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The news site of Miami Palmetto Senior High School

The Panther
The news site of Miami Palmetto Senior High School

The Panther
Valentina Arias

Valentina Arias, Multimedia Photo Editor

Valentina Arias is a senior and a Multimedia Photo Editor. This is her third year on staff and she looks forward to taking pictures that capture the wonderful essence of not only the school but the community. Aside from newspaper, Valentina enjoys traveling, taking pictures, reading, going to the beach and spending time with her friends and family.

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Florida Professor Breaks a World Record For Living Underwater

Valentina Arias, Multimedia Photo Editor
May 18, 2023
Mothers and Teachers: Mother’s Day at MPSH

Mothers and Teachers: Mother’s Day at MPSH

Valentina Arias, Multimedia Photo Editor
May 17, 2023
PHOTOGALLERY: Palmetto's Class of 2023 Decision Day

PHOTOGALLERY: Palmetto’s Class of 2023 Decision Day

Valentina Arias and Emilia Haus
May 9, 2023
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[Photo] Let’s Groove! Lunch with a Side of Guitar

Isabella Lagarto, Design Editor
May 4, 2023
Palmetto’s Panthers Strictly Business on the Rise

Palmetto’s Panthers Strictly Business on the Rise

Valentina Arias, Multimedia Photo Editor
April 20, 2023
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[Photo] 2023-2024 Palmetto’s Student Council Election Results

Alex James, Staff Writer
April 5, 2023
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[Photo] Protecting our Futures: United Teachers of Dade 

Sara Paredes, Feature Editor
March 2, 2023

The FHSAA Votes Against Female Student-athletes Menstrual Cycle Reports

Valentina Arias, Multimedia Photo Editor
February 18, 2023
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[Photo] Save a Life: National Organ Donor Day

Sofia Strohmeier, Copy Editor
February 14, 2023

Pinecrest Homes Should Not Include Modern Architecture

Valentina Arias, Multimedia Photo Editor
January 23, 2023

Guitarist Jeff Beck Passes Away at the Age of 78

Valentina Arias, Multimedia Photo Editor
January 13, 2023
Pep Squad members repping their superlatives jerseys.

[Photo] Getting to Know Palmetto’s Pep Squad

Luna Garcia, Design Editor
December 22, 2022

The World of Class Fundraising at Palmetto

Valentina Arias, Multimedia Photo Editor
December 22, 2022
Mr. Panther contestants practicing their opening pose and dance.

[Photo] Behind the Scenes of Palmetto’s 18th Annual Mr. Panther

Sofia Strohmeier, Copy Editor
December 20, 2022
Numbers Don't Matter: It is Time to Stop Comparing Yourself Academically

Numbers Don’t Matter: It is Time to Stop Comparing Yourself Academically

Valentina Arias, Multimedia Photo Editor
November 18, 2022
What I Wish I Knew About The College Application Process

What I Wish I Knew About The College Application Process

Valentina Arias
October 28, 2022

Nikolas Cruz Sentenced to Life in Prison

Valentina Arias, Multimedia Photo Editor
October 15, 2022
Miami Palmetto Senior High School teacher, Mr. Schwarz teaching his students ASL phrases.

[Photo] Getting Hands-On with the American Sign Language Department

Samantha Elkins, Print-Co-Editor-in-Chief
September 19, 2022

FACEOFF: Is the FAST Testing System Better Than FSA?

Ella Pedroso and Valentina Arias
September 17, 2022
Mr. Tellechea warning students to get into Miami Palmetto Senior High School before the school day begins.

[Photo] Beating the Bell: The Race to 7:20

Isabella Hewitt, Contents Editor
September 13, 2022
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[Photo] How The Panther Changed My Life

Angelina Astic, Contents/Copy Editor
June 1, 2022
High School Expectations vs. Reality 3 of 4: Junior Year

High School Expectations vs. Reality 3 of 4: Junior Year

Valentina Arias, Multimedia Photo Editor
June 1, 2022
FACEOFF: Is Summer Reading Advantageous?

FACEOFF: Is Summer Reading Advantageous?

