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  • 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
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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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Chelsea Townsend

Chelsea Townsend, Social Media and Photo Editor

Chelsea Townsend is a junior at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. She is a Social Media and Photo Editor. She is currently a member of the Step team and Black Student Union. She also enjoys photography, skateboarding and going to the beach.

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Smiling at the audience, juniors Valeria Gutierrez and Sofia Soto fan out their skirts while performing a folklore Mexican dance on Tuesday, Nov. 12 for Welcome to America's Cultural Festival. The festival was held all week and showcased different cultures through dances of origins from Mexican to Brazilian.

[Photo Gallery] Welcome To America Club hosts annual festival week

Ashveen Saini, Chelsea Townsend, Simon Valencia, Ava Thomas, and Ahana Tippanagoudar
November 20, 2024

[Video] ISA hosts annual food fair, showcasing diversity of MSD students through cultural dishes

Chelsea Townsend, Social Media and Photo Editor
November 13, 2024
Pedal to the Metal. Walking into school from the bus loop entrance, senior Mariana Giraldo passes through the mandatory metal detector screening at MSD on Sept. 24. Broward County Public Schools passed a new policy requiring all students to pass through metal detectors that went into effect on Aug. 12. “I think they are pointless since they don’t really go off for everything,” Giraldo said. “You can have a big water bottle, and it doesn’t detect it. I feel like it misses things and is a waste of time.”

MSD implements metal detectors in accordance with new BCPS policy

Chelsea Townsend, Social Media and Photo Editor
November 5, 2024

[Multimedia] MSD Book Club takes second place in annual Battle of the Books competition

Chelsea Townsend, Social Media and Photo Editor
May 1, 2024
Just Dance. Choreographer Nakia Small rehearses the Trinidad dance a week before the Black History Month Show. BSU members applied to choreograph dances prior to auditions.

BSU hosts ninth annual Black History Month Show

Chelsea Townsend, Social Media and Photo Editor
April 7, 2024
Recently retired social studies teacher Carla Verba stands with an award in hand, which she received for the impact she has made in students' lives. Verba taught for 32 years at MSD and has developed a deep connection to the school in the process. “I think I will miss the school itself the most," Verba said. "I’ve been here for so long that I’ve seen all of the changes that have been made for the better and better."

[Photo] Retired teacher Carla Verba leaves lasting impact on MSD students’ lives

Andie Korenge and Jasmine Bhogaita
February 9, 2024

[Brief] BCPS hosts Rally To Tally in Tallahassee next year

Chelsea Townsend, Social Media and Photo Editor
October 28, 2023
Tracking Tardies. Senior Lukas Avila signs-in late in student affairs office during first period. Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School administration is tracking attendence; students who have more tham 10 absences, sign-outs/ins or tardies will no longer be able to obtain senior parking or senior privilege, also known as off-campus study hall.

[Photo] MSD’s new 10-10-10 rule aims to improve student attendance

Alison LaTorre and Brynn Schwartz
October 29, 2023
Captivating Carpets. Over the summer, the media center was refurbished. One main addition is the new carpet that made the library more vibrant.

[Photo] MSD completes media center renovations

Rio Rice, Business Manager and Social Media Editor
October 29, 2023
People gather as placement winners collect their medals at the Parkland Dash. The Parkland Dash was an event to raise money for children in foster care.

Parkland hosts annual Parkland Dash fundraiser for children in foster care

Chelsea Townsend, Social Media and Photo Editor
October 10, 2023

[Brief] WMSD-TV hosts Kona Ice fundraiser on Friday

Chelsea Townsend, Social Media and Photo Editor
September 22, 2023
Xolo Maridueña stars in "Blue Beetle." Photo permission from Warner Bros. Pictures/TNS.

[Review] Latino superhero movie ‘Blue Beetle’ leaves viewers amazed with enticing visuals and plot lines

Chelsea Townsend, Social Media and Photo Editor
September 18, 2023
Geometry teacher Lauren Bender explaining part of the lesson to students in her second period class of the day. Geometry is an EOC class that is a part of the graduation requirements.

