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School newspaper of Academy of the Holy Names, Tampa

Achona

School newspaper of Academy of the Holy Names, Tampa

Achona

Brooke Fechtel

Brooke Fechtel, Editor-in-Chief

Brooke Fechtel is the Editor-in-Chief for Achona. Brooke is a senior in high school, and this will be her third year as a high school journalist. She is very active in the Academy community and is president of the Latin and Law Club. Brooke’s favorite food is strawberries and her favorite subject in school is journalism. She plans to major in journalism and write overseas. She has a passion for writing and uses it as a creative outlet. She is looking forward to graduating and embarking on her college experience. In her free time, she plays the viola for the Tampa Metropolitan Youth Orchestra. Brooke is also an extremely talented synchronized skater. She shops at Karisma for her stylish ice skating wear, and she wears her penny loafers to the ice rink. When she gets free time, she enjoys playing pickleball with her friends. 

 

All content by Brooke Fechtel
In the House of Representatives, I voted on bills written by other delegates. Bills passed by the House were then sent to the Senate.

My summer spent at Girls State

Brooke Fechtel, Editor-in-Chief
September 19, 2024
With the newly released iPhone 15 and the potential recall of the iPhone 12, Apple is facing both serious criticism and praise.

Apple iPhone 15, Upgrade for your health?

Brooke Fechtel, Social Media Editor
September 27, 2023
Exploring new places can help make a great summer without having to leave the city.

Achona recommendations for summer fun

Brooke Fechtel, Sophomore Staff Writer
May 24, 2023
Spirit week allows students to dress up and display their creativity to this year's themes made by Golden Girls.

A preview to AHN Spirit Week 2023

Brooke Fechtel, Sophomore Staff Writer
April 17, 2023
The new film version of Winnie the Pooh made viewers concerned with the idea of messing with the concept of their childhood characters.

Reviewing Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey

Brooke Fechtel, Sophomore Staff Writer
March 13, 2023
Millions of Girl Scout cookies are sold every year.

Girl Scout Cookies sold at Academy

Brooke Fechtel, Sophomore Staff Writer
February 10, 2023
Our team of 12 was excited to compete in such a large competition.

Synchronized Skating Competition

Brooke Fechtel, Sophomore Staff Writer
February 1, 2023
Winter formal allowed students to celebrate their accomplishments and have a great time with their peers.

2022 Christmas Formal vlog

Brooke Fechtel, Sophomore Staff Writer
January 13, 2023
Wednesday and other Nevermore students went into the town of Jericho to participate in Pilgrim World.

Reviewing Netflix’s “Wednesday”

Brooke Fechtel, Sophomore Staff Writer
November 30, 2022
Carolina Cubillos ('25) said, "I thought the part of an actual Holocaust train was very interesting, but it was sad and kinda creepy. It put into perspective how cruel the Holocaust was because it looked like horrible conditions."

The Holocaust Field Trip (Photo Gallery)

Brooke Fechtel, Sophomore Staff Writer
November 15, 2022
Thousands of people flooded the Seoul streets in order to attend the festivities.

The Seoul Halloween Accident

Brooke Fechtel, Sophomore Staff Writer
November 7, 2022
Fun fall activities in and around Tampa Bay

Fun fall activities in and around Tampa Bay

Brooke Fechtel, Sophomore Staff Writer
October 27, 2022
Academy's annual Trunk or Treat is now available to high-school students.

Academy’s annual Jag Jam

Brooke Fechtel, Sophomore Staff Writer
October 21, 2022
Spooky season is upon us, so the Academy community has begun to brainstorm for their Halloween costumes.

Academy Halloween costumes (Video)

Brooke Fechtel, Sophomore Staff Writer
October 4, 2022
According to National Cancer Institution, about 287,850 women and 2,710 men will be diagnosed with breast cancer, making it the most common cancer diagnosis.

Preview to Spike and Splash 2022

Brooke Fechtel, Sophomore Staff Writer
September 15, 2022
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