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December 14Broward County Public Schools Superintendent Vickie Cartwright termination is rescinded after a 5-3 board vote
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November 30Annual Multicultural show on Friday, Dec. 2 hosted by Spanish Club tickets go on sale

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LED Dance Club raises money for their club through ‘Mr. Douglas’ pageant
January 25, 2023
MSD hosts its annual ‘Mr. Douglas’ male beauty pageant
January 25, 2023
MSD students share their thoughts on attending the same high school as older family members
January 17, 2023
MSD students share their studying techniques in preparation for tests
January 11, 2023
Junior Aneesha Nookala immerses herself in multiple clubs and activities at MSD
December 13, 2022

Humans of MSD

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“Baseball has had a huge influence on my life. M

“Baseball has had a huge influence on my life. My dad and uncle introduced baseball to me when I was three. I have trained intensely ever since, even though I have had injuries that set me back throughout my career. I have kept training and trying to grow as a player. All my training and effort has gotten me to the level I play at today. Today, I am able to pitch up to 97 mph. I have played on varsity baseball since my freshman year and went with the Marjory Stoneman Douglas Baseball team to their two consecutive state championships win. I also had the opportunity to participate Team USA in the 2021 U-18 Baseball World Cup. Representing the US was an honor and it made me joyful seeing how proud I made my parents. In my junior year, I committed to the University of Florida for baseball and I recently signed making it official. It’s a pretty good feeling knowing that my team and coaches have helped me work so hard. I’m beyond excited and ready to go play at UF. With my hard work and effort, I hope to play professional ball. At the end of the day, I do all this to make my parents proud.”#humans #msd #eagleeye

“I am the president of Class of 2023, Catholic C

“I am the president of Class of 2023, Catholic Club, French Club, and French Honors Society. Along with that, I am also Black History Month Dance Coordinator and Spanish Club Multicultural Assistant. I decided early on I didn’t want to breeze through high school, but take advantage of every opportunity MSD offered me. I have to be very diligent with my time, so its critical for me to stick with my schedule and communicate with my fellow officers constantly. I have learned the greatest life lessons from my sponsors and the club itself. I’ve exponentially developed my leadership, public speaking, responsibility, and time management skills. All of the things I have learned running my clubs will be very useful in the real world. They have given me the confidence to reach for great things. Because of my clubs I know I am capable of achieving everything I put my mind too.”

“At first, I was not fully convinced on the idea

“At first, I was not fully convinced on the idea of running a show with so many students. The multicultural director’s job is severely under appreciated, I have truly put everything to this show from running try outs, to doing weekly check ups on every dance, to writing the ENTIRE script, working with admin, the tech crew, and having to deal with any issue in the way, this job has truly received every ounce of energy from me. I like for everything to run smooth. I focus only positive energy and treat everyone like their my friend which will be different from the other years. I am most excited for the night show, the parents are truly the ones who make all of this worth it.”#eagleeye #msd #humans

“I have played football since I was 11 years old

“I have played football since I was 11 years old. I have always enjoyed watching football. Playing football is my dream so I think if I just quit now, I’ll let the little me down. I have to deal with football and school. I sacrifice time with friends and family for football. Schoolwork is the biggest setback in my football career and my broken arm of course too. My broken arm right now is the biggest setback in my football career. Before this injury, football was my main priority, it has always been because this is what I want to make my career out of. At the end of the day I think it will pay off. Although this injury set me back in football, I will work hard and get back to the field whenever I can to [make] my football dream come true.” #msd #eagleeye #humans

“My dad works as a foreign diplomat for America.

