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School newspaper of Academy of the Holy Names, Tampa

Achona
School newspaper of Academy of the Holy Names, Tampa

Achona
Gigi Alfonso

Gigi Alfonso, Sophomore Staff Writer

Gigi Alfonso is an Academy sophomore, first-year staffer for the Achona Newspaper. She has a passion for history because we can learn where we come from and how to learn from past mistakes in order to become better people. She enjoys watching the History channel to educate herself more.  In school, Alfonso is the treasurer of the theater club. Out of school, Alfonso dabbles in piano, violin, and dance. When she isn’t crazy busy with all her extracurricular activities, Alfonso enjoys watching musicals, eating weird food combinations, such as Hawaiian rolls and ketchup, and playing cool math games. Alfonso is most excited to be an Achona staff writer this year. For fun, Alfonso loves memorizing things such as, the back of the Chipotle bag and the end of George Washington’s farewell address. Alfonso’s favorite movie on Netflix right now is “Les Miserables”. Alfonso hopes to one day attend the University of Florida or an Ivy League school. Her dream job would be to work as a lawyer.

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Israelis and Palestinians alike try to defend their respective countries, as the rest of the world just wants the fighting to stop.

The Israel-Palestine Conflict: What’s Going on in Gaza?

Gigi Alfonso, Sophomore Staff Writer
May 21, 2021
FL Governor Ron DeSantis recently signed a voting restriction bill into law.

Ron DeSantis’ New Voting Law: Why It Can Be Considered Voter Suppression (OPINION)

Gigi Alfonso, Sophomore Staff Writer
May 17, 2021
Twenty One Pilots has made five albums; their sixth is to be released May 21.

Twenty One Pilots Preview Long-Awaited New Album

Gigi Alfonso, Sophomore Staff Writer
May 5, 2021
Every day of the week had a different theme: Monday was "Champa Bay", Tuesday was "Music Genre Day", Wednesday was "Gasparilla Day", Thursday was "Earth Day", and Friday was "Advisory Wars", assigned by grade level.

Where’s the Spirit in Spirit Week?

Gigi Alfonso, Sophomore Staff Writer
April 29, 2021
This is a flowchart diagram of the origins of the words "vandalize" and "sabotage," which contain fascinating origins.

The Origins and Etymologies of Words and Why they Matter

Gigi Alfonso, Sophomore Staff Writer
April 19, 2021
According to the New York Times, preliminary Nielsen figures state that Oprah Winfrey's two-hour interview with Meghan Markle and Prince Harry attracted 17.1 million viewers on CBS.

Oprah’s Interview with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle: The Truth is Revealed (PODCAST)

Adriana James-Rodil, Emara Sáez, Chloe Mintz, Olivia Martinez, Gigi Alfonso, Isabel Bequer, and Raquelle Elson
March 29, 2021
The obsession with college prestige has only grown in the past few years, to the point where students will even film their reactions to college acceptance letters and post them on the internet.

The Harvard Hype: Exposing a Toxic Culture Within the College Admissions Process

Gigi Alfonso, Sophomore Staff Writer
March 25, 2021
Every year, when Daylight Saving Time begins, Americans, like many other countries, have to remember to move their clocks forward one hour.

Congress’s Push For Year-Round Daylight Saving Time

Gigi Alfonso, Sophomore Staff Writer
March 18, 2021
BTS, The Beatles, One Direction, and 5 Seconds of Summer are some of the most popular boy bands of all time.

What Defines Boy Bands? (PODCAST)

Gigi Alfonso, Winsome Storm, and Daegan Walker
March 15, 2021
Freshmen had an alternate schedule during mission week that differed from the upperclassman. Rather than sign up for a specific Rose Project, each day, they watched a presentation given by AP Government and Politics Students, followed by volunteering at an organization off-site or on a project at school in the afternoon.

Students Volunteer During Mission Week at the Academy

Adriana James-Rodil, Emara Sáez, Bella Besece, Kimberly Egoavil, Gigi Alfonso, and Winsome Storm
March 10, 2021
Even though the class textbook is organized by theme, many European History students like to think of the events and chronologically.

AP European History Told Through Memes

Gigi Alfonso, Sophomore Staff Writer
February 25, 2021
There are two companies' that produce COVID-19 vaccines which are approved for use right now, Pfizer and Moderna.

Inside the COVID-19 Vaccine: What You Need To Know

Gigi Alfonso, Sophomore Staff Writer
February 23, 2021
Every year, students are allowed to direct a program. This year, two juniors directed a "Night of Shakespeare."

AHN’s “Night of Shakespeare”

Gigi Alfonso, Sophomore Staff Writer
February 3, 2021
The U.S. House of Representatives voted to impeach Trump on January 13, but that doesn't mean that he won't be able to run again for president quite yet.

A Civics Chat: The Impeachment Process

Gigi Alfonso, Sophomore Staff Writer
January 22, 2021
DC Comics' "Wonder Woman: 1984" is available both in theaters and on HBO Max.

“Wonder Woman: 1984” and the Age of Political Instability

Gigi Alfonso, Sophomore Staff Writer
January 13, 2021
Even though "justice is blind," we still see race-based discrimination in America's criminal justice system.

On Death Row: An Overview of the Death Penalty in the United States (OPINION)

Gigi Alfonso, Sophomore Staff Writer
December 18, 2020
Peru has had three different presidents in a week, and these rapid changes are taking a toll on its people.

Three Presidents: An Overview of Current Peruvian Politics (PODCAST)

Gigi Alfonso and Winsome Storm
December 18, 2020
From modern, foot-noted editions to old copies, Shakespeare's works have been a literary staple for centuries.

The Lasting Effects of Shakespeare

Gigi Alfonso, Sophomore Staff Writer
December 10, 2020
AHN's Social Justice Club is making posters to hang in the school, depicting different water-related statistics.

AHN’s Social Justice Club Continues to Advocate for Clean Water

Gigi Alfonso, Sophomore Staff Writer
November 16, 2020
The father-daughter trivia night was held in the Brady Center.

Father-Daughter Trivia Night at AHN

Gigi Alfonso, Sophomore Staff Writer
November 4, 2020
According to the CDC, masks are still required throughout the country, which includes weddings.

Large Gatherings in the Midst of a Pandemic

Gigi Alfonso, Sophomore Staff Writer
October 28, 2020
The CDC recommends at least 8 hours of sleep, which does make a difference in how well you function during the day.

Ten Tips to Fall Asleep Faster

Gigi Alfonso, Sophomore Staff Writer
October 13, 2020
Schoolchildren with allergies have a daily struggle to find foods they can eat at school.

Food Allergies: More Prevalent Than People Think

Gigi Alfonso, Sophomore Staff Writer
October 2, 2020
AHN's diving team is continuing to practice while socially distanced.

AHN’s Swimming and Diving team win against Bloomingdale and Steinbrenner

Gigi Alfonso, Sophomore Staff Writer
September 24, 2020
Political parties in America have been polarized for years: but how did they begin?

The Establishment of Political Parties in the U.S.: Part Two

Gigi Alfonso, Sophomore Staff Writer
September 17, 2020
This is likely what the Estates-General Convention would have looked like. The speaker sat in the center and the members sat according to their beliefs.

Why we use the Political Terms “Left” and “Right:” Part One

Gigi Alfonso, Sophomore Staff Writer
September 3, 2020
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