to the baseball and cheer program to purchase new equipment and other necessities. Admission is $5 per person, but a family of ...
Freedom High School Choir Prepares For Fall Concert
Jamie Hsiao, Staff Writer
October 11, 2017
Members of the Freedom High School Choir have been persistently working towards perfecting their performance for the upcoming fall concert. For this performance, Freedom will be accompanied by Liberty Middle School’s choir, which allows younger singers to experience a taste of high school chorus. Bravo...
AVID Prep for College Students
Brittany Zheng, Staff Writer
October 9, 2017
As students enter high school and prepare for college, many will face many obstacles and hardships. AVID, Advancement Via Individual Determination, is a class at Freedom that offers a helping hand to students who need additional help preparing for college and teaches basic organization skills. AVID impacts...
Mr. Tillman- FHS Teacher of the Year
Drew Meyerson, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
September 30, 2017
Each academic year, one Freedom teacher is elected Teacher of the Year, a prestigious honor based on anonymous votes from each teacher throughout the school. The award represents the extraordinary work that recognized teachers provide to their students to help them become more successful. This year...
Certifications for Success
Danny Wood, Staff Writer
September 18, 2017
Many of the computer classes on the Freedom campus offer certifications for computer software programs. Earning a certification in a computer program not only teaches students important skills that will likely be applicable in the future, but also provides a great way to improve your resume for college...
Math Help For All
Aidan Carney, Staff Writer
September 6, 2017
Freedom students had the opportunity to join different clubs at Club Rush on August 23rd and 24th. Many of the clubs accepting new applicants have been established clubs at Freedom, but a few clubs have recently been added. One club that is new to Freedom is the Math Homework Help Club. The Math Homew...
Stephenson Stresses Communication, Consistency, and Culture
Catherine Weng and Drew Meyerson
September 5, 2017
The '17-'18 school year will see the return of Principal Stephenson to Freedom in his third year running the high school. Stephenson briefly reflected on the success seen by his administration over the previous two years and what he expects in the near future. "Since I've been here, we've increased achievement in almost every area academically," commented Stephenson. "We've increased graduation rates tremendously. We w...
Brushing Up for the New School Year
Jamie Hsiao, Staff Writer
August 29, 2017
This school year, Freedom High School is redefining senior privilege with its newest feature – customized senior parking spots. The plan was devised by Senior Class President, Cole Crawford. “Cole had proposed the idea, knowing that seniors at other schools customized their own parking spots,...
Getting Focused at FHS for the Oncoming School Year
Danny Wood, Staff Writer
August 28, 2017
Summer break has officially come to a halt and the school grind begins once again. Classes have begun following their lesson plan, schedules are becoming finalized, and the dedication from students is necessary now more than ever. Be Organized: It is essential to keep track of important pape...
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