Maggio takes center stage in office
Angela Isalgue, Issues and Ideas Editor
Students can always count on Trish Maggio, Student Services Secretary, to greet them with a warm welcome upon entering the office. Maggio works hard in the office day in and day out, helping counselors and students with all of their questions and needs. "The title 'Student Services Secretary'...
A walk in the park for everyone
Natalie Rodriguez, Staff Writer
Man's best friend gets the perk of a new place to play with. Dog parks are opening up all around Miami-Dade along with the new off-the-leash guidelines, which allows dogs to be free to roam in the enclosed areas of the park. Dog parks are popping up in Tropical Park, which is divided into two areas...
A walk to remember: Students raise awareness by participating in charity walks
Jonathan Perez, Staff Writer
Two events. Two students. One cause. This year, in order to commemorate two influential students, Panthers participated in two walkathons. Over two hundred people gathered in the basketball courts at Palmetto on January 29 in 55 degree weather for the two mile Walk for Witty. It has been 11 years...
Juniors ring in the new year as upperclassmen
Alyssa Rosenfeld, News Editor
A giant ring protruded from the stage. Balloons shimmered under the dim lights of the auditorium. The students of the junior class of 2012 were officially given the title "upperclassmen." On the evening of January 5, about 250 eleventh graders walked across the stage to receive their Herff Jones...
Students honored for academic excellence
Kyle Richardson, Sports Editor
This past December, Mr. Weiner directed a half-hour presentation to recognize the excellence of a select number of Palmetto students, each making the Principal's Honor Roll. "You guys are the best and the brightest," Weiner said to the 97 students awarded. "We want to recognize each of you for...
Kristen Coke, Features Editor
As Drama I, Acting II, Stagecraft and Comprehensive theater class teacher and Impawv and Thespians Troupe 1298 sponsor, and director of the numerous plays and musicals that Palmetto puts on, it can be said that she wears "many hats". However, now she can add one more impressive "hat" to her resume...
Pawsitive Panther (Francisca Comparini)
Bree Ann Camacho, Staff Writer
Despite having to face the challenges of moving to a new country in high school, senior Francisca Comparini has really filled her last three years of high school with memories. Francisca was born and raised in Chile. At the age of fourteen, her family moved from her mother's native country when...
Grandma's cooking has nothing on this class
When students think of school food, pizza and vending machine corners come to mind. Most students probably would not believe that a warm cherry pie could be found just down the hall, but the Culinary Operations class actually cooked cherry pies this year, thanks to the new teacher, Patricia Marion. "She's...
Palmetto's got gym junkies students try to keep safety in mind
The old wives tale that weight training stunts growth has no evidence supporting it. Just ask Arnold Schwarzenegger, the seven-time Mr. Olympia winner, who started working out at 15. Though working out worked for Mr. Olympia-turned-governor, controversy still brews concerning teenagers working out...
Pawsitive panthers (Glenn Adams)
Azmae Fahmy, Staff Writer
When the idea of a role model comes to mind, the majority of adolescents consider people like Martin Luther King or Mother Theresa. But some appreciate a person who has personally affected their lives, someone who not only showed them the person they wanted to be, but helped them become it. Someone...
A day in the life of Mr. Weiner
Michael Tandlich, Staff Writer
Principal Howard Weiner's day begins at 4:30 a.m. sharp with the ringing of his alarm. From the moment he leaves his house at 6:15 and takes a 30-mile drive to Miami Palmetto Senior High to the time he returns, totally exhausted, Weiner is constantly on the go. "I usually get home around 6:00 p.m....
Palmetto students get a taste of the world
Jenna DeNight, Staff Writer
On November 16, the foreign language department came together in Palmetto's cafeteria and put on its 28th annual International dinner. Latin America, France, Germany and Japan were all represented in this festive evening of cultural appreciation. "We've been doing this dinner for a long time...