Author: KATHERINE AVRA

For its spring performance, Fort Pierce Central High School drama department proudly presented Harvard bound Elle Woods in Legally Blonde the Musical. Ms. Browning and her students make theater more than a class, performing arts credit, or scheduled elective. Students learn all aspects of stage performance, technical, and backstage craft. The Arts draw students into new opportunities to build skills and interests while revealing personal talents. The Arts have a place for everyone. FPC is proud to have talented artists on every stage, at every level pursuing their performance dreams. Backstage the fun was perfectly balanced with poise and purpose!

Health Sciences teacher Mrs. Barbara Charles and the FPC Medical Academy students traveled to the Cox Science Center in West Palm Beach for a day of interactive learning. Forty-two students got a hands-on learning experience by engaging in a Brain in Action lab and performing pig dissections. This field trip was the first of its kind for FPC’s Medical Academy and Mrs. Charles hopes to create a long-lasting partnership with the Cox Science Center for many future collaborations.  

District Champs! The FPC 2022 Flag Football team earned their name in legacy lights! The dream team is comprised of 9th-12th grade friends, sisters, and teammates. From February through April players condition, practice, and put in the effort for greatness. Junior Alyssa Llanos has been playing flag football since middle school and shares that the team’s victory is one shared by all. Coach Clementz followed the players from middle school to high school, with dedication not often seen. Llanos fondly shares that Coach Clementz brings passion to the team and all the players feel his joy from running practices to … Read More

Fort Pierce Central students accepted awards and honors at the annual Black History Creative Arts and Essay Contest from Florida’s Southern District Court. Winners include Gabriela Menjivar $300- 1st prize and Tyler Corey $150- 2nd prize. Mrs. Denise Peschio is very proud of our Cobras!  

Frontiers in History: People, Places, Ideas Fort Pierce Central High students competed in the annual District History Fair. Sponsor and social studies chairperson Mrs. Sharon Ortiz has been leading students in this competition for 13 years. “Every year I look forward to seeing students make deep, personal connections to the history fair topic,” shares Mrs. Ortiz.  This year is no exception. Leaving their own mark on history fits into this year’s topic “Frontiers in History: People, Places, and Ideas.”   As a part of the National History Day (NHD), a nonprofit educational organization dedicated to learning to honor and preserve … Read More

Senior Fest at Fort Pierce Central is more than a tradition, it is a rite of passage, a time-stand-still moment, and a freeing time to just be a Cobra with your fellow seniors! FPC seniors gathered on Friday, March 31st for an extravaganza of events, food, team challenges, and face painting. Cobra Nation puts a fresh, fun spin on field day! Tug-o-war, cotton candy, and tunnel races in the bounce houses were just some of the highlights! As we all recall our senior memories from high school, treasure each moment together and finish strong Cobra Nation! Even Principal Gardner joined … Read More

Makaria Sandlin brought home the 2nd place trophy in Saturday’s Florida Civics and Debate Initiative State Championship in Original Oratory. More than 50 middle and high schools competed in Orlando for this year’s State competition. With Cobra pride, the Fort Pierce Central family joins the Speech and Debate Sponsor, Mrs. Lisa Embry, in congratulating Makaria!    

Fort Pierce Central High School concluded Black History Month with a first-ever interactive wax museum. Students, parents, and staff interacted with students from Mrs. Embrey’s Speech and Debate Club, Mrs. Nance, and Ms. Kelly. The wax exhibitors portrayed famous African American Freedom Figures, Abraham Lincoln, Chadwick Boseman, and many more. Exhibits “came to life” with a short presentation informing the audience about the person along with their achievements and interesting life events. The audience enjoyed the event and the presenters enjoyed showing their talents.    

Fort Pierce Central High School has a long and rich tradition of participating in the Young Floridian Scholarship program. This year is no exception. Brave Cobra students successfully submitted applications and mastered their individual interviews with three judges! Teacher and sponsor Mrs. Thompson had the honor of spending six months with the best of the best of the Cobra senior class. She says her pride and inspiration are reciprocal. “Our candidates inspire me and ensure that our community will continue to strive for greatness in our future.” Wishing our Cobra candidates luck for the award ceremony on Saturday, April 15 … Read More

Fort Pierce Central’s very own Makaria Sandlin has qualified to compete at the NSDA (National Speech and Debate Association) National Tournament in Phoenix, Arizona, June 11-16, 2023. As a junior, this is Makaria’s first year with the speech and debate team! Not only will she be competing for a National Title, but she will also have the chance to earn scholarships! The category she will compete in is Original Oratory: an orator crafts and memorizes a factual speech of 8-10 minutes and delivers it in a persuasive/motivational way so as to move the audience to make a choice or inspire … Read More

Winter Pep Rally at FPC! Taking time from academics to celebrate hard work, student investment, and Cobra success builds community on campus. Pep rallies unite the student body and spark school spirit. Thank you to SGA for leading the Pep Rally!

