THE SEMINOLE TIMES
So many aspirations are awaiting you Noles!
Future in Focus: Seniors Career Aspirations
Sameeksha Das (Left), Lily Schuler, Baani Dhamija, and Zainab Dewji (Right) dressed in their fall attire as the weather cools down.
FALL FASHION
UNO tournament winners Abra Stalker (Left), Isabella Gallego, Raven Isom, and Anastasia Howard (Right).
SENDING SUNSHINE UNO TOURNAMENT
Various cookie designs at the Cardiology cookie decorating event - via @shscardiologyclub
CARDIOLOGY COOKIES
PSAT TUTORING
PSAT TUTORING
NOLES WIN SECOND ROUND PLAYOFFS
SEMINOLE RUNS!
Dazzlers preforming at the football game during half time.
THE DAZZLING NOLES
SEMINOLE VS LYMAN BOYS SOCCER
SEMINOLE VS LYMAN BOYS SOCCER
THE BOWLERS OF SHS
Newspaper writers Lily Schuler and Leah Ball holding a list of upcoming movies.
THE ERA OF MOVIES AND SHOWS IN 2024
A roblox character featured outside of the VIP section of Roblox’s hit game Dress to Impress.
DRESS TO IMPRESS: THE ULTIMATE GUIDE
The variety of options that people purchase during the time of black friday is shown.
TATE MCRAE TOUR
A Bonfire portraying the beautiful view and endless horizons of the Outer Banks show.
Outer Banks!
The new movie Wicked has taken over theaters as the musical breaks records.
FROM BROADWAY TO THEATERS: WICKED
Dazzlers preforming at the football game during half time.
THE DAZZLING NOLES
Upcoming Movies and TV
Pep Rallies
Pep Rallies
Prepping for the New Year: Helpful Tips
New Wardrobe for the New You
NEW REELZ 2/17/22: LOVE IS IN THE AIR
Do you know your geography? Reporter Phoebe Sousa questions students at Seminole High School and the results are shocking!
SEMINOLE REELS ANNOUNCEMENT: 11/17/21
Starbucks holiday drinks and Red Cup Day celebration from November 14th.
Holiday Drinks
The variety of options that people purchase during the time of black friday is shown.
Black Friday Bust
The “GOAT” website with trending items like “ESSENTIALS” & “sp5der” hoodies.
What’s on your Christmas wish list?
From the beginning of November, people begin to celebrate Christmas with decorations.
When Does Christmas Really Start? The Debate After Halloween
Hand turkeys created by Newspaper staff as a Thanksgiving tradition.
THANKSGIVING TRADITIONS
Students during Covid times wore masks to stop the spread.
COVID STRIKE: A LOOKBACK ON THE PANDEMIC
AT&T service lost on February 22nd
AT&T OUTRAGE
Google Image: The New Republic
WOMEN BEING DRAFTED?
RECENT NATURAL DISASTERS
Supposed UFO in sky
THE OUT OF THIS WORLD DISCOVERY

THE SEMINOLE TIMES

THE SEMINOLE TIMES
Gwyneth Katker

Gwyneth Katker, Photography Manager

Gwyneth Katker is the photography manager for the Seminole Newspaper. She is a senior this year, along with it being her fourth year on staff. She is a dedicated and hardworking student, taking Advanced Placement classes. She loves people and animals, especially her two dogs. Unique things about her are that her favorite animal is a blobfish and she is looking into marine biology for her future career path.

All content by Gwyneth Katker
Spring break has come to a close, this year with the pandemic it was not a normal spring break for most. Less traveling and interactions but everyone seemed to make the most out of it.

[Photo] Seminole’s Spring Break

Sejal Mohan, Reporter
April 9, 2021
The time has come, pollen season is here, and many are being effected from it.

[Photo] Allergy Symptoms Worsen As Pollen Count Rises

Ava Flaute, Reporter
April 5, 2021
Bright Futures is a scholarship program offered to students in the state of Florida with certain SAT/ACT scores, but this year there is talk of changing that.

[Photo] Bright Futures May Not Be So Bright

Samhitha Katuru, Reporter
April 16, 2021
A lot of controversy has risen over stocks during these past couple months.

