Personal essays submitted to Operation Establish Trust
By Anonymous
Our country was built upon freedom and liberty, our law upon trust and justice, our people upon love and kindness, and our government upon people. So why is it without freedom and trust, justice or love, or even people? Our nation is politically divided, our people oppressed and without trust, and our law no longer with justice.
I’ve met officers of the law — they are kind people within. However, life happens, and unfortunately, they use their job as a therapy session. The media is ruthless to respond. A perfect reflection upon our world. That’s why those who are attacked need to be better than perfect, flawless. Officers of the law need to separate their jobs from their lives and become unbiased towards people. That way others wouldn’t feel oppressed and there would no longer be tension within our Country built upon freedom and liberty.
By Anonymous
The media portrays what is going on in communities and as well with law enforcement. Law enforcement officers are supposed to help citizens feel safe in our communities, but instead we fear them. Many thoughts occur through people’s heads when getting stopped by law enforcements: “Will today be my last day?”, “Does my hair comb look like a weapon?” People should not have to fear the men and women who should be protecting us. Not everyone is a criminal, so why are we treating everyone like they are. Is it because their skin color is different? Systematically oppressing people is why we are in fear. To all law enforcement officers out there, you are an inspiration to many people, especially young ones, so please set a good example.
By Anonymous
Having friends and relatives in law enforcement, my perspective comes from knowing their experience first-hand. Teaching is very similar. Where I have taught, the (Sheriff resource) officers that I have known have had a powerful and positive relationship with students and have served as mentors and even stand-in parents to help guide young people to make good decisions.
When I hear negative and derogatory comments focused towards police officers, I am VERY upset. Certainly, there are those, as in every profession, that have abused their positions, but for the most part, I have cringed as I have seen officers take excessive abuse, and I wonder how they are able to maintain such composure. I hope that society can actually have a meaningful conversation, instead of just talking about having a conversion, and come to an understanding of just how difficult it is to be a police officer and how stressful it is to endure constant negativity and personal danger when trying to do a job that is meant to help the public live a safe and productive life.
Girls Soccer Senior night
Photos by: Emma Paker
Posted: February 11
Fallen Heroes Ceremony
Photos by Kayla Gayle
Posted: Sept. 14
GSA Summit Gallery
Photos by Kayla Gayle
Posted: Nov. 7
Mr. Pompano Gallery
Photos by Alexis Schatten
Posted Oct. 31
Color Wars Gallery
- Seniors Gabriel Esperon, Nelson Suarez, Marian Larsen, Kristian Santiago and Brandon Davis pose in gold for a photo.
- Members of the junior class are wearing blue for color wars.
- Sophomores pose outside the art room, sporting white for colorwars.
- The freshman class plays a game of tug-of-war against the junior class Thursday September 26th. They would go on to lose the game.
- Members of the senior class play a game of tug-of-war against sophomores. After nearly losing, more seniors would go on to join mid-game to help secure the victory.
Photos by Eduardo Andrade
Posted Oct. 2
Bikers vs. Surfers Gallery
Photos by Kayla Gayle
Posted Sept. 25
Bonnie and Clyde Monday Gallery
1. Senior Brian Mastrodomenico, senior Ben Bergson and junior Matthew Espinoza pose for a picture. Mastrodomenico dressed up as Barnacle Boy, Bergson dressed up as Mermaid man and Espinoza dressed up as Spongebob.
2. Jill Samaroo, Loralyn Carlson, Lisa Spencer and Thomas Hudon pose. They dressed as Men In Black.
3. Ismail Mumtaz and Jean Cledet pose as a powerful tennis cinema duo. They were kitted out with the outfit and gear.
4. Seniors Cristian Juman and Victoria Santa Lucia pose for a picture. They dressed as Mario and Luigi.
Tik Tok Tuesday Gallery
- Senior Munisha Doodnauth covers the lunchtime events for TV production. Doodnauth dressed as an egirl for Tik Tok Tuesday.
- Freshmen Jasmine Francis and Shea Helton pose for a picture. Francis recreated a Tik Tok meme and Helton dressed as a VSCO girl.
- Junior Jacob Girlado and sophomore Rodrigo Ricardo pose after competing in a lunchtime game. Ricardo dressed as a VSCO girl.
- Freshmen Gabrielly Machado and Georgia Moberg pose for a picture. Machado and Moberg dressed as Peppa and Georgie Pig.
