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  • January 6Following district guidance, MSD changes to Silver day schedule; students to move from fifth period to first
  • December 20Classes will resume on Jan. 6 - a Burgundy day
  • December 9MSD midterm exemption form goes live to be turned in by Thursday, Dec. 12 at 2:45 p.m.
  • November 20MSD BRACE advisor Randy Congdon to hold open lab for Florida Bright Futures for seniors on Thursday, Nov. 21 and Friday, Nov. 22 during second, fourth, sixth and eighth periods
  • November 7MSD students scheduled to leave at 11:40 a.m. today, Nov. 7 due to Professional Study Day
The Student News Site of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School

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The Student News Site of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School

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Ryan Shimony

Ryan Shimony, Sports Editor

Ryan Shimony is a senior at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. He is sports editor for the Eagle Eye. Outside of writing, he enjoys playing golf and hanging out with friends.

All content by Ryan Shimony
Superb Catch. Midfielder Gracyn Haynes (2) reaches her lacrosse stick out to catch the ball mid-air. The Lady Eagles won 16-6 over the Bobcats.

[Photo] MSD women’s varsity lacrosse team defeats Boca Raton High School

Ashveen Saini, Social Media and Photo Editor
April 29, 2024
Center defender Austin McClellan swims towards the opposing team to move the ball down the pool. McClellan has been playing waterpolo since he was little and plans to continue playing the future.

Senior Austin McClellan plans to lead men’s varsity water polo team to another successful season

Jessie Gesund, Ryan Shimony, and Ashveen Saini
February 25, 2024
Attacker Kaitlyn Irwin (3) rushes upfield to advance on the Pine Crest Panthers' goal. Irwin scored five goals to contribute to the 13-8 win over the Panthers.

MSD women’s varsity lacrosse team defeats Pine Crest with a final score of 13-8

Ryan Shimony and Jessie Gesund
February 16, 2024
(left to right) Seniors Stephanie Bilsky and Gracyn Haynes sport the DECA symbol, a triangle, at their first career fair, hosted on Dec. 6, 2023. The career fair had 12 business for students to explore and ask questions about. "What we wanted to do is just take what we've learned [in DECA] and expand it to those students who aren't enrolled in this class and don't have access and then just kind of take it to the community and allow students to discover their future as well," Haynes said.

Seniors Gracyn Haynes and Stephanie Bilsky help students discover their future

Jessie Gesund and Ryan Shimony
January 19, 2024
Captain and point guard Jack Servaites (5) runs down the basketball court, following a change in possession against Nova High School. The Eagles ended up winning the game by a final score of 59-52.

Senior Jack Servaites leads the men’s varsity basketball team in the 2023-2024 season

Jessie Gesund and Ryan Shimony
January 17, 2024
Watching the ball, Power Forward Ben Rothenberg (4) waits for his teammate to pass the ball so he can make a long shot. The Eagles beat the Titans 59-52 in the match on Wednesday, Dec. 20.

MSD men’s varsity basketball team comes back from behind to defeat Nova High School

Alison LaTorre, Ryan Shimony, and Ashveen Saini
January 10, 2024
Daria Boykin (21) looks to her teammates to pass the ball. The Eagles were victorious against Olympic Heights by a 16-point lead.

MSD women’s JV basketball team defeats Olympic Heights High School in the first game of the season

Ryan Shimony and Jessie Gesund
December 2, 2023
Forward Luke Colton (13) prepares for face off against North Broward Preparatory School. The game took place on Nov. 27 at the Panthers Ice Den.

MSD men’s ice hockey team falls short against North Broward Preparatory School

Alison LaTorre, Ryan Shimony, and Glory Lee
November 29, 2023
Midfielder Lilly Conn (12) gets ready to kick the ball on a free kick following a penalty by Pompano Beach High School. She scanned the field and looked for an open teammate by the opponent's goal to pass it to.

