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The 62nd Annual Florida College System Publications Association Conference.

The 62nd Annual Florida College System Publications Association Conference.

Lexia Thomas, Co-editor in chief April 2, 2022

The 62nd annual Florida College System Publications Association conference and awards banquet was held from March 30 to April 2, 2022. This event brings students from community colleges all across Florida...

Brittany Bowe with her bronze medal in Beijing.  Photo courtesy of Debbie Bowe via Facebook.

How a Bronze Medal Capped an Incredible Journey

William Cann, Staff writer March 13, 2022

A bronze medal in the 1,000-meter event at the Winter Olympics in Beijing is the crescendo of events for the Bowe family, but it’s just one part of a road less traveled, a path full of challenges and...

Collectively mourning, remembering,  Professor Darrell Riley

Collectively mourning, remembering, Professor Darrell Riley

Sarah Toms, Editor-in-chief January 9, 2022

It is with heavy hearts that we officially share that CF’s Professor Darrell Riley  passed away Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2021 at the age of 63 due to illness.  A funeral service is set for the month of February...

Assistant Coach Jon Koenigsfeld and Outfielder Garett Wallace talk during a game. The
Patriots would finish the year 37-15.

Baseball Season Wrap Up

Chance Heinen, Staff Writer May 1, 2021

CF Baseball has come to an end for the 2021 Spring Season. Saturday the twenty-fourth marked the final game for many Patriots.  An unfortunate end to a promising season filled with highs and lows....

An Overview of CF’s Forensics Team

David Dossey, Staff Writer May 1, 2021

The forensics team at CF has had an incredibly impressive year despite the struggles of the pandemic. The last year has seen the forensics team participating in numerous competitions and tournaments.  The...

JC Mendez #11 stands in the box waiting for the pitch. The Patriots went on to drop game one in extra innings 10-9.

Even Highs Have Lows

Chance Heinen, Staff Writer March 31, 2021

On Wednesday, March 24, the CF Patriots took on the Seminole State Raiders. Starter Francisco Mateo took the mound for the Patriots. Mateo was hit early for six hits, including four runs allowed, and...

CF’s Safety Should Be Important To Everyone

Lauren Gillyard, Editor-in-chief March 14, 2021

Everyone has gone through a lot over the past year. Businesses were closed down, unemployment was high, and we were told to follow new standards given to us by the CDC.   CF, in general, has gone...

Bill Limiting Florida Bright Futures Funding

Patriot View Editorial March 14, 2021

The Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program is a program that establishes lottery funded scholarships to Florida high school graduates for high academic achievements. In order to receive Bright Futures,...

CF’s expectations for classes in 2021

Sarah Toms, David Dossey, and Christian Gordon, Staff Writers March 1, 2021

As we approach the one-year mark since COVID-19 began, CF continues to adapt to the demands of the past year. The following are some changes students can expect for the 2021 summer semester.  CF has...

Covid-19 In The Workplace

Lexia Thomas and Sarah Toms, Staff Writers March 1, 2021

With the prolonging of Covid-19, it seems to feel like part of our normal lives. From places shutting down, to mask and social distancing requirements. Many offices, however, have different requirements...

CF’s Softball Team’s back after Covid-19 ended their Season

Gianna Guerriero, Staff Writer February 28, 2021

CF’s Softball program had endured a very sudden end to their spring season last school year due to Covid-19. Everything was shut down effective-immediately and there was no questioning it. Everyone...

Catcher Miguel Useche, #13, waits to receive a pitch

The Baseball Team’s Successful Start to 2021

Chance Heinen, Staff Writer February 28, 2021

Spring has begun, signifying another season is in the works for the Central Florida Patriots baseball team.  After a COVID-19 shortened campaign in 2020 where the team went 21-7 and 4-2 in conference...

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