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Toby Somerville, Staffer

I am a 2021-23 staffer for Sunlake High School yearbook The Talon. I like reading, playing sports, and going on road trips.

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Junior Abigail Williams helped out at the Rec Center this Saturday with the NAHS. She was able to hang out with friends and face-paint kids with her art skills. She says, I’ve actually been able to bond with my friends and family while volunteering, because when they come volunteer with me, we can still have a fun time together.

Helping Out With Friends and Family

Toby Somerville, Staffer
March 2, 2023
Since the NAHS has just started back up, senior Felix Nguyen has a lot of work to do as the president to get the club back up and running. He says, [I] wanted to build a stronger community surrounding art at Sunlake, in which people can talk and get advice throughout their art process.

The Art Club Comeback

Toby Somerville, Staffer
February 28, 2023
Sophomore Elephteria (Ella) Somerville started weightlifting this year for Sunlake, and it is added to the list of her sports hobbies. She says, I enjoy doing my hobby with many of my friends, who are all very athletic and very fun to be around.

A Sporty Sophomore

Toby Somerville, Staffer
February 23, 2023
In his last year at Sunlake, senior Matthew Santos plans on joining the Air Force or an airline in the future. One thing he wishes to accomplish is to become a pilot and to eventually start working on a doctorate in medicine.

A Future in Flight

Toby Somerville, Staffer
February 23, 2023
Freshman Andrew Zevin has been playing soccer ever since he was five years old. One thing he likes about the sport is how it keeps him on track for school and other activities.

A Freshman’s Fancy Feet

Toby Somerville, Staffer
February 20, 2023

Our Flick Ups (w/ time)

Toby Somerville, Staffer
February 17, 2023

Our Flick Ups

Toby Somerville, Staffer
February 16, 2023
For New Years, seniors Gabriella Paul and her boyfriend Nicholas Soler went to Gatlinburg, Tennessee with Nicks family. Gabby says, we had so much fun and I got to get closer with [Nicks] family.

A Winter Break Retreat

Toby Somerville, Staffer
February 6, 2023
For winter break this year, Sophomore Addison Fitch visited her friends and family in Lincoln, Nebraska. She says, my favorite memory is just being with family on Christmas and just being able to see all my friends and family.

Addison in a Winter Wonderland

Toby Somerville, Staffer
February 6, 2023
Freshman Delylah Rodriguez has been boxing since middle school, and it has helped in many areas of her life. She says, it makes me a stronger person and helps me with being confident in the other sports that I do and it has definitely helped me become a more outgoing person.

Knocking it Out at School and in the Ring

Toby Somerville, Staffer
February 6, 2023
Senior Tyler Bigonzi just got a Tesla in May of last year, and he been enjoying it a lot. He has always been a fan of the car, and he says I like the look of the car, having autopilot, the sound system is really good and the acceleration makes it fun to drive.

A Senior’s Special Ride

Toby Somerville, Staffer
January 17, 2023
Freshman Khloe Duran plays wing-back for the JV soccer. team against River Ridge High School. Khloe says I handle my nerves by just telling myself that I know Im going to have a good game and keep a positive mindset.

A New Field for a Freshman

Toby Somerville, Staffer
January 13, 2023
Ty Cockerham and Vadaant Sarker (left to right) try to repair a wheel malfunction for their robot. Since they are both seniors this year, these two will need to teach the underclassmen about the club and how it operates and aims to compete this year.

Robotics Club Reaching for Success

Toby Somerville, Staffer
December 7, 2022
Senior Gabriella Paul helps to register the lifters at the meet against Wesley Chapel and Pasco high school. But when its her day to compete, her favorite event is the clean and jerk. She says, its both flashy and fun--all eyes are on you the entire time. Its genuinely so thrilling.

Lifting up Weights and Teammates

Toby Somerville, Staffer
November 16, 2022
Junior Jette Schone recently moved to Florida from Germany as an exchange student. Leaving her family and friends was very hard, and she will miss the food a lot. She says, Germany and the U.S. are not that different...so it wasnt that hard for me to adjust.

Leaving the Familiar for a Second Family

Toby Somerville, Staffer
November 9, 2022
Marshall Garoutte, a senior in Sunlakes Soaring Sound, plays electric guitar along with the other percussion and guitar players. One thing he likes about the show this year is how it has a lot of guitar parts and all of the little features for each section are very well written.

The Band Comes Marching In

Toby Somerville, Staffer
November 3, 2022
Senior Ty Cockerham (right) masterfully manages the robotics clubs grasping robot, with senior Vedannt Sarker(left) providing the carton. In past years, Ty has competed in VEX robotics competitions. He says, We have also worked on creating a robot for the robotics trick-or-treats around the track.

A Presidential Update on the Robot Invasion

Toby Somerville, Staffer
October 19, 2022
Kaitlin Doran Soon to Take Off

Kaitlin Doran Soon to Take Off

Toby Somerville, Staffer
October 5, 2022
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