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The student news site of Robinson High School

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Leana Pustam

Leana Pustam, Perspectives Editor

Leana Pustam is a senior in IB. She enjoys swimming, playing lacrosse and listening to music when she’s not in school. She is a part of many clubs, including Ophelia and Mu Alpha Theta, and is easy to get along with.

All content by Leana Pustam
A poster promoting the now-cancelled event.

Sadie Hawkins dance cancelled due to lack of interest

Morgan Felt, Staff Writer
February 24, 2017
Students exchange Valentines.

Valentine’s Day: The Non-Judgmental Approach

Leana Pustam, Perspectives Editor
February 14, 2017
Lacrosse team gathers into a huddle at the start of a past game.

Lacrosse’s Title IX rules cause roster restraints

Leana Pustam, Perspectives Editor
February 7, 2017
Events like Playoff Playlist Live brought new energy to the Tampa area.

Tampa comes to life during National Championship weekend

Leana Pustam, Perspectives Editor
January 13, 2017
Students have so much work that skipping one day of school seems like nothing compared to the amount of homework they could get done during that time.

Despite early start to year, students appreciate shift in semester exams

Leana Pustam, Perspectives Editor
December 6, 2016
Students paint props on Tuesday, Feb. 24.

Robinson theater performs a Night of One-Acts

Leana Pustam, Perspectives Editor
November 17, 2016
Maya Barrett ('17), Jacob Freedman ('17), Isabel Giovannetti ('17), Scott Rothschild ('17) and Lexx Pino ('17) pose as the characters from the TV show "Freaks and Geeks".

On spirit week, we need to have pride in our school

Leana Pustam, Perspectives Editor
October 18, 2016

Quiz: What fall nail color are you?

Leana Pustam and Katherine Weck
October 11, 2016
Celebrate National Coffee Day with a discounted (or free) cup from local shops.

Celebrate National Coffee Day at participating locations

Leana Pustam, Perspectives Editor
September 29, 2016
Preparing for standardized tests such as the PSAT as early as possible will give you a leg up on other applicants and help reduce stress when college application deadlines start rolling around.

Upperclassmen, here’s what to do to prepare for college

Leana Pustam, Perspectives Editor
September 28, 2016
Homecoming Court applications are available in the Guidance Office and due Wednesday, Sept. 28.

Applications for Homecoming Court now available

Leana Pustam and Charlotte Rose
September 20, 2016
New district rules mean students in classes that already take high stakes classes will not have to take semester two exams.

New district policy means less testing for certain AP, IB, reading students

January 4, 2017
With flowers in hand, Natalia Ayoub ('17) smiles at boyfriend Sean Tran ('17) after he asked her to prom at the Ballast Point Pier.

Will You Go to Prom with Me?

Leana Pustam, Perspectives Editor
April 15, 2016
Why Over-Emphasizing the SAT is Problematic

Why Over-Emphasizing the SAT is Problematic

Leana Pustam, Perspectives Editor
March 3, 2016
SpringBoard was definitely a curriculum that will not be missed.

SpringBoard, It Was Nice Knowing You

Leana Pustam, Perspectives Editor
February 26, 2016
South Tampa (above) compared to Westchase (below).

The Real Cost of Living in Westchase

Leana Pustam, Perspectives Editor
February 22, 2016
File photo from 2016 that illustrates Bayshore on a typical January day

Gasparilla is Losing its Meaning

Leana Pustam, Perspectives Editor
January 22, 2016
Costs for frequent study dates or visits to restaurants like Panera can add up quick.

Let’s Do the Math

Leana Pustam and Charlotte Rose
January 12, 2016
Netflix offers hundreds of shows and movies available to stream.

Bored? Netflix Shows Worth Watching

Charlotte Rose, A&E Assistant Editor
November 13, 2015
Renee Matamba ('16) struggles to balance school, sports and extra curricular activities.

Editorial: And You Wonder Why Teens Don’t Get Sleep

Leana Pustam, Perspectives Editor
November 12, 2015
Principal Johnny Bush talks to a member of the military at a back-to-school event on MacDill Air Force Base.

Go Outside and Thank a Veteran

Leana Pustam, Perspectives Editor
November 11, 2015
No, it will never get cold enough in Florida to justify this onesie. Keep dreaming, though.

Florida, Please Get Your Seasons Right

Leana Pustam, Perspectives Editor
November 10, 2015
ACCA days can be used for productive studying, working on projects or meeting with teachers.

Club Days Aren’t a Waste of Time

Leana Pustam, Perspectives Editor
November 9, 2015
NHS is collecting many supplies for the Humane Society, including dog food.

NHS Drive to Benefit Humane Society

Leana Pustam, Perspectives Editor
November 5, 2015
Sophie DeAnnuntis ('17) tries some Japanese Ramen that the characters in Kitchen ate.

Presentations Help Culture and Literature Combine

Leana Pustam, Perspectives Editor
November 3, 2015
RHSToday file photo of Halloween candy.

