On November 11th, 2004, Christopher ‘Andre’ Otto was born out of the womb without knowing what his future had in store for him: a division one (D1) college football offensive lineman at Florida State University (FSU). “I’ve stuck to football for most of my life,” explained Otto. “I’ve been playing since first grade.” However, that long journey since little league football has not been all … Continue reading Otto tackling his future
The temperature has begun to fall slowly, by just a few degrees, and a slight wind chill is in the air. A perfect time to watch the rain fall down the window and sip a nice, hot cup of tea, while reading a good book. As autumn approaches, the seniors at Key West High School (KWHS) cannot share this same sense of ease and relaxation. … Continue reading Anxious Autumn Applications
As a senior in high school, I can tell you that high school is a lot to handle. You have your normal school work, tests, final exams, etc. for all four years, but once you hit your senior year you also have to worry about college applications (if you’re going to college). I’ve felt the stress these past few weeks from applying to 12 different … Continue reading Using exercise to ease educational stress
Going to college is scary, regardless of where you’re going or where you’re from. After scouring the internet, and a multitude of interviews, the biggest tip is to go to class. Skipping class could lead to falling behind, and falling behind has many consequences. Another common tip is to study. Setting aside time to study is beneficial, but witing until the last minute could … Continue reading College Tips
Applying for college is no joke. A single application can determine your life: where you’re going, what you’re doing, etc. So the anxiety amongst high school seniors is extremely high. “I base my entire happiness and self-worth on whether I get into this college of my dreams, and that just brings a lot of pressure on me,” stated Emma Scepkova, a current senior at Key … Continue reading College applications affecting the sanity of seniors
Every day, people make decisions: who to text, what to wear, where to eat. Many of these choices are somewhat unimportant and meaningless. However, there comes a time in a student’s life where they must make one of the greatest decisions they may face; where, or if, they will attend college. The seniors of Key West High School (KWHS) have finally reached this final decision … Continue reading Siddharth Singh Sets Off For Brown!
Our Key West High School (KWHS) girl’s lacrosse star, Isabella Marchiano, committed to Palm Beach Atlantic University (PBA) in West Palm Beach, Florida for their lacrosse program. With the commitment to the PBA team, Marchiano also received a sum of scholarship money for her education. As a junior at KWHS, Marchiano committed to a college earlier than the average high school athlete. Typically student-athletes commit … Continue reading Marchiano committed to PBA lacrosse
After an unpredictable and exciting season of College Football, it all comes down to four teams who will face off to see who wins College Football’s biggest prize. Here is a look at the four teams who will throw down and face off in a few weeks’ time. The number four seed coming into the Playoffs is the only undefeated team left in College Football … Continue reading College Football Playoff Teams Announced
In what has been a wild and unpredictable year of college football, this year’s rivalry weekend held true to that as well. With playoff implications, flaring tempers, and fantastic games, it’s time to take a look at some of the best stories of the weekend. In the biggest game for Floridians, this week Florida vs. Florida State was a sloppy and highly heated game. With … Continue reading College Football Rivalry Weekend Recap
From Key West High School’s (KWHS) Class of 2020, Divya Nivani has branched herself out from the little rock and into the big waters of Cambridge, Massachusetts. “…I try to come back to Key West as often as I can,” explained Nivani. “There’s no place like it, [so] I do miss [the town] a lot.” Currently attending one of the top universities in the nation, … Continue reading Where are they now?: Divya Nivani
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