Katriona Page and Valentina Arias
May 30, 2022

The Final Four in Women’s Division I Lacrosse

Valentina Arias, Multimedia Photo Editor
May 26, 2022

Palmetto’s Athletic Trainers Aiding Injured Players

Valentina Arias, Multimedia Photo Editor
May 2, 2022
On Apr. 18, Miami Palmetto Senior High School held its annual Junior Class Ring Ceremony for the class of 2023.

PHOTOGALLERY: Palmetto’s Junior Ring Ceremony

Valentina Arias, Multimedia Photo Editor
April 22, 2022
Discovering My Family’s Peruvian Culture as an American Citizen (United Together)

Discovering My Family’s Peruvian Culture as an American Citizen (United Together)

Valentina Arias, Multimedia Photo Editor
April 18, 2022
Students in Mrs. Quintela’s class working on their daily math assignment while enjoying some pie on national Pi Day.

How Palmetto Celebrates National Pi Day (PHOTOGALLERY)

Valentina Arias, Multimedia Photo Editor
March 14, 2022

Will Smith Slaps Chris Rock at the 2022 Oscars Ceremony

Valentina Arias, Multimedia Photo Editor
April 2, 2022
Spit Spoof: The Union of the State Address

Spit Spoof: The Union of the State Address

Valentina Arias, Multimedia Photo Editor
March 12, 2022
“Panthers in Black”: The Countdown for Mr. Panther 2022

“Panthers in Black”: The Countdown for Mr. Panther 2022

Valentina Arias, Multimedia Photo Editor
March 4, 2022
For the last day of Senior Spirit Week, the class of 2022 wore red clothing and their biggest "red flag".

[Photo] Senior Spirit Week: Red, White and Palmetto Blue

Julia Strasius, Business Manager
February 27, 2022
The cast of The Spongebob Musical has been continuously practicing in order to get ready for the opening show.

Palmetto’s Broadway Musical: Spongebob Squarepants

Valentina Arias, Multimedia Photo Editor
February 23, 2022
Tropical Florida Girl Scout troop 630 selling their large assortment of cookies at Publix.

A Look Into Girl Scouts of Tropical Florida’s 2022 Cookie Sales

Valentina Arias, Multimedia Photo Editor
February 1, 2022

Four Hostages Held in Texas Synagogue

Valentina Arias, Multimedia Photo Editor
January 17, 2022
Merry Omicron: How The New Covid-19 Variant Saved the Holidays

Merry Omicron: How The New Covid-19 Variant Saved the Holidays

Valentina Arias, Multimedia Photo Editor
January 10, 2022
A blood donor patiently waiting to get their blood drawn during the second blood drive of the 2021–2022 school year at Miami Palmetto Senior High School.

Give Blood, Save Three Lives: Leo Club Holds December Blood Drive

Valentina Arias, Multimedia Photo Editor
December 13, 2021
United Together: A Hispanic Thanksgiving (En Español)

United Together: A Hispanic Thanksgiving (En Español)

Valentina Arias, Multimedia Photo Editor
November 26, 2021
Students on Chess Club learn and play chess during one of the club's monthly meetings. Photo credits to the Chess Club Instagram.

[Photo] Chess That Makes Change: An Inside Look at Palmetto’s Chess Club

Ana Martinez, Online Editor-in-Chief
November 20, 2021
FACEOFF: Is Daylight Savings Good Or Bad?

FACEOFF: Is Daylight Savings Good Or Bad?

Valentina Arias and Ava Garcia
November 20, 2021
Celebrating The Day of the Dead (En Español)

Celebrating The Day of the Dead (En Español)

Valentina Arias, Multimedia Photo Editor
November 7, 2021
On Oct. 31, many students from Miami Palmetto Senior High School engaged in an array of activities to celebrate this festive holiday. Photo Credits to Camryn Givens.

PHOTOGALLERY: Palmetto Celebrates Halloween

Valentina Arias, Multimedia Photo Editor
November 7, 2021

Palmetto’s Cross Country Team Runs Towards Greatness

Valentina Arias, Multimedia Photo Editor
November 7, 2021
Hocoween Spirit Days were held from Oct. 11- Oct. 15. This allowed students and faculty to spread school spirit through the school before the homecoming game and homecoming dance. Photo courtesy of Cassandra Pita.

