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Student body on 2020 school year
Patriot Post sent out our summer survey and got the most responses in our history: over 400 students from grades 7 through 12. This shows our student body wants their voices to be heard. Here’s our analysis of their opinions on the … Keep Reading
COVID-19 by the numbers and locals
Using covidtracking.com and The New York Times, iPatriotPost compiled the overall trend of COVID-19 cases, deaths and tests in Florida from March to now and their overall stats by county. … Keep Reading
Protesting close to home: BLM Davie Protest
Organized by 20-year-old Davie resident Darwin Lopez, the Davie Protest extended across University Drive as people chanting variations of “no justice, no peace” demanded justice for the victims of police brutality June 6. … Keep Reading
Students react to updated AP exams
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, College Board announced in April that AP exams would be administered virtually with some changes. The change had warranted many mixed emotions among students, however. … Keep Reading
Students and teachers react to the schedule change
Starting May 5, Heritage updated its distance learning schedule from 8:30 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. to 8:30 a.m. to 3:20 p.m., changing the length of classes and the breaks in between. … Keep Reading
Seniors conclude high school with online classes
For the class of 2020, their last day of class was not filled with cut-up uniforms and cheerful screams, but rather tearful goodbyes as they logged onto Google Meets for the final time. Seniors stuck to the original academic schedule … Keep Reading
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Sitting down for what you believe in
The Pledge of Allegiance does not encourage unity and nationalism, but separates the citizens that make up the diverse population of the United States based on their personal beliefs and creates tension in an already volatile political situation. … Keep Reading
Varsity sports should count towards a PE credit
There’s no doubt that varsity sports require the same level of, if not more, physical movement than that of a PE course. … Keep Reading
Are we re-opening too soon?
Governor Ron DeSantis announced that most of Florida can begin with Phase 1 of reopening May 14, excluding a few hotspot counties. Nearly a month after reopening, the question is still whether or not it was too soon. … Keep Reading
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Fact or Fiction: Generation Z’s collective culture
As Gen Z continues to grow into adulthood and enters the workspace, the ideas they take with them will change the way the world works. Never afraid to take matters into their own hands, Gen Z is the generation who … Keep Reading
Putting on an act vs. taking action
The superficiality of social media can cloud the purpose of such tags, resulting in a meaningful cause morphing into a new trend. … Keep Reading
What to do if you can’t protest during the BLM movement
With many people across the world supporting the Black Lives Matter movement through protesting, others who cannot want to find other ways they can show support. If you wish to contribute to both the protestors and the movement as a … Keep Reading
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Five-star safety James Williams announces commitment to University of Miami
Five-star Patriots’ safety senior James Williams announced his commitment to the University of Miami (UM) Tuesday, July 21. … Keep Reading
Linebacker Marvin Jones Jr. accepts invite to 2022 All-American Bowl
Patriot four-star linebacker junior Marvin Jones Jr. committed to the 2022 All-American Bowl this past Tuesday, July 14, via Twitter. … Keep Reading
Patriots return to the field, take part in small group conditioning
As of Monday, June 8, the varsity football team officially returned to Heritage field for conditioning work in small groups for the first time since the Coronavirus outbreak. … Keep Reading
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Books and movies to educate yourself on systemic racism
As the Black Lives Matter movement becomes larger, many individuals want to have a better understanding of the systemic racism in the U.S. If you want to comprehend how racism affects numerous lives, here are some educational resources. … Keep Reading
Book Review: “The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes”
Set 65 years before Katniss Everdeen’s Hunger Games, “The Ballad of Songbird and Snakes” sees 18-year-old Snow navigating his way back into power after his family lost their wealth in the infamous war that birthed the Panem of the main … Keep Reading
Listen Up: A Patriot Post music countdown for quarantine
Dance like nobody is watching. After all, who can really watch from six feet away? … Keep Reading