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Last month we heard from a handful graduates who stayed close to home for their college studies.
Last month we heard from a handful graduates who stayed close to home for their college studies.
Victor Manuelle Rosario, a 2019 graduate, is attending the University of Central Florida. He is majoring in Environmental Studies while minoring in History. He says that the biggest change from High School to College is the responsibility that comes with being an adult. His fondest High School memory was being able to play sports and the advice he wants to share is that you should just be a good student.
Madison Cliett, a 2020 graduate, is currently attending Polk State Community College as a Computer Systems and Business Analysis major, better known as an IT major. For Madison, the biggest change from High School to College is not having someone constantly remind you when your work is due. Her fondest High School memory was participating in events like homecoming, prom, relay for life, and other events. A piece of advice she wished she had through High School is that you have to work hard while also finding time to have fun to not stress yourself out to the point where you give up.
Jeff Philippe-Auguste, a 2020 graduate, is attending Bethune Cookman University in Daytona Beach, Florida. Jeff is majoring in Business and Administration and he thinks the biggest change from High School to College is that you have to manage your own time and professors won’t be reminding you to do your work since it is your choice whether you do it or not. His fondest High School memory was during a pep rally for winter sports where they called his name during the player introductions for the basketball team and had the school cheering for him and his team. His advice is to go to college and experience life.
Clayton M, a 2019 graduate, is attending Polk State College. Clayton is majoring in Business and Marketing. For him, the biggest change from Highschool to College is that teachers don’t care if you turn in your assignments since in College you are just another number. His fondest Highschool memory was playing football and having fun on the bus ride after they won. A piece of advice he wished he had in High School is to not rush your High School years.
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This month the world celebrates International Women’s Day, Saint Patrick’s Day, and the Spring Equinox!
This month the world celebrates International Women’s Day, Saint Patrick’s Day, and the Spring Equinox!
Saint Patrick’s Day is celebrated March 17th. It is celebrated in remembrance of St.Patrick, or patron saint of Ireland, who was originally born in Roman Britain in the 14th century but taken as a slave to Ireland. He escaped but returned back to Ireland to convert the Irish to Christianity. Throughout his life, he built churches, monasteries, and schools. He died on March 17th and has been celebrated for his contributions in spreading Christianity and helping people in Ireland. Now, people celebrate with parades, religious services, festivities, and green clothing/clover decorations.
Saint Patrick’s Day is celebrated March 17th. It is celebrated in remembrance of St.Patrick, or patron saint of Ireland, who was originally born in Roman Britain in the 14th century but taken as a slave to Ireland. He escaped but returned back to Ireland to convert the Irish to Christianity. Throughout his life, he built churches, monasteries, and schools. He died on March 17th and has been celebrated for his contributions in spreading Christianity and helping people in Ireland. Now, people celebrate with parades, religious services, festivities, and green clothing/clover decorations.
International Women’s Day is celebrated March 8th, The holiday aims to eliminate the worldwide discrimination against women while helping women obtain full and equal participation in the global development scene. The National Women’s Party encourages women to wear purple and celebrate by joining marches, promoting gender diversity in the workplace, donating to your local women’s refuge, and countless other activities.
International Women’s Day is celebrated March 8th, The holiday aims to eliminate the worldwide discrimination against women while helping women obtain full and equal participation in the global development scene. The National Women’s Party encourages women to wear purple and celebrate by joining marches, promoting gender diversity in the workplace, donating to your local women’s refuge, and countless other activities.
During the Spring Equinox, the first day of the spring season begins. The sun crosses the celestial equator and it moves from the southern hemisphere to the northern hemisphere.
During the Spring Equinox, the first day of the spring season begins. The sun crosses the celestial equator and it moves from the southern hemisphere to the northern hemisphere.
Clubs/Activities:
Clubs/Activities:
All club times and dates are posted on the club calendar provided. Feel free to join any clubs across campus. Students of all grade levels, you are welcome to join:
All club times and dates are posted on the club calendar provided. Feel free to join any clubs across campus. Students of all grade levels, you are welcome to join:
Club Spotlight:
Club Spotlight:
Key Club- Co-sponsored by Emilcar & Chilton-Carr
Key Club- Co-sponsored by Emilcar & Chilton-Carr
What is Key Club?
