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Jessica Maldonado

Jessica Maldonado, Editor-In-Chief

Jessica Maldonado is a senior at Hagerty High School, and this is her third year on staff. As a little kid she always had a passion for writing about anything that came to her mind. Now she enjoys writing feature stories on either controversial topics or just something that is fun and interesting.

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Dr. Jannotti is going over homework problems her AP Chemistry students are having trouble with. She hosts meetings every Monday and Thursday for her AP classes and every Tuesday and Friday for her honor classes.

[Photo] School Away From School

Alexis Madlang, Staff Reporter
April 7, 2020

Dr. Jannotti is going over homework problems her AP Chemistry students are having trouble with. She hosts meetings every Monday and Thursday for her AP classes and every Tuesday and Friday for her honor...

There is no “baby” in youngest child

Jessica Maldonado, Editor-in-Chief
February 21, 2020

I’m old enough to drive but it is never going to happen. Because I can’t while I’m with my two older sisters, who both complain about driving, then stick me in the back because that is where the...

Do something worthwhile

Jessica Maldonado, Editor-in-Chief
February 20, 2020

Glaciers have melted, forests are being burned and animals are trying to keep up with the mess humans have caused due to our desire for a more modern and consumerist society. There is trash and plastic...

Sophomores Abigail Nicolas and Sophie Ramirez are on "captains duty," which means when a time out is called they must follow the coach to make sure the players have quick availability to water.

More than a water girl

Jessica Maldonado, Editor-in-Chief
November 8, 2019

Under the Friday night lights, running up and down the sidelines, covering gashing wounds and making sure everyone is hydrated. Student athletic trainers are the sisterhood that works behind the scenes. Student...

Life360 gives the option to turn off your location, however your icon will no longer appear on the map which will indicate that you turned it off to the people in your circle.

Life sentence 360

Jessica Maldonado, Editor-in-Chief
October 22, 2019

Dropping off my boyfriend at his house, I turned off my location fearing that my parents were watching me. Within the span of five minutes, my dad's name pops up on my phone screen with the most terrifying...

Girl gone VSCO

Jessica Maldonado, Editor-in-Chief
October 3, 2019

Hair pulled into a messy bun with a pink scrunchy. An oversized pink Vineyard Vine shirt paired with track shorts and Birkenstocks. Wrists stacked with Pura Vida rings and bracelets and a Hydro Flask hanging...

Parkland: One year later

Jessica Maldonado, Lifestyles Editor
February 15, 2019

Feb. 14, marks a year of the tragedy at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. One that left 17 people dead and many families destroyed. Former student Nikolas Cruz pulled the fire alarm and opened fire...

Food Service Manager, Erin Basilo (center) at her old job in the Epcot Japanese Pavilion.

Basilo pursued Japanese culture at Epcot

Jessica Maldonado, Lifestyles Editor
November 15, 2018

As manager of the Japanese EPCOT pavilion, interacting with people who were born and raised in Japan, and learning Japanese to give a full Japanese experience to her guests; food service manager Erin Basilo,...

Seniors Jonathan Valentin, Katie Sherlock, Da'Zhaun Hicks and Jazmyne Essington put their painted handprint on one of the two banners for Paws on the Wall.

Leaving a legacy

Jessica Maldonado, Lifestyles Editor
October 30, 2018

On Tuesday, Oct. 23 the tradition of seniors leaving their mark took place in the cafeteria after school. Beginning with the first graduating class in 2009, Paws on the Wall is an activity where seniors...

Male lead, Oscar, played by junior Jake Lippman, rehearses the scene where his daughter and ex-wife call him during a poker game.

Theater to present a ‘Couple’ of plays

Jessica Maldonado, Lifestyles Editor
October 8, 2018

The final scene of “The Odd Couple” ends with Olive, played by senior Catherine Jackson, and Florence, played by senior Cassidy Smith, screaming at each other until Florence throws linguini at a wall.  “The...

Leadership has been promoting juniors and seniors to paint their parking spots through the announcements, Woof TV and signs.

Painted parking spots a become reality

Jessica Maldonado, Lifestyles Editor
September 11, 2018

  After several years of debate, juniors and seniors are now allowed to paint their parking spots. There are forms on the Hagerty website under ‘Announcements/Activities’ that must be turned...

Elizabeth Aritza and Leeann Andrews leave their Creative Writing midblock class. While off the shoulder tops were not allowed last year, this year they are.

[Photo] More lenient dress code in place

August 17, 2018

Elizabeth Aritza and Leeann Andrews leave their Creative Writing midblock class. While off the shoulder tops were not allowed last year, this year they are.

Elizabeth Aritza and Leeann Andrews leave their Creative Writing midblock class. While off the shoulder tops were not allowed last year, this year they are.

More lenient dress code in place

Jessica Maldonado, Lifestyles Editor
August 17, 2018

Senior Lexi Groenink is familiar with last year’s dress code. “I’ve been dress coded so many times,” said Groenink. “I have been dress coded for off the shoulder tops, my pockets coming out...

Junior Ashley Rassel works to get around against a Lake Howell player. The game took place on Feb. 27 at the Sam Momary Stadium and resulted in a 19-1 win.

Girls Lacrosse studying for finals

Jessica Maldonado, Staff Reporter
April 16, 2018

“I’ve been coaching for 12 years and my team now has the most energy and so much persistence,” Head coach Mitch Whittington said. “They always give their fullest during practice and the girls have...

Senior Paola Fantauzzi struggles to turn on her phone after it "died" while it was at 22 percent.

Rotting Apple

Jessica Maldonado, Staff Reporter
January 26, 2018

Sophomore Gabriella Perez waited a year to get her first iPhone, but after two years, her excitement was over, and her iPhone was no longer useful for her necessities. “I saw this coming because I...

Half cheese, half bacon mac and cheese pizza with a side of coke from 1000 Degrees, located on Mitchell Hammock.

1000 Degrees produces pizza in a flash

Jessica Maldonado, Staff Reporter
December 14, 2017

Getting a pizza that’s ready to eat in three minutes sounds like something to be skeptical about, but ever since 1000 Degrees opened on Aug. 17, this quick fix can come true. With six types of pizza...

What the heca is DECA?

What the heca is DECA?

Jessica Maldonado, Staff Reporter
October 20, 2017

When junior Lauren Muse was at West Forsyth High School in Georgia last year, DECA was an opportunity, presented by her Marketing Principles teacher, for her to develop her potential in the business area. When...

Reporter for "Florida Today," Jessica Saggio was the guest speaker at the orientation.

Journalism Staffs travel to FSPA

Jessica Maldonado, Staff Reporter
October 16, 2017

On Friday Oct. 6, the yearbook, newspaper and broadcast staffs went to Daytona State College for the Florida State Press Association’s District 3 Fall Workshop. Twenty-eight students attended FSPA...

Sophomore Lara Kadoic, a foreign-exchange student from Germany, participates in Algebra 2.

(Ex)changing it up

Jessica Maldonado, Staff Reporter
September 28, 2017

Sophomore Lara Kadoic was nervous: she was nervous about traveling to America for the first time, nervous about starting high school in one week, and nervous about meeting her host family. “I thought...

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