March 30 , 2007

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Admissions: Drop-in Tours

Athletic News

Athletics: Upcoming Games

Big Event

Clinic Bytes

Duathlon

E-Bytes Reminders

Early Childhood

Golf and Tennis Tournament

Janet Root Award

Lower Division

Message from Mike Murphy

Middle Division

National Spanish Exams

Poll: Hungry?

Poll Results: Nostalgia

Relay for Life

Shorecrest Parent Assn.

Summer Programs

Summer Reading Book Fair

Upcoming Events

Updating E-mail Addresses

Upper Division

Videos of Shorecrest Events

Upcoming Events

March 30-31

• Relay for Life

April 2 Monday

• Booster Club Meeting
  Student Activity Center 7:00 p.m.

April 4 Wednesday

• Upper Division Tapping Assembly
  Janet Root Theatre 1:30 p.m.
• Honors Tapping Banquet
  Orange Blossom, Downtown St. Petersburg 6:30 p.m.

April 10 Tuesday

• Lower Division Picture Lady/Gentleman Day
  Classrooms 2:00 p.m.

April 11-12 Wed-Thurs

• WrAP Testing for Grades 3-4

April 12 Thursday

• Shorecrest Parent Association Meeting
  Student Activity Center 8:15 a.m.

April 12-14 Thurs-Sat

• Track Districts

April 16-19 Mon-Thurs

• ERB Testing for Grades 3-4

April 18 Wednesday

• Middle Division Curriculum Fair

April 20 Friday

• Alpha Parent Day
  Student Activity Center

April 20-21 Fri-Sat

• Tennis Districts

April 24-25 Tue-Wed

• Middle Division WrAP Testing for Grades 5-9

April 25-28 Wed-Sat

• Celebrate the Arts

April 25 Wednesday

• Spirit Day

April 30 Monday

• School Closed

Attention All Parents

Don't miss the Summer Reading Book Fair!

• Tuesday and Wednesday, April 17-18
• 7:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
• Student Activity Center

Get a head-start on your shopping! This is a great opportunity to purchase books for all grades on the summer reading lists.

Don't forget that for grades 5-12, the books on the summer reading list are required, and all of these books will be available at the Book Fair. For grades 1-4, many of the books on the suggested summer reading lists will be available. There will also be a table of new books for fun summer reading for children entering Early Childhood and kindergarten. This event is also a fundraiser for the library, and 20% of the total sales will be donated to the Shorecrest library.

Shorecrest Parent Association

SPA Needs You

The Shorecrest Parent Association (SPA) is looking for a few good people.

Have loads of fun and be part of an exciting group of people who give countless hours for the love of our school and children.

There are openings for the 2007-08 year. Don't worry - we have on-the-job training!

Please contact your parent association leaders for more information:

• Gayle Horden
• Shari Fuss
• Jean Johnston
• Mary-Ellen Howells
• Marcia Johnston

"The greatest good is what we do for others."

- Mother Teresa

Upcoming Games and Meets

Complete Schedules

Directions to Games

March 30 Friday

• Varsity Tennis
  Home vs. Cambridge 3:30
• Varsity Softball
  at Cambridge 4:00

March 31 Saturday

• JV Baseball
  Home vs. Northside Christian 10:00
  (doubleheader)

April 2 Monday

• Varsity Tennis
  Home vs. Clearwater Central Catholic 4:00
• JV Baseball
  at St. Pete Catholic
  (GAME CANCELLED)

April 3 Tuesday

• Varsity Baseball
  Home vs. Lakeland Christian 4:00
• Varsity Softball
  Home vs. St. Stephen's 4:30
• Varsity Tennis
  at Berkeley Prep 4:00

April 4 Wednesday

• Varsity Softball
  Home vs. Keswick 3:30
  (rescheduled District game)
• JV Tennis
  at Independent Day School (M.P. Tennis Center) 4:00

April 5 Thursday

• JV Tennis
  Home vs. Calvary Christian 3:30
• MD Softball
  Home vs. St. Pete Christian 4:00
• Varsity Baseball
  Home vs. St. Stephen's 4:00
• Varsity Track and Field
  Bay Conference Meet at Keswick 3:30
• MD Baseball
  at St. Stephen's 4:00
• Varsity Tennis
  vs. Calvary Christian at Royal Racquet Club in Clearwater 4:00
• Varsity Softball
  at Tampa Prep 7:00

Clinic Bytes

Pollen Allergies

If you find your children reaching for the tissue boxes due to sneezing, a runny nose, and itchy, watery eyes, they may be suffering from seasonal allergic rhinitis, sometimes known as hay fever.