What is Key Club?
“Key Club is an international student-led organization that provides its members with opportunities to provide service, build character and develop leadership.”
“Key Club is an international student-led organization that provides its members with opportunities to provide service, build character and develop leadership.”
How does this benefit the students with leadership skills?
How does this benefit the students with leadership skills?
“Many of the activities of service and fundraising are student ideas since this is a student-led club. Members of our board are able to plan these events and watch them come alive.”
“Many of the activities of service and fundraising are student ideas since this is a student-led club. Members of our board are able to plan these events and watch them come alive.”
What does Key club do for the community?
What does Key club do for the community?
“In past years, Key Club has assisted the City of Lake Alfred and the Veterans Run, the City of Haines City with their 5K run, Relay for Life, Various shelters around the area with our annual Sock Drive, Libraries in our community with our book drive and LLS Hero Squad (formerly Pennies for Patients). We also work with the school in assisting with whatever events take place on campus such as DALA Dash & Sporting Events. I believe our biggest contribution is our "Keep the Neighborhood Clean" Initiative where we clean the area around the school's campus.”
“In past years, Key Club has assisted the City of Lake Alfred and the Veterans Run, the City of Haines City with their 5K run, Relay for Life, Various shelters around the area with our annual Sock Drive, Libraries in our community with our book drive and LLS Hero Squad (formerly Pennies for Patients). We also work with the school in assisting with whatever events take place on campus such as DALA Dash & Sporting Events. I believe our biggest contribution is our "Keep the Neighborhood Clean" Initiative where we clean the area around the school's campus.”
What are the requirements for incoming students next year?
What are the requirements for incoming students next year?
“There are no grade point average requirements to join Key Club, any student wanting to be a member of Key Club will need to submit an application & membership fee.”
“There are no grade point average requirements to join Key Club, any student wanting to be a member of Key Club will need to submit an application & membership fee.”
Why is it important to have a Key Club?
Why is it important to have a Key Club?
“Key Club helps us to realize that there is more to life than the things we currently hold as important (clothes, social media, money, etc). It is about what you can do for your community to make it a better place. Key Club members have a sense of leadership and pride in all of the activities we do and are proud to represent the club however we can.”
“Key Club helps us to realize that there is more to life than the things we currently hold as important (clothes, social media, money, etc). It is about what you can do for your community to make it a better place. Key Club members have a sense of leadership and pride in all of the activities we do and are proud to represent the club however we can.”
Next Up Is Future Farmers of America-
Next Up Is Future Farmers of America-
To get a better understanding of this club, we asked Hannah Welle, master of marketing and communications, some questions :
To get a better understanding of this club, we asked Hannah Welle, master of marketing and communications, some questions :
What is FFA?
What is FFA?
“FFA stands for Future Farmers of America and is a national organization that focuses on leadership skills, career development, and has endless available opportunities for students seeking knowledge in agriculture.”
“FFA stands for Future Farmers of America and is a national organization that focuses on leadership skills, career development, and has endless available opportunities for students seeking knowledge in agriculture.”
In what ways does this impact the agriculture of America?
In what ways does this impact the agriculture of America?
“FFA impacts the agriculture of America by teaching members the importance of agriculture and how we use it daily as it exists in many different ways.”
“FFA impacts the agriculture of America by teaching members the importance of agriculture and how we use it daily as it exists in many different ways.”
What can the students learn from being a part of FFA?
What can the students learn from being a part of FFA?
“Students will learn hands-on agriculture education like planting in the school planter boxes for example or choosing an SAE (Supervised Agriculture Experience) where they get to pick between hundreds of options to start something that interests them.”
“Students will learn hands-on agriculture education like planting in the school planter boxes for example or choosing an SAE (Supervised Agriculture Experience) where they get to pick between hundreds of options to start something that interests them.”
