Lack of Interest In: Showing More than Ever with the PHS Cheerleaders

 Certain sports at Palmetto High School seem to be forgotten about. It makes the athletes feel that there is no point to participate because if the school doesn't care, we don't. It's not the coaches fault the majority of the time. I feel like it is the lack of interest and commitment of Palmetto's athletic program. If someone of importance would take a step back and at the least, observe and watch the PHS cheerleaders, they would realize how apparent it is that we are not among one of the most supported "sports team" at the school. I feel like every year since I was a freshman their seems to be less and less involvement of PHS with the cheerleaders. I'm constantly hearing about "budget cuts" being the excuse as to why we cannot do certain things, or receive certain items. Often times, it seems like the cheerleaders and a select other few clubs and teams are the only ones that suffer the consequences of budget cuts. I'm not saying it's a bad thing for the sports that are focused on at school, I love seeing the shiny new uniforms, matching warmups, and donated new shoes for the athletes to wear and be proud of. But, considering that I have yet to receive a t-shirt to represent the sport that I am involved in on spirit day is a little discouraging. I also enjoy seeing athletes such as the football players and rowers pumped and excited for their next game or regatta, I just wish the cheerleaders could experience that kind of excitement and support. But instead of being pumped and excited, as senior year approaching and tryouts coming up fast I am finding myself wondering which obstacles my team is going to face this year in order to even function. I guess part of my bitterness towards all of this is my attitude, but an even bigger part of my frustration is because this is the reality I sign up for every year when I tryout to do something I love, and it's unfair and needs to change.

The Hunger Games: Review

"May the Odds be Ever in your Favor"

 Last night, at midnight I went to see the extremely hyped up book-transformed into movie sensation. It was worth being up til 3 in the morning and having to wake up the next day for, yes, it was that good. The way I imagined the book related to the movie greatly, and the producers and scene-makers did an amazing job at interpreting the details and scenic descriptions of the buildings, wilderness, make-up, and even the characters themselves. The movie was a little shortened, however, taking out little bits and pieces of the book that weren't as important; but the movie was easily adjusted to the changes. These changes probably helped the story-line flow faster and easier for the viewers that didn't read the book. While reading the book  I realized you have to have a huge imagination because if you do not have a visual representation, the book is extremely difficult to follow and easy to get lost in. But thanks to the movie, this is no longer a problem. Over all, this movie lives up to its expectations and the actors are amazing, and stepped up to the plate to impress the readers.

Tebow on the Move

   Talks are in the works about Tebow getting traded since the Bronco's want open agent Peyton manning since he was let go from the Colts. Tebow is not very promising says media, and nobody is setting high expectations for the former star quarterback of the Gators. The 49-ers are looking at him, as well as a slect few other teams. Also in talks has been the 3 new players that the Buccaneers signed, but alot of floridians were hoping for Tebow to be our new quarterback. Tebow being back in the Tampa Bay area would definitely bring out more fans to the games and prevent the black out. Students from UF and his hometown would for sure come out to watch their home-town star.

McKechnie Baby for life

 Earlier this week a surprise came about to the opening celebration at Mckechnie Baseball Field in Bradenton. An expecting mom went to this event to check out the festivities, enjoy the social time, and of course eat the never ending junk food that the event provided. And right then and there the local Bradenton women went into labor and had the baby. It was a memorable day at the field and everyone was estatic about the new little boy that was born that day. As a token of excitement, the Pittsburg Pirates gave a certificate to the newborn saying that he is a Pirates kids member for life. The mother and child are safely at Manatee Memorial Hospital recovering.