FPC 3D Arts 2023 marks the 100-Year Anniversary of Scholastic’s Art & Writing Competition. This prestigious contest has awarded artists and writers including Andy Warhol, Slyvia Plath, Cy Twombly, Ezra Jack Keats, Joyce Carol Coates, Stephen King, Donald Lipski, and Amanda Gorman. Congratulations to all the FPC Ceramics III and AP 3D students for their first-time participation. Senior Vanessa Niederhofer won a Silver Key award for her Ceramic Dragon Bowl.  Junior Mariah Roman won Honorable Mention for the Heirloom Recipe Box. Junior Chris Flacon-Paulin won Honorable Mention for the mixed-media Built-In artwork (image not shown).

Fort Pierce Central High School students along with students and employees from throughout the district met on another postcard-perfect morning at Pepper Park on Saturday, February 25th. This morning was going to be more than a beautiful beach day, it was the 4th Annual Kimberly Pearson Memorial Beach Clean-Up. Ms. Pearson was a Marine Science teacher at FPC who loved students, loved the ocean, and loved learning. Her life-long love of inspiring others continues as her legacy shines brightly. Over 70 students, teachers, and parents met and combed the beach, park, pavilion, and sand dune areas, picking up trash, and … Read More

Frontiers in History  Social Studies Department Chairperson Sharon Ortiz celebrates with the 2023 FPC National History Day honorees. Exhibits: Valerie Andre: The First Woman to Fly a Helicopter in Combat by Valentina Catu, District Candidate. The Enigma of World War II by Elizabeth Mason, District Candidate. 1968 East LA Walkouts by Gabriella Scozzafava, Tiara Johnson, and Gabriela St. Hilaire, District Candidates. War of the Spanish Succession by Alonzo Mendoza and Armando Campos. A Brave New World: Ellis Island by Valentina Niederhofer.  Mexican American War by Rebecca Mendez. The Berlin Wall by Tyler Reid and Christine Stoyanova. The Victorian Era by Dania Jean-Philippe. Research Papers: The California Gold Rush by Alana Rivera, District Candidate. Haitian Revolution: How did it Affect Haiti by Rossini Janvier. Websites: Stone Wall Riots by Matthew … Read More

Beta Club sponsor Carolyn Collins is beyond proud that FPC Beta members placed 14 times in the state competition in Orlando. Cobras competed against 45 Beta Clubs in the state of Florida. FPC Beta members are eligible to compete in the national competition this summer in Kentucky! Congratulations to: Black and White Photography – Olivia Donnelly – 1st place Digital Art Division 1 – Makayla Vasser – 3rd place Digital Art Division 2 – Nico Tovar – 1st place Engineering – Lucas Salcedo, Rocky (Mohammed) Hai, Nico Tovar, Carrigan Cramer – 1st place Spanish – Maria Granados – 2nd place … Read More

FPC at the Annual MLK Parade: The Power of Unity  Purple and gold Cobra Pride came out for the annual MLK parade in Fort Pierce. Thank you to Mr. Schwerer and Mrs. Kelly for organizing our campus efforts and putting together the float. Thank you to Ms. Embrey, Ms. Elmore-King, and Mrs. Nance for representing FPC as our Night of the Stars candidates. Thank you to Mr. Daniels and the Cobra band playing continuously during the parade. Thank you to Mrs. Peschio, Mrs. Hood-Childs, Key Club, and the 100-plus students representing FPC. Thank you to Ms. Poku and Mrs. Napoleon … Read More

On a brisk Saturday December morning, the Fort Pierce Central High School National Honor Society (NHS) & FPC Gardening Club teamed up to support a natural gem! The Oxbow Eco Center is St. Lucie County’s sanctuary for outdoor enthusiasts, families, and pet walks on the trails. From archery classes to science lessons and nature-based art-making, the Oxbow is a true treasure. Teen volunteers from both clubs cleared weeds, debris, and resurfaced walking trails with pine needle beds. Students also worked on preparing seedlings for future planting. Club sponsors Mr. Peter Miserocchi (of NHS) and Mrs. Katie Avra (of Gardening Club) … Read More

Ms. Emily Royo’s Drawing and Painting II students participated in the 3rd annual Fort Pierce Art Club’s Magnificent Mini Masterpieces Art Contest & Show. The contest was expanded to Fort Pierce Central and Westwood High Schools this year. Participating schools were given 30 miniature 3″x 3”canvases with no restriction on theme or concept. 1st Prize “The Red Bar” Artist- Reed Wildes. “I was very surprised when I saw I won and am very happy that the judges liked my art”- Wildes. 2nd Prize “Flowers” Artist– Ma’Kiyah Stockton 3rd Prize “A Starry Night Alone” Artist- Olivia Vratz Honorable Mention “Blonde” Artist- … Read More

All were calm, bright, and full of cheer! Good food and funny holiday sweaters bring out the best of Cobra Nation! Bright lights, crackling fireplace backgrounds, festive music, decked tables, and grateful friends filled the Cobra auditorium at the annual Poinsettia Luncheon during exam week. Full hearts and full plates were shared amongst laughter floating from table to table. The season of giving is a season of sharing. In Cobra Nation, memories are made and shared by the welcoming and joyful hearts of staff year-round. From our Cobra family to our home families, thank you to the administrative leadership team … Read More