What are some activities students can look forward to, if interested?
What are some activities students can look forward to, if interested?
“Some activities students can look forward to are leadership events, FFA convention and expo, youth fairs, fundraisers and so much more.”
“Some activities students can look forward to are leadership events, FFA convention and expo, youth fairs, fundraisers and so much more.”
Why is it important to have an FFA Club here at DHS?
Why is it important to have an FFA Club here at DHS?
“It is important to have a club like FFA here at DHS because it brings people together, teaches students the endless opportunities there are in Ag, and gives students the leadership of running a club with the help of an advisor.”
“It is important to have a club like FFA here at DHS because it brings people together, teaches students the endless opportunities there are in Ag, and gives students the leadership of running a club with the help of an advisor.”
For this month's elective spotlight, we have Agriscience Foundations and Forensic science!
For this month's elective spotlight, we have Agriscience Foundations and Forensic science!
Agriscience foundation can be an elective or a science credit and there are no prerequisites, which means anybody can join!
Agriscience foundation can be an elective or a science credit and there are no prerequisites, which means anybody can join!
Ag Foundations is an introductory course intended to provide 9th grade students with a general overview of the five major career areas in Agriculture: Plant, Animal, Engineering, Commerce & Communication, and Environmental & Natural Resources. Students will go off campus to work with our industry partner, the Polk Training Center, and will participate in a variety of hands-on projects throughout the year. Being enrolled in an agriculture education course qualifies you to become a member of Discovery FFA, a chapter of the largest student-run organization in the United States.
Ag Foundations is an introductory course intended to provide 9th grade students with a general overview of the five major career areas in Agriculture: Plant, Animal, Engineering, Commerce & Communication, and Environmental & Natural Resources. Students will go off campus to work with our industry partner, the Polk Training Center, and will participate in a variety of hands-on projects throughout the year. Being enrolled in an agriculture education course qualifies you to become a member of Discovery FFA, a chapter of the largest student-run organization in the United States.
If the club doesn’t already sound interesting, here are some comments the students made based on the class and how it works;
Austin F
Austin F
“I love this class for many reasons, one being the wonderful teacher. Mrs. Bracewell is the nicest and most caring teacher I have met. Another reason this class is amazing is I love the outdoors like hunting and fishing and all the subjects we learn connect to them. Like forestry helped me better understand what animals live in certain areas.”
“I love this class for many reasons, one being the wonderful teacher. Mrs. Bracewell is the nicest and most caring teacher I have met. Another reason this class is amazing is I love the outdoors like hunting and fishing and all the subjects we learn connect to them. Like forestry helped me better understand what animals live in certain areas.”
Donna F
Donna F
“The Ag program is interesting to me because it’s my everyday life. It’s the class I look forward to the most.”
“The Ag program is interesting to me because it’s my everyday life. It’s the class I look forward to the most.”
We thank Carley Bracewell for her time and hope the best goes for this awesome elective!
We thank Carley Bracewell for her time and hope the best goes for this awesome elective!
Forensic science
Forensic science
If you like anything that has to do with crime analysis, forensic science is for you! Here in Discovery High school, we offer the elective to those students who love to learn about the importance of investigations and the legal process of accurately questioning, hypothesizing, and analyzing.
If you like anything that has to do with crime analysis, forensic science is for you! Here in Discovery High school, we offer the elective to those students who love to learn about the importance of investigations and the legal process of accurately questioning, hypothesizing, and analyzing.
We asked some students that are actively in the elective about how they feel when being there:
We asked some students that are actively in the elective about how they feel when being there:
Desormeaux, Alexandra
Desormeaux, Alexandra
“Being in forensics class is really fun not only because of the bond that all the peers have with each other but we get to learn very interesting information. For starters we've got to learn about unique crime scenes, work with "blood" and even display a whole court trial, what could get better than that? For anyone who is looking to enter a police or investigator field of work or just having an amusing class I'd highly encourage them to take this class. I guarantee you won't regret it!”
