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The Stampede
The student news site of Wiregrass Ranch High School

The Stampede
The student news site of Wiregrass Ranch High School

The Stampede
Mrs. Swain

Mrs. Swain, Adviser

Mrs. Swain has been teaching at Wiregrass Ranch for thirteen years now. This is her 7th year as the newspaper adviser. She loves going to sporting events, especially Lightning and Wiregrass games. She also enjoys going to concerts. She has two sons, Nolan and Easton. She hopes to continue seeing The Stampede grow in the coming years.

All content by Mrs. Swain
Taylor Swift's performance at the Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida lasted about 3 hours as she sang through many albums, shocking fans with all sorts of songs and sparkly outfit changes.

[Photo] Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour: the good, the bad, and the ugly

Daniela Pena, Editor-in-Chief
April 26, 2023
Joshua Martin takes opponent 1on1.

The three drum majors of the band this season are: Anastasia Marenda, Nathan Mulford, and Dylan Belcher.

The Marching Bulls find new director

Emmaly Simmons and Mrs. Swain
October 15, 2021
There are many ways to combat Covid-19 while at school, watch this video for more tips on how.

[Photo] Combatting Covid-19 at Wiregrass

Marcus Walden, Bulls TV editor
December 20, 2020
Sa'Derrica Tate reading her original poem at the Poetry Slam.

Wiregrass Black History club let their voices be heard

Jenna Kiley and Mrs. Swain
February 28, 2020
Pasco County Schools and Cambridge International's logos side-by-side might be seen more often if the Cambridge course gets approved for all high schools.

Cambridge General Paper possibly mandatory for Pasco County Juniors

Tyler Mesnekoff and Mrs. Swain
February 18, 2020
Photo of blood bus taken at blood drive hosted at the beginning of the school year.

Photo of blood bus taken at fall blood drive.

Senior Malcom Lewis communicating with other players on how to score again.

[Photo] A natural born soccer player: Malcolm Lewis

Zachary Santiago, Webmaster
November 13, 2019
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Wiregrass students on the last day of Red Ribbon Week gathered on the football field for a group photo.

[Photo] Red Ribbon Week at the Ranch

Katherine Serna, Managing Editor
October 26, 2019
Groberg and Baca's Medals of Honor.

John Baca and Florent Groberg after their presentation at Wiregrass.

[Photo] Medal of Honor recipients share their wisdom with the Ranch

November 15, 2019
Emma Kerrick giving John Baca a hug after the presentation.

[Photo] John Baca speaks at the Ranch

November 15, 2019
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Florent Groberg speaking with a group of students after the presentation.

[Photo] Florent Groberg speaks at the Ranch

November 15, 2019
Wiregrass junior Jadon Day's album cover art for Bedroom Popstar.

Wiregrass junior Jadon Day releases album

Ethan Cedre and Mrs. Swain
October 11, 2019
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Wiregrass Ranch High School's varsity girls volleyball team celebrating at a game.

[Photo] Volleyball 2020 Recap

Justin Amis, Sports Editor
November 22, 2020
WRHS Drama students rehearsing for their performance.

[Photo] Wiregrass thespians Lost Art and Other Tales

October 11, 2019
WRHS Drama students rehearsing for their performance.

[Photo] Wiregrass thespians Lost Art and Other Tales

Katherine Serna, Managing Editor
October 11, 2019
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The Bulls charging onto the field to start the game.

Wiregrass football keeps streak alive

Emilie Ramos, Joshua Concini, and Mrs. Swain
September 11, 2019
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Seniors on Senioritis Day dressed in lounge wear.

[Photo] Class of 2019 Senior Spirit Week

May 2, 2019
Teachers in their Autism Awareness shirts.

Wiregrass Stampede staff listening to Justin Trombly speaking.

Land O' Lakes dessert: Chocolate Rasberry Delight

Fivay dessert: Banana's Foster Cheesecake

Marchman Tehcnical College's winning dessert.

[Photo] Culinary program competes in dessert competition

Currine Talaga, Writer
March 1, 2019
Wiregrass Winter Signing Day 2019.

[Photo] Wiregrass Ranch Winter Signing Day

Roryana Theano, Hans Elmeus, and Christian Varghese
February 8, 2019
Christian Varghese, Jason Mazursky, Philip Carvalho, and Damon Walden are the hosts of the Talking Sports podcast.

