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Alumni Turkey Bowl

Art Beat

Athletic News

Athletics: Upcoming

The Big Event

Early Childhood

E-Bytes Reminders

Flik Kitchen Opens

Headmaster's Message

Holiday Gift Drive

Lower Division

Middle Division

Parent Announcements

Parents Page

Poll: Holiday Tradition

Poll Results: Kindness

Relay for Life

Service Learning

Song and Dance '07

Shorecrest Parent Assn.

Three Cheers for...

Upcoming Events

Updating E-mail Addresses

Upper Division

Winter Concert

Upcoming Events

Nov 30 Friday

• A Traveling "Alice in Wonderland" by the Freshman Theatre Class
  6:00, 7:15, and 8:30

Dec 1 Saturday

• SAT

Dec 3 Monday

• Booster Club Meeting
  Library 7:00 p.m.

Dec 3-7

• Middle Division History Fair

Dec 4 Tuesday

• American Stage to present "Sideway Stories from the Wayside School" for Grades 3, 4, and 5
  Janet Root Theatre 1:00 p.m.

Dec 5 Wednesday

• Relaxation Seminar
  Led by Rachel Oertel
  AquaStone Well Spa
  300 Beach Drive NE
  9:00-10:00 a.m.

Dec 6 Thursday

• SPA General Meeting
  Janet Root Theatre 8:15 a.m.
• Winter Concerts
  Janet Root Theatre
  1:00 p.m. for Students
  7:00 p.m. for Parents

Dec 7 Friday

• Blood Drive on Campus
  8:30-2:30 near Central Admin Bldg.

Dec 11 Tuesday

• "Woodland Tales" for EC-2 Crisp Gymnasium 1:00 p.m.

Dec 13 Thursday

• Sixth Grade Drama Presentation Janet Root Theatre
  12:45 p.m. for MD Students
  6:30 p.m. for families and friends

Dec 14 Friday

• Dr. Eric Tridas presents:
  Organizational Skills for the Middle School Child
  Janet Root Theatre 9:00 a.m.

Dec 18 Tuesday

• Seventh Grade Vocal Performance for MD students (families and friends welcome)
  Janet Root Theatre 12:45 p.m.

Dec 19-21 Wed-Fri

• Semester Exams (9-12)

Dec 20 Thursday

• Last Full Day before Winter Break (EC-8)
• Early Childhood Holiday Sing
  Janet Root Theatre 8:30 a.m.

Dec 21 Friday

• Second Quarter Ends - No School EC-8

Dec 24-Jan 4

• Winter Break

Relaxation Techniques

Take Care of Yourself So You Can Take Care of Your Child!

Led by AquaStone Well Spa Owner Rachel Oertel

• Wednesday, December 5
• 9:00-10:00 a.m.
• AquaStone Well Spa
• 300 Beach Drive NE, St. Petersburg

Let this seminar remind you of how important it is to take care of yourself first. Practice deep breathing, go through a guided visualization and enjoy a brief massage of your neck, shoulders, hands or feet while talking about raising kids in today's world. Learn how and why these relaxation skills work to help you be a better parent.

Space is limited to 20 parents. Please RSVP to Ashley Lippincott (727) 522-2111 x149 or alippincott
@shorecrest.org

Organizational Skills for the Middle School Child

Presented by Dr. Eric Tridas

• Friday, December 14
• 9:00-12:00
• Janet Root Theatre

Dr. Eric Tridas, MD, FAAP is the director of The Tridas Center for Child Development. He is a board certified pediatrician who specializes in the diagnosis and management of developmental and behavioral conditions such as ADHD, Learning Disabilities, Autism and other neurodevelopmental and behavioral problems. Dr. Tridas will be specifically targeting the development of children during their Middle School years in grades 5-8. His focus will be on organization and how to best help our children. Dr. Tridas will not only provide some techniques to help your child, but he will also tie in the latest brain research to tell us why it works and how the brain is developing in the 'tween and early teen years.

