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School newspaper of Academy of the Holy Names, Tampa

Achona
School newspaper of Academy of the Holy Names, Tampa

Achona
Isabella Thorpe

Isabella Thorpe, Senior Staff Writer

Isabella Thorpe is a third-year Senior Staff Writer for Achona. She has been a part of Ambassadors (going on three years) and is currently serving as the club’s President. She enjoys watching Netflix, while she doesn’t watch many tv shows, you can always find her watching the newest stand up comedy special. She begins everyday by writing down her dreams in her dream journal, looking over The Skimm, and reading her daily horoscope. With a passion in journalism, Thorpe hopes to attend school in either Boston or Chicago, and later become a Investigative Reporter. You can always find Thorpe at either Kahwa or Buddy Brew, fueling her coffee addiction.

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Senior Theresa Tulsiak (third from right) says, "Academy has prepared us in the way that we know our worth and we know when we aren't being treated the same. We know how to stand up for ourselves. We know how to fight the fight and to persist through the pain because no matter what, we will always be optimistic and know our values. Academy has made us prepared for entering the real world."

Acknowledging Sexism in the Real World (Class of ’19)

Isabella Thorpe, Senior Staff Writer
May 6, 2019
Katie Taulbee is a swimmer, lacrosse player, swim coach, and lifeguard at Palma Ceia.

73 Questions: Jefferson Scholarship Recipient Katie Taulbee

Isabella Thorpe, Senior Staff Writer
April 24, 2019
As a token of their gratitude, a school gave the missionaries coconuts to drink coconut water from following a shoe fitting.

20 Traditions of the Dominican Republic Mission Trip to Commemorate its 20th Anniversary

Isabella Thorpe, Senior Staff Writer
March 27, 2019
Senior Bailly Gray says, "Streaming on different platforms has totally shifted how music is produced and how available it is to audiences."

Music Streamers Define New Wave of Music

Isabella Thorpe, Senior Staff Writer
March 27, 2019
The two brothers who were accused as Smollett's perpetrators both have appeared on his television show, 'Empire.'

Actor Jussie Smollett Faces Charges Following Alleged False Police Report

Isabella Thorpe, Senior Staff Writer
March 5, 2019
Lin-Manuel Miranda brought "Hamilton" to Puerto Rico from January 11-27 in order to raise money for hurricane relief after last year's devastating Hurricane Maria.

Hamilton Comes To Tampa Bay

Isabella Thorpe, Senior Staff Writer
February 27, 2019
The trio's group name is "Peanut Butter, Jellies, and Jam," though Lamoureux and Huerta admit they do not know which one of them is which.

Students Perform in the 2019 Academy Awards-AHN’s Talent Show

Isabella Thorpe, Senior Staff Writer
February 13, 2019
Junior Lauren Jones says only after a week of receiving her ring, "It already feels weird to take off my ring. I took it off for cheer once, and I got so nervous."

Best Dressed at Junior Ring 2019

Isabella Thorpe, Senior Staff Writer
February 5, 2019
Noname worked on her most recent album "Room 25" while touring her debut album "Telefone," and she released it in September of 2018.

Noname Performs at The Ritz

Isabella Thorpe, Senior Staff Writer
January 22, 2019
According to Inc.com, over 63% of millennial workers have bachelor's degrees.

Millennials Named “The Burnout Generation”… What Does this Say About Gen Z?

Isabella Thorpe, Senior Staff Writer
January 15, 2019
The Academy of the Holy Names soccer team is currently ranked 72 for high school girls' soccer teams in Florida.

AHN Varsity Soccer Team Defeats Tampa Catholic With A 7-1 Win

Isabella Thorpe, Senior Staff Writer
December 10, 2018
There was a multistate E. coli infection that broke out earlier this year. The gr

Trace of E. coli Virus Links to Romaine Lettuce from California

Isabella Thorpe, Senior Staff Writer
December 3, 2018
Freshman Emily Bennett says, "I enjoyed the small group sessions the most because I was with girls in my grade that I do not know too well and I got to meet a senior too."

Class of 2022 Gathers for Freshman Retreat

Isabella Thorpe, Senior Staff Writer
November 27, 2018
The 2018 election made strides regarding diverse representation, electing the first two Muslim women, two Native American women, the youngest woman to be elected, and the first openly gay governor.

