Ms. Van Pelt, a new addition to IB

Meena Vasquez, Staff Writer

September 18, 2018

Filed under In Depth, Teacher Feature

After Meg Bell retired from Robinson at the end of the 2017-2018 school year, the search for a new IB English teacher began. A teacher from Leto High School, Deborah Van Pelt, applied for the position over the summer and was hired. Van Pelt taught AP English classes at Leto before coming to Robinson...

Baritone or base? How about both!

September 11, 2018

Filed under Cheer, Profiles, Showcase

Many students at Robinson High School have struggled with playing multiple sports or being in the band program because of the time commitment. But cheerleader and baritone player Sabrina Takagishi ('21) manages both at the same time. Takagishi juggles marching band and the varsity cheer program along...

Full Time Student Part Time Employee

Ella Wertz, Staff Writer

September 8, 2018

Filed under Profiles, Seniors

There are many students at Robinson high school who balance having an after school job with their academic responsibilities. Some students have interesting and unique jobs that are truly enjoyable to go to. Having a job often gives students the opportunity to branch out and turn on their creative...

Oben wins JEA Rising Star Award

Alanna Felton, Editor-in-Chief

September 6, 2018

Filed under Around the School, In Depth, News, Showcase, Teacher Feature

Many Robinson students recognize Nancy “Joanie” Oben, as the teacher in charge of Robinson's journalism program in room 112, but few realize how much she actually juggles. Oben is responsible for teaching and guiding the Morning Show class, the TV Production I class, two Journalism I classes, the...

Teacher feature: Charley-Sale gets to the root of students’ passions for math

Natalia McCalla, Staff Writer

May 15, 2018

Filed under In Depth, Teacher Feature

Teachers strive for many goals throughout their careers. Judi Charley-Sale is a teacher striving to reach her goal by motivating and encouraging her students to enhance their math understanding, impacting their path to succeed. Charley-Sale was born and raised in Jamaica where she discovered her love...

The lifestyle of track stud Myron Ausby

Abigail Meyer, Staff Writer

April 6, 2018

Filed under In Depth, Profiles, Sports, Spring Sports, Track and Field

"It's a life style," Myron Ausby ('20) said. Ausby has been running track since the 6th grade and has loved every second of it. He manages to stay humble through any success, believing, "I'm OK at track". Meanwhile, track coach and reading teacher Kailyn Morman says that Ausby is a "quiet leader". "He...

Senior Lane Johansen achieves her dream

Macey Hatton, Staff Writer

April 3, 2018

Filed under In Depth, Profiles, Showcase

Many high school students’ dream is to get into their dream college. And for Lane Johansen ('18) that dream became a reality with not only acceptance, but a full-ride scholarship to Washington and Lee University. Johansen started out in IB her freshman year, but dropped out halfway through her sophomore...

Robinson welcomes new teacher

Macey Hatton, Staff Writer

March 2, 2018

Filed under News, Profiles, Teacher Feature

With only three months of school left, Robinson has welcomed Nicole Sasser as the newest teacher in Camelot. She now teaches ninth grade Semantics and Logics, along with Mythology. However, before becoming a high school teacher, Sasser was a middle school teacher at Franklin, an all-boys school. "There...

Kurup goes international

Ashlea Daniels, Features Editor

February 26, 2018

Filed under In Depth, Profiles

Milin Kurup ('18) didn't expect to go as far as he did in the science fair. But then he was called for first place in the Biomedical Division, giving him the opportunity to advance to the sate level representing Hillsborough County. But it doesn't stop there. Kurup was listed in the top 26 in the...

Breaking up and making up

Ashlea Daniels, Features Editor

December 15, 2017

Filed under In Depth, Profiles

It all started with a "Hey" on Instagram. After eight months of a long-distance relationship, Nicholas Ferrer ('18) never thought that he and his girlfriend would break up, and a week before his birthday at that. He had never even met her in person before. The breakup wasn't without regrets, and his ...