All parents are welcome to join us! Please RSVP to Ashley Lippincott at (727) 522-2111 x149 or alippincott
@shorecrest.org

Holiday Gift Drive

The Holiday Gift Drive has begun! The Shorecrest community will be fulfilling the wishes of over 190 children in our area. You should have received the Family Wish List for your child's class or grade. Gifts can be dropped off in your child's classroom.

Here are some common questions asked during the Gift Drive:

Do I purchase for every child on the list?

Only if you want to but it is not necessary. Have your student look at the list and pick out a gift on the wish list that they would like to buy. You may want to get together with several other parents to purchase the larger items on the list! Gift Cards are always appreciated, and they go straight to the child!

What about duplicates?

We have been doing the Gift Drive for over 23 years, and duplications have not been a problem! If there are duplications, we will shuffle gifts around. Duplications are great! The children in the Guardian Ad Litem Program do not receive gifts from any other group during the holidays or throughout the year. While they like to receive gifts, they also like to give gifts. If they get a duplicate of an item on their wish list, they are able to give!

Your participation in this program is greatly appreciated! Remember, collection of gifts ends on December 7! Please do not hesitate to call Paula Van Law, Beth Rosenbluth or Jean Johnston.

Ordering Your Yearbook

The 2008 Shorecrest yearbook, Crestviews, is now available for purchase at the pre-publication price of $55. Students in EC through the fourth grade may order their yearbook now. (Students in fifth grade and higher receive a yearbook as part of their tuition.) Please make checks payable to Shorecrest and send to the attention of Tony Napodano in the Upper Division.

Give Till It Helps

Florida Blood Services will hold a blood drive on the Shorecrest campus on Friday, Dec. 7 from 8:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. Stop by the Bloodmobile east of the Central Administration Building and save a life.

Teachers, parents, administrators and staff - come and donate. Students can participate as well.

Florida Blood Services is now allowing 16 year olds to donate whole blood with informed consent by a parent or guardian.

The Big Event: Viva Las Vegas

Top Ten reasons to visit the Viva Las Vegas Auction & Casino Night website:

1. To save $100 per couple or $50 per person (for event admission purchased by Dec. 20, 2007. Admission price goes back up to $150 per person after the "All-In" promotional period ends).
2. To show your appreciation for Shorecrest faculty and staff by sponsoring their admission to the event ($50 per person).
3. To buy a chance at winning $10,000 toward next year"s tuition or $5,000 in cash in the Tuition Jackpot Raffle.
4. To save a tree and a stamp and purchase your tickets online.
5. To preview the exciting auction items being added daily.
6. To donate products or services to the auctions.
7. To sign up for "express checkout" making auction purchases quick and easy the night of the event.
   
8. To register for sponsorship opportunities.
9. To purchase ads in the event program.
10. To buy something this season that does not involve fruit cake or waiting in line at Toys R Us!

The "All-In" promotion ends in just 20 days, so visit the Big Event Website today! You can e-mail any questions to: kimberburke
@earthlink.net.

Save the Date!

Relay For Life

• Northeast St. Petersburg Relay For Life
• March 28-29, 2008

Log on to www.shorecrest.org
/relay for more information or to register your team.

Upcoming Games and Meets

Complete Schedules

Directions to Games

Nov. 30 Friday

• Girls MD Basketball
  Home vs. St. Paul's 4:00
• Boys MD Soccer (Green)
  at St. Paul's 4:00
• Girls JV Basketball
  at Keswick Christian 4:30
• Boys JV Soccer
  at Berkeley Prep 4:30
• Girls Varsity Basketball
  at Keswick Christian 6:00
• Boys Varsity Soccer
  Home vs. Tampa Prep 7:00
• Boys Varsity Basketball
  at Keswick Christian 7:30

Dec. 3 Monday

• Boys MD Soccer (Green)
  Home vs. Canterbury 4:00
• Girls MD Basketball
  at Out of Door Academy 4:00
• Girls JV Soccer
  at Tampa Catholic CANCELED
• Boys MD Basketball
  at Out of Door Academy 5:00
• Boys Varsity Soccer
  Home vs. Canterbury 6:00