Photos by Alexis Schatten
Posted Sept. 24
Golf Fundraiser Gallery
Baseball Gallery
- Pitcher, Blake Thomas, lines up to prepare to pitch. The team lost its game against North Broward Prep 13-0 on Apr. 11.
- Pitcher, Blake Thomas, pitches the ball. The team lost its game against North Broward Prep 13-0 on Apr. 11.
- Sophomore Matias Munoz runs to catch a runner. The team lost its game against North Broward Prep 13-0 on Apr. 11.
- Junior Riley Skeen prepares to bat. The team lost its game against North Broward Prep 13-0 on Apr. 11.
- Junior Jordan Campos hits the ball. The team lost its game against North Broward Prep 13-0 on Apr. 11.
Posted: Apr.22
Photos by Matthew Shanbom
Fallen Heroes Photo Gallery
Photos by: Charlotte Hood
September issue available online
New year, new fence: MSD shooting prompts stronger security at school
Exchange students compare security measures overseas
Senioritis cure: 4 leaders honored at banquet
Uploaded: May 9, 2018
Listen to your elders!
Uploaded: May 9, 2018
Talented Tornadoes
From the online November issue! Posted: Nov. 16
Humans of Pompano
From the online November issue! Posted: Nov. 16
Navigating through change
From the upcoming October issue! Posted: Oct. 19
Twins Cause Double Takes
From the upcoming October issue! Posted: Oct. 19
The beauty of nature
Posted: May 4
The Rotary Youth Exchange
Posted: Apr. 25
Jump into the Spring Crossword
Posted Apr. 7
Coming soon!
Posted: Mar. 14
Tornado Times welcomes International Schools
Lights, camera, action!
Go behind the scenes as drama students prepared for their December show.
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Scary Crossword
Here is the Vol .8 No.1 Back Page by Christina Matiuk
Posted: Nov. 2
Be Scared, Be Very Scared
Here is the Vol.8 No.1 Front Page by Nicolas Gallardo
Posted: Nov. 2
Hurricane Matthew may postpone Homecoming event
Golden Tornadoes win regional semifinal against Somerset Panthers
The baseball team wins the regional semifinal against Somerset on May 3, 5-1. The boys defeated Somerset three times this season, including a 12-5 victory for the district championship. The boys (20-8) will play in the regional final next Tuesday, May 10. “The other team was talking a lot of smack, but it was a good game!” senior second baseman Bobby Aseere said..
Photos by Madison Steinkamp
Pompano Beach student nominated for ‘Best of the Best’ award
Got it!
Photo by Sabrina Chery
Cars for a cause: Pompano hosts car show
Photos by Rebekah Garretson
Baseball season batters up!
Centerspread by Rebekah Garretson
Water Polo players make some waves
Photo by Garrett Moore
‘Clue’ comes to life: Thespian’s stage murder mystery
Photos courtesy of Mr. Henderson.
Exchange of culture: Chinese and American
Photo by Rebekah Garretson.
Posted Feb. 12
Sunny steps into the Sunshine State
Photo by Rebekah Garretson
Senior spirit sparks school pride
Senior Girls flaunt their school spirit on Thursday in gold before the pep rally. Pictured from left to right is Paradise Rattray, Rachel Banks, Mackenzie Gomez, Reese McFarlane, Colleen Smith, Gabby Esposito, and Courtney Justice.
Photo by Reese McFarlane
Fish puppies all adopted
Although Phantom found his forever home, Ms. Fish is still fostering Melody. Melody and her brother Jasper will continue to visit PBHS with Ms. Fish twice a week.
Photo by Melanie Trump.
JROTC honors Veterans
Senior Michelle Velez and juniors Chelsea Keeton and Renee Innocent participate in the JROTC Veterans Day ceremony by holding the flag and waiting for it to be cut. JROTC invited numerous veterans from around Broward County to attend the ceremony on Nov. 10.
Photo by Joao De Moura
Fish fosters puppies
Phantom, an American Staffordshire Terrier mix puppy, is being fostered by guidance counselor Ms. Fish, along with his siblings Melody and Jasper, in an effort to find their “forever homes.” Ms. Fish originally brought all three dogs to school, but she only brings one at time now due to the size of each dog. She brings the dogs approximately twice a week so that they can become accustomed to human interaction. She is fostering the dogs through Little Paws of Love, a nonprofit organization.
Photo by Melanie Trump.
Tornadoes take on China
From the October 2015 issue of the Tornado Times.
Tornado Trick-or-Treat Mad Libs
From the October 2015 issue of the Tornado Times.
Student Perspective, Student Voice! 