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The Student News Site of Sunlake High School

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The Student News Site of Sunlake High School

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All content by Isabella Santos

Beyond the Classroom: Mrs. Hock’s Life Outside of Teaching

Isabella Santos, Marketing Editor
May 9, 2025
Senior Ricardo Vila and senior Carter Marshall hanging out with friends on a day off from school.

Ricardo’s Reflection On Veteran’s Day

Isabella Santos, Marketing Editor
May 7, 2025
Senior Zayda Thomas getting ready to fil a Tiktok for Sunlake's yearbook Tiktok. Senior Daniel Crane is also helping set up the background and lighting.

.5 Photo

Isabella Santos, Marketing Editor
May 6, 2025
Adrien Contes receiving flowers from his wrestling coach during senior night in Sunlake's gym.

Wrestling Senior Night with Adrien Contes

Isabella Santos, Marketing Editor
May 6, 2025
Coach Ricabal on the OneBlood bus donating blood.

Blood Drive With Coach Ricabal

Isabella Santos, Marketing Editor
April 30, 2025
Junior Sammy Mungai running with the ball during a Sunlake lacrosse game against St. Petersburg High School.

Sammy Mungai Shines in Win Over St. Pete

Isabella Santos, Marketing Editor
April 29, 2025
Katie Mackleer during signing day held in Sunlake's gym.

Sunlake’s Katie Mackleer Signs with USC Aiken

Isabella Santos, Marketing Editor
April 29, 2025
Junior Keely Fink during an ASL club meeting, getting ready to speak to her club members.

Signing Success: Sunlake’s ASL Club in Action

Isabella Santos, Marketing Editor
April 29, 2025
Senior Cody Spera during a lacrosse game on the Sunlake field against St. Petesburg High School.

Cody Spera Reflects on Win Over St. Pete

Isabella Santos, Marketing Editor
April 29, 2025
Addison Titchener pictured left with a Santa hat on with her friends at a Christmas Party.

Addison Titchener: Finding Balance Over Winter Break

Isabella Santos, Marketing Editor
January 28, 2025
Senior Ava Melvin showing off the new headphones she got for Christmas.

What Ava Got for Christmas

Isabella Santos, Marketing Editor
January 23, 2025
Izabella Kullman with her family during Thanksgiving break.

Izabella’s Thanksgiving Plans

Isabella Santos, Marketing Editor
January 17, 2025
Sophomore, Alli Poll, during a home basketball game at Sunlake High School.

Basketball Through Alli Poll’s Eyes

Isabella Santos, Marketing Editor
January 15, 2025
Jolynn Chen sitting among other HOSA members discussing what competitive events they plan on participating in this year.

Jolynn Chen Learning About HOSA

Isabella Santos, Marketing Editor
January 7, 2025

A Night to Remember

Isabella Santos, Marketing Editor
December 5, 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

Isabella Santos, Marketing Editor
November 19, 2024
Senior Kaycie Hyde at her final Powderpuff game on the Sunlake High School field.

Her Last Powderpuff

Isabella Santos, Marketing Editor
November 7, 2024
Junior Elise Laari getting her photo taken in Sunlake's gym on Picture Day.

Elise Laari on Picture Day Success

Isabella Santos, Marketing Editor
October 29, 2024
Korina Jevic at College Application Night with students and parents learning about the college application process.

Navigating College Applications with Korina Jevic

Isabella Santos, Marketing Editor
October 16, 2024
Senior Jared Ryder and other Sunlake High School students at club fair during lunch. They are speaking to club leaders and getting to know what clubs we have at Sunlake.

Getting to Know Clubs with Jared Ryder

Isabella Santos, Marketing Editor
September 24, 2024
Senior, Noah Downey, posing for a picture while he is dressed up for PBIS spirit week.

PBIS Spirit Week with Noah Downey

Isabella Santos, Marketing Editor
September 5, 2024
Senior, Angelina Gonzalez painting her parking spot in the student lot.

Angelina Painting Her Senior Parking Spot!

Isabella Santos, Marketing Editor
August 27, 2024
Jaina Grable near a palm tree at the beach at Sanibel Island. Visiting this location has turned into a summer tradition for her and her family since they "used to go every summer."

