The Student News Site of Lakewood High School

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The Student News Site of Lakewood High School

Spartan News Network
The Student News Site of Lakewood High School

Spartan News Network
Zephyniis Wharton

Zephyniis Wharton, Editor in Cheif

Hi! My name is Zephyniis Wharton, but everyone calls me Zephy. I am looking forward to this year, and I’m excited to man the paper to ensure that we have consistent uploads that YOU will love. In my free time, you can catch me playing guitar or taking pics at local shows! I love journalism and I am so grateful that I, as a journalist, am able to contribute to creating a strong and INFORMED community.

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Drummer Adrian Baptist playing with Hardcore Band Flag Burner at Deviant Libation on Aug. 23

[Photo] Flag Burner at Deviant Libation

September 5, 2025
Seniors Carlson Gooding Jr. and Savannah Ruckdeschel practice their gaming skills in the Media Center during lunch.

A Successful Season For Lakewood’s ESPORTS Club:

Zephyniis Wharton, SNN Staff Writer
April 23, 2025
Junior Irene Laclaustra practices amongest other guitar players on April. 9 at the second day of All County Rehersal. All county conists of guitar players all over Pineallas County who come together once a year to perform. "The all county perfomrance was a good learning and collaboprative experincene," Lacluastra said.

[Photo] Photo of the Week: All County Guitar

April 18, 2025
esports club member Myles Sayles uses animal crossing controller during the esports club meeting on April 7. The esports club meets every day in the cafeteria. " I like being able to play the actual games with my friands," Senior Yue Peters said.

Second Place Regional Champions:

ZEPHYNIIS WHARTON, SNN Staff Writer
April 9, 2025

Lakewood Podcasts – Grammy’s Awards and Drama Discussion with Zephy, Luca, and Aniya

Zephyniis Wharton, LUCA SARACENO, and ANIYA WILLIAMS
February 14, 2025
Screenshot from The Brutalist Trailer, distributed by A24.

The Brutalist: A Monumental Tale of Art and Ambition

Zephyniis Wharton, SNN Staff Writer
February 10, 2025
Senior Jaylin Keith enters voter ID into the mock election link Nov. 5. Students got a chance to participate in a mock election to teach them about how polls work. " It was a pretty easy voting process," Keith said.

[Photo] Lakewood High School Election Day 2024

MARGARITA MUNOZ, SNN Staff Writer
November 15, 2024
On Oct. 19 Lakewood High School students attended the 2024-2025 school year homecoming. The theme was Night in the Stars.

A hit and a miss: Planning when everything seems against you

Zephyniis Wharton, SNN Staff Writer
November 6, 2024
At Lakewood High School, community outreach from Saint Petersburg College (SPC) visits the seniors of the school in the college and career center on Sept. 24. The seniors are given the opportunity to apply for an application at SPC for free.

Navigating Post-Secondary Plans: St. Petersburg College Supports Lakewood High Seniors

Zephyniis Wharton, SNN Staff Writer
October 24, 2024
Education Specialist Brianna Varner names the different fish whom occupy the saltwater aquarium at the heart of the Discovery Center.

[Photo] Slideshow: Scholars get hands on about Florida’s estuary with Tampa Bay Watch

April 5, 2024
Photo of all the people at the FBLA event

FBLA District Competitions Kick Off at Lakewood High School

ZEPHYNIIS WHARTON, SNN Staff Writer
February 2, 2024
Created by Zephyniis Wharton

Empowerment Through Birth Control: Breaking Stereotypes

ZEPHYNIIS WHARTON, SNN Staff Writer
January 26, 2024
In the A Wing bathroom sophomore Blessing McCants looks at herself in the mirror on Dec.5. "Getting dress coded made me feel like since by body was different, I couldn't dress like other people," McCants said.

[Photo] Editorial: Lakewood High School is Leveling Up

September 27, 2023
SNN Podcasts- Edward Vs. Jacob

SNN Podcasts- Edward Vs. Jacob

Zephyniis Wharton, Aniya Williams, Taleah Thomas, and Irene Laclaustra
October 27, 2023
Teezo Touchdown in Matthew Williams's new film for Moncler.

Get ready for Tezzo Touchdown’s newest album.

ZEPHYNIIS WHARTON, SNN Staff Writer 
June 2, 2023
Student success celebrated with Paid for Grades

Student success celebrated with Paid for Grades

ZEPHYNIIS WHARTON, SNN Staff Writer
May 24, 2023
Elaf Elhaj interviews with Zephyniis Wharton in the JHOP Middle School journalism room April 18th.

Elaf Elhaj of Capital Radio Sudan shares her wisdom

ZEPHYNIIS WHARTON, SNN Staff Writer
May 23, 2023
Feature video: The Eckerd College Makerspace

Feature video: The Eckerd College Makerspace

ZEPHYNIIS WHARTON, KEEGAN CUNNINGHAM, DEMARRIA RAIFORD, and MAX STYS
April 14, 2023
Salsa roja and curried peanut dip served to students on Feb. 2 near the cafeteria by John Hopkins All Children's Hospital.

John Hopkins All Children’s Hospital visits LHS

ZEPHYNIIS WHARTON, SNN Staff Writer
March 17, 2023
Alex Adams, Ian Navales, Isabella Croteau and Hayley McCormack pose together in front of the Lakewood Spartans sign.

Lakewood celebrates 2023 valedictorians and salutatorians

ZEPHYNIIS WHARTON, SNN Staff Writer
March 3, 2023
The logo for the Temu money-making app.

The new money-making app… or maybe scam app

ZEPHYNIIS WHARTON, SNN Staff Writer
March 1, 2023
Coach Ganchou makes a heart with his hands on Valentine's Day to show his appreciation. Teachers all around the school decorated their classrooms for the occasion.

Valentine’s Day: A Marketing Scam or True Love?

ZEPHYNIIS WHARTON, SNN Staff Writer
February 14, 2023
SPC Student Support Advisor Tamica Green assists senior Taveon Wheeler with his St. Petersburg College application on Oct. 11 in room 401. Students who applied on this day got firsthand assistance in this process and their application fee waived.

SPC application day at Lakewood

ZEPHYNIIS WHARTON and GISELLE GALSTON
October 11, 2022
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