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Pearl Harbor News Breaks Sunday Peace
The question remains one of the most revealing in American history: What were you doing when you heard about Pearl Harbor? The answers tell us much about Tampa more than 67 years ago. ...more
January 18, 2009
Put Brakes On
When it comes to runaway energy costs and inflation, Congress fails to represent the American public. It would rather represent the super rich in their quest for greater profits. Congress has failed "we the people," for over 60 years. Greed of the super rich has and is controlling the government. World War II demanded that all would have to pay for the war, not so in this war that was a pre-emptive war, under false pretense that has lasted longer than World War II. Only blue collar workers have borne the cost in this war, both in manpower, deaths and finance. In World War II, war bonds funded the fight for freedom and also gave every American citizen a solid way to contribute to the war effort. Nearly $50 billion worth of bonds were sold during war time, a great majority, thanks to the efforts of American celebrities, actors, actresses, singers and others who used their names and notoriety to draw the crowds. Kate Smith was one prominent bond representative, as was actress Carole Lombard. Ms. Lombard, the young wife of Clark Gable, lost her life in a plane accident after a war bond rally in Indianapolis, during which she helped sell $2.5 million worth in bonds. Clark Gable was an actor turned Air Force gunner during the war ...more
June 2, 2008
All-Hillsborough County Softball
First Team
| Name, School | Pos. | Yr. | Comments |
| Katelyn Molkenthin, Bloomingdale | Outfield | Sr. | S.C. Upstate-bound outfielder had 45 hits, 31 RBIs with a .529 batting average |
| Gina Kafalas, Chamberlain | Outfield | Sr. | USF signee had 31 hits, 30 runs and committed no errors in the outfield |
| Grace Slone-Collins, Plant | Outfield | Sr. | Helped Plant reach 5A region final with 43 hits, 33 runs and a .524 batting average |
| Samantha Holle, Chamberlain | Infield | Jr. | Florida recruit posted a .471 batting average with 33 hits, 35 RBIs and 35 runs |
| Kelsey Horton, Durant | Infield | Jr. | Horton, who has committed to Florida, helped lead Cougars to 6A final four with 31 hits, 20 RBIs and five home runs |
| Ali Grant, Freedom | Infield | Sr. | Grant, who signed with Michigan State, was second in the county with 21 stolen bases and had 29 hits and 23 runs |
| Hannah Ojeda, Plant | Infield | Sr. | N.C. State-bound infielder had 44 hits, 25 RBIs and batted .530 and added six stolen bases |
| Kendall Dawson, Plant City | Catcher | Sr. | Dawson, who has signed with Alabama, recorded 22 hits for a .440 batting average and 17 RBIs |
| Mary Kate Smith, Chamberlain | DH | Sr. | Able to play multiple positions, the Stanford-bound athlete had 34 hits, 21 RBIs, eight doubles and two HRs |
| Katie Forbes, Gaither | Utility | Sr. | Shortstop/pitcher owned a .432 average with 35 hits and was 6-2 on the mound with a 1.29 ERA |
| Morgan Grove, Gaither | Pitcher | Sr. | Senior was 11-3 on the mound with 98 K's to help Gaither reach 6A region quarterfinals |
| Kayla Suskauer, Plant | Pitcher | Jr. | Led Plant to 5A region final with 11-5 record, 0.94 ERA and 97 K's |
| Sara DeMuth, Durant | Pitcher | Sr. | Tribune Softball Athlete of the Year was 19-3 on the mound with a 0.34 ERA and led Durant to 6A state semifinals |
| Ashley Stubbs, Newsome | Pitcher | Sr. | Stubbs, who signed with Appalachian State, was 14-7 on the mound with 110 K's to lead Wolves to 5A region final |
May 25, 2008
Hartshorn Perfect To Propel Chiefs
It didn't dawn on Chamberlain junior pitcher Alex Hartshorn until after her team's 13-0 win in five innings against Jefferson in the Class 5A-District 10 softball semifinals Thursday night. ...more
April 18, 2008
Prep Softball Preview: Players To Watch
Khrystyne Ely Sickles senior Signed with Troy; finished 8-5 last season with a 1.59 ERA and 92 Ks; hit .561 with 23 runs, 23 RBIs and seven home runs. ...more
February 4, 2008
Tampa Tribune Preseason Top 10
1. Chamberlain The Chiefs, who advanced to the Class 5A final four last season, return three college-bound seniors in Mary Kate Smith (Stanford), Gina Kafalas (USF) and Danielle Moreda (Saint Leo). ...more
February 4, 2008
LOCAL SIGNEES
Plant
| Name | Sport | College |
| Preston Tucker | Baseball | Florida |
| Logan Welch | Baseball | Maryland |
| Tyler Stinson | Baseball | Navy |
| David Bergin | Baseball | Georgia Southern |
| Jared Womack | Baseball | High Point |
| Hannah Ojeda | Softball | N.C. State |
| Kellie Catanach | Volleyball | Duke |
November 15, 2007
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