[Photo] [Brief] MSD ranks high in U.S. News rankings

Natalia Dzielnicka, Reporter
September 15, 2023
Both the City of Coral Springs and City of Parkland celebrate their 60th anniversary in 2023. In celebration, the cities hosted unique community events, such as a parade, a business expo and a car show. Photo courtesy of City of Coral Springs and City of Parkland

City of Coral Springs and City of Parkland celebrate their 60th anniversary

Ivy Lam, Jasmine Bhogaita, Vincent Ciullo, Breanna Gordon, and Chelsea Townsend
June 1, 2023
Parkland's City Hall, located on 6600 N University Dr, Parkland, is a place where town meetings take and where Parkland Board members work.

[Photo] City of Parkland commemorates its 60th anniversary by looking back at its history

Jasmine Bhogaita and Vincent Ciullo
May 31, 2023
Russ Vernon-Jones and other climate activists protested March 7, 2022, outside Springfield's new Chase Bank location on Main Street. Photo permission from Will Katcher/MassLive/TNS.

The Willow Project raises concerns about environmental safety

Chelsea Townsend, Social Media and Photo Editor
March 16, 2023
MSD BSU hosted the annual Black History Month Show in the auditorium on Friday, February 24. The show included quirky puns and lines from hosts Israel Goodwin (right), Syrus Davis (left) and Samiera Whitmore (center). Photo by Breanna Gordon.

[Multimedia] MSD Black Student Union holds eighth annual Black History Month Show

Ivy Lam, Jasmine Bhogaita, Vincent Ciullo, Celeste Haim, Chelsea Townsend, and Breanna Gordon
March 6, 2023
Crab Rangoons is a Chinese-American dish, consisting of a cream cheese, and imitation crab filing stuffed into a wonton wrapper. The Crab Rangoons had a creamy and great taste

[Review] Express Wok and Bubble Tea offers wonderful Boba Tea and other foods

Chelsea Townsend, Social Media and Photo Editor
February 6, 2023
Junior representative Caleb Hensley is involved with the MSD varsity football team and Black Student Union. After being scouted by Ms. Briggs, he joined the male beauty pageant.

[Photo] Junior Representative: Caleb Hensley

January 25, 2023
Senior Charles Dellaira competed in the "Mr. Douglas" competition last year as a junior and again this year as a senior. He won the crown after receiving the most votes from the judges and audience.

[Photo] Senior Representative: Charles Dellaira

January 25, 2023
Freshman candidate Liam Morrow placed fourth in "Mr. Douglas" and won a cash prize of $20.

[Photo] Freshman Representative: Liam Morrow

January 25, 2023
Sophomore Max Grinko represented his grade level in the "Mr. Douglas" event. He received the Best Performance award for his piano playing abilities.

[Photo] Sophomore Representative: Max Grinko

January 25, 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.

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

Jasmine Bhogaita, Copy Editor
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.

[Photo] MSD hosts its annual ‘Mr. Douglas’ male beauty pageant

Ivy Lam, Senior Feature Editor
January 25, 2023

[Brief] JROTC students host bloodrive sponsored by One Blood

Chelsea Townsend, Social Media and Photo Editor
January 23, 2023
Crab Rangoons is a Chinese-American dish, consisting of a cream cheese, and imitation crab filing stuffed into a wonton wrapper. The Crab Rangoons had a creamy and great taste

[Review] Express Wok and Bubble Tea offers a wide selection of Boba Tea and other foods

Chelsea Townsend, Social Media and Photo Editor
January 11, 2023
Students wait in line to receive their lunch, which they have to pay for now unless they are approved for free or reduced lunch. Prior to this school year, schools offered free lunch and breakfast due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

[Photo] MSD students voice their opinion on the return of fully-priced school lunch after COVID-19

Jasmine Bhogaita, Copy Editor
November 1, 2022
Fortune cookie fun. Students in the Asian Student Association pass out different asian foods to teachers and students going through the line. One item they are passing out are fortune cookies.

ISA holds second annual Cultural Food Fair

Chelsea Townsend, Social Media and Photo Editor
October 23, 2022
Tasteful tunes. Many students enjoy listening to music no matter what activity they are doing. Music serves as a great comfort to many and can often relieve individuals of stress and calm them down. One’s music can become one’s safe place.

Students at MSD enjoy a wide variety of music genres and artists

Chelsea Townsend, Social Media and Photo Editor
September 28, 2022
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