PHOTOGALLERY: Spirit Week at Palmetto

Valentina Arias, Multimedia Photo Editor
October 23, 2021

New Crumbl Cookies Location Opens Up in Miami

Valentina Arias, Multimedia Photo Editor
October 17, 2021
Pride events that were postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic have now come back and let everyone celebrate being who they are.

Celebrating Miami Pride 2021

Valentina Arias, Multimedia Photo Editor
October 2, 2021
Mr. Hayduk handing change to a student who purchased one of his bagels.

The Bagels are Back

Valentina Arias, Multimedia Photo Editor
October 1, 2021
From Sept. 22-23, Miami Palmetto Senior High School students had the ability to look at all the clubs through this years Club Fair.

PHOTOGALLERY: Palmetto’s Return to In-Person Club Fair

Valentina Arias, Multimedia Photo Editor
September 27, 2021
United Together: Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month

United Together: Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month

Valentina Arias, Multimedia Photo Editor
September 19, 2021
The Panther Knows Best: Everything to Know About Billie Eilish's "Happier Than Ever”

The Panther Knows Best: Everything to Know About Billie Eilish’s “Happier Than Ever”

Valentina Arias, Multimedia Photo Editor
May 20, 2021
Mrs.Gibson and the girls tennis team smiling with their states trophy. Photo courtesy of Mia Sorrentino

Palmetto Tennis Team Wins Second Place at State Finals

Valentina Arias, Multimedia Photo Editor
May 20, 2021
How Palmetto Students Celebrate Mother's Day

How Palmetto Students Celebrate Mother’s Day

Valentina Arias, Multimedia Photo Editor
May 13, 2021

How Student Athletes Recover From Slumps and Poor Performances

Valentina Arias, Multimedia Photo Editor
April 27, 2021

Derek Chauvin Found Guilty for the Murder of George Floyd

Valentina Arias, Multimedia Photo Editor
April 23, 2021
Facebook Leaked Over 533 million People’s Private Information

Facebook Leaked Over 533 million People’s Private Information

Valentina Arias, Multimedia Editor
April 18, 2021
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[Photo] Seniors Vote on Superlatives, Choose Winners

Nicole Markus, Editor-in-Chief
March 23, 2021
FACEOFF: Dairy Or Dairy Free Lifestyle?

FACEOFF: Dairy Or Dairy Free Lifestyle?

Gianna Hutton and Valentina Arias
March 22, 2021

Art Acevedo Named As Miami’s Next Police Chief

Valentina Arias, Multimedia Photo Editor
March 18, 2021
With the new building being constructed at Miami Palmetto Senior High School students have the opportunity to enhance in their abilities as artists of all kind. (Photo courtesy of Linda Dwyer)

[Photo] Nurturing a Generation of Artistic Minds: How Palmetto’s New Art Wing Will Change Arts Education

Angelina Astic, Copy Editor
March 14, 2021
The Palmetto Girl’s Lacrosse team practicing before the season commences.

Palmetto Spring Sports Have Sprung

Valentina Arias, Multimedia Photo Editor
February 21, 2021

Parkland, Three Years Later: Where Are They Now?

Valentina Arias, Multimedia Photo Editor
February 14, 2021
14 Days of Love Day 13: Best Valentine's Treats

14 Days of Love Day 13: Best Valentine’s Treats

Valentina Arias, Multimedia Photo Editor
February 13, 2021

Is the Olivia Rodrigo/Sabrina Carpenter Beef a PR Stunt?

Valentina Arias, Multimedia Photo Editor
February 11, 2021
14 Days of Love Day 11: The 5 Different Love Languages

14 Days of Love Day 11: The 5 Different Love Languages

Julia Strasius and Valentina Arias
February 11, 2021

FACEOFF: Godzilla VS Kong: Who Wins?

Michael Angee and Valentina Arias
February 9, 2021

Biden Lifts Transgender Military Ban

Valentina Arias, Multimedia Photo Editor
February 8, 2021
FACEOFF: Should School Events Be Held with Precautions?

FACEOFF: Should School Events Be Held with Precautions?

