One final goodbye
Isabel Hanewicz, RHStoday Editor-in-Chief
May 24, 2017
Editor's Note: Isabel Hanewicz joined the RHStoday.com staff in the fall of 2013 as a staff writer. She was the editor-in-chief from fall 2014 to spring 2017, helping lead the program to the two Pacemakers, a first in county history, and three All-Floridas. Individually, she has won numerous awards for...
Knights win second consecutive state championship over Miami Edison
Isabel Hanewicz, RHStoday Editor-in-Chief
May 20, 2017
In a repeat of last year, Robinson's flag football team secured the FHSAA 1A state title with a 28-6 win over Miami Edison. The FHSAA State Championship, held at Gainesville's Citizens Field, marked the Knights' third state title in four years. "I told the team today, winning isn't the only goal,...
Wind ensemble earns straight superiors at MPA
Sarah Jennewein, Staff Writer
March 6, 2017
On Thursday, March 2, the wind ensemble earned a straight superior rating at the Music Performance Assessment, or MPA, competition. A panel of three judges at the USF School of Music awarded their 23-minute performance the highest possible rating. This is the fifth year in a row that the wind ensemble...
Culinary students prepare dinner for conference night
Sarah Jennewein, Staff Writer
February 24, 2017
Chef Russell Clarke's culinary class prepared dinner for the conference night held Thursday, Feb. 23. This was the first time that the culinary students have cooked for the event, as it is generally catered. "We [made] some homemade meatballs that have veal, pork and sausage, very delicious, spaghetti...
Weekly Sports Update: 2/13-2/17
Macy McClintock, Staff Writer
February 18, 2017
*denotes winter sport Girls Basketball* After losing to Booker 43-46 in the Regional Quarterfinals last season, the Lady Knights (23-4) claimed redemption, beating the Highlanders 68-51 at Booker High School on Tuesday, Feb. 14 in the Regional Semifinals. But on Friday, in the Regional Finals, the Lady K...
Lady Knights end season with 50-38 loss to Lakewood
Macy McClintock, Staff Writer
February 18, 2017
In a heartbreaking loss to end the Lady Knights’ 15 game win streak and history-making season, Robinson fell to Lakewood 50-38 this Friday. Feb. 17, in the FHSAA 6A Regional Finals. “After the game, we agreed as a team that we are proud of our record breaking season but not satisfied,” head...
Lady Knights claim redemption in 68-51 win against Booker
Macy McClintock, Staff Writer
February 15, 2017
After a devastating 43-46 loss against Booker (14-6) in the regional quarterfinals last season, the Lady Knights claimed redemption on Tuesday, Feb. 14, by taking down the Tornadoes 68-51 in the FHSAA 6A Regional Semifinals. “Before the game I asked the returners to remember how it felt after...
Student crashes Driver’s Ed vehicle
Sarah Jennewein, Staff Writer
February 2, 2017
A student crashed a driver's education vehicle into a pole in the student parking lot during fifth period on Wed., Feb. 1. No students were injured. As the student attempted to navigate around a lamppost, he misjudged the turn and struck the pole. “It was our second or third day of driving, and...
Lady Knights end season with 3-1 loss to Largo
Macy McClintock, Staff Writer
January 27, 2017
After claiming the FHSAA 3A District 9 title for the sixth time in a row, the Lady Knights (7-12) faced the Largo Packers (13-8-2) in the regional quarterfinals on Thursday, Jan. 26, but were defeated 3-1. The team made history last season by making it to the regional finals. After graduating 11...
Support Robinson wrestling at Chipotle tonight
Sarah Jennewein, Staff Writer
January 25, 2017
Going out for dinner tonight? Support the Robinson wrestling team and head to the Chipotle on Gandy. Tonight only, the wrestling program will receive 50% of all proceeds from your meal when you mention Robinson wrestling at the register. “It’s a very low cost meal, good food. It’s a win-win,” head coach...