[Photo] GameStop Stock Crash: What You Need To Know

February 28, 2021
As climates fluctuate, many believe that the immense cold fronts and Arctic outbreak are due to global warming.

[Photo] MYTH OR FACT: GLOBAL WARMING RESPONSIBLE FOR ARCTIC OUTBREAK

Samhitha Katuru, Reporter
March 22, 2021
Famous people might not have as glamorous of a life as you would think, a lot more goes on behind closed doors than some may believe. In 2019, many people grew concern for Britney Spears after many questionable events. Photo: Yahoo

[Photo] Op-Ed: Britney Spears’ Conservatorship

Sejal Mohan, Reporter
March 12, 2021
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[Photo] Valentine’s Day Plans: What You Should Know

Sejal Mohan, Reporter
February 10, 2021
2020 is officially over and people all around the world celebrated the new year going into 2021. Source: freepik

[Photo] Tips for the New Term

Ava Flaute, Designer
January 28, 2021
Taylor Swift released a new album called Evermore on December 11, 2020. In 2020 she also released the album Folklore in July.

[Photo] New Taylor Swift Album: “EVERMORE”

Samhitha Katuru, Reporter
January 14, 2021
The summer olympics were supposed to be in 2020 but due to COVID-19, it has been moved to 2021.

[Photo] Tokyo 2020 Olympics Updates

Sejal Mohan, Reporter
December 17, 2020
The end of every year Spotify showcases an end of the year “wrap up”. It shows the most played artist, song, genre, etc. and even personalizes it for Spotify users.

[Photo] Most Popular Music of 2020

Ava Flaute, Designer
December 15, 2020
Over Thanksgiving break many students across the county received spam emails, the board did what they could to limit the amount of students to open the emails.

[Photo] SCPS Hacked! What You Need To Know

Christina Davenport, Reporter
December 11, 2020
Each year Seminole High School hosts a food drive. This allows people to donate canned goods that will go to those in need.

[Photo] SHS Food Drive

Samhitha Katuru, Reporter
December 1, 2020
Each year Seminole High School goes through mental health videos and information through nearpod.

[Photo] Mental Health At Seminole: How Nearpods May Help

Christina Davenport, Reporter
December 8, 2020
Apple has just released a new iPhone, it has many new features and even a different shape and style than past iPhones.

[Photo] Apple’s 2020 Feature: The iPhone 12

Christina Davenport, Reporter
December 2, 2020
After every year Netflix cancels shows when their contract is up. Lots of people are upset because one of them is “The Office” that has been a fan favorite for years.

[Photo] Netflix: Show Cancellations, Price Hikes, and more…

Manya Garg, Reporter
December 7, 2020
Seniors this year have missed out on quite a lot of normal high school events and opportunities due to the pandemic.

[Photo] Class of 2021’s Senior Slump

Sejal Mohan, Reporter
December 3, 2020
The common application portal is a common stressor for seniors as college application season begins.

[Photo] Corona and College: How Seniors Are Preparing

Christina Davenport, Reporter
November 19, 2020
Despite the pandemic, Ariana Grande's new album is a hit!

[Photo] Music Industry Prevails Despite Coronavirus

Samhitha Katuru, Reporter
November 18, 2020
Amy Coney Barret was nominated the new Supreme Court Justice on September 26th of 2020. Some people are very happy with this nomination and others are very concerned about the conservative beliefs she has. Source- DailyWire

[Photo] Who is Amy Coney Barrett?

Mahalla Hynes, Reporter
November 2, 2020
Due to the unfortunate circumstances of COVID-19, this year's Halloween celebrations are going to take a toll. Safety precautions need to be set in place and you may not be able to do all the same activities as in past years. Adjusting can be weird but it is very crucial.

[Photo] HALLOWEEN IN 2020: SPOOKY BUT SAFE

Manya Garg, Reporter
October 28, 2020
Due to the pandemic many places have had to shut down, one being musicals. Broadway shows specifically closed in March and it has affected cast members, performers, and the audience.