Jaina’s Trip to Sanibel Island

Isabella Santos, Marketing Editor
August 22, 2024
Senior, Jonah Romero, posing for a picture at Chick-Fil-A in his work uniform.

Senior on Shift

Isabella Santos, Staffer
August 8, 2024
Ricky Vila's Days by the Lake

Ricky Vila’s Days by the Lake

Isabella Santos, Staffer
July 23, 2024
Olivia Molloy (left), 2nd place winner, and Mara Crockett (right), 1st place winner, posing after winning Taylor Swift trivia night.

How Well Does Mara Know Taylor Swift?

Isabella Santos, Staffer
March 7, 2024
Student Council members cleaning and separating flowers for flower grams.

Preparing Flower Grams With Yasmine

Isabella Santos, Staffer
February 29, 2024
Adia Symmonds running on the field during the girls championship league soccer game.

Adia Symmonds: Girls Championship Game

Isabella Santos, Staffer
February 20, 2024
Jack Svendgard with his family at Universal Studios. They are posing and standing near the Jurassic Park area at the park.

Jack’s Trip to Universal

Isabella Santos, Staffer
February 15, 2024
Math Clubs group photo after induction ceremony. The photo includes all members of Math Honors Society.

Miranda’s Math Club Induction

Isabella Santos, Staffer
February 15, 2024
Lynn Raad donating blood in the OneBlood bus at Sunlake High School.

Lynn Raad’s Experience at the Blood Drive

Isabella Santos, Staffer
February 13, 2024
Heidimar Rivera holding her nephew during Christmas eve at her aunt's house.

Heidi’s Christmas With Family

Isabella Santos, Staffer
January 24, 2024
Ava Melvin

Ava Melvin: Prepping for Midterms

Isabella Santos, Staffer
January 3, 2024
Macro Rivera at the Beauty and the Beast wrestling meet against Cypress Creek High School. This is his third year wrestling and he's dedicated to the sport.

Beauty and the Beast: Marco Rivera

Isabella Santos, Staffer
December 21, 2023
Daniel Garcia and Samuel Chacon volunteering at concessions for Rushe Middle School's Movie Night.

Volunteering for NHS with Daniel Garcia

Isabella Santos, Staffer
December 21, 2023
Raul Almanzar, Sunlake High School senior, looking off into the distance.

Thanksgiving Break in the Concrete Jungle

Isabella Santos, Staffer
November 29, 2023
Book Club president, Danielle Swenson, discussing the options for the next book the club will be reading.

Turning Pages Together With Book Club

Isabella Santos
November 28, 2023
FBLA club officer, Nora Ware, discussing FBLA committees with Amelia Sitoy at a club meeting held in the cafeteria. Amelia is a new member of FBLA.

Say Hello to Your Future Boss

Isabella Santos
November 15, 2023
Outside view of junior Carter Marshall's home decorations for Halloween. He has orange lights hung along the roof.

Carter Marshall’s Halloween Decor

Isabella Santos, Staffer
November 9, 2023
Drew Graham standing on the far left with his friends (Daniel, Savanna and Stevie Green) creating unforgettable memories at Sunlake's Homecoming dance.

Through Drew Graham’s Lens: Homecoming 2023

Isabella Santos, Staffer
November 2, 2023
Andrew Christopher and Noah Downey at Sunlake's College Fair.

Andrew Christopher’s Glimpse Into His Future

Isabella Santos
October 18, 2023
Junior Tangou, 11th grade Sunlake student, practicing lacrosse at organization called Fall Ball with other student lacrosse players from neighboring schools.

On the Field With Junior Tangou

Isabella Santos, Staffer
October 10, 2023
Drama Club president, Isabel Ramos, practicing her lines for the lead role of Medea in Sunlake's upcoming production.

Isabel Ramos and Her Love For Theater

Isabella Santos, Staffer
October 2, 2023
Jonah Romero at golf match against Pasco High School on Thursday, September 21st.

Jonah Romero Swings Into the Golf Season

Isabella Santos
September 29, 2023
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