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School newspaper of Academy of the Holy Names, Tampa

Achona

School newspaper of Academy of the Holy Names, Tampa

Achona

Alexa Traviesa

Alexa Traviesa, Senior Staff Writer

Alexa Traviesa is an Academy senior, and second- year staff member of the Achona. While in school Alexa enjoys studying English and History because they simply “are just not Math.” She is a member of Academy’s lacrosse team, Pro-life club, and SADD club.  Next year Alexa hopes to attend college up north “where there are actually seasons.”  Her colleges of interest include Fordham University, Catholic University, and Pace University. Alexa hopes to study either Fashion or Sports Journalism. After furthering her education she envisions herself living in New York and writing for a magazine or newspaper. In her free time Alexa enjoys watching Criminal Minds, Great Gatsby, La La Land and spending time with her dogs. Her two dogs names are Kira and Gault, and the best thing about them is that they both have such different personalities. Kira her smaller dog has a very energetic personality while her larger dog is more laid back and lazy. During her time off school Alexa enjoys traveling. Her most favorite trips were to Africa, to climb Mount Kilimanjaro and to Paris simply to site see. Not only does Alexa go on vacations for fun, but also to give back. Her summer of 2017 trip to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro was organized to raise money for an up and coming school in Tampa Bay,she even titled her trip, The Kili-Climb for Kids.  Over the summer of 2017, Alexa’s father started a new school called Collaboratory Prep Academy. Alexa has become very passionate about the mission of this school, to help the less fortunate children of Tampa Bay receive a better education.  Alexa can also roll her R’s, make a three- leaf clover with her tongue, and uses conditioner first when she showers.

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The best accessory a girl can wear is a smile.

Prom Planning Pointers

Alexa Traviesa, Senior Staff Writer
April 23, 2018
Cardi B's most recent performance was at Coachella on Saturday, April 14, 2018

Cardi B: Who is She?

Alexa Traviesa, Senior Staff Writer
April 19, 2018
The Academy sisters offer helpful tips to ease the pain of menstrual cramps.

Ways to Cope with Cramps

Alexa Traviesa, Senior Staff Writer
March 8, 2018
The lacrosse team has 5 district games, and must win at least 3 games in order to attend district finals.

Keeping Up With the Academy Lacrosse Team

Alexa Traviesa, Senior staff writer
February 28, 2018
It is a good idea to arrive at the airport two hours early to provide enough time for any complications that may come up. Photo Credit: Alexa Traviesa/ACHONAOnline

Tips to Make Traveling Easy and Stress-Free

Alexa Traviesa, Senior Staff Writer
February 22, 2018
A junior ring tradition is that after the juniors receive their rings, the sophomores create an arch above the juniors head with yellow roses, and the juniors are handed a rose by a sophomore as they walk down the aisle exiting the ceremony.

Junior Ring Rundown

Alexa Traviesa, Senior Staff Writer
January 18, 2018
This year many celebrities such as, Cardi B. Adrina Lima, Cindy Crawford and Paris Hilton attended Art Basel.

Art Basel Miami 2017 Rundown

Alexa Traviesa, Senior Staff Writer
December 12, 2017
An important thing to remember when studying is to relax and believe in yourself. Photo Credit: Alexa Traviesa/ACHONAOnline

Tips for Exam Preparation

Alexa Traviesa, Senior Staff Writer
December 1, 2017
This past Saturday, the girls displayed their robot in a competition against 19 high school teams.

Jagwires: Robotics Update

Alexa Traviesa, Senior Staff Writer
November 8, 2017
The interesting prized possessions of the teachers.

Interesting Things in Teachers Classrooms

Alexa Traviesa, Senior Staff Writer
October 17, 2017
The five winners were Feraby Hoffman, Gretchen Swensons, Sophia Doussan, McKenna Weathers, and Isabella Sebeck

Homecoming Court: How Was it Decided?

Alexa Traviesa, Senior Staff Writer
October 10, 2017
The debutantes walk beside little girls who one day are to be debutantes as well.

Alessandria Ligori Becomes a Debutante

Alexa Traviesa, Senior Staff Writer
September 29, 2017
Trees were knocked down by Irma's winds and took down the power lines with them.

What To Do When Stuck at Home During Irma

Alexa Traviesa, Senior Staff Writer
September 15, 2017
After Tampa, his next stop was Atlanta Georgia.

The Weeknd Performs at Amalie Arena

Alexa Traviesa, Junior Staff Writer
May 19, 2017
Juniors Maddy Ruppel and Julia Lee did each others makeup for prom this year.

Where to: Get Your Prom Makeup Done

Alexa Traviesa, Junior Staff Writer
April 20, 2017
All new members receive the option of buying their first outfit for $25 and they receive free shipping.

Fabletics: Fan or Foe?

Alexa Traviesa, Junior Staff Writer
March 21, 2017
Junior Samantha Cano loved the musical and has seen it four times since it came out in theaters.

La La Land, Worth the Hype? (OPINION)

Alexa Traviesa, Junior Staff Writer
March 7, 2017
New York City is the fashion capitol of America.

New York Fashion Week in a Nutshell

Alexa Traviesa, Junior Staff Writer
February 23, 2017
The Apple watch is domination the wrists at Academy.

Behold: The Apple Watch

Alexa Traviesa, Junior Staff Writer
February 9, 2017
Mariah Carey rings in the new year with a major sound complication and lip sync error

Mariah Carey Ends 2016 with an Oops

Alexa Traviesa, Junior Staff Writer
January 9, 2017
Raffle items number thirty one through thirty five

Reindeer Raffle Rundown

Alexa Traviesa, Junior Staff Writer
December 7, 2016
The symbol of our freedom to vote for our own leader.

Academy Girls Create Their Own Election

Alexa Traviesa, Junior Staff Writer
December 1, 2016
The girls have fun at conditioning by participating in paint wars.

Cross Country Team Continues to Win

Alexa Traviesa, Junior Staff Writer
November 8, 2016
Junior Lauren Perez and her family pose in front of the FSU game

What to Wear On Game Day

Alexa Traviesa, Junior Staff Writer
September 29, 2016
UberEATS Delivers What You Are Craving

UberEATS Delivers What You Are Craving

Alexa Traviesa, Junior Staff Writer
September 21, 2016
Perez took this artsy picture on a rainy day at the movies.

Rainy day must-dos

Alexa Traviesa, Junior Staff Writer
September 9, 2016
"Dress to impress yourself, not others"-Freshman Alexa Traviesa

[Photo] Fashion Forward Feminism

Grace Toups, Junior Staff Writer
April 22, 2015
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