[Photo] Updates On Broadway: COVID-19 Edition

Samhitha Katuru, Reporter
October 26, 2020
In Missouri, penguins from the Kansas City Zoo were allowed to roar the halls of a local museum. Although there are different opinions on whether they should have gone or not, the penguins seemed to enjoy the outing. Source- My Modern Met

[Photo] Penguins and COVID: How Missouri Does Quarantine

Sejal Mohan, Reporter
November 6, 2020
The Korean boy band BTS (standing for Bangtan Boys), is made up of seven members. They are the next big thing and are gaining followers by the minute.

[Photo] BTS: DYNAMITE SMASHES THE MUSIC INDUSTRY

Manya Garg, Reporter
October 12, 2020
On September 18th, the world was stunned by the death of Ruth Bader Ginsburg. She was one of nine Supreme Court justices and fought for gender equality. Source of picture: AARP

[Photo] The Life and Legacy of Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Mahalla Hynes, Reporter
October 14, 2020
The Covid-19 outbreak brought upon lots of stress throughout the world, now with school starting back up, it is creating a lot more while kids are trying to adjust to school and stay healthy. Some small tips and tricks you can do to guide you when finding yourself in an anxious or bad state of mind are presented in the picture above.

[Photo] MENTAL HEALTH DURING COVID-19

Manya Garg, Reporter
October 6, 2020
It’s that time again, fall sports are starting back up. This year won’t be like how this picture is depicted, as it was taken a couple years ago. With the health department at hand, Seminole High School has made some changes to who can watch the games, concessions, and more that ensure the health and safety of anyone who attends.

[Photo] PANDEMIC HITS SHS FALL SPORTS

Ava Flaute, Reporter
September 22, 2020
The year 2020 has involved some life changing events, an important one being the Black Lives Matter Movement. In this picture you see seniors Payton Whitney and Maddie Cannon with posters they made as they hang them over the city of Lake Mary. They did this to show their support and spread awareness to the movement as many other people are doing, whether through protests, donating, and or making signs like shown.

[Photo] TEEN ACTIVISM IN THE AGE OF COVID-19

Shea Brandau, Design Manager
August 31, 2020
This picture shows the 2019-2020 school years bell schedule. But, next year Seminole High School has changed it to all seven classes and no more block days.

[Photo] NO BLOCK SCHEDULE

Julio Roman, Reporter
May 12, 2020
Anonymous 18-year-old student using Tinder, a modern dating app.

[Photo] THE DANGER OF DATING APPS

Suhaib Hasan and Jessica Ty
April 10, 2020
Most gyms have closed due to the corona virus pandemic. Self care is still important and this article talks about the different ways you can stay healthy throughout quarantine.

[Photo] HOW TO STAY ACTIVE DURING QUARANTINE

Julio Roman, Reporter
April 17, 2020
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[Photo] GALLERIES

November 5, 2019
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[Photo] A HISTORICAL IMPEACHMENT

Ritika Vonguru, Reporter
January 23, 2020
Uber has become one of the top modes of transportation, but safety of people has become a big concern.

[Photo] UBER SAFETY

Julio Roman, Reporter
February 4, 2020
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[Photo] Safety at Seminole

Kruthi Munugeti, Reporter
October 31, 2019
Halloween is a fun time for many kids, but it can sometimes be dangerous. Seminole Newspaper provides some tips that can benefit you on your Halloween adventures.

[Photo] 7 SPOOKY TIPS FOR THIS HALLOWEEN

Kruthi Munugeti, Reporter
October 31, 2019
Students are continuing to get schedule changes due to class sizes still being crowded.

[Photo] Student Schedule Changes

September 30, 2019
On August 3rd, a mass shooting occured in a Walmart in El Paso Texas, leading to more controversy over gun laws.

[Photo] Students Reflect on the Odessa, Texas Massacre:

Ritika Vonguru, Reporter
September 30, 2019
Seminole High School and Lake Mary High School battled on the field Friday the 30th.

[Photo] LAKE MARY VS SEMINOLE GAME

Kruthi Munugeti, Reporter
September 12, 2019
Seminole High School has added an environmental club to better the community and promote more recycling.

[Photo] NEW ENVIRONMENTAL CLUB TAKES ROOT AT SEMINOLE HIGH SCHOOL

August 24, 2019
Seminole High School put on a Black History show on Saturday the 23rd. Representing and giving background information of the importance of each day in February.

