Author: Coreena Brogden

Lacrosse, Sports, Track & Field

Quai Skeete-Ridley sets records in Lacrosse, Track

Coreena Brogden

This has been an outstanding year for Pallotti’s very own Quai Skeete-Ridley both on the lacrosse field and the track. She recently scored her 250th goal, which is a major accomplishment for any high school lacrosse player, the equivalent of a basketball player scoring their 1000th point. it was a crazy and unexpected feeling for Skeete-Ridley, who didn’t even realize that she was close to reaching that goal. This year, she became the first female lacrosse player to become the IAAM player of the week for her accomplishments on the lacrosse field. Her 17 goals and added five assists to … Continue reading Quai Skeete-Ridley sets records in Lacrosse, Track

News, Student of the Month

Hurst Named March Student of the Month

Coreena Brogden

Junior Kaylen Hurst was named the March student of the month. The virtue was courage, the ability to do something that frightens one. At the Ash Wednesday service, Assistant Principal David Tenney introduced her, mentioning how one of those nominating her described Hurst as “the strongest person I know”. When asked, Hurst said she was not expecting to win. The multi-faceted student was rewarded with a certificate, a card, and a gift certificate to Chick-fil-la. Hurst also mentioned how it felt good to win and she appreciated that other people can see her strength, especially when she is going through … Continue reading Hurst Named March Student of the Month

Music, News

Pallotti’s 3rd Annual Lip Sync Battle

Coreena Brogden

On Friday, February 5th, Pallotti hosted it’s third annual lip sync battle and the competition was equally fierce and hilarious. This fundraiser is to help support Pallotti’s music program. The lip sync battle is a competition between the school’s faculty, where they put on a performance lip-syncing to popular songs. The winners win bragging rights for the year and a framed certificate recognizing their win. This year the competition was hosted by seniors Kenndey Essex and Lauren McFadden, who also performed as background dancers with Guidance Counselor Rachel Pupiales to Beyonce’s “Love on Top”. The first runner up for this … Continue reading Pallotti’s 3rd Annual Lip Sync Battle

Basketball, Girls, Sports

Panthers scratch thier way to a home playoff game

Coreena Brogden

After a nailbiting game, the Panthers clawed their way to a 55-53 victory over Saint Johns Catholic Prep High School. Winning this game allowed for the Panthers to stay in their fourth place ranking, which secures them a home game for their first playoff game. Junior Jania Hall led the team in points with 19 followed by Makyla Waleed, 21 with 15. It was a close game till the end but Hall secured a lead with seconds left in the fourth quarter. After the game first-year coach, Joe Mathews gifted a character coin to #10 Master of the Vikings. This … Continue reading Panthers scratch thier way to a home playoff game

Basketball, Girls, Sports

Pallotti Defeats the Patriots

Coreena Brogden

This past Friday, the Lady Panthers Varsity basketball team traveled to John Carrol to compete in a conference matchup against the Patriots, defeating them 74-55. The starters for this game included Sophmore Makayla Waleed and Juniors Nhaikya Smith, Jania Hall, Jasmine Valentine, and Lindsay Thweatt. This Pallotti team is young with no seniors on the team. The team fought hard to secure the win, led by Hall and Valentine who tied in leading points with 17 points each with Valentine also recording 17 rebounds. Smith followed closely behind them with 15 points and 10 assists.  This was a big game … Continue reading Pallotti Defeats the Patriots