Marie Confident, R.N.

Symptoms of seasonal allergic rhinitis seriously impact not just quality of life, but also the ability to function well at work and school. In addition to being uncomfortable during the day, people with allergic rhinitis may also experience sleep problems, leading to fatigue, loss of concentration and poor school performance.

People with pollen allergies may feel better in the morning after having been indoors with windows closed all night, but develop symptoms again after being outdoors for a short while. Pollen counts generally peak between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., according to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, so children who seemed well before school may be miserable by lunch-time. When children come to the clinic with allergy symptoms, I may have them wash their face and hands, apply ice to itchy eyes, and perhaps rinse their eyes with plain saline eyewash. Although I stock Benadryl in the clinic for allergy emergencies, I try to avoid giving it to children during the school day because it may make them drowsy.

Many medications are available for the treatment of allergies at home, including nasal sprays and eye drops as well as liquids, chewables, and tablets. Use of some over-the-counter nasal sprays and eye drops should be limited to a few days because rebound inflammation can develop. Side effects such as drowsiness or irritability may occur with oral medications. Check with your child's pediatrician for the best tools and tactics to manage his or her symptoms.

Time's Running Out

Shorecrest Summer Programs 2007

Before you know it the school year will be over. Do you know what your child is doing this summer? We wouldn't want your child to miss out on a wonderful summer opportunity at Shorecrest, so now is the time to register for his or her favorite summer program.

There are still plenty of available programs. From sports to cooking to academic enrichment, there is definitely something for students of all ages.

The following programs are very close to maximum capacity:

• Camp Read S'more
• Goin' Buggy
• Under the Big Top
• Lost in Space
• Hawaiian Luau
• Brian Shane's Charger Basketball Camp (week of 6/18)
• iMovie Camp (week of 6/11)

Please visit us on the Shorecrest website at www.shorecrest.org for the latest updates and summer program information. If you have any further questions, contact Amber Hutton, at 727-409-1668 or summerprograms
@shorecrest.org.

We look forward to your child spending the summer with us at Shorecrest!

Click here to download a pdf version of the brochure and registration form.

• Camp and Program Descriptions
• Schedules and Other Information

Twelfth Annual Golf and Tennis Tournament

Friday, May 4 marks the date and Isla Del Sol is the place for this year's Alumni Association Golf and Tennis Tournament. Don't miss it! We are currently looking for sponsors with several levels to choose from. For sponsorships, registration, and complete information, click here.

This year, all golf participants are automatically entered into three hole-in-one contests, with prizes including $1,000 cash, a trip to the $1-Million Hole-in-One Contest in Las Vegas, and two new cars! For tennis we will have a pro-am format with the Shorecrest Varsity Tennis team serving as the pros again this year.

Proceeds from the tournament will benefit every Shorecrest student by enhancing the programs of the school and the Alumni Association. Please consider a sponsorship for this year's tournament.

Player positions always fill quickly, so sign up today!

2007 Janet Root Volunteer of the Year Award Nomination

Nominating a worthy volunteer has never been easier! Please contact Mary-Ellen Howells via e-mail at mareh24@aol.com or call 895-5333 to nominate someone you feel should be considered for this prestigious award. Mary-Ellen will contact the individual and complete the nomination form with their volunteer history. The Volunteer of the Year will be announced at the Spring Luncheon on May 9.

Duathlon - April 20

*** Bonus ***

Date Extended!

We have extended the date for the drawing of the six spots for the St. Anthony's Meek and Mighty Triathlon to Friday, March 30. So get your registration forms filled out and sent in. Remember: Your child will not have a chance in the drawing if you do not send in the form! Forms must be received by March 30 to be eligible for the drawing.

Remember to start practicing your biking and running. There are only four weeks until Duathlon Day. Parents, preparation is not necessary to complete this event, but instead is a time for you to spend quality outdoor fun time with your children. Your encouragement will make all the difference in the way they see themselves.

Be sure to practice good bike safety - click here for tips.

New race course distances - check them out here.