[Photo] Talking Sports with The Stampede- Episode 6

May 20, 2019
Christian Varghese, Jason Mazursky, Philip Carvalho, and Damon Walden are the hosts of the Talking Sports podcast.

[Photo] Talking Sports with the Stampede- Episode 2

February 28, 2019
Christian Varghese, Jason Mazursky, Philip Carvalho, and Damon Walden are the hosts of the Talking Sports podcast.

[Photo] Talking Sports with The Stampede- Episode 1

Philip Carvalho, Christian Varghese, Damon Walden, and Jason Mazursky
February 22, 2019
Rent rehearsal of the first scene.

Rent preview trailer

Mrs. Swain, Adviser
February 26, 2019
The Black History Club at the Poetry Slam event in 2018.

Black History Club promoting cultural awareness

Spirit Southworth and Mrs. Swain
February 2, 2019
Wiregrass Ranch teachers Marilyn Davis and Stephanie Kincaid dropping off donations to Bay District Schools.

Wiregrass donates to Hurricane Michael relief

Roryana Theano and Mrs. Swain
January 27, 2019
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Coach Wilson talking to his team on the sidelines

[Photo] Coach Wilson’s legacy continues with 200th win

Philip Carvalho, Sports Editor
January 23, 2019
Bulls Nation at a swim meet in 2017.

Bulls Nation sparks school spirit at Wiregrass

Spirit Southward and Mrs. Swain
January 18, 2019
Bulls Nation club during Spirit Week 2017

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Girls district weightlifting meet.

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Maridith Baker performing a clean and jerk.

[Photo] Girls weightlifting places 3rd in district meet and qualifies for Regionals

Jason Mazursky, Writer
January 23, 2019
Junior Nicaela Paolinetti performs a clean and jerk.

Junior Nicaela Paolinetti performs a clean and jerk.

Girls district weightlifting meet.

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Maridith Baker performing a clean and jerk.

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Anna Gilbert warming up at the girls weightlifting district meet.

Seniors prepare for their next step

Seniors prepare for their next step

Alexis Pryor and Mrs. Swain
September 26, 2018
Seniors Jordyn Beer and Emily Beazley warming up their throws at practice Tuesday.

Powderpuff Seniors looking for another win

Alexis Marquith and Mrs. Swain
September 22, 2018
Cinderella Ball Competition

Cinderella Ball Competition

Alexis Le, Lauren Nally, and Mrs. Swain
March 9, 2018
Bella, Sierra, Qyana, and Tai posing with the team's first place trophy.

Running with the Bulls

Madison Mesnekoff and Mrs. Swain
March 9, 2018
Casting out: Wiregrass competes in bass fishing tournament

Casting out: Wiregrass competes in bass fishing tournament

Collin Pentifallo and Mrs. Swain
January 3, 2018
Justin Forgas is the 2017-2018 Wiregrass Outstanding Senior.

Justin Forgas: Outstanding Senior

Casey Moran and Mrs. Swain
November 28, 2017
Playing video games for a cause

Playing video games for a cause

Currine Talaga, Alexis Le, and Mrs. Swain
November 27, 2017
Junior Michael Larocca sporting his glasses.

Students prepare for Total Solar Eclipse

Mrs. Swain, Newspaper Adviser
August 21, 2017
Junior Takeover 2017

Junior Takeover 2017

Mrs. Swain, Newspaper Adviser
May 17, 2017
Kickball Mania 2017 Champions: The Wilderness Explorer Scouts

Kickball Mania 2017 final day of competition

Mrs. Swain, Newspaper Adviser
April 28, 2017
Kickball Mania 2017

Kickball Mania 2017

Mrs. Swain, Newspaper Adviser
April 28, 2017
Simmons (right) and Mudge (left) receiving their awards.

[Photo] And the Teacher/SRP of the Year Award Goes to….

Brenden Campbell, Copy Editor-In-Chief
November 15, 2016

Special Olympians at Wiregrass Ranch

Katherine Fennelly and Mrs. Swain
October 14, 2016
"You Can't Stop the Beat" cast

[Photo] Wiregrass Thespians Prepare For Second Year

Emily Hanna, Writer
September 20, 2016
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