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School newspaper of Academy of the Holy Names, Tampa

Achona
School newspaper of Academy of the Holy Names, Tampa

Achona
Jessica RIddle

Jessica RIddle, Section Editor

As a student in the first Honors Journalism class during 2011-2012 ,  Jessica Riddle served as Entertainment Editor of Achona and Vice President of the Multimedia Club and as an HJ student in Fall 2012.   A member of the Bayshore Thespians competitive team, she is fully enriched in the arts. Astonishingly, this performance kid is an ice skater and practices theatre by costume characters.

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Chelsea was a gracious speaker, and enjoyed staying later to take photos with Academy girls.

Guest Speaker Chelsea Gheesling brings a “Good Girl Comeback” to Academy

Gini Barreda, Features Editor
April 14, 2014
Jesuit High School grad, John Kovac makes a ground breaking discovery which could prove the Big Bang Theory.

Jesuit grad John Kovac uncovers the Big Bang

Gini Barreda, Features Editor
April 8, 2014
AP Art History students marvel at the Gothic-inspired home of John and Mabel Ringling.

Art students are inspired after a trip to Ringling

Gini Barreda, Features Editor
March 11, 2014
Colleen McInerney receives the only First World meal at her table.

Brady Center hosts annual Hunger Banquet and raises over $1,500

Gini Barreda, Features Editor
February 21, 2014

Dominican Republic Shoe Drive brings out competition at Academy

Gini Barreda, Features Editor
February 3, 2014

Gasparilla Season begins with safety for Academy girls

Gini Barreda, Features Editor
January 16, 2014
Girls go wild on Physics Day 2013.

Physics Day filled with velocity, acceleration and… Ooblec?

Gini Barreda, Feature Editor
December 16, 2013
The Blood Mobile parks outside of Academy, eager to receive donors.

37 pints of blood donated for fall Interact Blood Drive

Gini Barreda, Section Editor
November 15, 2013

If the crown fits…

Gini Barreda, Section Editor
October 28, 2013
Sister Lillian Schneider and fellow SNJM sisters, each received a rose in appreciation

Blessed Marie Rose teaches us to be strong, humble, and courageous

Gini Barreda, Section Editor
October 7, 2013
Academy Alumnae, Tori Litchgi takes a quick breath as she glides to the finish.

Academy and Jesuit team up for annual Spike and Splash for the Cause

Gini Barreda, Features Editor
September 29, 2013
Senior Khalei McKown cannot hide her American pride on Constitution Day.

Rho Kappa members celebrate Constitution Day

Gini Barreda, Features Editor
September 23, 2013
Seniors take off for the balloon foot race.

Seniors let go and let God at Senior Day of Recollection (STORIFY)

Gini Barreda, Features Editor
September 13, 2013
New English teacher, Dr. Oetinger not only loves books but creative writing as well.

[Photo] Tampa Prep Alumna joins the Academy family

Megan Glogowski, Senior Staff Writer
September 3, 2013
Bring back the old Mouse

Bring back the old Mouse

Gini Barreda, Features Editor
September 2, 2013
"Knees too-gether!" the class of 2017 shout in their best British accent; a favorite part of "Singing in the Rain".

Class of 2017 Welcomed with Enthusiasm and Noise

Gini Barreda, Features Editor
August 24, 2013
After the rain came a perfect evening for 2013 Commencement

After the rain came a perfect evening for 2013 Commencement

Gini Barreda, Section and Special Features Editor
May 22, 2013
Careful plans pay off for Class of 2013 graduation

Careful plans pay off for Class of 2013 graduation

Gini Barreda, Section and Special Features Editor
May 21, 2013
A "Secret Garden" makes the perfect setting for Junior-Senior Prom

A “Secret Garden” makes the perfect setting for Junior-Senior Prom

Gini Barreda, Section and Special Features Editor
May 13, 2013
ArtFest dazzles crowds with outstanding art plus music by Camerata, Show Choir and Quarter Notes

ArtFest dazzles crowds with outstanding art plus music by Camerata, Show Choir and Quarter Notes

Gini Barreda, Section and Special Features Editor
May 6, 2013
Seniors celebrate with traditional Senior Prank and Hall Run

Seniors celebrate with traditional Senior Prank and Hall Run

Gini Barreda
May 4, 2013

Bostonians stand firm during week of terror

Gini Barreda, Section and Special Features Editor
April 23, 2013
Dominican Republic missionaries bring hope with a smile and Jolly Ranchers

Dominican Republic missionaries bring hope with a smile and Jolly Ranchers

Gini Barreda, Section and Special Features Editor
April 10, 2013
Student Council incorporates 'Let's Talk About It' into vote for Vice President

Student Council incorporates ‘Let’s Talk About It’ into vote for Vice President

Gini Barreda, Special Features Editor
March 6, 2013

President Obama sets new pace in second term

Gini Barreda, Section and Special Features Editor
February 21, 2013
Neon, school spirit, and Jagball? Oh my!

