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New LET program teaches love, empathy, tolerance
New LET program teaches love, empathy, tolerance
DIRT DIG: Eighth graders Ella Benfield and Sofia Cano plant and mulch as community service at the Castle Cliff Coastal Reserve beach on Dec. 7 “ I like doing service work because it is my way of giving back to the community,” Cano said. Courtesy Palmer Trinity School
Middle school students travel to New Zealand
Five seniors nominated for Silver Knight
Five seniors nominated for Silver Knight
ONCE UPON A TIME: Thespians rehearse on Dec. 8 for the upcoming March performance of Into the Woods.
Senior thespians prepare to perform “Into the Woods”
Juniors Paulina Saade and Angelina Fraiz recod their analyses of the film, Blinded by the Light, on Oct. 27 in Eduardo Barretos Honors English class. My favorite part of the project was being able to share my opinions on film along side my friends, Fraiz said.
English students produce podcasts analyzing film
Mr. Diaz explains the power of AI to his computer science students.
Mixed feelings stir about AI in school
HANDS-ON LEARNING: Sixth graders Andoni Fernandez and Liam Lynch look at samples of marine life during the sixth grade travel week. This trip was so much fun and I loved seeing all of the marine life, Fernandez said.
Sixth graders explore marine life in annual trip
Social media has both positive, negative effects on teens
Nicole Oeltjen and other sophomores sign Australian exchange student Nicola Barnes shirt on Oct. 28 for her last day at Palmer Trinity. I loved Miami so much and have so many fun memories from this experience, Barnes said. I am going to miss Miami and everyone here so much.
Australian exchange host reflects on experience
The entire Vestry Club poses for a photo, prior to leading our upper school in chapel.
Vestry leads students in faith
The Palmer Trinity Falcons Playoff Berth and a Season of Greatness
The Palmer Trinity Falcons Playoff Berth and a Season of Greatness
First wave of students commit to compete at colleagiate level
The boys cross country team pose for a picture together at the course the day before the State Championships
Cross country teams end most successful season yet
POINTS LEADER: Senior co-captain Jade Leon shoots a shot to score points for her team. Leon is one of the leading scorers on the Varsity team and has been a part of this team for five years. “I’m really sad that its my last year on this team, Leon said. Coach has helped me over these five years to be the player that I am today.”
Girls varsity basketball season off to a positive start
Screenshot from MaxPreps
Football team look towards next year without 13 seniors
Unlocking the wonder of STEM education, students from all grades and places visited our school to participate in the SWE Next Event. One of the girl scouts of Troop 314 from Cutler Bay, Lucia Fajardo (5th grade), shares that her “group activities were really cool! My favorite person was the one who worked for Disney! I loved building the bridge at the end and eating gumdrops!” Inspired by the speeches, Lucia intends to stay involved with STEM with no hesitation.
SWENext hosts “Girl Powered” engineering event
STAMP SESSION: As senior Parkman Steinhour stamps his finger onto the balloon, his fingerprint becomes visible. “This lab was really cool because you don’t really expect all the crevices and stuff to show but they are actually super noticeable on the balloon,” Steinhour said.
Photo slideshow: Biomedical fingerprinting lab
SAY CHEESE: While waiting in line to take their pictures, seniors Ali Garcia and Isa Monzayet practice their smiles with each other. Im almost 18 years old but I want my picture to capture the girl I was 10 years ago, Monzayet said. I always wore bows in my hair or had my hair in pigtails when I was little. I always had the biggest and most innocent smile on my face so I wanted to try and replicate that again.
Photo slideshow: Seniors on Picture Day
BAKE IT, TAKE IT: Senior Perry Sylvain (second from the left) counts money made from BSU bake sale, as teachers and student continue to buy items from the table during lunch. “...BSU bake sale went great due to its student organization and orientation, Sylvain said.
Photo slideshow: BSU bake sale
THE STORY OF A STORYTELLER: Hiaasen speaks to the Middle School about his experiences as a writer. “I always wanted to be a writer, I knew from a very young age I wanted to be a writer, he said in an interview with PTTV. My first ambition was to be a sports writer and cover baseball or something. Ive always liked to sit down and write and create. I was lucky. For some people, it takes a long time to figure out what they want to do but I knew from a very young age and I lucked out and it worked out for me.”
Photo slideshow: Carl Hiaasen speaks to Middle School
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The Palmer Trinity Falcons Playoff Berth and a Season of Greatness

The Palmer Trinity Falcons Playoff Berth and a Season of Greatness

Ayo Williams, Falcon Student Media reporter • May 6, 2024

Recently, the Palmer Trinity Falcons Baseball team found themselves in the biggest game of the season against cross-town rival Westminster Christian School who are ranked number 7 in the state of Florida....

