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
College Athlete holding phone of sideline of football field.
How Social Media is Changing the Recruiting Process for Student Athletes
December 2, 2024
Brandon Loeffler playing in the varsity boys soccer game.
First game and First Win
November 19, 2024
Taylor focused on the game, as she knew there was things to improve during the game. "I think we could have kept the ball more and kept better possession during the game instead of being more direct, but overall it was a super fun experience."
Taylor Vogt’s Game vs Berkeley Prep
November 19, 2024
Junior Lillian Gaskins (Black uniform, bun) celebrating with her teams successful night at regionals. "Even though I couldn't be in the game, I was there to support my teammates, and it was a lot of fun."
Lillian Gaskins at Volleyball Regionals!
November 18, 2024
Songbirds - Student Literature
Enough (Poem by Isabella Gray)
October 5, 2023
They Say: A Poem by Isabella Gray
December 13, 2022
Mask of the Flame (Poem)
October 19, 2022
Amends (Short Story by Isabella Gray)
October 12, 2022
Student Life
Sophomores Lily Hyatt ,Gemma Parker, and Kallie Scepkowski taking a picture on their digital camera at the Sunlake Homecoming Dance.
Sunlake’s Annual Homecoming Dance
Meghan Wimbley, Staffer • December 2, 2024

The annual Homecoming dance is one of the most anticipated events at Sunlake High School, and many students, staff, and families look forward to the exhilarating atmosphere of the week.  The theme for...

(Happy Senior) Happy senior receiving diploma on her graduation day.
Student-Teacher Relationships Beyond Academics
December 2, 2024
Senior Amari Williams is pictured on the left with Taylor Mack at Trick or Treat Around the Track handing out candy sponsoring Sunlake's Black Student Union.
Treating the Trick-or-Treaters with Amari Williams
November 19, 2024
Katelin’s Evacuation Experience to Pensacola
November 19, 2024
Academics
The Link Between Mental Health and Crime: Understanding, Prevention, and the Power of Early Intervention
A'kayla Bagley, Reporter • December 2, 2024

Mental health plays a crucial role in influencing criminal behavior, uncovering deep rooted issues, and shaping effective prevention strategies. This topic is important because it highlights the effects...

Charles Millen Is College Ready!
October 24, 2024
Caitlin Coll went to Open House, got to talk to teachers, and create some artwork with her parents.
Open House at Sunlake!
October 16, 2024
Korina Jevic at College Application Night with students and parents learning about the college application process.
Navigating College Applications with Korina Jevic
October 16, 2024
Community
Caleb is seen in this photo. he is picking up leaves with the rake. it took them hours to clean up.
The Whirlwind after the Hurricane(Caleb Grays story)
Cadyn, staffer • November 1, 2024

Recently, Florida was hit once again by another hurricane. Tampa is normally in the safe zone during hurricanes with lots of rain and minimal damage, but Hurricane Milton came straight for Land O' Lakes....

Sophomores, Audrina Amador (Standing, Left), and Annele Castillo (Standing, Right), run the Class of 2027 booth along with other members of the class of 2027 student council at Trick-Or-Treat Around the Track.
Class of 2027 at Trick-or-Treat Around the Track!
October 31, 2024
London Nguyen, Sophomore; Had a great time at Open House. She got to learn more about her teachers and how she was doing in class. She also got to see a few of her friends as she walked around.
Sunlake Welcomes Our Families
October 17, 2024
Alissa posing with the Blaze Pizza coupon.
Pizza Perfection
September 19, 2024
Opinion
It's time to rethink how we do College Admissions
It’s time to rethink how we do College Admissions
March 29, 2021
2020 homecoming in canceled due to covid-19.
This is not what we wanted!!
December 8, 2020
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