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Volume 58, issue 1 | October 1, 2017
irma strikes
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Rehearse-a-Thon: See what goes into marching bands all day rehearsal.
Hurricane Irma strikes Tampa and causes widespread destruction across the state of florida. as a result, certain early release days will be canceled. By Hayle Short Managing Editor
Senior Expenses: School costs are adding more stress to upperclassmen.
feature
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sports
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A&E
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Robinson Welcomes New Teachers: Take a look at what some of Robinson’s newest additions have to say.
Leading By example: Chase Volpi begins to take charge as captain of the varsity football team.
Throwbacks make a comeback: Robinson students rock some of the latest fashion trends.
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n Saturday, September 16, Hurricane Irma came plummeting into Tampa with winds reaching over 100mph and left millions without power and water. Students in Hillsborough county had school canceled for 11 days with many taking the chance to evacuate and spend time with their families. While Irma didn’t hit Tampa as severely as expected, many still experienced an impact from the storm. “My family decided to go to Orlando thinking it would be safer but ironically the eye of the storm hit there so it wasn’t.” Nick Carlstedt (’20) said. “At home, part of my fence was knocked down and there was branches everywhere and we had no photo NOAA power for four days.” Hurricane Irma struck the Tampa Bay area as a Category 2 storm early Monday, September 11 after pummeling the Keys and Many have been question- Collier County. The hurricane resulted in the Hillsborough County School District to close schools for seven school days. Students ing how the county will take returned back to school on September 18. care of the lost school days. break. unhappy as they look forward to leaving According to the official “I feel bad for everyone it hit and I’m school earlier on Mondays. country twitter page, “HCPS will convert 4 happy that it didn’t hit us as severely, ” “First off, it’s horrible because half days early release days into regular school days.” Maya Fisher (‘18) said. “I am completeare when I have time to catch up on anyThe dates will be on Oct. 23th , Oct. 30th , ly fine with this since we only get a few thing that I’m missing and it’s a Monday. Nov. 6th, and Nov. 13th. minutes off anyways and it doesn’t make a It’s the only thing that it had going for it.” Overall, students around campus are difference. ” Alessio Casamento (‘19) said “And why pleased with this decision as many were On the other hand, other students are four random Mondays? Like, no.” concerned about losing their thanksgiving
Homecoming Recieves New Dates After school district decides to cancel school due to hurricane threat, administration reschedules homecoming festivities By Athena Crews Staff Writer
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fter cancelling the Homecoming festivites in the middle of spirit week due to Hurricane Irma, Homecoming is now a go and the new date has been announced for October 21 to match the football schedule. The venue remains the same, it will be held at Patinis Bistro & Skate, 4465 W Gandy Blvd, from 7pm to 11pm on Saturday, October 21. Leading up to that Saturday, spirit week will remain the full week with potential different days so none of them are repeated. Light the Knight after school pep rally held Oct. 18 and the Homecoming game will be played Friday, Oct. 21
against Middleton. Homecoming King and Queen will be revealed during halftime. Many students are worried and confused about homecoming since the date got changed. “The excitement usually surrounding Homecoming has shifted and a lot of students are worried about how spirit week is going to be and the venue” Madison Courtemanche (‘18), student government member said. “As long as we have the same turnout we usually have for Homecoming, everyone is going to have a lot of fun”.
photo i. hanewicz The Knight mascot rides in a convertible during the court presentation at the 2016 homecoming game. After the school district decides to cancel school, due to hurricane threat, administration reschedules.
SAVE THE DATE Oct. 9
School Picture Retakes
Oct. 11
PSAT
Oct. 13
End of 1st quarter
Oct. 16-20
Spirit Week
Oct. 21
Homecoming
Oct. 30
Senior Picture Day