Dec. 4 Tuesday

• Girls Varsity Soccer
  at Indian Rocks Christian 4:00
• Boys MD Soccer (Gold)
  Home vs. Admiral Farragut 4:00
• Girls MD Soccer (Gold)
  Home vs. Pinellas Prep 5:30
• Girls JV Basketball
  Home vs. Indian Rocks Christian 6:00
• Boys Varsity Basketball
  at Out of Door Academy 6:00
• Girls Varsity Basketball
  Home vs. Indian Rocks Christian 7:30

Dec. 5 Wednesday

• Girls JV Basketball
  Home vs. Clearwater Central Catholic 5:00
• Girls JV Soccer
  Home vs. Tampa Prep 5:00
• Girls Varsity Basketball
  Home vs. Clearwater Central Catholic 6:30
• Girls Varsity Soccer
  Home vs. Tampa Prep 7:00

Dec. 6 Thursday

• Boys JV Soccer
  Home vs. Keswick Christian 4:00
• Girls MD Basketball
  at Grace Lutheran 4:00
• Girls MD Soccer (Gold)
  at Sarasota Christian 4:00
• Boys MD Basketball
  at Grace Lutheran 5:00
• Girls Varsity Soccer
  Home vs. Keswick Christian 6:00
• Boys Varsity Soccer
  Home vs. Keswick Christian 8:00

Dec. 7 Friday

• Girls MD Soccer (Green)
  at Berkeley Prep 4:30
• Girls MD Basketball
  Home vs. St. Stephen's 4:30
• Boys MD Basketball
  at St. Stephen's 5:30
• Girls Varsity Basketball
  Home vs. St. Stephen's 6:00
• Boys JV Soccer
  Home vs. Admiral Farragut 6:00
• Boys MD Soccer (Green)
  at Berkeley Prep 6:00
• Boys Varsity Basketball
  at St. Stephen's 7:00

Parents Page

Please see the Parents Page of the website for additional school information.

Responses to last week's poll:
What will you do as an act of kindness during Thanksgiving?

I think that I will eat turkey?

I will buy my daughter backstage passes to the Hannah Montana concert!
- Parent

We're going to do a family beach cleanup along the island we live on.
- Parent

I will hug my mommy and tell her I love her and give my daddy a kiss on the cheek. Tell my brother and my sister I will love them forever and kiss them and tell them I love them. I love you guys! Then I will buy them some turkey and make some cranberry pie.
- Ninth grader

I'm awesome and I'm so cool so I'll give my dad a hug and love my mom. I will not hit my brother anymore and instead resolve our fights with kisses.

Be nice to my sister.
- Student

My family gives presents.
- Pie lover

I will be kind to my stomach, and eat the whole turkey.
- Turkey eater!

I will give as much food and money as I possibly can to the homeless and not get in any fights with my two older brothers. I will be as good as I possibly can.
- Fifth grader

I will not annoy my cousins. (I never promised anything, people!).

I will give my mommy a gigantic hug and I will tell her that I love her more than a million M&Ms
- Mommy lover

I will let my dad dress me up as a pilgrim like he wants me to.
- Cranberry sauce freak

Tell my family and friends how much I love them and ask what THEY need.
- Gobbblegobbbbbbble

My sister and I made place mats for fourteen people at my Dad's work. My sister and I did a prayer for everyone. I feel good about myself.
- Second grader

I'll clean up.

I would probably give money to the poor, or go do something nice at the hospital.

Updating E-mail

If you need to change your e-mail address or would like to add additional e-mail addresses, please send your e-mail addresses to the registrar at jroberge@shorecrest.org. Thanks!

Sign Up for E-Bytes Reminders

If you do not currently receive a weekly e-mail on Fridays notifying you that E-Bytes is updated, please send a request with your name and e-mail address to ebytes@shorecrest.org and we will be happy to add you to the list.

E-Bytes is a collaborative effort of dozens of members of the Shorecrest community.

To submit material to E-Bytes, please send it to Diana Whittle at dwhittle@shorecrest.org and remember to write "For E-Bytes" in the subject line of your message.