“My dad works as a foreign diplomat for America. His job requires him to travel to other countries every 2 to 5 years so I’ve lived in Egypt, Mexico, Costa Rica, Peru, and the United States. I always struggle when people ask my own ethnicity. I just say that I am Hispanic and White, but my mom is actually Indigineous from the Andes in Peru and my grandparents are also Asian. It was a big culture shock for me going to all these other countries because I didn't know where I was from until I was 15 in Costa Rica when I finally realized that I identify with being White and Hispanic. It seemed as though everywhere I went my identity fluctuated. In Peru they thought I was Mexican and in Mexico they thought I was Chinese. As if things weren’t already complicated I also spoke Arabic and Tagalog. That being said, I would not trade the experiences I’ve had in these countries for the world. In Mexico I had a friend who would come to school in his helicopter and park on a helipad that was on the school’s roof. Years later I learned that his dad was actually arrested because he worked for one of the big Narcos in Mexico. Making friends in these other countries was awesome though. The kids I’ve met are also all international so we all visit each other in different countries. I actually have a friend from my school in Peru who now goes to MSD. Because of my traveling I can't stay in one place for too long so I applied to many colleges outside of America and I hope to stay traveling the rest of my life.”
#msd #eagleeye #humans

“I have worked extremely hard in school since I

“I have worked extremely hard in school since I was young. Receiving president of Key Club for the next school year was the recognition I have been wanting. My sister, who is currently a sophomore at the University of Florida, was Key Club president as well. I have always looked up to her and becoming president was a huge honor. My dedication to school has played a huge role and my involvement in Key Club has made me the student I am today.” #msd #humans #eagleeye

“The most influential person in my life would pr

“The most influential person in my life would probably be my third grade teacher. I was super dyslexic when I was a kid, and I was just learning how to read in third grade when the school district went on strike for 4 months. During this time, my teacher would give me private tutoring, which he was not allowed to do while on strike, but he did anyways. He was so upset that the school went on strike and wanted to keep teaching me because I was finally learning how to read about 4 years after I was supposed to. Every time he came to my house, my mom would bake cookies because he would not accept any payment. He was so influential to me and taught me to read, and now I’m an English teacher. When I was younger, I always planned to drop out of high school and not go to college, but after this teacher, everything changed and I started paying attention in my classes and caring about school. I especially loved English and spent so much time reading, and now here I am today, an English teacher.” #msd #humans #humansofmsd #eagleeye

“I was born and raised in El Salvador and I have

“I was born and raised in El Salvador and I have been moving back and forth between El Salvador and here for the past 3 years, but for now I’m staying here in Florida. I was going to originally move here in 2017, but me and my family went through a car accident that completely changed our lives. It has been hard but the right people have come to my life in the right moment which has made it possible. My biggest role model and inspiration is my mom in many ways. She has made me stronger and has inspired me, gives me strength when I’m weak, and a smile when I’m sad. I couldn’t imagine my life without her and the rest of my family, my parents and my little brother are my everyday motivation when I’m going through rough moments. It’s not easy to be far from the home I know, with new clases, new language and new people, but there’s something that has been made very clear to me: no matter how hard it is, I am not giving up, because when I accomplish my goals I want to be able to say it was hard but I did it.” #msd #humansofmsd #eagleeye

“We just performed at the Falcon Sound Invitatio

“We just performed at the Falcon Sound Invitational in Pembroke Pines, hosted by Flanagan High School. We were named the grand champion. We earned a score of 76.3. There were many other schools from south Florida present. We also won first place in our class and were also awarded best music, best general effect, and best percussion. It was awesome to be at that event, after covid, it was our first contest back since 2019. It just so happens that the 2019-2020 school year, we were the grand champions of that show as well. So it was nice to go and repeat even though we had a year off. I think the best thing of it is just that we are back, doing what everybody loves doing around here, which is performing. The students were really emotional not even after the announcement of the grand champion, they were emotional after they performed because they knew it was a real significant mark that we are back and that they were able to do it.” #eagleeye #humansofmsd #socialmedia #marchingband

“Ever since I was a little girl, dancing has alw

“Ever since I was a little girl, dancing has always been in my blood. You would see me dancing any chance I could get. In 6th grade, I was diagnosed with scoliosis and had to wear a back brace for five years. In the end, the brace didn’t stop my curve from becoming worse. This past summer I had to undergo spinal fusion surgery to straighten my spine using metal rods and screws. Learning how to be patient with my back in dance has been rough. I’ve learned to take things slow and accept that some skills will only come with time. All in all, I’m so thankful I had this surgery and that I was able to get back to dance as soon as I did.”

