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Seniors Shelby Gay and Tyla Hall at Universal Studios. I go every other weekend! said Shelby.

Theme Parks amidst Covid-19

Erin Huguenin, Staff Reporter October 14, 2020

  Despite the controversy surrounding the matter, theme parks such as Walt Disney World and Universal Studios have chosen to reopen amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, taking extensive measures to guarantee...

These six masks were variables in an experiment to find which masks would work best, done by a Duke study. The N62927 and surgical mask worked the best just as any masks with 2-3 layers of cloth.

Effectiveness of Masks

Ashley Weston, Staff Reporter October 7, 2020

Due to  the COVID-19 pandemic, everyone is obligated to wear masks. The factors that make masks the best and the worst are  important to know. The Center of Disease Control (CDC) has recommendations...

On Aug. 18, sophomore Maya Silver works on her AP World History class. “Learning online is different from in school in the sense that there aren’t many opportunities to socialize with other people,” Silver said. Some teachers let us go in the chat, but it’s not the same as being able to talk to your friends in person.”

Seminole Connect leaves students unconnected

Yelena Tighiouart, Copy Editor October 5, 2020

With school reopening under troublesome circumstances, students were given the option to learn virtually via Seminole Connect. Despite being safer than going back in person considering the ongoing pandemic,...

The student section cheers on the varsity football team on Thursday, Sept. 17. Face masks were encouraged in the stands, but social distancing was not enforced. The varsity football team suffered a narrow loss against Lake Mary High School and the final score was 15-14.

How safe are sports?

Grace Stoker, Sports Editor October 4, 2020

On Aug. 31, following the approval of the Florida High School Athletics Association (FHSAA), the county announced that sports teams were officially allowed to practice for their upcoming games. According...

Students like senior Maddie Watts enjoy B lunch, the new middle lunch created to space students out during COVID-19, at the back of the cafeteria. I was really content with having B lunch since thats when I would normally eat lunch at home, Watts said. I also have lunch with a few of my friends, which is definitely an added bonus.

New lunch, new opinions

Faith Shimick, Staff Reporter October 1, 2020

Coming back to school during a pandemic will inevitably bring changes, one of which being the addition of a new lunch. In previous years, the first lunch (A) was at the beginning of fifth period and the...

Students in Mr. Kupffers third period class are quite close during COVID-19. This is just part of working out the setbacks during the pandemic this school year.

Quarantined But Not Sick

Rylee Malloy, Staff Reporter September 30, 2020

Quarantine is a new thing we have to deal with this school year. It creates a mix of many emotions as the time slowly passes. From the perspective of a student who was quarantined as a result of contact...

The Brantley Banner newspaper staff and Patriots Pride yearbook staff have both been able to stay in contact with the help of weekly WebEx calls. This allows them to discuss the work they will be accomplishing for the week, as well as see each other and interact as they normally would in a classroom setting.

Social Distancing Staff Picks

Cassie Muse, Web Editor April 7, 2020

In the past few weeks, our world and ways of life have drastically changed due to the effects of Coronavirus (also known as COVID-19). Our staff has put together a list of some of the activities they have...

On april 3, Junior Shelby Brunson sits at home and browses on Netflix in search of a TV show or movie to occupy her time in quarantine. All school systems in Seminole County have begun digital learning, and will do so for the duration of April. Due to student’s surge in free time, many have found fun and creative ways to stay busy.

Staff Pick: Streaming is Believing

Shelby Brunson, Opinion's Editor April 3, 2020

If you are anything like me, you have probably spent your quarantine binging shows and movies on your favorite streaming platforms. Although not the most original of ideas, binging a good show will definitely...

Senior Anisa Velazquez uses her newfound free time at home to try painting. I never expected to pick up a hobby like this, because I wouldnt consider myself to be very creative, Velazquez said. However, I had a lot of fun and I cannot wait to paint more.

Staff Pick: Painting

Anisa Velazquez, Features Editor April 3, 2020

The moment I heard that school would not be back in session until at least March 30, (also known as: the good old days) I made an extensive list of activities I would try out in case I was stuck inside...

Senior Craig Cherubin puts his skills in the kitchen to use to make an English Muffin Panini.

Quarantine Kitchen

Anisa Velazquez, Features Editor April 3, 2020

With plenty of extra days at home, many students have turned this negative result of COVID-19 into a positive. Social media has become a place to share at home challenges, communicate with friends while...

Online video games are a great way to keep in touch with friends over long distance.

Staff Pick: Video Games

Keaton Johnson, Graphic Design Editor April 3, 2020

To me, the best COVID-19 quarantine activity is playing video games. One of the biggest complaints of social distancing and quarantine is that due to the lack of school juxtaposed with increasing limitations...

Since ice rinks are closed for quarantine, Sophomore Julia Moon practices stick-handling outside her front yard with an old hockey stick and taped golf ball.

Staff Pick: Hockey or Homebody

Julia Moon, Staff Reporter April 3, 2020

Being under quarantine is not always fun when your local restaurant is open only for takeout or your favorite seat at the movie theater cannot be taken anymore because the theaters are closed. But of all...

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