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Gaither basketball player’s commitment sets him up for future
December 16, 2019
Kaia Bonilla
When walking through the halls of Gaither High School, it’s inevitable to run into the six foot five inch giant, Jack Hardin. It is extreme focus and passion that has created the glamorous life of this...
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Entertainment
“What’s the 27 Club? We ain’t making it past 21”
December 15, 2019
Lexi Mariash, Staff Writer
On Sunday Dec. 8, rapper Juice WRLD, age 21, died of a drug-induced seizure at Chicago Midway International Airport. Federal agents were searching his luggage for drugs and firearms. While being searched...
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Clubs and Community
FBLA in the Business of Christmas Smiles for local Children
December 6, 2019
Ava Vaccaro
Around the Christmas season, the FBLA club hosts an annual stand where they accept toys donated for children. The organization also sells 50 cent lollipops during all lunches to raise money for gifts. The...
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News
Fall Sports Banquet Concludes Season
December 6, 2019
Kaia Bonilla
The Gaither High School lunchroom was full of wide smiles, delicious food and well-dressed students on Wednesday, December 4th, 2019, during the fall sports award ceremony. The room was packed with...
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Local Events
Tampa Holiday To-Do List
December 6, 2019
Viviana Burgos
Thanksgiving is officially over, making way for the holiday season, and there are many activities around the Tampa Bay to get in the spirit. HOLIDAYS AT GAITHER HIGH Gaither’s band and orchestra will...
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News
System Flaw Causing Unnecessary Challenges for Students
December 5, 2019
Brielle Allison and Panayiota Laliotis
Every school year, a large number of students are placed into classes they don’t need to be in. Most of the time, it is a class they’ve already taken that they were put in due to a lack of proper score...
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Panayiota Laliotis

November 21, 2019

Gaither High School students and their parents or guardians can attend conference night on Thurs, Nov. 21 from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Gaither to meet with teachers to discuss grades and behavior. Some teachers will make arrangements for meetings after conference night for those who couldn't attend. Students and parents/guardians can contact...

Gaither’s Italian Club Hosts Prestigious Guests

Ava Vaccaro

November 19, 2019

On Nov. 19, Gaither’s Italian Club will be hosting an event called Italian Studies II in the Jerry Skora Auditorium at 4 p.m. Attendees will listen...

Community Members Inspire Students through Annual Event

Viviana Burgos

November 16, 2019

The annual Great American Teach-In will take place on Nov. 21 at all Hillsborough County Public School sites, grades K-12, exceptional student centers...

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Features

A New Life for Kay Luna

Shanelle Tavarez

December 10, 2019

Gaither’s 2019 Winter Holiday Spirit Week

December 6, 2019

It’s finally that time of the year, the holidays, when everyone dresses up and gets into the winter spirit. Gaither's Winter Holiday Spirit Week...

Gaither Alumni: Where are they now?

December 4, 2019

Gaither High School Alumni have gone and made lives for themselves but some have held onto their Cowboy ties. Former Cowboys shared old memories, highlights...

Gaither’s Italian Club Hosts Prestigious Guests

November 19, 2019

On Nov. 19, Gaither’s Italian Club will be hosting an event called Italian Studies II in the Jerry Skora Auditorium at 4 p.m. Attendees will listen...

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Opinions

Parking lot safety poses problem for parents and students

Lexi Mariash, Staff Writer

December 14, 2019

It is a combination of new, young and distracted drivers all trying to leave the same place at the same time. That is Gaither’s student parking lot. Whether it's the...

New Gen Z slang enraging baby boomers

December 1, 2019

In the passing fads and trends among the teenagers of Generation Z, one new term has caught the attention of older generations...

Community Members Inspire Students through Annual Event

November 16, 2019

The annual Great American Teach-In will take place on Nov. 21 at all Hillsborough County Public School sites, grades K-12,...

How should Gaither students handle complaints about teachers?

November 16, 2019

At some point in their lives, a student could have a complaint about a teacher. However, students may not know how to handle...

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Sports

Cowboy Football’s 2019 stat leaders and stand out players

Tulio Martinez

December 16, 2019

The Gaither Cowboys’ 2019 football season was a season of dreams. They finished their season with a 10-2 record, making it all the way to the FHSAA State Semifinals, where...

Cowboy’s Greatest Season in History Continues

November 15, 2019

The stands swayed and the crowd erupted as the Gaither Cowboys lined up in victory formation to secure their eleventh win...

Upcoming Winter Sports

November 13, 2019

In the past few weeks, many sports have held their tryouts for the winter season. Soccer held tryouts for the girls and boys...

Gaither Scratches First Playoff Opponent Off Their List

November 8, 2019

The Gaither Cowboys (10-1) took down the Boca Ciega Pirates at home (6-5) in their Class 6A, Region 2 quarterfinal meeting. ...

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Entertainment

Gaither chorus’ annual Holiday Concert

Shanelle Tavarez

December 13, 2019

The Gaither chorus department performed their annual Holiday Concert on Thursday, Dec. 12. Before the concert, there were “pre-show” performances outside of the auditorium...

New Gen Z slang enraging baby boomers December 1, 2019

Gaither’s Italian Club Hosts Prestigious Guests November 19, 2019

Pre-game Tailgates Continue Through Playoffs November 8, 2019

Gaither Students Save a Raccoon November 6, 2019

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