• Diana Whittle, Director of Marketing and Communications
• Bob Clingman, Editor

Art Beat

We've Moved!

Due to the increasing size of E-Bytes, we have added a second section that will cover all of the week's activities in each division.

To read about each division, please link to :

Early Childhood

Lower Division

Middle Division

Upper Division

Thanks to everyone who submits such great information to E-Bytes!

Message from Mr. Murphy

Pass It On

The Shorecrest Mission is:

"To provide our students with opportunities to grow intellectually and morally, to find artistic fulfillment, to achieve physical fitness and to develop a sense of their responsibility to our local and global communities."

Admittedly, our Mission Statement is generic. Many great independent schools have very similar language in their missions. Yet anyone who spends time at other schools and then visits Shorecrest realizes that Shorecrest is special.

The truth is we have faculty, staff, parents and volunteers who are committed to providing great growth opportunities for our students. We enroll students who are willing to take full advantage of the opportunities. Our students and adults share a common value in an enthusiasm to excel and to be good citizens. When one learns more about the achievement of our students and the ability of the adults in the community, it becomes increasingly clear why Shorecrest is outstanding. Teachers and students engage in truly great experiences every day. This community is alive with life-long learners who work every day to make Shorecrest the best school in the southeast.

The physical evidence of improvement is obvious to anyone who drives around the backside of the campus and sees the construction of Landy Hall. Maybe less obvious, but just as important, are the changes one can witness going on in classrooms all around campus. One just needs to read E-Bytes to learn about advances teachers and students are making in their classrooms. It is impressive to review the number of professional development programs faculty have experienced just this fall. The dedication and commitment of our teachers to learn and implement the advances that brain research, curriculum development and technology are providing our students is admirable. The faculty is modeling life-long learning to their students.

As we approach the mid-year point of this school year, I encourage everyone to maintain the commitment to providing our students with great experiences. I encourage our students to continue to take full advantage of the opportunities the teachers, coaches and parents are providing. And I applaud the wonderful work I am seeing our faculty, students and parents doing all around Shorecrest and our St. Petersburg community.

Cheers!

Shorecrest Parent Association

SPA Meeting

• Tuesday, December 6

• 8:15 a.m.
• Janet Root Theater

When you hear of a SPA meeting, what comes to mind? Is it one of these listed below?

1. A bunch of Shorecrest moms (and maybe dads) get together to paint their toes and get massages.
2. I have a little extra time each month, and I'd like to help out but I don't know where and how.
3. It's not for me. I'm not a member of that organization.
4. If I go, they'll rope me into running Fall Festival next year.
5. This might be a good way for me to stay informed about what is happening at my school.

The two correct answers are 2 and 5. SPA is the Shorecrest Parent Association, and did you know we are ALL members? Any parent who has a child attending Shorecrest is a member of SPA. You don't have to do anything to "sign-up," we have no annual fees (promise!), and we try to have lots of fun helping our school become a better place.

Some of the activities we do are big, including the Fall Festival, the Greenery Drive, Teacher Appreciation Day and more. There are also just as many volunteers and activities that are more behind the scenes but are equally as important. These include Helping Hands, Cookie Days for Middle Division, faculty luncheons and many more. Each activity supports our school and the SPA mission statement.

SPA meetings are held several times a year to discuss ongoing activities sponsored by the association. Typically a guest speaker will briefly discuss a topic relevant to Shorecrest parents, and then the committee chairs will discuss various activities such as the Holiday Gift Drive, Grandparents and Special Friends Day, and other upcoming events. You will always leave feeling more informed about the happenings of Shorecrest. You will also have the opportunity to volunteer for anything that might interest you. We promise we won't make you the Fall Festival Chair your first meeting!

Please join us next Thursday, December 6 at 8:15 a.m. in the Janet Root Theatre. Upper Division Head Stephen Manella and third grade teacher Wendy Drexler are going to give a very interesting presentation about the Internet, and what we should know as parents to help protect our children. Starbucks Coffee and snacks will be served in the lobby. We'd love to see you there!