Florida Participates in 2018 Midterm Elections

Isabella Thorpe, Senior Staff Writer
November 8, 2018
Paige Rodriguez has served on the Dominican Republic mission trip for 5 years: twice as an AHN student, once as an FSU student, and twice so far as a teacher.

Paige Rodriguez Draws Her Life

Isabella Thorpe, Senior Staff Writer
October 31, 2018
This year's line dance included vine phrases, the "Soulja Boy" dance, and other throwback songs.

Teens for Haiti: “Dance for Haiti” comes back to Academy

Isabella Thorpe, Senior Staffwriter
October 22, 2018
Chihuahua Mexican Grill serves the chips that precede the meal in a dog bowl.

Let’s Taco ‘Bout It: Best of the Bayshore (VIDEO)

Olivia Fernandez and Isabella Thorpe
October 3, 2018
Juuling in the school bathroom has gained popularity nationally, thus prompting administrators at all levels to even further regulate smoking policies.

FDA and Schools Crack Down on Juul “Epidemic”

Isabella Thorpe, Senior Staff Writer
October 1, 2018
Wilmington police identified a mother and her baby as the first victims of Hurricane Florence who died from a tree falling on their house.

Hurricane Florence Slams the Carolinas

Isabella Thorpe, Senior Staff Writer
September 20, 2018
As a Sculpture and Art 2D teacher, Melissa Lima is actively involved in the arts. Lima will also run the Europe Trip in the summer that is sponsored by the art department.

“I Know What You Made Last Summer” Art Exhibit Opens

Isabella Thorpe, Senior Staff Writer
September 14, 2018
Performing Arts teacher Vivian Kimbler says, “The sheer fact that you are committed to doing this as a class -the sheer fact that every voice is heard- it gives every girl the chance to talk about what they do and how they contribute.”

Class of 2019 Kicks Off Series to Live Out Their Pledges to Underclassmen

Isabella Thorpe, Senior Staff Writer
September 1, 2018
“I like how 'Crazy Rich Asians' shows the traditional family dynamic which allows Asians to connect in a humorous way,” says Chau.

“Crazy Rich Asians” Challenges Misrepresentation of Asian Americans Onscreen

Isabella Thorpe, Senior Staff Writer
August 24, 2018
Sophomore Delaney Lambert says, "It was very cool to have my younger sister (Kate), follow me throughout my schedule and show them what Academy is like.”

Behind the Scenes: Shadow Days

Isabella Thorpe, Contributing Junior Writer
November 28, 2017
The buildings that were replicated include the Dome, the Sykes Building, and the Glazer Children’s Museum.

Geometry Honors Students Construct Downtown Tampa Models As Their Final Exam Projects

Isabella Thorpe, Sophomore Staff Writer
May 19, 2017
Silver Coffee, a tradition honoring the senior class, is one of the final highly cherished milestones seniors encounter.

Seniors Sip and Recollect at Annual Silver Coffee

Isabella Thorpe, Sophomore Staff Writer
May 15, 2017
FSRA Sweeping States 2017 was the fourth consecutive year in which Academy's crew team has claimed the scholastic title for the Junior 4+ category.

Academy Crew Team Competes at Sweeping States Championship

Isabella Thorpe, Sophomore Staff Writer
May 4, 2017
The first Earth Day was launched 47 years ago to advocate for environmental protection and reform. Although it began in America, the holiday expanded to a worldwide celebration.

Festivities and Simple Ways to Celebrate Earth Day

Isabella Thorpe, Sophomore Staff Writer
April 27, 2017
"Hamilton" playwright and actor Lin Manuel Miranda writes and posts motivational poems and quotes frequently.

The Significance of Spreading Positivity Behind the Screens: Social Media

Isabella Thorpe, Sophomore Staff Writer
April 18, 2017
Bela Ebsworth, sophomore, says, "Going to the Miami regatta was a lot of fun. There were a lot of experiences that helped me learn lessons for the long run that will help me be a better rower, but also will bring me closer to my teammates."

AHNRC Travels South for the Miami International Regatta

Isabella Thorpe, Sophomore Staff Writer
March 29, 2017
According to a survey on Mashable in 2013, 56% of people claim to have FOMO or some sort of discontent when missing events.

Generation Y Is Consumed By FOMO: Experiencing and Handling It

Isabella Thorpe, Sophomore Staff Writer
March 22, 2017
The deadline for submitting course selections is March 8.

The Annual Process of Course Selections Returns

Isabella Thorpe, Sophomore Staff Writer
March 8, 2017
Girl Scout Isabel Laboy admits her favorite Girl Scout cookies are Tagalongs.

