Students walk out on April 20
Lillian Martin, News Editor
April 23, 2018
Filed under Around the School, Breaking News, News, Showcase
Looking through the news on Friday, April 20, many might have seen something about a National School Walkout; considering that an estimated 2,500 schools across the country participated in the walkout, including Robinson, it might have been a little hard to miss. The walkout was started by Lane Murdock,...
Catch you later, Helms
Lillian Martin, News Editor
February 7, 2018
Filed under Around the School, Breaking News, News, Showcase
“It’s always catch you later, never goodbye.” This phrase has been heard multiple times coming from Billy Helms, a beloved social studies teacher and girls soccer coach at Robinson, who recently took a social studies position at Gaither High School. His last day at Robinson will be this Thursday,...
Teachers quit, leaving students in the dark
Morgan Brazier, Staff writer
January 16, 2018
Filed under Around the School, Breaking News, News, Showcase
As students and teachers return from their winter break, many prepare to face less than ideal circumstances due to the loss of multiple teachers at Robinson. After the retirement of reading teacher Polly Demma and the resignation of mythology teacher Rachel Zwiselberger, Robinson administration had...
Junior College Night
Sarah Jennewein, Staff Writer
April 5, 2017
Filed under Around the School, Breaking News, News
This Wednesday, April 5, the school will be holding a college interview panel to help teach juniors about the college process and introduce them to some potential college options. The CUBE, a Robinson High School college advisory organization consisting of parent volunteers, will host the event. “Senior...
New district policy means less testing for certain AP, IB, reading students
Isabel Hanewicz, RHStoday Editor-in-Chief
January 4, 2017
Filed under Breaking News, News, Showcase
Finals will be reduced starting this spring for students taking high stakes classes, thanks to a new district initiative to reduce testing on students. Starting with the Spring 2017 exams, students enrolled in year-long AP classes, IB senior-level classes or full-year reading classes will not have to...
SGA sponsors Ugly Sweater day this Friday
Athena Crews, Staff Writer
December 8, 2016
Filed under Around the School, Breaking News
Friday is the last day before exam week and the holidays and in order to celebrate, student government has decided to spread the word to wear ugly sweaters. "It’s something really simple to get everyone in the festive mood," McKenna Tyson ('17), senior class president, said. Student government...
Want to help Susan DiFederico? Here’s how.
Isabel Hanewicz, RHStoday Editor-in-Chief
December 6, 2016
Filed under Around the School, Breaking News, News, Showcase
Over Thanksgiving break, IB English teacher Susan DiFederico was diagnosed with breast cancer. For students or families looking to support the DiFedericos, Robinson IB Link (RIBLI) will be coordinating the effort. The DiFedericos would like to continue cooking their own meals, but they might need to pick...
School canceled due to inclement weather
Ashlea Daniels and Athena Crews
October 6, 2016
Filed under Breaking News
On Friday, Oct. 7 school will be canceled due to the approaching hurricane Matthew. Tampa is expecting to get winds gusts between 40-50 mph. Activities for Thursday night and Friday evening are currently set to continue as planned. However, Friday afternoon's Western Conference swim meet is cancelled. "I...
Homecoming update: spirit days announced, court voting open
Athena Crews, Staff Writer
October 6, 2016
Filed under Around the School, Breaking News, News
Voting for the 2016 Homecoming Court opens today, Oct.6 and will be open until Friday, Oct 7 on Edsby. Students will be able to vote for the candidates in their grade as well as those for king and queen. Additionally, spirit days have been announced for homecoming week, which runs from Oct....
Vice-Presidential debate sets stage for defense of views, presidential candidates
Paul Jennewein, Staff Writer
October 4, 2016
Filed under Across the Globe, Breaking News, News, Showcase
On Tuesday, Oct. 4, Senator Tim Kaine and Governor Mike Pence will square off in the first and only Vice-Presidential debate of the 2016 campaign. With a little over a month left until election day, the two campaigns will try to prove that the candidate on their ticket eclipses those of their opponent. Mike...
Girls golf advances to Regionals
October 20, 2018
RHS Knight Writers Vol. 59 Issue 1 out now
October 18, 2018
Review: The Lady’s Guide to Petticoats and Piracy
October 17, 2018