Race Preparation Tip

The weather is beautiful, and it's time to take your bikes out with your family. Remember your helmet and practice in your neighborhood. To get an idea how far you would ride in the Duathlon, go to the chart on the Duathlon website.

The Duathlon event on Friday, April 20 is a bike/run/bike for students in Early Childhood through fourth grade.

Registration forms have been mailed to all Shorecrest families. So send in your registration forms to have your children experience this great race!

Click here to go to the Shorecrest Duathlon link, where you will find the registration form, race course distances, sponsorship opportunities, and a list of our sponsors.

Big Event

The Big Event may be over, but you still have a chance to sign up for some of the best parties of the year or sign up your child to hone a sport with a professional athlete. Events include:

• Baseball Clinic
• Boat Poker Run
• Ladies Spa Night
• Football Clinic
• Charger Blvd
• Texas Hold'em - for Men & Women

Here's a link to the Big Event site.

From the Admissions Office

Videography by Sunrise Productions - Please note changes

Sunrise Productions has been producing the Shorecrest event DVDs this school year. Unfortunately not enough videos have been ordered to be able to continue this program. For the events that have already been filmed, the DVDs will remain $20 plus $3 for shipping and handling costs. Sunrise Productions will still videotape the Spring Musical "42nd Street" and Baccalaureate / Commencement. For all other events (eighth and fifth grade dramas; Kindergarten, first, and fourth grade programs; and Alpha parent day), videography will not be available through Shorecrest.

Completed Events

• Poetry in the Park (EC-grade 4)
  Thurs., Oct. 19
• Fall Arts Showcase
  Sat., Nov. 18
• Winter Band Concert
  Tues., Dec. 5
• "Big Bad": Sixth and Seventh Grade Drama Production
  Tues., Dec. 12
• Early Childhood Holiday Sing
  Wed., Dec. 20
• Third Grade Program
  Fri., Jan. 26
• Grandparents Day
  Fri., Feb. 2
• Second Grade Program
  Fri., Feb. 9

Upcoming Events

• Spring Musical, 42nd Street
  Thurs.-Sat., April 26-28
• Baccalaureate / Commencement
  Sun., May 20 / Sat., May 26

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!

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Relay for Life

Have Fun at Relay!

Thank you to all of the team captains, team members, chaperones, and parents for your hard work to make this year's Relay For Life a success. We look forward to announcing the event fundraising total in next week's E-Bytes.

On behalf of everyone on the NE St. Petersburg Relay For Life committee, thank you!

Patricia Ford
2007 Event Chair
NE St. Petersburg Relay For Life

Early Childhood

Spring is in the Air

The Early Childhood children are celebrating spring with the study of insects!

They are learning through observation of live bugs as well as through manipulatives, puzzles, art activities and, of course, books, both factual and fictional. The garden on the playground provides the perfect setting for authentic learning about the stages of metamorphosis, from finding Monarch eggs on leaves to seeing the butterfly emerge from its chrysalis.

Young Writers

Keeping a journal starts with our very youngest students at Shorecrest! Mrs. Samuel's Alpha students started their journals early in the year and make their entries working one-on-one with her.

Their journals include pictures of themselves taken during special events as well as illustrations that they draw and the stories about them that they dictate to the teacher. The children love looking through the journals and talking about events and pictures.

Middle Division

"Yea or Nay": Second Continental Congress Debates Independence

Mr. John Hancock (R) of Massachusetts and Edward Rutledge (L) of South Carolina

This week Mr. Hodgson's seventh grade American Studies classes were transported back to Philadelphia in July of 1776. Students were encouraged to dress in eighteenth century attire, as they portrayed the colonies' delegates as they debated Mr. Jefferson's Declaration of Independence. Some of the delegates spotted coming and going from Mr. H's class included Samuel Adams, Benjamin Harrison, George Wythe, William Whipple, Button Gwinnett and Caesar Rodney.

Dissecting Crabs

Eighth grade Oceanography students are learning all about arthropods or animals with jointed legs. This included an observation lab about horseshoe crabs and a live animal demo with our class pet crayfish. The unit was wrapped up with a two-day lab on the blue crab. Students observed the external anatomy one day and dissected and identified all the internal parts the next day.

Next week we will be diving into echinoderms (spiny skinned animals), and the first graders are invited to come to the Middle Division to participate in a seastar lab.

