The Student News Site of Sunlake High School

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The Student News Site of Sunlake High School

The Perch
The Student News Site of Sunlake High School

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Sports
Ashley LaVoy is heading home after a dive meet.
Ashley LaVoy: Student Interview
September 25, 2025
Maleah Andru focusing in the game against Wesley Chapel.
Maleah Andru: Win Against Wesley Chapel
September 22, 2025
Frat Boy Football Game Scores A Touchdown In Spirit!
Frat Boy Football Game Scores A Touchdown In Spirit!
September 15, 2025
Payton Burton (Freshman) on the block getting ready to dive into the water for one of her events.
Diving Into a New Season
September 15, 2025
Songbirds - Student Literature
Fortress (Poem by Isabella Gray)
August 14, 2025
Trashcan #34-SLHS, ready to take on the day.
An Interview with a Sunlake High School Trash can
July 8, 2025
Enough (Poem by Isabella Gray)
October 5, 2023
They Say: A Poem by Isabella Gray
December 13, 2022
Cartoons
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
July 8, 2025
Humans go bananas!!!
Humans go bananas!!!
July 8, 2025
Banned for being too good?
Banned for being too good?
July 8, 2025
Trump Treads; Who Controls the Wire?
Trump Treads; Who Controls the Wire?
July 8, 2025
Student Life
NHS members working together to pick up the flags that were put up for 9/11.
Diving into the Activities of a NHS Member
Keagan Hedger, Staffer • September 23, 2025

Being part of NHS means you are a role model for the community and people look to you for help often and student Lexi Vitale is no exception to this. Junior Lexi Vitale is a hard working student who excels...

This photo features Alex Clawson, a participant in the blood donation. Despite the process being nerve-racking, the phlebotomists (medical professionals who draw blood) were very comforting and inviting.
Giving Back, One Pint at a Time
September 23, 2025
Annabelle Avant participates in her first ever powderpuff game. She is called onto the field by her coaches and jogs her way over, smiling with excitement.
Freaky Friday!
September 22, 2025
Hailey Wasson is working on her novel titled, "Of smoke and Arrow" by Harriet J. Collins which he has been working on for around a year now.
Hailey Wasson’s Creative Writing Journey
September 22, 2025
Academics
Setting it Straight
Sophia Sutton, Staffer • September 9, 2025

As a sophomore, Reese Gerhart has some strict expectations for herself, both academic and athletic. "Academically, I want to get A's and B's. I'm aiming more for A's though." Last year, Reese had A's and...

Colin Myers, senior, working hard and studying his FLVS over summer break. Colin is writing with a comically large pencil.
Colin Myers and His Academic August
September 2, 2025
Sophia Hodges 12th; Getting ready to leave for the first day!
Sophia Hodges’s Last First day of school!
August 29, 2025
Anna Seidelman posing with a lizard on the APES feild trip.
Exploring Nature’s Backyard: AP Environmental Science Visits Crossbar Ranch
July 8, 2025
Community
Jerome Guirgius, senior, laughing with friends while wearing a Hi-Vis vest during senior sunrise.
Jerome Guirgius’ Sentiments on Senior Sunrise
Nathaniel Cortright, Design Editor • September 9, 2025

Senior sunrise is an awesome event that allows Sunlake's wonderful seniors to gather and watch the sun climb the horizon on their last first-day. Students get to enjoy some Chick-Fil-A breakfast, and gather...

A Helping Hand from Dr. Julia
July 8, 2025
Lunch staff Kara Rumsey, Amy Button, Camille Michiell posing in the back office.
Behind the Lunch Line: The Hard Work You Don’t See
July 8, 2025
Anna Connett posing for her homecoming picture.
Anna Connett, her future New Years Resolution
May 5, 2025
Opinion
Papuans watch their village burn down by Indonesian soldiers
The Papua Conflict
July 8, 2025
The Dark Crystal Review
The Dark Crystal Review
July 8, 2025
What is the best shape that pasta can take? (And why is it conchiglie?)
What is the best shape that pasta can take? (And why is it conchiglie?)
July 8, 2025
Sixth Period Lunch? Is that good for students?
Sixth Period Lunch? Is that good for students?
July 8, 2025
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