MSD women’s varsity soccer team defeats Pompano Beach High School in home opener

Ashveen Saini and Ryan Shimony
November 17, 2023
In a harmful recent trend, running backs in the NFL are holding out on their contract for a better deal. Players should be more loyal to their team instead of following money to a new team.

[Opinion] Arrogant football players needlessly risk their careers for contract renegotiations

Ryan Shimony, Sports Editor
October 29, 2023
New MSD Men's Volleyball Coach Aidan Gidon coaches his team in a practice. Gidon led the Women's JV team to a near undefeated season, losing only two games.

MSD welcomes new head coaches for the upcoming sports seasons

Ryan Shimony, Sports Editor
October 29, 2023

[Brief] MSD’s Eagle Regiment heads to regionals

Ryan Shimony and Jessie Gesund
October 19, 2023
Overcrowded. Students in Hospitality teacher Mitchell Albert’s class work on their daily warmup. All of Albert’s classes are full, with over 40 students per period.

[Photo] Enrollment numbers impact teachers’ rosters and students’ schedules

Anna Horowitz, News Editor
October 29, 2023
Head Coach Christian Baldwin talks to his team, in the end zone, following the Eagles 26-0 victory over Cypress Bay High School.

MSD JV football team shuts out Cypress Bay high school at home

Ashveen Saini and Ryan Shimony
September 22, 2023
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signs legislation on Monday, May 15, 2023, banning state funding for diversity, equity, and inclusion programs at Florida's public universities, at New College of Florida in Sarasota. Photo permission from Douglas R. Clifford/Tampa Bay Times/TNS.

Florida passes over 30 bills in the 2023 legislative session affecting education

Brynn Schwartz, Jessie Gesund, Andie Korenge, Anna Horowitz, Ashveen Saini, Carolina Ochoa Lozano, Lyla Sachs, Ryan Shimony, Alison LaTorre, Glory Lee, Rayne Welser, Andres Fuenmayor, Jasmine Bhogaita, Vincent Ciullo, and Aisha Hashmi
June 18, 2023
Attacker Kaitlin Irwin (3) evades three NSU University Sharks on their fifth game this season. The Lady Eagles won 23-6 against the Sharks.

MSD women’s varsity lacrosse finishes successful season with 10-3 record and playoff run

Ryan Shimony and Glory Lee
April 29, 2023
Outfielder Christian Rodriguez (10) takes a lead in between bases. The Eagles beat the Key West Conchs by score of 13-2.

MSD varsity baseball team earns 20th consecutive victory against Key West High School

Ryan Shimony and Reece Gary
April 21, 2023

[Video] MSD Book Club hosts Battle of the Books

Anna Horowitz, News Editor
April 20, 2023
MSD varsity lacrosse players pressure NSU University School player in their pursuit to take back the ball. They attempt to get a turnover in order to score once more.

MSD women’s lacrosse team remains strong against NSU University School in 23-6 victory

Glory Lee and Ryan Shimony
March 10, 2023
The Lady Eagles reign victorious. On Tuesday, Feb. 9, the women's soccer team faced off against South Dade Senior High for their regional quarter-final. The Lady Eagles pulled off a 3-0 victory at Cumber Stadium.

MSD women’s varsity soccer moves onto the regional semifinals following victory against South Dade High School

Ryan Shimony, Miguel Garcia, and Glory Lee
February 10, 2023
Midfielder Layla Segelnick (17) dribbles the ball down the field. The MSD women's varsity soccer team was up by three goals during the first half against South Plantation.

MSD women’s varsity soccer defeats South Plantation in their final home game

Ryan Shimony, Sports Editor
January 14, 2023

MSD students extend their athletic careers as they commit to colleges on athletic scholarships

Ryan Shimony, Sports Editor
December 14, 2022
Senior TJ Thompson commits to the University of West Florida for golf. He has been a strong contributor towards the success of the MSD golf team in the 2022 season.