Neon, school spirit, and Jagball? Oh my!

Gini Barreda, Section and Special Features Editor
February 13, 2013
Guests exhibit their playing cards representing first, second and third world nations at the 2013 Hunger Banquet.

Interact Club raises over $2000 in support of Hunger Banquet

Gini Barreda, Special Features Editor
January 25, 2013
Beta Club member leads fundraiser for St. Joseph's Hospital

Beta Club member leads fundraiser for St. Joseph’s Hospital

Gini Barreda, Section and Special Features Editor
January 11, 2013
Reindeer Raffle: A fundraiser that raises fun at Christmas

Reindeer Raffle: A fundraiser that raises fun at Christmas

Gini Barreda, Section Editor
December 14, 2012
Retreat only a memory now for exam-ready sophs

Retreat only a memory now for exam-ready sophs

Jessica Riddle, Section Editor
December 11, 2012
Echoes Newsflash!!

Echoes Newsflash!!

Jessica Riddle, Section Editor
December 7, 2012
Beach Christmas, Canine Edition

Beach Christmas, Canine Edition

Jessica Riddle, Entertainment Editor
December 3, 2012
The Cast surrounds Ms. Cox and Ms. Linda for quick notes about their run through.

‘Like Me’ brings reality and song to teenage life

Jessica Riddle, Entertainment Editor
November 30, 2012
AHN hosts gathering honors Maureen Kearney

AHN hosts gathering honors Maureen Kearney

Gini Barreda, Section Editor
November 28, 2012

Mole Day reigns at Academy

Gini Barreda, News and Features Editor
November 15, 2012
Contestant performing their best smile for the judges

Toddlers & Tiaras: Reality TV at its worst

Jessica Riddle, Entertainment Editor
November 15, 2012

‘Perks of a Wallflower’ brings back memories of ninth grade life

Jessica Riddle, Entertainment Editor
November 12, 2012
Academy Theatre shines forth with a new Super Star

Academy Theatre shines forth with a new Super Star

Jessica Riddle, Entertainment Editor
November 6, 2012

Mole Day reigns at Academy

Gini Barreda, Section Editor
November 6, 2012
AHN goes Shakespearean with Asolo Theatre's 'Macbeth'

AHN goes Shakespearean with Asolo Theatre’s ‘Macbeth’

Jessica Riddle, Entertainment Editor
October 25, 2012

College: A new territory for juniors to explore

Gini Barreda, Section Editor
October 11, 2012

Cross Country takes third place at Seffner Christian Invite

Gini Barreda, Section Editor
October 9, 2012
Academy students return home with a firsthand understanding of 'Fighting Irish Spirit'

Academy students return home with a firsthand understanding of ‘Fighting Irish Spirit’

Gini Barreda, Section Editor
October 1, 2012
International Thespian Society claims a spot in Academy's performing arts

International Thespian Society claims a spot in Academy’s performing arts

Jessica Riddle, Entertainment Editor
September 25, 2012
Cross Country Team wins Tri-School Meet

Cross Country Team wins Tri-School Meet

Gini Barreda, Section Editor
September 13, 2012
Senior Jaguarettes invited to Macys Day Parade

Jaguarettes net invites to Macy’s Day Parade and London plus top trophy at UDA Camp

Jessica Riddle, Entertainment Editor
September 9, 2012

Patel Conservatory’s ‘Nor*mal: The Musical’ pushes awareness of eating disorders

Jessica Riddle, Entertainment Editor
September 3, 2012
All-school Mass sets inspirational tone for the semester

All-school Mass sets inspirational tone for the semester

Gini Barreda, News Editor
September 3, 2012
Academy freshmen found the Student Council orientation days inspirational and fun.