“Football has always been a major factor in my l

“Football has always been a major factor in my life. My parents got me involved at a very young age, and since then, it’s been one of my priorities. I’ve worked through blood, sweat, and tears to get where I am today and I wouldn’t give it up for the world. It was a hard journey to get where I am. Two years ago I broke my left leg. Although I was set to make a full and healthy recovery, I was at a low mentally. I doubted myself and didn’t think I was going to be able to return completely and play to my full potential. With the support of my family, peers, teammates and coaches I was able to make it back to where I once was and progress from there. I couldn’t have done it without them and I’m excited to see where football brings me in life.” #msd #eagleeye #humansofmsd

“I started my business as a way to express the p

“I started my business as a way to express the passion I have for art. My grandpa was an artist and he taught me how to draw at the age of 4. Ever since, I have always loved art. Unfortunately, my grandpa passed away 11 years ago. After he passed, I continued to learn through youtube tutorials. Although it was not the same, I knew he would’ve wanted me to continue. I always love to take on new challenges and try new things. One day I was on tik tok and I came across a video of a women glittering a tumbler. I immediately knew I had to try it. Family and Friends starting asking me to make them a tumbler and that’s when I decided I would start a small business.” #msd #humans #eagleeye

“There were many sports that I tried when I was

“There were many sports that I tried when I was younger, but none of them did I love more than gymnastics. I have been doing competitive gymnastics for about 10 years now. We practice over 4 hours everyday. That’s a lot of hard work and dedication, but I enjoy every minute of it. The feeling of flipping through the air and sticking a landing is like no other. My teammates and coaches also take a huge part in my love for the sport. They always make it so much fun while pushing me to be my best. The sport has taught me many life lessons and brought me so many opportunities. I am so thankful to have qualified to the Junior Olympics four times, and be a part of the recruitment process to hopefully soon reach my dream of competing at the collegiate level.” #msd #humans #eagleeye #socialmedia

“I did my undergrad at Florida State [University

“I did my undergrad at Florida State [University] and I worked for a school for kids that had severe emotional handicap issues. During my time there, I was a behavior specialist. I was working with a guidance counselor and I loved how she brought in the families and worked with the children. I was inspired by the people that I worked with when I got my first job after I graduated from Florida State [University]. I worked at a school up in Tallahassee. From there, I decided that I wanted to get my masters degree and that was what I wanted to do for a living. My parents were missionary so we were always helping people. It’s something that is apart of who I am and what my family always did growing up. I didn’t have much interest in becoming a teacher in a certain subject but I knew that I wanted to work with children in a school setting. Becoming a guidance counselor was the next step that made sense to me.” #msd #humansofmsd #eagleeye #social media

“I think that i’m just a jack of all traits. I

“I think that i’m just a jack of all traits. I started coaching baseball and started working with kids; so I knew that I liked working with kids, so that’s a reason why I started doing what I am today. I do a lot of other things too: I’m a musician, I play local band with some teachers that work here at Stoneman Douglas. I’m a scuba diver and I also have my own business. I own a scuba diving charter boat and i’m the caption of the boat. I actually have children of my own, being a step parent, dealing with the blending of families and things like that in my own experiences. I’m a real person inside and out of school.” #msd #eagleye #humansofmsd