Click on the Answer

The seventh and eighth grade Health students used technology to make a review lesson on the muscular system more dramatic and memorable. Each student is assigned a "clicker" from Classroom Performance System.

Using these, they can easily see if they have the correct answer for questions that are projected on the screen. This is another method to make education as interactive as possible.

You Look Familiar

It's really special when you run into Shorecrest families while on vacation. It always turns into a good time.

(more pictures)

The families met in Park City, Utah.

Upper Division

Vive La Madame Carnes!

Madame Jackie Carnes and twelve Upper Division French students have returned from another successful exchange with Lycée Pierre Bayen in France. Who is the woman behind this student exchange program that has flourished for ten years here at Shorecrest? She is the consummate professional who initiated the program in 1995 and ten years ago cemented a relationship with this high school in Chalons-en-Champagne.

When the French students from Pierre Bayen and their teachers arrive here, they are assured a warm welcome, an entertaining itinerary, and a fast-paced class schedule that allows them to practice their English. When Shorecrest parents agree to host a French student and later when they commit to sending their own student to France with Madame Carnes, they also are assured of a rich experience and a safe passage.

One of Madame Carnes' goals with this exchange is "to replace stereotypes by first-hand experience and for students to start their journey toward global citizenship." Madame Carnes continues, "I have no hard numbers, but I would say that at least a third of all students who participate in this exchange go on to study French in college and make a return trip, or study abroad for a semester after leaving Shorecrest. Numerous students are still friends with their French 'family.' Many students who were not originally enrolled in French have enrolled in French as upper classmen specifically to participate in this exchange."

Madame Carnes, all this is a credit to you, and Shorecrest says "Merci beaucoup."

Physics Students Make "Gak"

Mrs. Peck's ninth grade Conceptual Physics classes have been learning about the phases of matter. During the transition between the solid and liquid units, the students made a putty similar to "Nickelodeon Gak" which exhibits characteristics of both phases.

(larger photo)

Polymers similar to "Gak" are used in real life too. The students watched a video about one such polymer used to make liquid armor for our troops. To learn more, get recipes, see photos of the students, and watch the liquid armor video, click here.

National Spanish Exams Administered

Middle and Upper Division students of Spanish completed the online National Spanish Exams on March 27th and March 28th. The students practiced prior to the actual exams as the American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese (AATSP), in conjunction with the language-based website of Quia, provided practice exams for all the students who would be taking the exams throughout the state and the country.

The actual exams included two parts, measuring both achievement and proficiency. The National Spanish Exam is a valuable tool for the teachers of Spanish at Shorecrest, as it not only measures student progress, but also allows teachers to diagnose and modify, if necessary, their courses according to class results.

This is the second time that Shorecrest participated in the online NSE. The National Spanish Exam no longer offers a hard copy, and although there were many glitches in the first year of the test's online existence, the NSE went very smoothly this year.

The World Language Department wants to thank Shorecrest's Technology Department for the outstanding tech support before, during and after the administration of the exams, and to the faculty and the student body as well, for allowing the students of Spanish to use the computer labs that are usually used for classrooms.

The official results for the National Spanish Exams will not be revealed until May.

Some responses to last week's poll:

Someday you'll be nostalgic about Shorecrest. What will you remember?

I remember bringing my son for his first day of kindergarten. How long ago it seems - now he's in high school. And someday maybe he and I will look back on his high school days at Shorecrest.
- Dad

The original Charger... a knight riding into battle on a horse!
- Alumna and parent

I will remember that Mrs. Craven rocks! She was a really nice principal.
- Horse lover!

I will remember those hallways filled with love that could not be written down even though I just did. But that all made me see that I am just a person filled with love!
- Love and look

I love this school, these halls, the teachers, and even the food. Leaving here make me feel so bad. and I could never write this down, even though I just did.
- Lover

My teachers (good and bad), my classes, and my friends!
- Eighth grader

The last day of school for every single year in which I partied like crazy!
- Guy who has a birthday on the last day of school

Umm... what does nostalgic mean?
- Twelfth grader

I will remember all the teachers/coaches!
- Student

What I will remember about Shorecrest is all of my friends and my teachers.
- Girl

Mr. Heller... and the fact that if we didn't wear belts, we got a detention.
- Concerned citizen

Coach Hayford - He has taught me many valuable lessons and I have still to learn. The music - Insane band program, insane musical artists.
- Student

