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Rainy Day Today, just like everyday

Colton Fitch and Isabella Alfaro

October 6, 2025

People, this is Florida. It’s not as special to have rainy days as other states, but today was a downpour. Ever since us Panthers woke up today, it has been unusually gloomy, but let’s hope it’s not making you too gloomy. In Florida, it’s always super hot and during the end of Summer and the beginning of Fall, it’s still pretty rainy.

Our custodian Kenny said, “The rain hasn’t affected my work. It’s pretty chill and mellow.” Despite the dark and dreary weather, the rain dampens some of our spirits…. (Colton Fitch)

On the other hand, for Milana Minarczyk (6), the rain has made her pretty gloomy. She believes these are one of the worser days of rain we’ve had. Milana says, “It makes me feel depressed and sad because the rain is sad.” (Colton Fitch)

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About the Contributors

Colton Fitch, Manager

Colton Fitch is a 8th grade member of the Yearbook Staff for the Panther Press. This is his 2nd year in the Yearbook class and hopes to make this yearbook the best one yet. He mainly focuses on organization and managing the staff and even Mrs. Brady, their advisor. In his free time, he enjoys playing Roblox and doing theatre.

Isabella Alfaro, Staff reporter

Isabella Alfaro is a 8th grade yearbook student who mostly writes stories and captions. This is her third year of yearbook, since she started halfway through 6th grade. Outside of her tasks in yearbook, she enjoys listening to music, going out with friends, doing makeup and taking pictures of scenery.