Palmetto had lifter Myles Ormsby in the state competition this year. The competition was fierce and sadly did not place top six. Myles Ormsby benched 285 and clean and jerked 320pds. This was the most in his weight class and second most in the state. This wraps up this year weightlifting season and now we…
Florida Helping With Opportunities
Covid had made a big mess for students last year from what everyone could see, yet it sadly has lingered over into this school year. However, last year kids at our school were given some help with AICE exams being worked around it so that the studying and learning all year for the big test…
Myles Ormsby Regional Champion in weightlifting
Myles went to regionals for weightlifting this past Friday 4/9, giving him an automatic bid to enter the state title competition in two weeks. He achieved this with a 285 pound (lb) bench and a 295 clean and jerk at 205 lbs. This is a great feat with a total of 580 lbs. Myles is…
SAT Complaints
Recently our Junior class has taken the SAT tests as an entire class. This test session was paid for by the school making it free for all those that took the test. However, this has made many seniors jealous as they have not received a free test session from the school. This was due to…
All Slingshot Rides Close In Florida
In Kissimmee Florida two teens were saved by the Osceola County and Kissimmee fire fighters after the cable breaks during the slingshot ride. State officials say there are four slingshot rides, Kissimmee, Orlando, Daytona Beach, and Panama City beach. Officials say that the rides are and will be closed for investigation purpose, officials say “(There…
Seniors before Teachers for the COVID-19 Vaccine
Teachers 65 and older are going to be prioritized in getting the Covid vaccine before teachers under 65 in Florida. Governor Ron DeSantis says, “Seniors first is clearly the right policy”. DeSantis made it clear that he has no plans to put school employees 65 and under above those who are to allow them to…
R.I.P. NFL coach Marty Schottenheimer
On February 8th, 2021, coach Marty Schottenheimer had passed away from Alzheimer’s disease at the age of 77. So today we are looking back on Marty Schottenheimer and some of the key moments in his career of being a football coach. Marty Schottenheimer was a player in the AFL (American Football League) from 1965-1970 playing…
Covid-19 vaccine waiting list
Covid-19 is still a pressing issue today. It has shut down many companies and was the cause for a worldwide panic. The government has recently released a vaccine in December of 2020 but, there is a long waiting list for most people. As recommend by the CDC, the first people to receive the vaccine are…