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How is the Sophomores Second Year Different From Their First?

How is the Sophomores’ Second Year Different From Their First?

Aurelia Rich, Sophomore Staff Writer
September 22, 2021
Mask conditional protocols begin for high schoolers at Academy on Monday, September 20.

Breaking News: Convocation on the Updated Mask Mandate 

Olivia Book , Junior Staff Writer
September 19, 2021
Not unlike their predecessors, this year’s seniors are to remain a respectable distance from their peers while in the lounge and don their masks at all times.

The Academy Responds to Heightened Coronavirus Concerns

Chloe Mintz, Editor-in-Chief
August 30, 2021

Traveling During Spring Break

The Editorial Board
March 23, 2021
Since the start of the school year on Aug. 19, student life has been altered significantly.

The Coronavirus: the Academy One Year Later

Katia Huddleston, Junior Staff Writer
March 19, 2021
“In order for our nation to finally overcome this virus, we need to think of others before ourselves and have faith in science,” said Rowan Miller (‘24).

CDC Changes Guidelines For Vaccinated Individuals

Emara Saez, Managing Editor
March 11, 2021
The Frances Kratz Award is given to the boldest and most out-of-the-ordinary look, and the Princess Diana Award (which was first given at last years Junior Ring) is designated to one who emulates the grace and sophistication of the late princess. However, as students wore masks during the ceremony, for this year, we got rid of the Best Makeup category and instead replaced it with Best Mask.

The Achona Staff Commemorates the Best Dressed at the Annual Junior Ring Ceremony

Adriana James-Rodil, Editor-in-Chief
February 25, 2021
Coronavirus vaccinations are underway, but health officials are concerned that not enough people are willing to receive the vaccine in order to reach herd immunity.

COVID-19 Vaccine Misinformation Sparks Doubt Among the Public

Avery Rogan, Contributing Sophomore Staff Writer
February 10, 2021
The Raymond James Stadium hosted Super Bowls XXXV and XLIII and will host Super Bowl LV.

Expectations for 2021

Anika Schmid, Senior Staff Writer
December 17, 2020
The basket that is being raffled for the Class of 2021 Senior Endowment is currently present in the second floor common area. Instructions for how to purchase raffle tickets and Christmas ornaments are also present with the basket.

The Class of 2021 Fundraises for the Senior Endowment

Emara Sáez, Managing Editor
December 11, 2020
Cases spike in Florida as citizens suffer pandemic fatigue, but the cost of returning to everyday life now could prove devastating as January rolls around.

The Cost of Tampa’s Pandemic Fatigue

Maddie Glaum, Senior Staff Writer
December 7, 2020
This year, the 2020 Chain Reaction Fundraiser was held through a virtual raffle. This photo was from the 2019 fundraiser.

Students Bring Changes to Chain Reaction this Year

Bella Besece, Junior Staff Writer
December 3, 2020
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