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The student news site of Lake Brantley High School

The Brantley Banner
The student news site of Lake Brantley High School

The Brantley Banner
Sammie Jo Clark

Sammie Jo Clark, Opinion/News Editor

Junior Sammie Jo Clark is a third year reporter for the Brantley Banner and the opinions/news section editor. Outside of school, Clark is a film, TV and commercial actress who has been in various movies, (you can check out her IMDb page linked below) and also trains in Muay Thai and Brazilian Jiu-jitsu. When Clark is not on set filming, she can be found reviewing new movies or shows, reading, or listening to music. At school, Clark is a part of the National Honor Society, National English Honor Society and the Academy of Finance program. Clark is interested in a career in continuing her film and television acting, and detective work.

 

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The "Arcane" season one poster is seen verses the new season two poster. "Arcane" is an animated Netflix show based off the popular video game characters from "League of Legends." It follows sisters Vi and Jinx and the friends (and enemies) they make along the way in their journey living in battling cities.

“Arcane” Season Two Blows Up

Sammie Jo Clark, Section Editor
November 30, 2024
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The 2024 presidential election chose Donald Trump as the 2024-2028 president. This shows the election in its's early stages when the first polls closed in many states.

2024 Presidential Election “Trumps” America

Sammie Jo Clark, Section Editor
November 26, 2024
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iOS 18 became available to iPhone users on Sept. 16, allowing users to update their phones to the latest model.

Calling it like we see it: iOS 18

Sammie Jo Clark, Section Editor
October 25, 2024
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Sabrina Carpenter released her sixth studio album on Aug. 23, featuring hit singles such as "Espresso" and "Please Please Please."

Was Sabrina Carpenter’s new album “Short n’ Sweet” or long and bitter?

Sammie Jo Clark, Section Editor
September 22, 2024
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The summer was a very eventful season, featuring new music, sports, trending games and new movies.

Summer roundup

Sammie Jo Clark and Austyn Amorginos
August 30, 2024
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Senior Austin Knight and Coach Allan Knight dressed up as each other for student/teacher swap day.

Senior week: a bittersweet end to an era

Sammie Jo Clark, Section Editor
April 30, 2024
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"Avatar: The Last Airbender" is a series for everyone to enjoy. Depicting phenomenal acting and accurate portrayals of scenes from the original show, this show is guaranteed to leave viewers in awe.

“Avatar: The Last Airbender” was an elemental hit

Sammie Jo Clark, Section Editor
March 11, 2024
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"Trolls Band Together" was a phenomenal feel-good movie that I would highly recommend to people of all ages.

“Trolls Band Together” leaves fans in- SYNC

Sammie Jo Clark, Section Editor
February 2, 2024
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"All I Want For Christmas Is You" by Mariah Carey was released on Oct. 28, in 1994, and has been a seasonal favorite for many. It has been a top Christmas music hit for multiple years, and will become a classic as time goes on.

Mariah Carey: Christmas queen or Christmas scene?

Sammie Jo Clark, Section Editor
December 18, 2023
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As my favorite branch of the Marvel franchise, I was extremely excited for the release of "Loki" season two. This season brought back favorite characters of mine and continued to keep me enthralled with every episode.

Loki season two creates glorious chaos in the multiverse

Sammie Jo Clark, Section Editor
November 14, 2023
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One of the fire trucks on the scene of the house fire on Hornbeam Drive. The fire went through the attic and roof, however no one was hurt. Seminole County's Fire Department was quick to step in and put it out.

Hornbeam house fire

Sammie Jo Clark, Section Editor
October 18, 2023
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Senior Samantha Bowron hits the ball over the net during a game.

Girls varsity volleyball serves up the season

Sammie Jo Clark, Section Editor
October 16, 2023
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Movies and books stimulate imagination in the human brain, however what happens when you watch the movie before reading the book? Viewers should read the book first so they can better enjoy the movie.

Literary adaptations in modern media: read the book before the movie

Sammie Jo Clark, Section Editor
September 26, 2023
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The IMDb Domestic Box Office For Summer 2023 ranks “Barbie” as the number one movie of the summer, with “Sound of Freedom” as sixth, “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny” as seventh, and “Haunted Mansion” as seventeenth.

Summer movie roundup: were they hot?

Sammie Jo Clark, Section Editor
September 6, 2023
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Cadets senior Jahi Abbott and junior Deven Fraser along with Congressman Cory Mills and principal Brian Blasewitz check the controls of the Parrot AI drone in flight.

Cory Mills takes JROTC to new heights

Sammie Jo Clark, Staff Reporter
May 10, 2023
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From Mar. 30 through Apr. 2 fans dressed up in costumes to support their favorite franchise and walked around the venue showcasing their costumes. Included is this 3-D printed Clone Trooper costume shown above.

Students go “Mega” at annual fan convention

Sammie Jo Clark, Staff Reporter
April 11, 2023
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The Chosen episode eight showcased the witnessing of multiple miracles such as the multiplying of the five loaves of bread and two fish and Jesus walking on water. The well awaited finale left fans emotionally speechless and on the edge of their seats the whole time. The Chosen is a series that anyone can connect to and has made an impact all over the world.

Season three finale of “The Chosen” creates waves in the box office

Sammie Jo Clark, Staff Reporter
February 28, 2023
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Senior Abby Bicker performs Viola's monologue from Shakespeare's "The Twelfth Knight".

Theater takes on Shakespeare

Trinidy Kev and Sammie Jo Clark
January 25, 2023
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Sleeping Beauty is a timeless tale that journalism 1 reporter Samantha Clark reimagined.

Princess Briar Rose found unconscious

Sammie Jo Clark, Journalism 1 Reporter
November 23, 2022
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