
Montgomery started journalism in freshman year with the help of her dad, who was a reporter for the Tampa Bay Times at the time. She was able to skip Journalism 1 and got right into the groove of things. “At first I didn’t really know what I was getting into, but I started off slow, only writing one profile, and I worked myself up to the responsibilities that I have today,” Montgomery said.
Montgomery only started yearbook at the end of her sophomore year when the journalism advisor announced that yearbook and newspaper would be merging, putting her, junior Carolina Tortorelli, and senior Kylie Smith in charge. Once she heard she was starting yearbook, she didn’t know much about it, but she immediately started taking classes and was able to learn more about it becoming more experienced.
Becoming Editor-in-Chief of the yearbook meant that she would be in charge of lots of new things, and she would be taking on lots of new responsibilities. According to Montgomery, to balance IB, journalism, yearbook, and her hobbies, she doesn’t procrastinate and utilizes her time.
While Montgomery hasn't decided if she wants to pursue journalism as a career, she definitely is looking forward to writing for a college newspaper.
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Asher Montgomery, Co Editor In Chief
Jan 07, 2021 | Capitol Riots and a message to young people: “Stay optimistic” (Story) |
Nov 18, 2020 | Ethan Wright is taking precautions to stay safe (Media) |
Nov 13, 2020 | Joe Biden is announced the winner of the Presidential election (Media) |
Nov 11, 2020 | School will be online Thursday and Friday due to Hurricane Eta (Story) |
Oct 05, 2020 | Rise in Youth Suicides as Suicide Prevention Month Comes to an End (Media) |
Sep 21, 2020 | Foaming Hand Sanitizer Poses Health Concerns (Media) |
Sep 05, 2020 | Coronavirus Concerns Cause Problems for the Football Team (Story/Media) |
Aug 06, 2020 | ELearning for first four weeks is approved by school board (Story) |
Jul 23, 2020 | First Day is Pushed Back Two Weeks (Story) |
Jun 12, 2020 | New Principal hopes to build upon Hillsborough’s traditions (Story) |
Jun 05, 2020 | Hillsborough students take part in protests raging the country (Story/Media) |
Jun 03, 2020 | New turf field to benefit everyone (Media) |
May 28, 2020 | Principal Brady leaving for district job after success at HHS (Story) |
May 12, 2020 | Statewide safer-at-home orders changed Tampa’s environment (Story) |
May 12, 2020 | What does this photo mean to you? (Story/Media) |
Apr 29, 2020 | Florida schools will remain closed for the rest of the 2019-2020 school year (Story/Media) |
Apr 22, 2020 | The flag football team’s comeback is cut short (Story) |
Apr 08, 2020 | The Seminole Heights unicorn spreads kindness from a distance (Story/Media) |
Mar 29, 2020 | The Heights Citizen Bicycle Brigade is keeping Seminole Heights restaurants afloat during the pandemic (Story) |
Feb 10, 2020 | HCPS is making lunches sustainable (Story/Media) |
Feb 10, 2020 | New law raises legal vaping age to 21 (Story/Media) |
Feb 10, 2020 | The twisted history of Fair Day (Story) |
Feb 07, 2020 | Multimedia: HHS prepares for Valentine’s Day (Story) |
Feb 06, 2020 | Spotting solutions to human trafficking (Story/Media) |
Jan 15, 2020 | What’s going on with the Iranian conflict? (Story) |
Jan 09, 2020 | J’dyn Francia, the ‘Gentle Giant’ (Story) |
Jan 09, 2020 | Linda Quinn, the Florist (Story) |
Jan 09, 2020 | Franchesca Santos, the Survivor (Story/Media) |
Nov 06, 2019 | Crew team takes on annual Head of the Hooch Regatta (Story/Media) |
Nov 01, 2019 | Seniors crowned homecoming king and queen (Story/Media) |
Oct 27, 2019 | SGA hosts new games at homecoming pep rally (Story) |
Oct 02, 2019 | The adversity score was a good idea (Story) |
Sep 27, 2019 | SGA reveals homecoming theme at pep rally (Story/Media) |
Sep 27, 2019 | Dealing with the aftermath of fights (Story) |
Sep 27, 2019 | Gun violence is in our neighborhoods and we need to fix it (Story) |
Sep 13, 2019 | QUIZ: Which IB history teacher are you? (Story) |
Aug 29, 2019 | Hillsborough public schools will reopen Wednesday (Story) |
Aug 24, 2019 | New year, new teachers (Story/Media) |
Aug 23, 2019 | District changes in football schedule (Media) |
Aug 22, 2019 | Seaweed taking over Bay area beaches (Story) |
Aug 22, 2019 | Student death causes athletic changes (Media) |
Aug 22, 2019 | The Environmentalist (Story) |
Aug 16, 2019 | Students Demand Action attends protest in D.C. (Story) |
Aug 11, 2019 | MULTIMEDIA: Students and teachers prepare for the new year at open house (Media) |
May 19, 2019 | Tips for studying for exams (Story) |
Feb 19, 2019 | R&B Magazine: Artists (Story) |
Nov 01, 2018 | The government needs to protect the environment (Story) |