COS: Joulisa Francis
Alayna Reddick, Staff Writer
May 3, 2019
Joulisa Francis is a junior here at Santaluces high school. Originally born in Jamaica, she made the move to America 10 years ago. Since then, she has been working hard to be academically successful and to be more involved in her community through clubs and organizations. Along with fellow juniors, Joulisa is coming...
Chiefs of Santaluces: Edson Pavilus
April 23, 2019
Edson Pavilus is a Senior with quite the record. Not only is he deeply involved with school activities such as Link Crew and Latinos in Action, he also managed to get full completion of the visual arts academy and earned himself the title of Homecoming King 2018 after vigorous campaigning throughout...
Future FSU Nole: Aliya Linan
Micaela Saravia, Staff Writer
April 11, 2019
Recently, five Santaluces Chiefs' including Aliya Linan have had the opportunity of a lifetime by being awarded not only an acceptance to Florida State University but a spot in the CARE Program. The Florida State University Center for Academic Retention and Enhancement provides preparation, orientation,...
Chiefs of Santaluces: Danielle Copp
Hailey Velong, Staff Photographer
April 10, 2019
Danielle Copp is a Junior who is actively involved in our JROTC. Being in it since freshman year, the JROTC program has taught her to be confident, dedicated, and work hard no matter what challenge she faces. Each year the JROTC has a cadet challenge where students compete against each ot...
Chiefs of Santaluces: Erika Gonzalez
Bianney Perales, Editor
April 9, 2019
After the big Spring Break Washington trip, I had the opportunity to catch up with one of our resident angelic voices to question her on her activity around campus. Erika Gonzalez is a 17 year old Santaluces Senior and Choir Chief. How long have you been in chorus? "I’ve been in chorus for only this year!...
Future FSU Nole: James Francois
Zayra Trejo, Opinion Editor
March 15, 2019
It is a dream to many to get accepted into their number one choice university and also receiving a scholarship. For James Francois, this is a dream come true. Francois was accepted into Florida State University through the CARE program. CARE is the stands for the Center of Academic Retention and E...
Chief Of Santaluces: Kyle Kouf
Gabrielle Villanueva, Staff Writer
March 13, 2019
Kyle Kouf is a senior and a dedicated student athlete in Santaluces. He has been part of the wrestling team for four consecutive years. He is the Honor Guard Commander for Criminal Justice. He is also part of the JROTC academy in Santaluces. For three consecutive years, he was part of Student Governme...
Say Yes to the College: Bianney Perales
Stephanie Ballesteros, Staff Writer
March 12, 2019
Senior Bianney Perales has committed to Florida State University upon receiving her acceptance letter. For many, this school may seem unreachable since they have a reputation of having high requirements. According to FSU's home page, a 3.8-4.3 GPA is required, alongside with a 1210-1310 SAT score and/or...
Chief of Santaluces: Crecia Lumas
Araceli Velasquez, Staff Writer
March 8, 2019
Crecia Lumas is a senior here at Santaluces. She is very involved in school. She has been in Student Government for two years, she is the president of FFEA, and has been partaking in the Early Childhood Academy. When it comes to college Lumas has been accepted to the University of Central Florida...
Future FSU Nole: Suangely Maldonado
Wanisha Thomas, Features Editor
March 5, 2019
Being the first in her family to graduate high school and advance into college, Santaluces senior Suangely Maldonado, is beyond ecstatic with her acceptance into one of Florida’s top universities. “Being a first generation student sometimes has its challenges. However, I constantly work to ma...