Valentina Caceres and Valentina Arias
January 30, 2021
School dress codes have been heavily scrutinized recently due to certain rules that seemingly promote a double standard in how students should dress.

[Photo] Why School Dress Codes Should be Abolished

Jane Heise, Print Editor-in-Chief
January 26, 2021
Photo courtesy of Nadya Young.

[Photo] HOSA and Leo Club to Host Blood Drive in Honor of National Blood Donor Month

Kate Stuzin, Managing Editor
January 26, 2021
Should Seniors Have Prom, Gradbash and Graduation?

Should Seniors Have Prom, Gradbash and Graduation?

Camilla Bondy and Valentina Arias
January 25, 2021

FACEOFF: Should Schools Punish Students for What They Say Outside Of School?

Samantha Elkins and Valentina Arias
January 19, 2021

Palmetto Athletes Switch to MSO to Avoid Quarantine

Valentina Arias, Multimedia Photo Editor
January 18, 2021

National Slavery and Human Trafficking Month

Valentina Arias, Multimedia Photo Editor
January 17, 2021
The inspiration behind this picture came from the music video “drivers license.” Gabriela Brayer portrays Olivia Rodrigo by posing in a similar way as Rodrigo during her shoot.

[Photo] “drivers license”: The Song That Broke The Internet

Allison Gould, Life Editor
January 15, 2021
Palmetto’s Silver Knight Nominees: Breanna Suarez for Drama and Samantha Berlan for English Literature

Palmetto’s Silver Knight Nominees: Breanna Suarez for Drama and Samantha Berlan for English Literature

Valentina Arias, Multimedia Photo Editor
January 14, 2021
Dear Traveling Influencers

Dear Traveling Influencers

Valentina Arias, Multimedia Photo Editor
January 11, 2021
Palmetto Senior High Schools Boys’ Lacrosse team put forth maximum effort in this years Jingle Brawl Tournament. (Photo courtesy of Wendy Love)

[Photo] Palmetto Boys Lacrosse in Jingle Brawl 2020

Valentina Caceres, Senior Multimedia Editor
December 26, 2020

Classic Holiday Traditions

Valentina Arias, Multimedia Photo Editor
December 20, 2020
Miami Palmetto Senior High's reconstruction has been focused on the part of the school where the art wing (rooms 900, 902 and 904) used to be. (Photo courtesy of Jonathan Newman)

[Photo] Palmetto’s Phase Two Construction Update

Kate Stuzin, Managing Editor
December 19, 2020
The Panther Knows Best: 2021 Grammys Preview

The Panther Knows Best: 2021 Grammys Preview

Valentina Arias, Multimedia Photo Editor
December 13, 2020

Football Legend Diego Maradona Passes Away

Valentina Arias, Multimedia Video Editor
December 5, 2020
Thrift Shopping 101

Thrift Shopping 101

Valentina Arias, Multimedia Video Editor
December 3, 2020
Theaters are following new safety guidelines in their reopening to help slow the spread of COVID-19.

[Photo] Movie Theater Reopening Process and How Guests Can Stay Safe

Kate Stuzin, Managing Editor
November 29, 2020
Easy-to-Prepare Thanksgiving Foods and Recipes

Easy-to-Prepare Thanksgiving Foods and Recipes

Isabel Lopez and Valentina Arias
November 24, 2020

College Counselor Mr. Nerenberg Set To Retire Next Year

Valentina Arias and Samantha Elkins
November 23, 2020
Photo courtesy of Matthew Lewis/ImageReflex.

How Palmetto Football Has Adapted for the 2020 Season

Valentina Arias, Multimedia Video Editor
November 22, 2020

When Is It Too Early for Christmas Music?

Valentina Arias and Gabriel Salvat
November 21, 2020

Candace Owens Receives Backlash Over Harry Styles Vogue Comments

Valentina Arias, Multimedia Video Editor
November 18, 2020

Rapper King Von Passes Away After Shooting Outside Atlanta Nightclub

Valentina Arias, Multimedia Photo Editor
November 10, 2020
Senior Rylee Endara (left) and Gabrielle Rousseau (right) engage in 'Merica Monday with their school spirit.

Spirit Week Photogallery

Isabel Lopez and Valentina Arias
November 1, 2020
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