HOA: Isabel Laboy Lives According to the “Girl Scout Law”

Isabella Thorpe, Sophomore Staff Writer
February 23, 2017
Sophomore Isabella Leandri and her mother have watched the infamous "Gilmore Girls" series together ten times. This mother-daughter power pack resonates with the Gilmore Girls because they have a close-knit bond.

Mother-Daughter Power Teams Share the Qualities of a Strong Relationship

Isabella Thorpe, Sophomore Staff Writer
February 13, 2017
Although Admissions Director Pam Doherty has seen the "Harry Potter" movies, she does not associate herself as a member of the Harry Potter fandom. The name of the Harry Potter fandom is "Potterheads."

Harry Potter Houses: Teacher Edition

Isabella Thorpe, Sophomore Staff Writer
February 2, 2017
Lady Gaga refers to her fanbase as the "Little Monsters" and poses herself as being the "Mother Monster".

Lady Gaga Excites Her Fans with Super Bowl Halftime Show

Isabella Thorpe, Sophomore Staff Writer
January 25, 2017
Clearwater, Florida is the international spiritual headquarters for Scientology. The building in this photo is just one of the many that comprises of the Scientology Spiritual Headquarters.

Actress Leah Remini Exposes Scientology

Isabella Thorpe, Sophomore Staff Writer
January 19, 2017
Before becoming a mixed martial artist, "Rowdy" Ronda Rousey pursued a career in judo. In the Beijing 2008 Olympics, she became the first American judoka to earn a medal at the Olympics.

Ronda Rousey Comes Out of Hiding and Returns to the UFC

Isabella Thorpe, Sophomore Staff Writer
January 10, 2017
The term "taking an L" originates from a Drake and Meek Mill feud.

Academy Girls Taking L’s

Isabella Thorpe, Sophomore Staff Writer
December 5, 2016
Sophomore Delaney Lambert enjoys "rave hour" with a friend from a different school and admires at "how cool it is that teens from different high schools come together to help the less fortunate in St. Suzanne, Haiti."

2016 Dance for Haiti

Isabella Thorpe, Sophomore Staff Writer
November 14, 2016
Anyone aged from 13-18 years old should be receiving at least eight to nine hours of sleep nightly.

How Achieve More Zzzz’s!

Isabella Thorpe, Sophomore Staff Writer
November 4, 2016
Although the schedule for crew is quite RIGGERous, fun regattas, such as the Halloween Regatta, make it all worthwhile.

AHN Rowing Club Races at the Halloween Regatta

Isabella Thorpe, Sophomore Staff Writer
October 30, 2016
Sophomore Greta Dieck comments, "I think at the retreat, it was really evident that we have grown as a class by how we all treat each other." Fellow sophomore, Megan Devaney agrees and includes that she can see how well "we all work together."

Class of 2019 Sophomore Retreat

Isabella Thorpe, Sophomore Staff Writer
October 24, 2016
When asked about the teaching experience that made him laugh the hardest, Teacher Jose Ruano replied with a smirk, "Teaching Spanish 1."

73 Questions With Mr. Jose Ruano

Isabella Thorpe, Sophomore Staff Writer
October 17, 2016
Senior President Ally Wehle and senior Vice-President Danielle Gutierrez offer up the daily news with a coffee mug and a stuffed animal dog to show that they are real news reporters.

Inside the Morning Show

Isabella Thorpe, Sophomore Staff Writer
October 3, 2016
5 Places to See Before They Disappear

5 Places to See Before They Disappear

Isabella Thorpe, Sophomore Staff Writer
September 23, 2016
Fans fill up the MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheater during the golden hour for the Panic! at the Disco concert.

MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheater vs. Amalie Arena

Isabella Thorpe, Sophomore Staff Writer
September 19, 2016
Hermine is pronounced as “her-MEEN,” not as the Harry Potter character, “Hermoine” (apologies to all fellow Muggles).

Tropical Storm Hermine Strikes the Sunshine State

Isabella Thorpe, Sophomore Staff Writer
September 9, 2016
Sophomores Gloria Bufano, Rebekah Eicholtz, and Isabella Leandri crowd around Juliana Jett and her laptop to watch Simone Biles' vault performance in the Vault Finals in Rio.

5 Female Olympians Who Rocked The Rio Games

Isabella Thorpe, Sophomore Staff Writer
September 2, 2016
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