Two orientation days keep Student Council flexing their leadership talents

Gini Barreda, News Editor
August 25, 2012

Mikela’s play list brings out the country in all of us

Jessica Riddle, Entertainment Editor
May 11, 2012

Titanic movie returns main stage to the big screen

Jessica Riddle, Entertainment Editor
May 11, 2012

Spring Broadway tunes will keep you toe-tapping through the summer

Jessica Riddle, Entertainment Editor
May 11, 2012
Jaguarettes welcome 11 new members on their team of 25 for next year

Jaguarettes welcome 11 new members on their team of 25 for next year

Gini Barreda, Staff
May 3, 2012

Fifteen pop hip-hop songs to keep spring in your step

Jessica Riddle, Entertainment Editor
April 30, 2012

Soul, pop and country songs reflect unique sides of a savvy soph

Jessica Riddle, Entertainment Editor
April 30, 2012
Before the Tragedy

100th Anniversary: RMS Titanic story never gets old

Jessica Riddle, Entertainment Editor
April 27, 2012
Student Council finishes year with Pool Party for seniors

Student Council finishes year with Pool Party for seniors

Gini Barreda, Staff
April 27, 2012

Alina Ossi’s playlist for spring R&R

Jessica Riddle, Entertainment Editor
April 22, 2012
With advent of iPads next year, Media Center prepares for ebook check-outs

With advent of iPads next year, Media Center prepares for ebook check-outs

Gini Barreda, Staff
April 20, 2012
Cavesha Anderson: A new stride in faith

Cavesha Anderson: A new stride in faith

Gini Barreda, Staff Editor
April 19, 2012

Dive into summer reading!

Gini Barreda, Staff
April 18, 2012

Modern twists on classic Snow White story

Jessica Riddle, Entertainment Editor
April 4, 2012

Come Fly Away, Frank Sinatra

Jessica Riddle, Entertainment Editor
April 4, 2012

Good Reads: Take ‘Griffin and Sabine’ with you on spring break

Gini Barreda, Staff
March 29, 2012

Awolnation and Excision are two bands worth waiting for their return to Tampa Bay

Jessica Riddle, Entertainment Editor
March 26, 2012

A Ruskin missionary reflects on her experience

Gini Barreda, Staff
March 26, 2012
Missionaries improve and beautify Ruskin facilities

Missionaries improve and beautify Ruskin facilities

Gini Barreda, Staff
March 23, 2012

Friday movie and speaker inspire Mini-Course girls

Jessica Riddle, Entertainment Editor
March 21, 2012
'Smash' is smashing the charts on NBC

‘Smash’ is smashing the charts on NBC

Jessica Riddle, Entertainment Editor
March 6, 2012
'Wonderland' Disappears!

‘Wonderland’ Disappears!

Jessica Riddle, Staff Editor
February 29, 2012
Academy girls win first track meet of season against Spoto

Academy girls win first track meet of season against Spoto

Gini Barreda, Staff
February 25, 2012

‘Wonderland’ arrives in the Brady Center on Thursday, February 23

Jessica Riddle, Entertainment Editor
February 18, 2012

What to give your Valentine? Make it Homemade Style!

Gini Barreda, Achona Staff
February 11, 2012

Florida Sunsations score at Synchronized Ice Skating Championships

Jessica Riddle, Entertainment Editor
February 9, 2012

‘Suburgatory’: Purgatory with a twist of satire

Jessica Riddle, Entertainment Editor
January 26, 2012
Down the rabbit hole with Alice in Wonderland and the Bayshore Players

Down the rabbit hole with Alice in Wonderland and the Bayshore Players

Jessica Riddle
January 25, 2012

Pilot Program encourages tech-savvy devices for learning

Gini Barreda, Achona Staff
January 24, 2012
Friday the 13th? Who cares? Not Academy fathers and daughters!

Friday the 13th? Who cares? Not Academy fathers and daughters!

Gini Barreda, Staff
January 11, 2012
Madrigal Dinner 'superb performance right out of Middle Ages'

Madrigal Dinner ‘superb performance right out of Middle Ages’

Jessica Riddle, Section Editor
January 7, 2012
Two Jaguarettes march in Macy's Parade

Two Jaguarettes march in Macy’s Parade

Jessica Riddle, Section Editor
November 30, 2011
Practice makes perfect for fall musical 'Grease'

Practice makes perfect for fall musical ‘Grease’

Jessica Riddle, Editor
October 22, 2011

Media Center full to the brim this week for annual Book Fair

Jessica Riddle, Entertainment Editor
October 8, 2011
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