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School newspaper of Academy of the Holy Names, Tampa

Achona

School newspaper of Academy of the Holy Names, Tampa

Achona

Maria Cacciatore

Maria Cacciatore, Senior Staff Writer

Maria Cacciatore is an Achona staff writer and an Academy senior. This is Cacciatore’s first year on Achona and she has already contributed many new ideas and stories for the newspaper. After school, Cacciatore stays busy with piano lessons, Jesuit cheer, and working on her incredible clothing designs. In her free time, she enjoys watching Vampire Diaries on Netflix and jamming to 60’s and 70’s music at home and in the car with her friends. Cacciatore already has narrowed down her college options to University of Miami or the Fashion Institute of Technology. Cacciatore wants to be a Fashion Designer or a Creative Director for a top clothing brand, such as Chanel. Although Cacciatore hasn’t had an opportunity to travel much, it is one of her goals for the future.  Cacciatore is excited to see what her future holds, but for now, she is enjoying for her senior year with her friends and her senior privileges at AHN.

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With all the blood that Academy girls donated, over 100 people can be helped.  The drive was a success and will continue to be a priority for the Interact Club.

Academy’s Annual Blood Drive

Maria Cacciatore, Senior Staff Member
April 26, 2017
Spring Fashion Week premiered all the new trend for this season and many Academy girls agree that between social media and celebrities that they are able to pick up what the new trends are. 
Photo credit: Maria Cacciatore/Achona Online

Fashion Week Trends and Comebacks

Maria Cacciatore, Senior Staff Member
March 23, 2017
The new band, Donezo, that started in Academy has been the talk of Tampa ever since the Talent Show. Their documentary is out now on Youtube and will be soon releasing a single. Stay tuned for what is to come of the break out band. 
Photo credit: Zoe Cuva (used with permission)

New Band, Donezo, Takes Over Academy

Maria Cacciatore, Senior Staff Member
February 23, 2017
"My mom used to write little notes in my lunch box and I would be so happy to find them, but she stopped when I got to high school," says Hope Rossi
photo credit: Maria Cacciatore/Achona Online

In the Bag: Lunch Box Addition

Maria Cacciatore, Senior Staff Member
February 14, 2017
Shameless has been highly recommended amongst Academy students and has been given 5 starts on Netflix.

Shameless Takes Over Academy

Maria Cacciatore, Senior Staff Writer
January 27, 2017
The class of '07 still reunited frequently for birthdays, weddings, and mother daughter hangouts. "I always knew these girls were going to be my best friends even after high school," says Celeste Cacciatore (bottom right)

Academy Alumni: Where Are They Now?

Maria Cacciatore, Senior Staff Member
January 23, 2017
Regifting has always been frowned upon, but during the holidays it is hard to avoid. 
Photo Credit: Maria Cacciatore (Achona Online)

Academy Talks Regifting

Maria Cacciatore, Senior Staff Member
January 9, 2017
Academy girls shares their stories about first dates that have gone wrong!
photo credit: Maria Cacciatore/ Achona Online

Awkward First Dates

Maria Cacciatore, Senior Staff Member
November 7, 2016
Academy girls go down memory lane with the help of apps such as Timehop to see past social media posts
photo credit: Maria Cacciatore/Achona Online

Social Media: Then vs. Now

Maria Cacciatore, Senior Staff Member
November 2, 2016
There is nothing worse than when a waiter does not follow directions!

Food Phobias of Academy

Maria Cacciatore, Senior Staff Member
September 26, 2016
Can astrology really tell who you are?

How Accurate are Astrology Horoscopes?

Maria Cacciatore, Senior Staff Member
September 17, 2016
Hurricane Hermine comes through Tampa, but students still managed to catch some rays at the beach.

Academy Girls Celebrate Hurricane Hermine

Maria Cacciatore, Senior Staff Member
September 9, 2016
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