Senior golfer TJ Thompson commits to play collegiate golf at the University of West Florida

Ryan Shimony, Sports Editor
November 4, 2022
Strut After Strike. The men’s bowling team congratulates senior Ryan Terpstra after his turn in the lane. Turpstra was one of the many key contributors to the team’s victory on Oct. 4.

MSD bowling teams earn top rankings in regular season

Ryan Shimony, Sports Editor
November 1, 2022
Huggin’ it Out. Defensive lineman Justin Valentine (55) and linebacker Zachary Kracjczewski (44) celebrate the MSD varsity football team’s victory against McArthur High School in their first game of the season on Aug. 26. The Eagles ended the game 29-20.

MSD athletes create sense of community through team chemistry

Ryan Shimony and Reece Gary
November 1, 2022
Tackle Jeremy Fishkin (75) lines up with the rest of the Eagles defense before the Colonels' snap. The Eagles' defense held off the Colonels throughout the game; however, it was not enough to prevent the 40-26 loss.

MSD varsity football team falls short on homecoming night against Plantation High School

Ryan Shimony, Sports Editor
September 13, 2022
Quarter back(11) Hunter Rose dodges while the MSD line backers tackle the McArthur Mustangs. Rose helped lead the team to their 29-20 victory.

MSD varsity football team kicks off season on a high note against McArthur High School

Ryan Shimony, Sports Editor
August 31, 2022
First baseman Christian Rodriguez (10) loads out of his batting stance to let the grounded pitch by. Rodriguez grabbed two hits during the game, contributing towards the Eagles' 14-8 victory.

Stoneman Douglas varsity baseball team edges over Western Wildcats in competitive away match

Ryan Shimony and Reece Gary
April 24, 2022
Pitcher Christian Rodriguez (10) prepares to swing in his at-bat. Rodriguez is one of the team's best contributors, serving as a two-way player as both pitcher and hitter in the MSD varsity baseball team's match against Westminster Christian.

MSD men’s varsity baseball team defeats Westminster Christian at home

David Lopez and Ryan Shimony
March 31, 2022
Pitcher Jake Clemente (24) prepares himself up to bat during the first inning of a varsity baseball game.

MSD varsity baseball claims a comfortable 5-1 victory over Barron Collier High School

David Lopez and Ryan Shimony
March 11, 2022
The MSD men's varsity volleyball team goes head-to-head against the Cardinal Gibbons High School Chiefs.

MSD men’s varsity volleyball struggle against Cardinal Gibbons High School in their season opener

Noah Lechtenstein and Ryan Shimony
March 3, 2022
Senior Santiago Ordonez hopes to lead the varsity baseball team-to-back to back state championships.

Senior Santiago Ordonez eyes back-to-back state championship

Ryan Shimony, Sports Editor
February 22, 2022
Midfielder Kendall Slack (18) drives the ball forward. Slack contributed a goal to the Lady Eagles' 6-0 win over South Dade Senior High School.

MSD women’s varsity soccer wins against South Dade Senior High School but fails to beat Cypress Bay High School in Regional Semifinals

Sophia Squiccirini, David Lopez, and Ryan Shimony
February 13, 2022
Midfielder and forward Alexis Reigel (23) keeps her eye on the ball in their matchup against J.P. Taravella on Jan. 27. The game ended in favor of the Lady Eagles with a score of 5-0.

MSD women’s varsity soccer team claim district championship after wins over J.P. Taravella High School and Coral Glades High School

Ryan Shimony and David Lopez
February 4, 2022

Celebrating MSD Diversity

Kate Becker, Kayla Gamm, Brynn Schwartz, Abby Marton, Julia Landy, Erika Ryan, Sophia Squiccirini, Travis Newbery, Ashveen Saini, Reece Gary, Bailey Carter, Madison Friedman, Ryan Shimony, and Jessie Gesund
January 26, 2022
Forward Kyra Tuesta (14) prepares to kick the soccer ball downfield after intercepting it from the opposing Nova offense. The Eagles went on to win the game 12-0 on their senior night.

