The Lightning Strike
Krop Senior High School
Miami, FL
Issue Date: 2/28/2008
Issue: Issue 5 Volume 10
Last Update: 5/30/2008
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The Highland Oaks Middle School West Campus’ library has 25 computers, and can hold one class at a time. The annex has housed six graders for a year.

Incoming freshmen to attend annex


By Zahra Arbabi-Aski and Stephany Esquenazi

The opening of K-8 schools in Sunny Isles Beach and Biscayne Bay will reduce the number of students attending Highland Oaks Middle (HOM) School, eliminating their need for the west campus. Instead, Krop will use it for a two-year span, temporarily reducin...
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Senior Fernando Pranckevicius text messages as he drives out of the student parking lot. Senate Transportation Chairman Carey Baker sponsored the legislation to ban those under 18 from using electronic devices while driving.

Bill targets texting teens


By Rachel Herman

Students in Florida may soon be charged with DWT: Driving while talking on the phone or text messaging. Due to teen crashes caused by cell phones, states have started to ban the use of electronic devices while driving. Florida would become the 18th state...
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Constructors put a fence around the parameter of where the construction of the dining shelters will take place. Construction will end before the next school year begins.

Starbucks is coming
Fences reflect Principal Matthew Welker’s three year promise to bring Starbucks to campus.


By Malka Abramoff

Talex Construction is building dining shelters on the northern and southern ends of the school. One of the shelters is being built near the butterfly garden, which is projected to include vendors such as Starbucks.
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FCAT becomes part of electives


By Aron Wolfson

There are signs in the hallway counting down the days, and students practice FCAT in every course.
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