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A Christmas tree representing one of the Holidays celebrated by students at St. Petersburg Highschool

Celebrating The Holidays at SPHS

Aurora Henderson, Arts & Entertainment Writer December 9, 2024

As the holidays are just around the corner, plans are being made by students at St. Petersburg High School to decide what they should do to celebrate. Whether it’s festive parties with friends or themed...

A stunning photo of our teacher of the year Ms. Green!

Teacher of the Year

Victoria Wirth, Devils Eye Editor December 9, 2024

Teacher of the Year is an honorable award for any educator, and St. Pete High is no exception. This year’s teacher of the year is…drumroll please…the one and only…Ms. Green!! Ms. Green is a well-known...

Study guide in preparation for midterms.

Waving Goodbye to This Year’s Midterms

Maysie Rollins, SPHS News Editor December 9, 2024

As many are aware, the recent hurricanes Helene and Milton have been devastatingly damaging to the state of Florida. With a great deal of lives completely changing, schools must cooperate with students...

New FBLA Members Being Sworn In

Igniting The Future: Future Business Leaders of America Fall Pep Rally

Sarah Rowland, Assistand Editor-in-Chief November 16, 2024

This past Wednesday on November 14th the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) had their annual fall pep rally held at the Coliseum. With 230,000 members worldwide, FBLA is the largest business career...

Some childhood classics outdate the modern streaming networks.

We Were There, But Where Were You: A Reflection of Iconic Childhood Moments

Maysie Rollins, SPHS News Editor May 6, 2024

Have you ever come across a video online titled something along the lines of “Pop Culture Moments that I’ll Never Forget?” If we are being honest, then we have probably all scrolled by at least one...

SPHS students find their own speed, professionally and recreationally.

Green Devils and Green Flags: A Look At St Pete High’s Racing Scene

Finnegan Cox, Sports Writer May 6, 2024

We all know speed, some of us are terrified of it while others live for it. At St. Petersburg High School, you may be surprised to know that we have a large population of drivers that walk these halls...

SPHS FBLA participants posing for a group photo.

FBLA and the Benefits it Brings for Students

Hope Kennedy, SPHS News Writer May 6, 2024

Future Business Leaders of America is a club centered on various business related categories. Depending on the category, you can either present or take a test that you will be judged on accordingly. Everyone...

Getting the A

Getting the A

Victoria Wirth, Devil's Eye Writer March 5, 2024

Everyone knows that there is intense pressure to get good grades, but what do they really mean? Sure, grades may be a way to show your knowledge of the material, but there’s more to life than memorizing...

SPHS Style: What are Students Wearing?

SPHS Style: What are Students Wearing?

Maysie Rollins, SPHS News Writer March 5, 2024

St. Petersburg High School holds a diverse student body with various senses of style. Some students subscribe to the TikTok and Instagram fast-fashion route, some experiment with a new look every day,...

The HIP Club’s Influence on Campus

The HIP Club’s Influence on Campus

Hope Kennedy, SPHS News Writer March 5, 2024

The Health Information Project Club (HIP) is a non-for-profit organization that teaches juniors and seniors, who volunteer, to educate their younger peers about various health subjects such as, mental...

The sunrise has always been the welcome banner for students at SPHS in the morning, but in 2026 we might start school at 8:30 instead.

Later High School Start Times Are On The Way

Finnegan Cox, Writer March 5, 2024

Saint Pete High students know the feeling of smashing their alarm clock to wake up for a start time that most of the year is in the dark. Luckily for the freshmen (sorry everybody else) that will soon...

What to Know Before Taking the SAT

What to Know Before Taking the SAT

Hayden George, SPHS News Editor March 5, 2024

Every high school student should be at least a little familiar with the SAT. Every year, most students are required to take the PSAT or practice SAT to prepare for the actual SAT. For some people, the...

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