MSD women’s varsity soccer comes out strong against Nova High School on their Senior Night

Ryan Shimony, Sports Editor
January 10, 2022
The MSD men's basketball won with a 58-56 in the final seconds of their game with J.P. Taravella High School.

MSD men’s varsity basketball wins in final seconds against J.P. Taravella High School

Ryan Shimony, Sports Editor
December 10, 2021
Sophomore Ethan Pakhomov plays hockey for the Stoneman Douglas Eagles JV team.

Sophomore Ethan Pakhomov plans on leading JV ice hockey team towards another successful season

Ryan Shimony, Sports Editor
November 16, 2021
Hat Trick. Forward Gianna Rizzo (9) attempts to score during the women's varsity soccer match against Fort Lauderdale High School. Rizzo went on to score three goals in the game's duration.

MSD men’s and women’s varsity soccer teams kick off their seasons in dominant fashion against Fort Lauderdale High School

Reece Gary and Ryan Shimony
November 16, 2021
In the beginning of the second quarter, MSD players went head-to-head with the Boca Bobcats. The Eagles had possession of the ball.

MSD varsity football has a tough game against Boca Raton High School Bobcats

Ryan Shimony, Sports Editor
October 7, 2021
Junior Isabel Gonzalez sets up the ball for her fellow teammates to slam against the Hollywood Hills Spartans. The Eagles ended up winning the match 3-0.

MSD women’s varsity volleyball evens out their season with a win over Hollywood Hills

Ryan Shimony, Sports Editor
September 27, 2021
Sophomore Ryan Cruz became the defensive lineman this school year as a result of his hard work and dedication. Photo by Quinn Braun

Sophomore Ryan Cruz stands out as a player for the MSD varsity football team

Ryan Shimony, Sports Editor
September 8, 2021
The 2020 Olympics, which are held in Tokyo, Japan, begin on July 28.

[Opinion] Should the Tokyo Olympic games be held this summer?

Ryan Shimony, Sports Editor
April 25, 2021
Ohio State players warm up before a game against Penn State in a nearly empty Beaver Stadium in University Park, Pennsylvania, on October 31, 2020. (Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch/TNS)

[Opinion] Fans are the face of sporting events

Ryan Shimony, Sports Editor
March 1, 2021
Image of principal Kefford.

Principal Michelle Kefford makes Top 4 Principals To Watch In 2021

Ryan Shimony and Deborah Humphreys
February 16, 2021
With online learning, ESOL students at MSD have found school to be more difficult. Graphic by Julia Landy

ESOL students face challenges with online learning

Ethan Lin, Cassidy Tarr, and Ryan Shimony
January 6, 2021
[Multimedia] How to ace your classes from a valedictorian

[Multimedia] How to ace your classes from a valedictorian

Ethan Lin, Cassidy Tarr, and Ryan Shimony
November 22, 2020
These students, although attending school in person, take the same test formats as online students.

Teachers create alternative testing formats to quiz students in online school

Cassidy Tarr, Ryan Shimony, and Ethan Lin
November 12, 2020
[Multimedia] Day in the life of a student attending school in person

[Multimedia] Day in the life of a student attending school in person

Ryan Shimony, Eden Rothstein, and Lexi Dalva
October 23, 2020
With people attending football games during this time, there are many potential health risks. A good way to determine whether or not you should attend a NFL game is making a list of pros and cons.

[Opinion] Fans should be allowed to attend NFL games

Ryan Shimony, Sports Editor
October 15, 2020
A graphic of an arm with a wristwatch showing the time of 8:05.

[Opinion] Five minutes between class periods is not long enough for students or teachers

Ryan Shimony, Sports Editor
September 25, 2020
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