Hundreds turn out for Spoto’s big night
They came, they boogied, they ate and laughed and it’s unlikely any school in the Tampa Bay area had more fun. Culture Krave was a coming out party for the school under the direction of a new principal, Glennis Perez, and drew hundreds of students and parents to the Riverview school. With new programs and a new attitude, Perez and her staff hope to establish the school as a destination for parents and students. “There’s already a lot more spirit at the school,” said Emily Hazen, a senior. The free event featured food trucks, a bake sale, DJ and live band and raffles. Students also got in on the act, performing in front of the cafeteria.
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Students filled the impromptu dance floor at Spoto all night.
Spoto’s new Parent Teacher Student Association, the school’s first in a decade, organized the event and hopes to do more throughout the year. Pictured from front to back are: President Rachel Roman, Vice President Natasha Joiner, Secretary Betty Wadley, Treasurer Michelle Quiles and Social Media/Communications Chair Michelle Battle.
Members of the Spoto Art Program were also on hand for the event.
Promoting Spoto’s AP programs, the school has about 15 advanced placement classes were from left: Kasey Derby, Amy Almas, Emily Hazen and Patrick Alexis. Spoto also has plans for a Collegiate which will allow students to earn an associate’s degree a week before graduating from high school.
Members of the Spoto Art Program were also on hand for the event.
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Elijah Holden, a student in Spoto’s Nutrition and Food Science program, was the man behind one of the most popular tables — certainly the tastiest — at Culture Krave.
