What happened to regular English?
Clarisa Laurent, Staff Writer
December 18, 2018
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This year, Freedom, among several schools in Hillsborough county, have decided to turn all English classes into honors. Other courses that have been made honor only courses are: U.S. Government, Economics and Biology. The early feedback from this decision so far is concerning for many teachers. The...
Freedom Fest rescheduled
Lara McKeown, Staff Writer
December 11, 2018
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Due to the thunderstorms predicted on Friday, Freedom Fest has been rescheduled to a Valentine’s Day event in February. Students who planned to participate in Freedom Fest are disappointed, but they still look forward to the event in the future. Lessi Millington, 12, explained “Because of the weather, the Mort Elementary School Principal didn’t think it would be a good idea to bring the children to an outside ev...
AP Statistics: A growing alternative
Lance Etelkozi, Staff Writer
December 5, 2018
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The AP Statistics class taught by Ms. Krystina Amaro on campus is rapidly growing in popularity. It provides an option for an AP math class after taking Algebra 2. After Algebra 2, students choose from other math courses. Among these are Pre-Calculus, Math for College Readiness, Trigonometry, Advanced...
Tips for AP students
Lara McKeown, Staff Writer
December 1, 2018
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Many students take AP classes to excel in their academics, raise their GPAs and potentially earn college credit. However, some students struggle with the heavy workload and studying for AP exams. One way to handle this stress is to manage time wisely. Prioritize homework based on what’s due soonest...
Help Wanted
Katie Matthews, Staff Writers
November 28, 2018
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A job can be great way to learn independence and earn some spending money. High school students are constantly looking for the best job to fit into their busy school schedules. These are the years where teenagers have to start working for their own money. “McDonalds is a great first job, I get a...
Best places to get last-minute volunteer hours
Lara McKeown, Staff Writer
November 16, 2018
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As seniors finish their college and FAFSA applications, many realize they still need to complete their volunteer hours for the Bright Futures Scholarship. This is a popular scholarship for students because there is no essay required and it pays for all or most of the tuition for universities in Florida. The...
Outstanding Orchestra
Josie Clark, Staff Writer
October 16, 2018
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Freedom High School’s orchestra hosted a concert last Thursday at 7pm in the auditorium. The students played a piece called “Carnival of the Animals,” by Camille Saint-Saens. “I feel prepared,” Oriana Salazar, 9 said. “The piece is different and it’s something fun you don’t get to do every day. I pla...
Homecoming Court – 2018
Lara McKeown, Staff Writer
October 5, 2018
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As Homecoming approaches, students from every grade sign up for Homecoming Court to get involved and promote school spirit. These candidates come up with creative ways to campaign to their peers with posters, social media ads, and even videos. Running for court can be intimidating as a freshman because...
If you don’t dual, you’re a fool
Josie Clark, Staff Writer
September 12, 2018
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Dual enrollment English classes at Freedom have started for the 2018-2019 school year. Kym O’Sullivan, an AP English teacher, arrives at Freedom before most to teach students college-level material. The classes Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. and start at 7:35 am. The upper level classes start at...
What happened to senior quotes?
Anna Lamlein, Staff Writer
August 30, 2018
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The absence of senior quotes has been the latest buzz around campus this year. While the yearbook staff has already made their final decision of excluding quotes from the 2018-2019 edition, many Freedom students are upset over the loss of a tradition. Senior, Bethany Green, complained, “Senior quotes...
Pulling up to senior year
Lara Mckeown, Staff Writer
August 30, 2018
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This year is the second year seniors at Freedom High School have the opportunity to personalize their senior parking bumpers by painting them. Over one hundred students have taken advantage of this opportunity, decorating their spots with nicknames, favorite colors, and other interests. “I painted...
Freedom High School Joins the Nation in National Walkout
Jamie Hsiao, Staff Writer
April 23, 2018
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This past Friday, students collectively left class and gathered in the courtyard to participate in a nation-wide walkout, paying respect to the victims of gun violence, including the most recent mass school shooting at Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, February of this year. The...
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