Certifications for Success
Danny Wood, Staff Writer
September 18, 2017
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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...
Final Farewell: Editor-in-Chief Tommy Capobianco
Tommy Capobianco, Editor-in-Chief
May 9, 2017
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It has been a tradition for the outgoing Editor-in-Chief to write a final farewell on their last day of school, so here is mine. I’ll be honest, when I took Journalism 1 freshman year, it wasn’t out of interest in the field of journalism, but simply to fulfill a graduation requirement for performing...
Racket Recap
Aidan Carney, Staff Writer
May 4, 2017
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This past tennis season for the FHS boys team was a successful one compared to years prior. The squad finished 1st in the district and competed in the regional championships. For Senior Jarrod Shollenberger, playing in his final high school tennis season was emotional. "It was a great last year on...
Everything You Need to Know About Prom 2017
Tori Chin, News Editor/Public Relations
March 23, 2017
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Prom is just around the corner, so here is everything you need to know about the event and some reasoning regarding the decisions made… When: April 1, 7-11 PM Where: The Rialto Theatre (1617 N Franklin St. Tampa FL 33602) Students will park in the lot directly across f...
Full Orchestra Goes Out on a High Note
Kara Turkson, Staff Writer
February 24, 2017
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One of the lesser known music groups at Freedom is the Full Orchestra, which consists of violins, violas, cellos, basses, strings, some wind instruments, and percussion. Full Orchestra had their annual Music Performance Assessment (MPA) on February 24th and received "superiors" across the board—the...
Freedom’s Own “Big Three”
Tommy Capobianco, Editor-in-Chief
February 7, 2017
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On National Signing Day 2017, three of Freedom High School’s very own showed off their academic and athletic successes by officially committing to take their talents on to the next level. Girls basketball star Megan Clark (Tennessee Tech), football standout Kalijahe Spann (Warner University), and golf...
Another Strong Showing for FHS’ NJROTC
JD Roberson, Staff Writer
January 6, 2017
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On December 7th, the Area Manager Inspection (AMI) was a success for Freedom High School’s Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (NJROTC). An AMI is when the Area Seven Manager, Commander Dirk Herbert, goes to different schools and inspects the entire NJROTC unit. Herbert was unable to attend,...
FHS Students Prep for Exam Week
Jacob Ishak, Staff Writer
December 6, 2016
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Exams can make or break a high school student. Every year students partake in two exam weeks, one at the end of the first semester and the other at the end of the second semester. Students study for seventeen weeks to prepare themselves to take the tests that in most cases determine their grade. “I’ve...
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