First wave of students commit to compete at colleagiate level

Isabella Egea, PTTV reporter • March 22, 2024

Seniors Maria Camposano, Michael Kourakos, and Daniella Perez-Cartaya, as well as junior Remi Bacardi, recently committed to Division I colleges for their respective sports. REMI BACARDI Even though...

The boys cross country team pose for a picture together at the course the day before the State Championships

Cross country teams end most successful season yet

Henry Stark, PTTV reporter • December 8, 2023

After placing first in the district championship, the varsity girls and boys cross country teams ended one of their most successful seasons this year by qualifying and competing at the FHSAA State...

POINTS LEADER: Senior co-captain Jade Leon shoots a shot to score points for her team. Leon is one of the leading scorers on the Varsity team and has been a part of this team for five years. “I’m really sad that its my last year on this team, Leon said. Coach has helped me over these five years to be the player that I am today.”

Girls varsity basketball season off to a positive start

Valeria Touron, PTTV reporter • December 5, 2023

Only in their first few weeks of the season, the girls varsity basketball team is on a roll with a 3-0 record so far. “My goal for this team is for us to have the two seniors on our team, Jade...

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Football team look towards next year without 13 seniors

Lou Kipp, PTTV reporter • December 5, 2023

With 13 football players graduating this year, next year’s seniors will have a bigger role than ever before to try and lead a fully new defense and offense in hopes of making it to region playoffs for...

Coach Eric Perri, reacts to losing by one point to a friend in fantasy football. “I still have no idea how I lost, Perri said. No matter how good of players you have, you can lose just as easily as a team with terrible players.

Fantasy football offers fun, competition

Ludwig Kipp • October 25, 2023

With the football season in full swing, people around the world have been keeping up with their fantasy football games. Built for those with a competitive spirit, the games typically require a buy-in...

The varsity girls volleyball team sits on the sidelines cheering for the JV team that was playing at the time on Oct. 5 during Dig Pink. The annual Dig Pink volleyball game series support and raise money for breast cancer awareness. “It’s one of my favorite games of the year and I love our pink jerseys,” varsity player Kierra Roa said.

Dig Pink raises funds, awareness for breast cancer research

Ayo Williams and Anastasia Saldivia • October 25, 2023

More than fifteen bright pink volleyball jerseys filled the PTS gym on Oct. 5. With rosy balloons and banners covered in pink ribbons, the JV and Varsity volleyball teams were ready to raise awareness...

Falcons lose annual Battle of the Oar

Victoria Lopez, PTTV reporter • October 11, 2023

After going neck and neck the whole game and being tied in the second quarter, the annual Battle of the Oar ended in a loss for the Falcons against Ransom Everglades, 26-34. “...our quarterback...

HARD KNOCK: As the Palmer Trinity Varsity Football team exits the field after the close loss to Ransom Everglades at the Battle of the Oar, a heartbroken Finn Zuccarini makes his way to the sideline with his team mates. Players are on their way to hear words of encouragement from head coach Mark Reese, but after such a bitter loss, it’s difficult to put it into words.

Photo slideshow: Battle of the Oar

Felipe Prada Ferreira, Raptor reporter • October 10, 2023

KEEPING THE BLOOD FLOWING: As practice gets started on Wednesday, the football team warms up by getting into a group huddle and doing jumping jacks and other stretches. In order to feel fit to practice for two hours, the football team always ensures that everyone is feeling loose and warmed up.

Falcon Football prepares for Battle of the Oar

Sebastian Lanz, PTTV Director • September 13, 2023

The varsity football team has been preparing for countless hours over the past days for one of their most anticipated games of the season: Tomorrow’s Battle of the Oar is one of the most talked about...

TAG TEAM: Seniors Lou Kipp and Ethan Vanzant clap hands as they cross each other on the field during their game against Coral Shores at home on Sept. 1. The Falcons beat the Hurricanes 34-14.

Senior football players reflect on bonding, brotherhood

Alena Zamek, PTTV reporter • September 13, 2023

For the football team, team bonding creates a strong sense of brotherhood, which, according to several senior players who have been on the team for their four years of high school, improves their dynamic...

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