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Senior Spotlight: Mark Cash
Written by Dorys Farias. Mark cash, now a Senior at George Jenkins High School, is the season opener for the boys track and field. Performance matters Mark competes in the 400-meter hurdles and triple jump, two events that demand speed and grit. • 400mH: Ranked #8 All-Time Top Performer • Triple Jump PR: 12.61m (41’4.50”) The 400m hurdles tests endurance, and mental toughness. The triple jump demands explosiveness, coordination, and control. Between the two, he thrives in the challenge. Each
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Lakeland’s Bookish Dessert Shop Breaks Away from the Ordinary
Written by Lucia Winkler It’s almost as if Edgar Allan Poe has opened a dessert shop. Vampire Penguin, a chain hailing from Sacramento, has recently gained popularity in Florida. This success can undoubtedly be attributed to its shaved snow, a unique treat that is an in-between of ice cream and shaved ice. The texture is creamy and soft, but also made of icy shavings as a snow cone would be. It is no secret that cold foods tend to be favored in the Sunshine State, and uncommon alternatives to
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"Encaustic and Waterworks" Exhibit Harmonizes Varying Mediums with Community
Written by Lucia Winkler "Encaustic & Waterworks", a new exhibit at the Highlands Museum of Art (MoTA) in Sebring, features the work of Polk County artists Kathy Stutzman and Sharon Surrency. Though their forms and styles share very few similarities, this distinct showcase calls attention to the close-knit art community in Florida and a mutual passion for creation. Both featured artists are leading figures in the Polk County arts. Surrency recently received an award at the Polk Arts and Cultu
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Apocalypse Woes
A story by Journey Hart. “This is all your fault!” “How is this my fault? If anything, it’s yours.” “Just shut your mouth-“ “Make me.” “SHUT IT!” I clutch my head in hands and pace. It’s the only thing I can do. I’m shaking. Why am I shaking? I should be ready to handle this; I should be in control of the situation. I’m the leader. There should be no hesitation. Why am I shaking? Annabeth stares at me. There’s nothing on her face. She doesn’t even look angry. I yelled at her. Why did I yell at
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Lakeland Student Distinguished in Theater by Prestigious Award
Written by Lucia Winkler. Cendall Williams approaches theater with authenticity. Her compassion for the characters she plays, even when casted with an unfamiliar role, is exceeding. Performing as Marlena in the upcoming production at Harrison School for the Arts, Water for Elephants, she has cherished learning about the "extraordinary woman”. Her passion for the art began when she was eight years old, after seeing her sister perform in Peter Pan. She committed to musical theater from a young a
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