On any given day, one can see Jackson Ellis roaming around Palmetto High School, going to classes and brightening people’s days. He has come to be known for the relentless energy and exuberance he brings to anything he does. It wasn’t always that way though. The journey the Chinese immigrant has gone through to get…
Lennard High School (Preview)
I interviewed Coach Marino regarding the upcoming game against Lennard. The game starts on Friday, October 1st, 2021 at 7:30 pm. The game takes place at Lennard, so an away game. The first question I asked; “What is something you want to implement performance wise into the players coming into this game?” Coach Marino’s response;…
Venice Game (Postgame)
I interviewed Coach Marino, this is how it went. With the first question I asked; “Who won the game?” Coach Marino’s response; “Venice, 42-10.” The second question; “Describe the intensity of the game?” Coach Marino’s response; “It was a great game. The score is actually not indicative of the game itself. It was actually 21-10…
In Memory of Aryana Santana
I’m sure many of you know by now about the untimely passing of Aryana Santana. While some publications would surely like to use this tragedy for less than noble purposes, I would like to take this time to honor her life. Specifically, the positive impact she had on the students and staff of Palmetto High…
Traditions: Red Shoe Friday!!!
What traditions do your high schools have? Here at Palmetto High School, one of our game day traditions is Red Shoe Friday. What is Red Shoe Friday? Red Shoe Friday is when all students on Friday’s wear any type of red shoes to show their school spirit. If students wear red shoes, they receive a…
Venice Game (Preview)
I had a interview with Coach Marino concerning about the game against Venice High School. The first question; “When is the game?” Coach Marino’s response; “Friday night. At Venice.” I replied; “What time?” Coach Marino responded; “7:30 kickoff.” The next question I asked was, “What’s your confidence level playing against them?” Coach Marino’s response; “They’re…
Manatee vs Palmetto (Post-Game)
On Friday, September 17th, 2021, I went to the Manatee High School Hurricanes vs Palmetto High School Tigers game because I was taking photo-journalism of the game and oh my- was it a game worth every minute. I should first mention that Palmetto beat Manatee, the score was 9-27. This was a much needed win,…
Riverview (Postgame)
I interviewed Coach Marino concerning the after-effect of the Riverview High School game last Friday, this is how it went. My first question was; “Who won the game?” Coach Marino’s response; “Riverview. 22-19.” “Close game.” I responded. My second question was; “Describe the intensity of the game?” Coach Marino’s response; “It was another heavy weight…
Manatee High School Game (Preview)
I interviewed Coach Marino to give you a story on what to expect before going to this Fridays anticipated game. This is how it went. The first question I asked; “When is the game?” Coach Marino’s response; “Friday night.” Easy enough. My second question; “Where is the game?” Coach Marino’s response; “Here at Palmetto High.”…
S.T. Pete Lakewood High School Interview (Post-game)
I had interviewed Coach Marino regarding to the game and how it played out. This was his response. The first question I asked “Who won the game?” Coach Marino’s response; “Saint Pete did. 15-6. The next crucial question I asked was; “Describe the intensity of the game?” Coach Marino’s much needed response; “It was very…