Pros vs. Cons: Should Teens be Trick-or-Treating?

Leana Pustam, Perspectives Editor
October 30, 2015
PSAT Studying - is it Essential?

PSAT Studying – is it Essential?

Leana Pustam, Perspectives Editor
October 13, 2015
Cheerleaders Katherine Weck and Lauren Cohen participate in the spirit chant during the 2015 Plant pep rally.

We’ve Got Spirit, We Just Need to Find It

Leana Pustam, Perspectives Editor
September 21, 2015

Editorial: New 2016-2017 School Calendar Presents Issues

Leana Pustam and Isabel Hanewicz
September 11, 2015
Headphones Unplugged

Headphones Unplugged

Leana Pustam, Perspectives Editor
September 3, 2015
Should people judge you based on your grades?

Should people judge you based on your grades?

Leana Pustam, Staff Writer
April 24, 2015
A New Age of Transportation

A New Age of Transportation

Leana Pustam, Staff Writer
April 16, 2015
Editorial: False Alarms Make Fire Drills Problematic

Editorial: False Alarms Make Fire Drills Problematic

Isabel Hanewicz and Leana Pustam
April 13, 2015
Zayn Malik Withdraws from One Direction

Zayn Malik Withdraws from One Direction

Leana Pustam, Staff Writer
April 8, 2015
Brady practices for his new career.

Brady Leaves for Circus

Leana Pustam, Staff Writer
April 1, 2015
Junior Abram Scharf ('16) has a passionate interest in spray painting and dedicates himself to his work.

A Young Banksy

Leana Pustam, Staff Writer
March 28, 2015
Insurgent: One Movie Can Transform You

Insurgent: One Movie Can Transform You

Leana Pustam, Staff Writer
March 23, 2015
Test Your Knowledge: Hall Pass Quiz

Test Your Knowledge: Hall Pass Quiz

Kaitlyn Corwin and Leana Pustam
March 18, 2015
Sunny Days

Daylight Saving Time Begins Sunday

Leana Pustam, Staff Writer
March 6, 2015
Iced Coffee to be Sold in Cafeteria

Iced Coffee to be Sold in Cafeteria

Leana Pustam, Staff Writer
March 3, 2015
Students paint props on Tuesday, Feb. 24.

Musical Theater Students Prepare for “Hairspray”

Leana Pustam, Staff Writer
February 25, 2015
Courtney Bulter ('17)

Another Blast of Winter Hits the Bay

Leana Pustam, Staff Writer
February 19, 2015
Baaaaad Valentine's Day Poem Contest Winners

Baaaaad Valentine’s Day Poem Contest Winners

Leana Pustam, Staff Writer
February 17, 2015
Robinson Beats Plant in Relay for Life Competition

Robinson Beats Plant in Relay for Life Competition

Leana Pustam, Staff Writer
February 13, 2015
A photo from when the students were first given the tablets.

Teacher, Student Speak at School Board

Leana Pustam, Staff Writer
February 7, 2015
Students Give Insight on Winter Storm Juno

Students Give Insight on Winter Storm Juno

Michelle Aros and Leana Pustam
January 30, 2015
Newest App Craze? Trivia Crack

Newest App Craze? Trivia Crack

Frankie Wilson and Leana Pustam
January 30, 2015
Senora Landron teaches her fourth period freshman class

IB Freshmen, Sophomores Choose Classes

Leana Pustam, Staff Writer
January 22, 2015

Twerking Thoughts

Leana Pustam and Charlotte Rose
January 18, 2015
"I am not my loudness" ~ Samantha Baker ('17)

[I am not…] Samantha Baker (’17)

Leana Pustam, Staff Writer
January 9, 2015

Next Big Thing Concert Unforgettable

Leana Pustam, Staff Writer
December 11, 2014

NASA Launches Space Capsule

Leana Pustam and Charlotte Rose
December 5, 2014

Girls Basketball to Host PDQ Fundraiser

Leana Pustam and Charlotte Rose
November 13, 2014
Five Netflix Shows to Watch

Five Netflix Shows to Watch

Leana Pustam and Charlotte Rose
November 11, 2014
Teachers, Students Prepare For New Standards

Teachers, Students Prepare For New Standards

Leana Pustam and Charlotte Rose
November 7, 2014
In Mrs. P's room, temperatures rose up to 86 degrees for the week of 12/6. The highest temperature outside during the school week was 84 degrees.

AC Malfunctions Cause Disturbances

Leana Pustam and Charlotte Rose
October 30, 2014
Lockett, Batista Join in Spirit Week Festivities

Lockett, Batista Join in Spirit Week Festivities

Leana Pustam, Staff Writer
October 28, 2014
Bracelets that the Robinson Volleyball team has been selling for supporting breast cancer research.

Campus Life [Photo Gallery]

Renee Matamba, Multimedia Editor
September 12, 2014
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