“Being in forensics class is really fun not only because of the bond that all the peers have with each other but we get to learn very interesting information. For starters we've got to learn about unique crime scenes, work with "blood" and even display a whole court trial, what could get better than that? For anyone who is looking to enter a police or investigator field of work or just having an amusing class I'd highly encourage them to take this class. I guarantee you won't regret it!”
King, Malik
King, Malik
“I think Forensics is really interesting. At first I thought that this class would be boring but it's interesting. In this class, we will make fingerprints and blood and etc.
“I think Forensics is really interesting. At first I thought that this class would be boring but it's interesting. In this class, we will make fingerprints and blood and etc.
The one lab we have done was the fingerprint wax where we used a candle and burned the bottom of the bowl and scraped off the burnt stuff off of the bowl then made fingerprints, also sometimes we take notes and Ms O'Donnell is a great forensics teacher.”
The one lab we have done was the fingerprint wax where we used a candle and burned the bottom of the bowl and scraped off the burnt stuff off of the bowl then made fingerprints, also sometimes we take notes and Ms O'Donnell is a great forensics teacher.”
And there you have it, if this is something you’re interested in, contact Ms. O’Donnell and try the elective out next year! You might just love it.
And there you have it, if this is something you’re interested in, contact Ms. O’Donnell and try the elective out next year! You might just love it.
- We would like to congratulate our Spartan athletes of the month of March!
Boys Basketball
Boys Basketball
Will Stallworth transferred from Winter Haven Christian and has been a vocal leader for our team this season. Will has a 3.6 GPA and starts on Varsity. Will is a Junior and is looking to complete a great first season in the program, he will be a vital part of next year's team as well. Will scored 25 points against District-opponent Teneroc a few weeks ago and is looking for more spectacular performances as the team plays in the playoffs.
Will Stallworth transferred from Winter Haven Christian and has been a vocal leader for our team this season. Will has a 3.6 GPA and starts on Varsity. Will is a Junior and is looking to complete a great first season in the program, he will be a vital part of next year's team as well. Will scored 25 points against District-opponent Teneroc a few weeks ago and is looking for more spectacular performances as the team plays in the playoffs.
Girls Basketball
Girls Basketball
Arielle Rodney showed commitment to the team. She was originally the manager for the team but when they needed girls she stepped up and became a player. And with that she became an important player to the team. Also during this time was also a cheerleader so she was playing two sports at the same time.
Arielle Rodney showed commitment to the team. She was originally the manager for the team but when they needed girls she stepped up and became a player. And with that she became an important player to the team. Also during this time was also a cheerleader so she was playing two sports at the same time.
Softball
Softball
I nominated Ms. Crystal Walker because of her work ethic and positive attitude! No matter what, always believe in yourself and keep moving forward."
I nominated Ms. Crystal Walker because of her work ethic and positive attitude! No matter what, always believe in yourself and keep moving forward."
Girls Lacrosse
Girls Lacrosse
Leilani Donato Sepulveda has been playing for the second year and this year she started off strong showing immense dedication by coming to every day of conditioning even when it wasn't required and always trying her best to improve on her skills. Beyond conditioning, she comes to every practice and is willing to try new things on the lacrosse field, even if she's never played the position before. Regardless of the situation, weather, etc. Leilani is always in good spirits and sees the best in every circumstance.
Boys Lacrosse
Boys Lacrosse
Jermaine has maintained excellent academic standings while continuing to excel on the lacrosse field. Jermaine was one of the players who wanted to "get back after it" and was extremely hopeful that we would've just had a two week break last season but the COVID-19 pandemic had other plans. His attitude, dedication and determination were reasons he was selected as team captain for this season. He is accompanied by Cruz Martinez and Josh Munoz who will also serve as captains. Jermaine's leadership style, although mild mannered, is well respected by his teammates. Jermaine has contributed to our team's successes on defense and is willing to step up and lay his body on the line whenever needed for his brothers on the team. This season he is hoping to make all county team recognition, all while keeping his teammates on the right track to make school history and achieve their first district game win. I believe Jermaine is going to have an outstanding season based on his attitude, his skills, and knowledge of the game; his physical play will take care of the rest.
