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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 Alfonso

Isabella Alfonso, Senior Staff Writer

Isabella Alfonso is an Academy Senior, a third-year journalist and Senior Staff Writer for Achona. She is in Teen Leadership Council at school, is a cheerleader for Jesuit High School and enjoys reading books about psychology and the human mind. She likes Twizzlers, Starbucks and Netflix. Alfonso’s favorite subject English and she is passionate about reading because it fascinates her. For the coming school year, Alfonso is excited about finishing college applications and starting second semester. Her favorite hobbies are cuddling with her dog and eating Chipotle. In the future, Alfonso hopes to attend the University of Florida and major in Psychology with a minor Spanish. She plans to become a psychologist and specialize in children, teenagers or women.

 

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Senior Avery Dierks claims, "I always choose my dress so last minute for dances. I'm deciding between three dresses right now, so yeah (laughs) I'd like to find my prom style."

What Prom Style Are You? (Quiz)

Isabella Alfonso, Senior Staff Writer
April 19, 2016
Senior Kelsea Henry says that she didn't have a story from the Mini-Course pottery day-- because she didn't get to go! "I was driving back from St. Pete Beach and the traffic was so bad that I came back at 9 a.m. once the bus had already left!" How unfortunate!

Mini-Course Week Horror Stories

Isabella Alfonso, Senior Staff Writer
March 21, 2016
Two years ago, the Accardi and Storch family made deviled eggs to look like chicks in a hatched egg! So clever!

Easter DIYs

Isabella Alfonso, Senior Staff Writer
February 26, 2016
Senior Avery Dierks made an Avocado Mac N' Cheese dish last Friday. "I have an obsession with avocados!" says Dierks, "when I remembered I couldn't eat meat, I thought that this idea would be good."

Vegetarian Options for Fridays in Lent

Isabella Alfonso, Senior Staff Writer
February 16, 2016
Senior Jaime Jurado says that she can never stop watching  "Tasty" videos once she starts. In fact, Senior Caroline Yount and Jurado both agreed that the omelette cup video looks delicious and easy to make!

Achona Tasty: Omelette Cups

Isabella Alfonso, Senior Staff Writer
February 4, 2016
The Academy dance team has moved in recent years from being a performance-based group to a competitive team. 
credit: Stephanie Zummo (with permission)

Jaguarettes Made Big Leaps January 18

Isabella Alfonso, Senior Staff Writer
January 22, 2016
Karlee Nipper decided to make her proposal artsy with a decorative, unique sign with a cute pun of Chance the Rapper!

Academy’s Best Formal Proposals

Isabella Alfonso, Senior Staff Writer
December 8, 2015
These are perfect for those super close to you! Use embarrassing pictures for your best friends and nice pictures for parents, either way, they'll love them!

[Photo] ACHONA’s Gift Ideas

Karlee Nipper, Feature's Editor
December 9, 2015
The Awards Ceremony after the Cross Out Cancer 5k was an emotional event; everyone there was overjoyed to see what a difference they had made.

The Cross Out Cancer 5k (Video)

Isabella Alfonso, Senior Staff Writer
December 3, 2015
"We've all wanted to know which Academy teacher lies within of us," confesses senior Avery Stanechewski when she heard about this quiz.

Which Holy Names Faculty Member Are YOU?

Isabella Alfonso, Senior Staff Writer
October 13, 2015
****TBD****

[Photo] ACHONA’s Fall Favorites

Karlee Nipper, Features Editor
September 18, 2015
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Isabella Alfonso, Senior Staff Writer
September 3, 2015
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