“This project started in May of 2020. We wanted

“Teaching is definitely not for everyone, but it

“Teaching is definitely not for everyone, but it is truly something I love. I did not go to college with the intent of becoming an educator. I took a circuitous path of biology, literature, rock climbing, [being a] swim teacher and rugby, which I actually have a women’s Division II national championship in. Eventually, I got my teaching certification, taught in Michigan for a bit and got hired at MSD. Pedagogy is definitely challenging, but what keeps me in this field is, and always has been, my students and my husband, Mr. R[ospierski]. Mr. R[ospierski] and I actually went to high school together [and] we have known each other since we were 14 and have been through a lot together. I wouldn't want to imagine my life without my husband who is also my best friend. We have a four-year-old son as well, who is typically referred to as ‘The Dude.’ It is my hope that every student who crosses into my pedagogical path and sits in my classroom, in real life or virtually, learns something and wants to continue learning. So, to all my students, past and present, reading this, thank you. Thank you for making this whole teaching thing worth it, thank you for putting forth effort, thank you for asking questions, thank you for sharing part of yourself with me, thank you for being you and thank you for laughing at my amazingly cheesy jokes. I appreciate each and every one of you.”

“I started a business [during] quarantine called

“I started a business [during] quarantine called Splattered Essentials. I sell clothing and everything is custom tie dyed and designed. I have always loved fashion ever since I was very young so I wanted to start something that I had such an amazing passion for. A portion of the proceeds go to the Diabetes Research Institute to help find a cure for Type 1 Diabetes. I was diagnosed at the age of two and I am now 14 years old. I have never let it get in my way and it never will. I have had incredible experiences throughout this journey of my business. I was featured on CBS News as a young entrepreneur and gave back during such hard times, along with [being featured] in Yahoo News, Miami Herald and the Sun Sentinel. I have learned so much from past experiences and hope to learn more as I grow. This business has helped me [learn about] the business perspective as well. I have shipped over 500 orders around the country and I also have constant store orders from around the country too. If you believe in something or you have a passion for it, just go for it, there is nothing holding you back.”

“I teach English I and English I Honors, plus

“I teach English I and English I Honors, plus one section of senior personalization. A portion of my job is to have my students find connections to what they're reading, whether it's something happening in the world around them or in their personal lives. I pick each text we read for a reason. It's my job to make sure they learn, but it has to mean something more than a letter grade. I always knew [that I wanted to become a teacher] -- seriously, I have old notebooks from as early as pre-K with lesson plans, grades and rosters that were half friends and family members, half celebrities' names. I'll never forget my full-teach internship at Florida State University when I was left alone in the classroom with real students -- my students -- for the first time. I stood there, taking it all in like, ‘Wow. This is happening’. I paid a lot of attention to who my teachers were, how they taught and their impact on my life throughout the years. I've been extremely lucky to have had and known amazing educators, even to this day. For me, [my favorite thing about teaching is] what happens beyond the lesson plan. I can type up the most intricate minute-to-minute, standards-based plan, yet it has no value without my students. Their reactions, feedback, questions and additional insight bring the curriculum to life. The lessons are never the same because no two classes are the same. I think about teaching all the time. Being a teacher is the biggest part of my life and I cannot imagine doing anything else. It gives me purpose. I'm not a fan [of online teaching because] it takes away so much of what I love about teaching: moving around the classroom, seeing the kids, letting them get into groups [to] discuss and challenge ideas, all of the work they'd turn in and cover[ing] my walls [with their work]. I don't think they [the students] are taking it [school] seriously and for as much effort that my colleagues and I put into trying to make the best out of the cards we've been dealt, it hurts.”

“I am a teacher assistant working in [Exceptiona

“I am a teacher assistant working in [Exceptional Student Education] (ESE). I assist the teachers with difficult tasks, including helping students stay on task, small group help or really [assisting] wherever [I am] needed. I [started off as] an Elementary teacher on and off for 18 years. I was teaching fifth grade when my daughter, Josie, went through the tragedy at Marjory Stoneman Douglas [High School]. When it was time to go back, she had a really hard time. She wanted me to work at her school, so I resigned from my job and started subbing at MSD in the ESE classes. I loved it so much, I applied for a job. There are so many reasons why I work [at MSD]. I love working with the kids and I love the staff.”