Jermaine has maintained excellent academic standings while continuing to excel on the lacrosse field. Jermaine was one of the players who wanted to "get back after it" and was extremely hopeful that we would've just had a two week break last season but the COVID-19 pandemic had other plans. His attitude, dedication and determination were reasons he was selected as team captain for this season. He is accompanied by Cruz Martinez and Josh Munoz who will also serve as captains. Jermaine's leadership style, although mild mannered, is well respected by his teammates. Jermaine has contributed to our team's successes on defense and is willing to step up and lay his body on the line whenever needed for his brothers on the team. This season he is hoping to make all county team recognition, all while keeping his teammates on the right track to make school history and achieve their first district game win. I believe Jermaine is going to have an outstanding season based on his attitude, his skills, and knowledge of the game; his physical play will take care of the rest.
Girls Lacrosse:
Girls Lacrosse:
The Girls Lacrosse team coached by Ms.Kincaid and Mr.Harvey are very excited for what is to come for the team this season. There are many dedicated girls this year that are returning players and some new players and many scheduled games which we will be able to see the growth and improvement of the team.
The Girls Lacrosse team coached by Ms.Kincaid and Mr.Harvey are very excited for what is to come for the team this season. There are many dedicated girls this year that are returning players and some new players and many scheduled games which we will be able to see the growth and improvement of the team.
The team is very excited to play against Lake Gibson this year because of their first win last year with a score of 10-7. Ms Kincaid is optimistic that they will be able to do the same this year if they play smart. They will also be up against new teams this year, Good luck Spartans!
The team is very excited to play against Lake Gibson this year because of their first win last year with a score of 10-7. Ms Kincaid is optimistic that they will be able to do the same this year if they play smart. They will also be up against new teams this year, Good luck Spartans!
How do you think this season will turn out?
How do you think this season will turn out?
- I think this season will turn out well. We have a good bunch of dedicated girls, both new and returning. We have more games scheduled than in previous years so the girls should see a good amount of game time.
Are you excited for new upcoming players and to hopefully see people from last year?
Are you excited for new upcoming players and to hopefully see people from last year?
- We are very excited to see some new faces to the team and to see all of those who were able to return. We have a good mix of experienced and new players that we are able to continue our program's growth and improvement.
What team are you most excited to see your players go against?
What team are you most excited to see your players go against?
- I'm most excited to play Lake Gibson. We won our first game against them last year and I think we should be able to do the same this year if we remember to play smart! We are also playing some new teams this year, so I am also looking forward to what that will look like for us.
Boys Lacrosse:
Boys Lacrosse:
The Boys Lacrosse team, led by Coach Stevens have their first game against Lake Gibson High School on Tuesday, February 16. The ten vs ten district clash to kick off the season will set the precedent and create early dominance for whichever school comes out as the victor. The Spartans’ Boys Lacrosse team are currently 2-1 as we come to a close of the month of February. With two crushing wins against Lake Gibson and Jones, and a loss against Tohopekaliga, our team currently sits in second, scoring 30 goals and conceding 15. The team in first, All-Saints Academy, played on February 25th against Lakeland Christian, in which...
The Boys Lacrosse team, led by Coach Stevens have their first game against Lake Gibson High School on Tuesday, February 16. The ten vs ten district clash to kick off the season will set the precedent and create early dominance for whichever school comes out as the victor. The Spartans’ Boys Lacrosse team are currently 2-1 as we come to a close of the month of February. With two crushing wins against Lake Gibson and Jones, and a loss against Tohopekaliga, our team currently sits in second, scoring 30 goals and conceding 15. The team in first, All-Saints Academy, played on February 25th against Lakeland Christian, in which...
Baseball
Baseball
The boys baseball team is very excited to play as a team this year. Players Jesus Nova and Kyle Boggs say that the team is strong and has an excellent bond that will get them through the season.
The boys baseball team is very excited to play as a team this year. Players Jesus Nova and Kyle Boggs say that the team is strong and has an excellent bond that will get them through the season.
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