The kissing hand, Mrs Uebel's class, playing the recorder, and teachers who really care.
- Third grader

Mrs. Minke - the best kindergarten teacher ever!
- Person who dearly misses Shorecrest

Friends, definitely. And embarrassing moments (you can never forget those!)
- Random person

The teachers and friends.
- Eighth grade blondie

I won't remember the hard times, the studying for tests, that one bad grade I hated, or the homework I hated to do. I'll remember only the great times I had with friends, boyfriends, even with teachers. I'll remember the way we had fun during classes and the way we had fun during lunch and break.
- Middle schooler

Watching both of my kids head off for the first day of Alpha.
- Nostalgic mom

How wonderful my sixth grade teachers were!
- High school person

Homecoming. Good and bad.
- Junior

I will remember the great sport facilities.
- Tenth grader

The day I left, just kidding, probably my first goal on the soccer team.
- Soccer star

I'm going to remember most of my teachers, Mrs. McKay's candy jar, and bothering Dean in the office!
- Tenth grader

All of my wonderful friends, my wonderful teachers, and the feeling of having a huge test two hours away. Oh, I'm gonna miss it.

Relay for Life!
Class trips!
Cool friends!
- Cool person

Message from the Headmaster

The Anchor

Have you ever noticed how often track coaches put their most reliable runner in the anchor position on a relay team? The last pass of the baton and the last lap or sprint often decides the race. Although it takes a team to win a relay, much hangs on the performance of the anchor.

The fourth quarter of a school year is when the anchors of a school's community shine. From the oldest student to the youngest, the finish line of summer vacation begins to come in view. The same is true for faculty, parents, volunteers, administrators, and yes, the headmaster. During my years of living and working at schools, I have observed that the best members of the community remain engaged during the fourth quarter. Students remain diligent and involved. Teachers, parents and administrators do the same. In some unfortunate cases, members of the community run out of steam before they reach the finish line. Study habits wane. Feedback is not as prompt or informative. Replies are delayed. Procrastination supercedes initiative.

This is the time of year when the best teachers are doing their most creative work. Teachers are pressing students to excel because they know that the effort in these final weeks will reap huge rewards as final projects, tests, exams, and grades approach. This is the time when the best students are fully engaged in school and extra-curricular activities.

This is the time when conscientious parents are working in partnership with their children and the faculty to ensure the productivity of the final months of the school year.

One of the worst things a coach can hear from an athlete after a defeat is some excuse about why something should have been done earlier in the season. I can report that one of the most frustrating things a school administrator or teacher can hear at the end of the school year is a concern that could have been addressed during the year. Conditioning has to happen before a race. Collaborative problem solving needs to happen before the last report card.

Get on your mark. The fourth quarter is upon us. For the sake of our children and our school community, I encourage you to be an anchor in our educational community. The professionals in The Learning Lab are available to support students with specific learning needs. The effort of students, faculty, parents and administrators to work collaboratively is as important today as it was on the first day of school.

Athletic News

Complete Athletic Schedules

Upcoming Games and Meets

Booster Club Factoid Did you know that Booster Club dues and proceeds paid for the picnic tables by the concession stand?

Shorecrest Ranks in The Top Ten in FHSAA Sunshine Cup All-Sports Awards

Congratulations to all the Charger sports teams for ranking in the top ten schools in our classification in the state! The FHSAA just announced the standings so far this year and the Chargers again have proven they are the cream of the crop.

Varsity Baseball Team Competes in Steve Georgiadis Tournament

The Varsity Baseball team is competing in the prestigious Steve Georgiadis Tournament at Seminole High School this week. The Chargers' first game of the tourney was on Monday, March 26, against Bradenton Southeast. The Chargers' hitting came alive in the game. Leading hitters were Jeff R., who went 4 for 4, Kyle W., and Hashim L. Robby T. pitched the entire game for the win.

On Thursday, March 29, the Chargers faced a tough Seminole High School team. The Chargers held Seminole scoreless until the fourth inning but eventually lost 9-0. The Chargers were held to just three hits. Shorecrest will now play for third place in the tournament on Saturday afternoon at 4:00 p.m. at Seminole High School. Come on out and support the team!

Marc B. and Clay B. assisted former major league players offering instruction to youngsters at a clinic sponsored by the Major League Players Association at Brighthouse Network Field in Clearwater on March 25.