- Karen Quilty

karenquilty@tampabay.rr.com
(h): 727-827-1037
(c): 727-647-8794

Service Learning

Postcards from Home

Shorecrest students from Lower, Middle and Upper Divisions took part in the Postcards from Home project once again this year. Lower Division parent Kerry Kriseman headed up the effort that yielded 350 postcards carrying messages of thanks and holiday wishes to the men and women of the U. S. military who won't be home with their families this holiday season.

The postcards from Shorecrest are being hand-carried to Iraq by the son of Florida State Representative Janet Long who is returning for his tour of duty.

Giving Thanks

Before heading out for their own families' Thanksgiving celebrations, a group of Boys Varsity Basketball players, accompanied by Head Coach Brian Marchetti, Lower Division teacher and team videographer Gabe Lee, and Headmaster Mike Murphy, helped distribute Thanksgiving meals and care packages to the homeless.

Organized by We Feed the Hungry and underwritten by Carlton Fields, PA, the students handed out turkey dinners and care packages containing several other food items to the nearly 200 men and women who gathered at Mirror Lake.

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Middle Division girls, including Girl Scouts from Troops 50 and 912, assembled the 150 care packages on the Monday before Thanksgiving.

Please contact Su Stevens, Director of Service Learning, at sstevens@shorecrest.org or 727-456-7510 if you have any questions or need more information about any of these service activities.

Three Cheers for...

• Parents Sidney Smith, Margaret Abbey, Melba Gonzalez-Delgado, and Marcia Johnston, and the rest of the Greenery volunteers who have been working so hard on this project.

We appreciate you!

• Jean Carnes, Director of The Learning Center at Shorecrest, who received the National Education Week award from Dr. Jeannine Kranzow.

The award goes to the top scholar among the doctoral students at Argosy University. Mrs. Carnes' doctoral topic is program evaluation of learning centers in independent schools.

• Fifth graders Katerina A. and Sarah M., second graders Alexander A. and Kayelin L., and first grader Reagan Q. who will be performing in Pinellas County Center for the Arts' production of The Nutcracker on Friday, November 30 at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, December 1 at 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at Gibbs High School, 850 34th Street South, St. Petersburg.

• Bailee M., Josh M., and Jasmine L., who participated in the Salvation Army's Angel Tree program at Tyrone Square Mall.

Flik Kitchen Opens

Flik's food service on-campus kitchen facility is now completed and in full operation as of this week.

Congratulations, Flik!

Manager Steve Sidway

Thank You, Trustees

Faculty and staff recently enjoyed a luncheon provided by the members of the Board of Trustees.

Turkey Bowl

The pictures from Turkey Bowl are now online.

• www.collages.net
• username: turkey07
• password: 9660

The Varsity Volleyball team beat the returning alumne.

(Turkey Bowl football photo)

Athletic News

Upcoming Games and Meets

Cross Country Competes at State

Both the Boys and Girls Cross Country teams competed at the State Cross Country Meet on Saturday, Nov. 17. They traveled to Dade City and ran at the Little Everglades Ranch. The boys team placed ninth out of 24 teams, and the girls team placed eleventh out of 24 teams.

Individual results were:

Boys (out of 175 runners)

• Stephen S. - 18th place
• Caelum S. - 54th place
• Wyatt K. - 59th place
• Jake C. - 69th place
• Parker W. - 75th place
• Jordan S. - 89th place
• Sean S. - 134th place

Girls (out of 175 finishers)

• Sarah E. - 36th place
• Lindsey E. - 39th place
• Caitlin A. - 57th place
• Rebecca K. - 73rd place
• Casey E. - 103rd place
• Kathryn K. (eighth grade)- 133rd place
• Kathryn K. (eleventh grade)- 157th place

Congratulations to the team and coaches for another exciting season! The future looks bright for the Cross Country program for years to come.

Boys Varsity Soccer

The Boys Varsity Soccer team hosted Northside Christian on Thursday, Nov. 15, and won 6-3. The Charger offense dominated with a tremendous performance by Phil V., who scored four goals. Stephen S. and Anthony H. rounded out the scoring.