[Photo] SEMINOLE BLACK HISTORY SHOW CELEBRATES BLACK EXCELLENCE

Zayna Sheikh
February 26, 2019
Not a lot of field trip opportunities are provided at Seminole High School. Even though they add a personal advantage to students.

[Photo] OUT OF THE CLASSROOM, ONTO THE ROAD

Izma Shakil, Photographer
February 25, 2019
Typically thought of as the "phone obsessed generation," Gen Z pushes beyond the stereotype given.

[Photo] OP-ED: DEBUNKING GENERATION Z STEREOTYPES

Jessica Ty, Photographer
January 18, 2019
The hard work and dedication of the Lady Noles Golfers are shown through their win as district runner- ups.

GOLF TEAM SCORES DISTRICT RECOGNITION

Gwyneth Katker, Photographer
November 29, 2018
Many Seminole High alumni graduate with hopes and dreams for the future, fortunately for athlete Gabriel Davis, he was able to accomplish his goals for the future.

[Photo] GABRIEL DAVIS: FROM BENCH SEATS TO FOOTBALL CLEATS

Samantha Flaute, Reporter
September 27, 2018
The new auto body building has now opened, and the students have been working on the Seminole High school plane, along with many other mechanics.

[Photo] NEW SHS AIRPLANE SOARS OFF THE RUNWAY

Kruthi Munugeti, Reporter
September 25, 2018
Seminole High School has been successful at math competitions, as suggested by the many awards they have won.

MAO: MORE THAN JUST MATH

Gwyneth Katker, Photographer
April 24, 2018
Prom can be very expensive, so to help with costs, some students prefer to do their own hair and makeup.

[Photo] PROM 101: HOW TO BE A BALLER ON A BUDGET

Mansoor Esfandieyar, Photographer
April 3, 2018
Seminole's boys lacrosse team plays against Lake Mary.

LAX TEAMS POWER TO THE MAX

Gwyneth Katker, Photographer
March 15, 2018
The 2018 Winter Olympics has been full of firsts, including a historic union between North and South Korean teams.

[Photo] WINTER OLYMPICS ENCOURAGE KOREAN HARMONY

Serra Sowers, Photographer
February 22, 2018
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[Photo] ACING THE SAT: TIPS FROM THE PROS

Sania Shaukat and Jennifer Schmid
February 16, 2018
Seminole High School was well-represented at the BPA competition, with more than 20 regional finalists competing.

BPA TAKES ON STATES

Gwyneth Katker, Photographer
February 13, 2018
Veteran teacher Mrs. Dianne Newton says "peace out" as her last year at Seminole High School draws to a close.

[Photo] NEWTON BEGINS NEW CHAPTER

Sania Shaukat, Editor
January 24, 2018
In spite of the new security policy, many 'Noles have not been wearing their Student IDs. We polled students to find out why.

NEW ID POLICY STRUGGLES FOR ACCEPTANCE

Gwyneth Katker, Photographer
December 20, 2017
For many student drivers, competition for limited parking spaces is becoming a serious issue.

[Photo] PARKING PROBLEMS AT SEMINOLE

Mansoor Esfandieyar, Photographer
December 6, 2017
Opinions vary on whether teachers should share their political views in the classroom. We talked to Noles to get their take on the issue.

[Photo] POLITICS IN THE CLASSROOM: EDUCATIONAL OR DETRIMENTAL?

Leyton Dudley, Reporter
December 4, 2017
Students are unsure where to go study with the media center closed due to testing.

STUDENTS’ ACCESS TO MEDIA CENTER LIMITED

Gwyneth Katker, Photographer
November 3, 2017
The Seminole High School Theater Company is in full swing preparing for its upcoming play, Much Ado About Nothing.

[Photo] MUCH ADO ABOUT “MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING”

Mansoor Esfandieyar, Photographer
October 26, 2017
Students head to the front office with their IDs to sign in.

DON’T WAIT, OR YOU’LL BE LATE

Gwyneth Katker, Photographer
October 5, 2017
In addition to their duties as students, senior stress results from important responsibilities required from them as their high school career ends.

SENIOR YEAR CAUSES SENIOR PROBLEMS

Gwyneth Katker, Photographer
September 5, 2017
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