Varsity Girls Track Team Takes First in Home Meet

Shorecrest hosted a Varsity Track Meet on Tuesday, March 27. Both the girls team and the boys team competed against seven other schools in the meet. The girls team won the meet and the boys team placed fourth. Thank you to the coaches, parents, and volunteers for their help with this monumental task.

Track meet photos courtesy of Sun Haven Photography

Individual results were:

• Girls Discus - Chantal J. - 1st place
• Boys Discus - Owen L. - 6th place
• Girls Triple Jump - Samantha S. - 1st place
• Boys Triple Jump - Sheridan W. - 2nd place
• Girls 110M Hurdles - Shannon M. - 2nd place
• Boys 110M Hurdles - Ryan D. - 3rd place

• Girls 300M Hurdles - Shannon M. - 1st place
• Boys 300M Hurdles - Ryan D. - 3rd place
• Boys Shot Put - Ryan G. - 6th place
• Boys High Jump - Sheridan W. - 5th place
• Girls 100M - Jennifer C. - 1st place
• Girls 100M - Jasmine C. - 4th place
• Girls 100M - Taylor T. - 6th place
• Girls 800M Run - Pavandeep B. - 1st place
• Girls Long Jump - Pavandeep B. - 1st place
• Girls Long Jump - Jasmine C. - 6th place
• Boys Long Jump - Sheridan W. - 6th place
• Girls Pole Vault - Casey E. - 1st place

• Girls Pole Vault - Erin M. - 2nd place
• Girls Pole Vault - Sandy L. - 3rd place
• Boys Pole Vault - Patrick M. - 1st place
• Boys Pole Vault - Wyatt K. - 6th place
• Girls 400M - Samantha S. - 1st place
• Boys 400M - Ian B. - 3rd place
• Girls 200M - Jennifer C. - 1st place
• Girls 200M - Jasmine C. - 4th place
• Girls 1600M - Sarah E. - 2nd place
• Girls 1600M - Lindsey E. - 3rd place
• Girls 1600M - Carley S. - 6th place
• Boys 1600M - Sean S. - 6th place
• Girls 3200M - Lindsey E. - 1st place
• Girls 3200M - Sarah E. - 2nd place
• Girls 3200M - Rebecca K. - 3rd place
• Girls 4 X 800 Relay - 1st place - Pavandeep B., Samantha S., Sarah E., Lindsey E.
• Girls 4 X 100 Relay - 1st place - Jasmine C., Casey E., Jennifer C., Taylor T.

• Girls 4 X 400 Relay - 1st place - Taylor T., Casey E., Pavandeep B., Samantha S.

Varsity Tennis

The Varsity Tennis team traveled to Bardmoor to play Northside Christian on Thursday, March 22. The girls won 7-0 and the boys won 6-1. Matt S., Drew S., Matt K., Frank R. and Mark N. all won their single matches. Matt K. and Andrew R. also had a terrific win in doubles!

The girls team won all of their matches. Morgan B., Lauren F., Danielle D., Stephanie W., Bronwyn G. and Jillian G. were all victorious.

Photo courtesy of Sun Haven Photography

On Tuesday, March 27, the Chargers boys and girls teams both beat Admiral Farragut. The boys won 6-1 and the girls won 7-0! The boys team was led by Matt S., Drew S., Matt K., Frank R., Andrew R., Zach H. and Tommy M. The best match of the day went to Drew S. He beat Ben B. 8-4 whom he had previously lost to in the Chargers' last head-to-head match. It was Drew's best match of the season!

The girls team made a clean sweep of Admiral Farragut and only gave up four games out of 56 games! Congratulations to Morgan B., Lauren F., Danielle D., Stephanie W. and Jillian G. The Chargers boys team's record is now 8-3 and the girls team's record is 10-1!

Varsity Softball

On Thursday, March 22, the Chargers lost to Canterbury 10-0. Brooke O. pitched a great game in her first start of the season and struck out two batters.

Photo courtesy of Sun Haven Photography

The Chargers hosted Academy at the Lakes Monday night, March 26. The team fought hard, but came up just short with a score of 9-8. Molly W. recorded 4 RBI's in the game including a two run double and Jackie R. pitched a great game tallying eight strikeouts.