On Tuesday, Nov. 27, the Chargers traveled to Keswick Christian and won 7-0. Goals were made by Phil V. (2), Anthony H. (2), Quinn E., Stephen S., and Alistair F. The Chargers dominated from start to finish, and the defense did not allow one shot the entire game. On offense, the Chargers' passing game was crisp, precise and quick.

Boys JV Soccer

The Boys JV Soccer team played their first game of the season on Tuesday, Nov. 27, and beat Keswick 8-0 in a game shortened by 30 minutes due to the eight-goal rule. Matt S. and Jordan C. had two goals each, while Colin D., Ryan D., Caelum S. and Ashton W. scored one each.

Steve M. made a penalty kick save in goal, but otherwise didn't face a shot.

Boys Middle Division Soccer Green Team

The Middle Division Boys Green Soccer team had a very successful week with two 8-0 victories. On Friday, Nov. 16, the boys defeated the Berkeley Prep Blue team with a complete team performance. The Chargers had six assists to go with their eight goals and were paced by forwards David S. (two goals) and Rheese W. (one goal, one assist). It was a satisfying win against a traditional rival.

On Tuesday, Nov. 27, the Chargers again attacked early and often, building a 7-0 halftime lead. The man of the match was midfielder Jonny A., who scored twice in the first half. In both games, goalkeepers Jared E. and Michael W. contributed to the shutouts. The team is now 3-0 and faces a tough test on the road this Friday against St. Paul's. Online photos

Boys Middle Division Soccer Gold Team

The Shorecrest Boys Gold team traveled to Berkeley Prep on Monday, Nov. 26, and lost 3-1 to a well-coached and skilled opponent. Shorecrest spotted the Berkeley squad a 2-goal lead before playing to their potential in the second half. Chris H. scored on a brilliant short chip shot in front of the goal. Shorecrest got the better of play in the second half with a sustained offensive attack. Alex G. played well throughout the second half in his first action of the year at goalie.

Berkeley tallied their last goal during the last five seconds of the match. Jacob A. took man-of-the-match honors for Shorecrest with his inspired and consistent play throughout the contest.

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It was deja vu for the Golds Wednesday night, Nov. 28, as they once again tied Pinellas Prep 2-2 at home. Aleksi H. opened the scoring for Shorecrest, placing a crossing pass from Max F. into the back of the net. The second goal was scored on a beautiful three-pass combination. Garrett S. began the play from his defensive stopper position by beating the Pinellas Prep offense to the ball and unleashing a 30-yard pinpoint pass to Max F. Max F. once again got the assist by hitting Chris H. in front of the goal. Chris H. made good on the opportunity with a well-placed close range shot.

The Golds outplayed Pinellas Prep, getting the better of time of possession and shots on goal. Parker D. and Bak M. controlled much of the midfield play with their energy and hustle. Alex G. continued to establish himself as a solid presence in goal.

Girls Varsity Soccer

On Saturday, Nov. 17, the Chargers traveled to Tampa Catholic and won a hard-fought game by the score of 1-0. The lone goal was scored by Chelsea S.

The Girls Varsity Soccer team hosted Academy of Holy Names on Monday, Nov. 26, and won 2-1. Serena H. and Jenn C. scored the Chargers' goals.

The Chargers played Keswick last Tuesday night, Nov. 27, and won 7-0. Erin M. and Jenn C. both scored two goals, and Rachel W., Serena H., and Shannon M. each added a goal to the cause.

The team's overall record is 6-1.

Girls JV Soccer

On Friday, Nov. 16, the JV Girls Soccer team traveled to Tampa to take on Berkeley Prep and came home with a hard-fought 2-1 victory. Jessica M. and Crawford H. each spent a half in goal and did a great job.

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Goals were scored by Tanja G. and Nicole P. Rachel B. anchored the defense, and there was outstanding midfield play by Claire L. and Hayley J. All the girls played a well-balanced game.

On Monday, Nov. 26, the JV Girls Soccer team had its first home match of the season and defeated Academy of the Holy Names 2-0. Goals were scored by Hayley J. and Nicole P. Jessica M., Tori D., and Hayley J. combined for a shutout in goal. Newcomers Kathryn K. and Rebecca K. had an immediate impact, and Hallie A. had an outstanding defensive game.