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The annual Mr. Douglas contest brings together four contestants from each grade level to compete in a male beauty pageant. The annual event is used to fundraise for the LED Dance Club.

[Multimedia] 'Mr. Douglas' male beauty pageant contest returns to MSD

January 27, 2023

Student performers danced through the decades, characterized by the change in clothing and music. One segment was the 1950s, where bright poodle skirts dominated the time period.

LED Dance Club raises money for their club through ‘Mr. Douglas’ pageant

January 25, 2023

The annual “Mr. Douglas” contest brings together four contestants from each grade level to compete in a male beauty pageant. The annual event is used to fundraise for the LED Dance Club.

MSD hosts its annual 'Mr. Douglas' male beauty pageant

January 25, 2023

The Class of 2023 hosted a car wash fundraiser in the senior lot to raise money for prom. The idea came from the football team, who held a similar event earlier in the school year.

Class of 2023 hosts carwash at senior lot to raise funds for prom

January 23, 2023

Robyn Mickow teaches her Advanced World Geography class about countries in Asia. She used videos to engage her students to help them with the learning process.

Class of 2026 freshmen share their favorite classes and teachers this school year

January 23, 2023

Freshman Coleman Campanella (right) carries on his family legacy by attending MSD 27 years after his father, Dan Campanella (left), did. Dan graduated in 1996 while Coleman will be graduating in 2026.

MSD students share their thoughts on attending the same high school as older family members

January 17, 2023

A student reviews her notes in the media center in preparation for an exam. Using her class textbook, she can retain information by re-reading book pages and reviewing information she learned in class.

MSD students share their studying techniques in preparation for tests

January 11, 2023

People from all over Miami-Date County attended the Interfaith Rally Against Antisemitism at the Holocaust Memorial, in Miami Beach, on June 3, 2021. Photo courtesy of Pedro Portal/Tribune News Service.

Rise in antisemitism in the last year has instilled fear among the Jewish population

December 15, 2022

Hips Don’t Lie. Tambores dancers representing Venezuela in the multicultural show. The dancers practiced for months leading up to the show. “My favorite part about being in Tambores was being able to represent my country in a way I love, dancing,” junior Barbara Rodriguez. “I was able to make my family proud while showing a piece of my culture with me coming from Venezuela.”

MSD students prepare for the 13th annual multicultural performance

December 14, 2022

Junior Aneesha Nookala participates in several clubs and activities at MSD. She is involved in the Red Cross Club, World Help Club, National Honor Society and Operation Smile Project because she is passionate about helping others.

Junior Aneesha Nookala immerses herself in multiple clubs and activities at MSD

December 13, 2022

Spanish teacher Lilian Viloria teaches a Spanish class during third period. Due to unforeseen circumstances, Viloria had to take on other students from another Spanish class due to a teacher leaving for health reasons.

Students convey their frustrations when teachers leave in the middle of the year

December 9, 2022

A student in the MSD media center looks through the shelves of books to find one that fits his interests best. Representation for teens can be found in the characters written within numerous novels.

MSD students voice opinions on the innacuracy of diverse teen representation and how it plays into harmful stereotypes

December 8, 2022

Holocaust survivor Eric Lipetz presents the struggles he faced coming to America to Darren Levines Holocaust class as a guest speaker. Lipetz and his family resided in the Philippines as a result of a Jewish quota, where he was eventually put into the Santo Tomas Internment Camp.

Holocaust survivor Eric Lipetz shares his survival story with MSD students

December 7, 2022

Freshman Gage Heller stands with his euphonium, an instrument he has been playing for four years. Heller is one of five freshman in the Wind Orchestra, the highest level of concert band at MSD.

MSD’s Wind Orchestra welcomes freshman Gage Heller into their program

November 17, 2022

Signs tower over clothing racks showing low prices. Low prices make clothing stores more favored for people who do not have the money to afford more costly items.

Peer pressure and stigma surrounds fashion and cheap clothing brands among teens

November 7, 2022

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