JV Tennis

On Thursday, March 22, Shorecrest played host to the Tampa Prep Terrapins at the St. Petersburg Racquet Club. The boy's team won 7-0. Playing in the #1 spot was Thomas K. who won 6-2. Austin F. (#2) won 6-3, Brendan E. (#3) won 6-1, and Henrik B. (#4) and Alex N. (#5) both won 6-0. Jacob W. and Nick L. played #1 doubles and they won 6-0. Henrik B. and Bak M. played #2 doubles and won 6-0.

The girl's team also played spectacular tennis against Tampa Prep. The girls won 6-1. Kathryn K. (#1) won her match 6-1, Sidney H. (#2) won 6-1, Madi K. (#3) won 6-2, Sydney K. (#4) won 6-2 and Caitlin S. (#5) won 6-0.

Photo courtesy of Sun Haven Photography

The boys and girls JV Tennis teams traveled to Treasure Bay Tennis Center to play Admiral Farragut on Tuesday, March 27. The boys dominated the match winning 7-0. Strong play was exhibited by Thomas K., Austin F., Brendan E., Henrik B., Jacob W., Nick L. and Bak M. The boys' record is 8-2.

The girls also exhibited excellent play and won their match 7-0. Superb tennis was shown by Kathryn K., Sidney H., Madi K., Caitlin S., Sami B., Hannah S. and Kayla K. The girls' record is 10-0. The JV Tennis team's next match is Wednesday, April 4 against Independent Day School at Tampa's MP Tennis Center. Keep winning, Chargers!

JV Baseball

The JV Baseball team played a doubleheader against St. Pete Catholic last Saturday, March 24. In the first game, the Chargers lost 12-2. Jason K. pitched for the Chargers. Kevin K. led all hitters with two hits. Defensively, Brent R. had a great game. In the second game, the Chargers played a good game but lost in the last inning by the score of 5-4. Kevin K. pitched a very good game and Marc B. did a fine job behind the plate.

Middle Division Softball

The Chargers hosted Canterbury on Thursday, March 22, and lost by the score of 23-13. The Chargers kept the game very close until the fifth inning. Savannah J.-S. did a great job pitching! The team hit well and is improving every game.

Photo courtesy of Sun Haven Photography

On Monday, March 26, the Chargers traveled to Canterbury to avenge their loss of the preceding week. It was a close game, but this time the Chargers were victorious. The final score was 15-14 in the Chargers' favor. Sidney W. started the game and pitched well, and then Savannah J.-S. came in and held them to get the win.

Lainey M. grabbed a grounder at second for a great defensive play! Sidney W. hit a shot to right field and had an inside-the-park home run! All the girls hit very well, and the base running was awesome! Way to go, girls!

Middle Division Baseball

On Tuesday, March 27, the Chargers hosted Canterbury and lost 11-7. Brian K. and Miles B. scored two runs. John S. made an outstanding catch for the Chargers in centerfield.

The Chargers faced Admiral Farragut at home on Wednesday, March 28, and won 11-1. Danny T. pitched a gem of a complete game with eight strikeouts and pinpoint control. Leading hitters for the Chargers included Brian K. who hit a triple, Luke N., Miles B., and Marc S. Jake B. was superb behind the plate.

Spring Sports Pictures

Spring Sports pictures will be taken on the following dates:

• Varsity Tennis - Monday, April 2 at 3:00 (Racquet Club)
• Varsity Softball - Tuesday, April 3 at 3:15 (Softball field)

Northeast Photography

Order your athletic team and individual pictures from Northeast Photography.

Go to: Collages.net

• Username for all Baseball teams: baseball07
• Username for all Softball teams: softball07
• Username for all Tennis teams: tennis07
• Username for all Track teams: track07
• Password for all sports: 7348

Sun Haven Photography

Order your athletic candid photos from Sun Haven Photography and type in Shorecrest for Event Name.

Videos of Athletic Events

Every Boys Varsity Football game is available, each with highlights included.

The 2006 Football Season in Review, a DVD package of the entire football season, game by game highlights that also includes a free bonus DVD of bloopers, great tackles and awesome runbacks, plus special videos that includes Family Night and Homecoming, etc. is also available for order at $25.

Game videos available for $20 each:

• Varsity Football
• Varsity Girl's & Boy's Basketball
• Varsity Girl's & Boy's Soccer
• Varsity Volleyball
• Varsity Baseball

Video productions are available 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 great 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.