The girls played well throughout the match, not allowing Academy many chances to score. The girls are looking forward to their rematch with Tampa Prep, hoping to sweep the season series, at home next Wednesday.

Girls Middle Division Soccer Green Team

On Friday, Nov. 16, the Girls Middle Division Soccer Green team played Berkeley at home and won 4-0. Center striker Sophia G. scored three goals, and center midfielder Alexis O. scored one. Assists were made by Assata T. and Julia B. The entire team played a superb game.

The defense, which allowed only two shots on goal, was anchored by keeper Rachel P., and defenders Hannah W., Skyler E. and Sydney K. Outstanding midfield play was shown by Caitlin S., Teagan C., Sarah L., and Erica S. Up front Shorecrest kept the pressure on due to the hustle of Jade C. and Annie C.

Girls Middle Division Soccer Gold Team

On Monday, Nov. 26, the Chargers traveled to Berkeley Prep with only eleven girls, including Caitlin A. and Jade C. from the Green team. The team lost 5-3 in the second half after leading most of the way. The team played well considering they had no subs.

The Middle Division Girls Soccer Gold team demonstrated a wide array of skills in Wednesday's 7-0 victory at home over Tampa Prep. Seven different girls scored goals in the game: Julia B., Elizabeth H., Annie C., "C" T., Kai K., Savannah J.-S., and Amanda I. (Julia B. leads the team with five goals in three games.) Kai K. and Lainey M. split duties in goal, and both played the position perfectly.

Also exceptional in keeping the ball on the opposition's half of the field for most of the game were the often unheralded defenders and midfielders Sarah L., Kelly H., Emily L., Mimi M., Nicole M., Taylor W., Teagan C., and Meggie G.

Girls Varsity Basketball

The Girls Varsity Basketball team played Indian Rocks Christian on Friday, Nov. 16, and lost 47-37. The Chargers were behind early but came back strong and gave the Eagles a good game. Jasmine C. led all scorers with fifteen points, followed by Bronwyn G. with nine points and Sandy L. with eight points.

The Chargers hosted Bradenton Christian on Tuesday, Nov. 20, and won by the score of 48-43. Top scorers were Rachel S. (9 pts.), Sandy L. (8 pts.), Becky D. (7 pts.), Jasmine C. (7 pts.), and Natalie S. (7 pts.).

On Wednesday, Nov. 21, the Chargers traveled to St. Pete Catholic to play in their Thanksgiving Tournament against St. Pete High. The Chargers lost the game 49-14. Jasmine C. led the team with seven points.

On Wednesday, Nov. 28, the Chargers hosted Tampa Prep in the Crisp Gymnasium and won 40-36 in a hard-fought game. Jasmine C. was high scorer with twelve points, followed by Becky D., Allie W., and Bronwyn G. with 7 points each.

Girls JV Basketball

The Girls JV Basketball team traveled to Indian Rocks Christian on Friday, Nov. 16, and lost 33-20. The team had a good comeback in the second half. Stephanie G. and Rachel T. were high scorers with six points each, and Sidney W. added another four points.

On Tuesday, Nov. 20, the Chargers hosted Bradenton Christian and lost 53-13. The team played hard and fought together as a team. Sarah E. and Sarah O. each scored four points.

The Chargers played St. Pete High on Wednesday, Nov. 21, in a Thanksgiving Tourney at St. Pete Catholic and lost 28-12. The team put out a much better defensive effort and showed good hustle after the ball. Sarah E. was the high scorer with six points.

Girls Middle Division Basketball

The Middle Division Lady Chargers basketball team finally started the basketball season with much excitement against Admiral Farragut on Monday, Nov. 26. For many of the girls on the team, it was the first official game they have played, and they all gave it their best.

As a team they learned so much and became more aggressive every quarter. Unfortunately, Admiral Farragut triumphed in the end, but the Chargers will be looking to make a statement next time we face them. Molly M. was our high scorer with five points.

