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School newspaper of Academy of the Holy Names, Tampa

Achona

School newspaper of Academy of the Holy Names, Tampa

Achona

Alexis Alvarez

Alexis Alvarez, Senior Staff Writer

Alexis Alvarez is a second-year staff member for Achona and is an Academy senior. Alexis is very involved with Academy as a member of the AHN softball team for her fourth year in a row, and a member of Key Club, Beta Club, SADD, and Respect for Life. Even though Spanish is her first language, Alexisā€™ favorite subject in school is English. Being as it is her senior year, Alexis is most excited to graduate in May. Outside of AHN, Alexis works at Woodyā€™s Famous Salads where she has been working since June of 2016. In her free time, Alexis can be found browsing through Twitter and Instagram, or watching How to Get Away with Murder on Netflix. She also enjoys playing dominoes or taking photos. In the near future, Alexis hopes to attend college at Florida State University and become an Orthodontist.

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Zumba was founded 18 years ago in October of 1999. Photo Credit: Alexis Alvarez/ Achona Online.

Zumba Trend Begins Among Academy Girls

Alexis Alvarez, Senior Staff Writer
March 8, 2018
Sweet Soul is located on 2445, 1101 S Howard Ave, Tampa, FL 33606.

Sweet Soul Begins Trending in SOHO

Alexis Alvarez, Senior Staff Writer
February 22, 2018
The varsity soccer team has a season record of 13 wins and 5 losses. Photo Credit: Alexis Alvarez/ Achona Online

Varsity Soccer Wins District Semifinals

Alexis Alvarez, Senior Staff Writer
January 30, 2018
Krukar sent an email out on Saturday, Jan. 6, 2018, informing all the students of the new rules beofre returning to school from winter break. Photo Credit: Alexis Alvarez/ Achona Online

Academy Enforces New Rules for 2018

Alexis Alvarez, Senior Staff Writer
January 17, 2018
Curtis Hixon Park hosts an annual tree lighting ceremony  a couple weeks before Christmas in downtown Tampa. Photo Credit: Alexis Alvarez/ Achona Online.

Christmas Events to Attend in Tampa

Alexis Alvarez, Senior Staff Writer
December 8, 2017
Florida State has 28 fraternities and 26 sororities offered at the University. Photo Credit: Sam Garateix/ Achona Online

Florida State University Suspends Greek Life

Alexis Alvarez, Senior Staff Writer
November 13, 2017
On January 19, 1977, was the only time it ever snowed in Tampa, Florida. Photo Credit: Alexis Alvarez/ Achona Online

Academy Adjusts to the Cool Weather

Alexis Alvarez, Senior Staff Writer
November 9, 2017
According to This Old House magazine, in 2009, Seminole Heights was awarded the best neighborhood in America. Photo Credit: Alexis Alvarez/ Achona Online.

Serial Killer Terrorizes Seminole Heights

Alexis Alvarez, Senior Staff Writer
October 30, 2017
Seniors Vanessa Davila and Gillian Garcia take on a vibey twist for their senior shirts.

Seniors Design Their Unique Senior Shirts

Alexis Alvarez, Senior Staff Writer
September 1, 2017
Academy recently hosted an Alumni Easter egg hunt with a day full of activities for their children to experience a day full of fun at Academy. Photo Credit: Gabrielle Babin (used with permission).

Alumni Easter Egg Hunt

Alexis Alvarez, Junior Staff Writer
April 3, 2017
Ms. Filocco selected cauliflower for one of her lunch side items and says "Always try and include some type of vegetable in every meal". Photo Credit: Alexis Alvarez/Achona Online

Eating Healthy at SAGE with Ms. Filocco

Alexis Alvarez, Junior Staff Writer
March 29, 2017
Junior Bella Kirkpatrick says, "Even though I swim on average five days a week, I still continue to drink lots of water and eat healthy to make sure my body is ready and toned for spring break". Photo Credit: Bella Kirkpatrick (used with permission).

Tips to get spring break body

Alexis Alvarez, Junior Staff Writer
February 23, 2017
Academy softball kicks off their season by winning both preseason games against Gaither and Alonso.

Preseason Softball Begins

Alexis Alvarez, Junior Staff Writer
February 13, 2017
After leaving in season 6, Dobrev is officially returning to The Vampire Diaries for the season finale.

Nina Dobrev Returns to The Vampire Diaries

Alexis Alvarez, Junior Staff Writer
February 5, 2017
Icesmile, Thai style ice cream rolls, comes to Tampa. Photo Credit: Emily Venezia (used with permission).

Icesmile Comes To Tampa

Alexis Alvarez, Junior Staff Writer
January 27, 2017
According to the website Health24.com, "Research shows that children who eat breakfast have healthier weights than children who skip breakfast and also perform better on memory tests."

The Benefits of Eating Breakfast

Alexis Alvarez, Junior Staff Writer
January 19, 2017
Olivia Stevens '17 said, "I hope to continue our southern tradition as I get older".

Unique New Year’s Eve Traditions

Alexis Alvarez, Junior Staff Writer
January 10, 2017
Each AHN family has their own unique Thanksgiving traditions!

Interesting Thanksgiving Traditions

Alexis Alvarez, Junior Staff Writer
November 14, 2016
Evan Greek '18 states, "Im very upset Vine is being shut down. I used to make some Vines and send them to my friends."

Greatest Vines of All Time

Alexis Alvarez, Junior Staff Writer
November 4, 2016
Fall has come, it's time for the fun festivities! Photo credit: Alexis Alvarez / ACHONA Online

Fun Festivities to do in Fall

Alexis Alvarez, Junior Staff Writer
October 24, 2016
David Ortiz retires from MLB after a 20 year career.

David Ortiz Retires from the MLB

Alexis Alvarez, Junior Staff Writer
October 17, 2016
Life tips from twitter icon, Joanne The Scammer!

Life Tips From Joanne The Scammer

Alexis Alvarez, Junior Staff Writer
October 3, 2016
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