Boys Varsity Basketball

The Chargers traveled to Admiral Farragut on Monday, Nov. 26, for their first game of the season and lost 57-26.

The team got behind early and had a hard time coming back from the early deficit. High scorer for the Chargers was Jack S. with 21 points.

Boys Middle Division Basketball

The Shorecrest Middle Division Boys Basketball team kicked off its season last Monday, Nov. 26, and Tuesday, Nov. 27. The team is coming off a huge turnaround season in 2006/07 with a 13-6 record and is hoping to build on last year's success in the 07/08 season.

On Monday, Nov. 26, the team came out with first game jitters, and it took until the second half to settle down and pull away. Luke B. dropped in fourteen points, and Nick N. and Luke N. had eight and six points respectively. Everyone played and contributed to the first win of the season.

The Chargers played Canterbury on Tuesday, Nov. 27, and won by the score of 31-28. The game was a real "nail biter" from start to finish, with defensive intensity on both ends making scoring baskets a premium. Nick N. was the leading scorer with ten points, Carson R. provided a big defensive energy boost and had eight points, and Luke N. and Jake B. contributed five points each.

Johnny K. came out with a great defensive effort at a key time, and the team stayed composed when it counted most. The future looks bright for Shorecrest basketball, with a strong class of young men who have dedicated considerable focus and energy to the sport.

All County Teams Announced

The following Shorecrest athletes have been named to the St. Pete Times All County teams:

• Boys Cross Country -
  Stephen S. (First Team),
  Wyatt K. (Honorable Mention)
• Girls Cross Country -
  Sarah E. - (Second Team),
  Lindsey E. (Second Team)
• Boys Swimming -
  Henry S. (First Team)
• Boys Diving -
  Jack S. (Second Team)
• Girls Swimming -
  Sandy L. (Honorable Mention),
  Rachel S. (Honorable Mention)
• Girls Diving -
  Hannah S. (Honorable Mention),
  Rachel T. (Honorable Mention)
• Boys Golf -
  Michael H. (Honorable Mention),
  Geoffrey R. (Honorable Mention)
• Volleyball -
  Kim N. (Honorable Mention)

Swim Photos

It has been a great season!

Baseball & Softball Player and Parent Meeting

Any athlete interested in playing Varsity Baseball or Varsity Softball must attend a meeting on Monday, December 10 in the Janet Root Theatre at 6:30 p.m. Athletic Director Phil Hayford will be addressing the group regarding the new FHSAA policies on mandatory steroid testing.

All athletes and parents must sign a permission form to be able to practice or play Varsity Baseball or Softball. The testing will only include high school athletes. Contact Coach Hayford if you have any questions.

Winter Sports Team & Individual Picture Dates

The following is the schedule for team and individual photos for all winter sports teams:

Friday, Dec. 7 in Crisp Gym

• Girls Middle Division Basketball - 3:20

Monday, Dec. 10th on Haskell Field

• Girls Varsity Soccer - 3:15
• Boys JV Soccer - 3:45
• Girls JV Soccer - 4:10
• Boys Varsity Soccer - 4:30

Tuesday, Dec. 11 in Crisp Gym

• Boys Varsity Basketball - 3:30
• Girls JV Basketball - 3:45
• Girls Varsity Basketball - 4:00

Wednesday, Dec. 12 on Florida Power Field

• Girls MD Soccer (Green Team) - 3:20
• Girls MD Soccer (Gold Team) - 3:35
• Boys MD Soccer (Green Team) - 3:50
• Boys MD Soccer (Gold Team) - 4:05

Thursday, Dec. 13 in Crisp Gym

• Boys MD Basketball - 3:20

Videos of Athletic Events

Varsity and Middle Division football games as well as Volleyball games are available with highlights included for $20 each by ordering directly from www.Stefio.TV or by calling 528-3180.

Request for Athletic Photos

Just a reminder that E-Bytes is always looking for good photos of Shorecrest students' athletic events. We prefer to receive them in digital format. Please e-mail the original, unedited file to clingman@shorecrest.org.