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The Pharcyte
The Virtual Hub for the Media of the The Benjamin School's Upper School

The Pharcyte
The Virtual Hub for the Media of the The Benjamin School's Upper School

The Pharcyte
Chase Zur

Chase Zur, Associate Editor

Chase Zur is a junior and this is her fourth semester in The Pharcyde. Chase has attended The Benjamin School since WOW and is excited to start her third year in the Upper School. She enjoys watching sports and spending time with friends and family. As a third year member of The Pharcyde, Chase is looking forward to taking on more articles and improving in her journalistic writing. 

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Seniors Lulu Swank, Chloe McGann, and Kate Quinlivan pose for a photo after giving their respective science presentations on the effects of Isoguvacine and Semaglutide to study epilepsy, Parkinson’s Disease Biology, and Energy Science and Nanotechnology.

Students Share Research Projects At Summer Science Presentations

Chase Zur, Associate Editor
November 20, 2024
From Cialfo To Scoir: The Upper School’s New College Management System

From Cialfo To Scoir: The Upper School’s New College Management System

Chase Zur and Caroline Groffman
October 7, 2024

Class Building Day: Strengthening Bonds Beyond the Classroom

Chase Zur, Associate Editor
October 7, 2024
Student Council Set For New Year With Freshman Elections and New Advisors

Student Council Set For New Year With Freshman Elections and New Advisors

Chase Zur, Associate Editor
August 27, 2024
Class of 2028

1-2-3 How Interesting, the Freshmen B

Chase Zur and Haley Roth
August 16, 2024
Sixty-six members of the Class made the journey up to Orlando for Grad Bash 2024. Seniors spent the evening at the Universal Resort’s two theme parks, enjoying the rides, attractions, and thrills that the annual event offers to graduating students throughout the country. The trip has become a tradition for the Bucs, one which first began with excursions to Disney World’s Grad Night before transitioning over to the rival park.

Coasters, Minions, and Memories Abound At GradBash 2024

Chase Zur, Associate Editor
May 21, 2024
Upper School to Welcome New Dean

Upper School to Welcome New Dean

Chase Zur, Associate Editor
May 21, 2024

State Titles for Girls’ Tennis

Chase Zur, Associate Editor
May 17, 2024
London Allen and Finley Strauss are all smiles after qualifying for the National CFL Tournament to be held this May in Chicago.

Allen and Strauss Lead Debate Team to CFL Nationals

Chase Zur, Associate Editor
May 8, 2024
Sophomores Reid Waxman and Ishe Makoni pose for a photo after one of their team practices. (Photo by Waxman)

Boys’ and Girls’ Tennis Teams Advance to Postseason With High Hopes and Strong Records

Chase Zur, Associate Editor
April 30, 2024

BASH 2024: Parents and Faculty Feel “Wild About Benjamin” After An Incredible Night

Chase Zur, Associate Editor
March 5, 2024
Social media is a hot topic among teens in the Sunshine State.

First Amendment Under Fire As HB-1 Passes First Legislative Hurdle, Heads to State Senate

Chase Zur, Associate Editor
February 28, 2024
Florida Seeks To Outlaw Social Media For Teens

Florida Seeks To Outlaw Social Media For Teens

Matt Marasco, Joey Tomassetti, Caroline Groffman, Haley Roth, Chase Zur, Reid Waxman, Lila Brodner, Ryan Chait, Stella Liberman, and Finley Strauss
February 28, 2024
Better Than Never

Better Than Never

Chase Zur, Associate Editor
December 15, 2023
The graphic above shows how to caculate ones gpa. First find the letter grade which corresponds to the percentage shown on Buclinks. Then, assign a honors or AP boost and find the corresponding gpa. Add those numbers together and divide by the total classes taken and that is one’s GPA. (Chase Zur)

Beyond the Numbers: Navigating The Weighted GPA Landscape

Chase Zur, Associate Editor
December 15, 2023
The Diversity Council Ice Cream Social Event Helps Build School Community And Unite Lower And Upper Campuses

The Diversity Council Ice Cream Social Event Helps Build School Community And Unite Lower And Upper Campuses

Chase Zur, Associate Editor
December 4, 2023
Upper School Dean of Academics and World History Teacher Mrs. Caroline Guzman poses with her family as they attend “Trunk or Treat.”

First Annual “Trunk or Treat” Brings Benjamin Lower and Upper School Together

Joey Tomassetti and Chase Zur
October 19, 2023
The Fall National Honors Society Induction Ceremony Welcomes Six New Seniors Into The Chapter

The Fall National Honors Society Induction Ceremony Welcomes Six New Seniors Into The Chapter

Chase Zur, Associate Editor
October 14, 2023
Senior Jacob Cosbey-Mosely holds up senior Michael Louis’s feet while they both try to collect as many balloons as they can for the Orange team during the Hungry, Hungry Hippos game. (Caroline Groffman)

Second Pep Rally Of The Year Helps Ignite School Spirit With Performances and Games

Chase Zur, Associate Editor
September 19, 2023
Lily White prepares to kick for an extra point for her team during the Varsity team’s game against Clearwater Academy International.

Kicking Through the Glass Ceiling

Caroline Groffman and Chase Zur
September 18, 2023
Run, Jump, Kart, and Splash

Run, Jump, Kart, and Splash

Ryan Chait, Chase Zur, Joey Tomassetti, and Matt Marasco
September 5, 2023
The Healey Gym played host to the 2023-2024 Upper School Club and Activity Fair on Thur. Aug 24, 2003. More than 60 organizations highlighted their offerings to an eager audience of students.

So Much To Do

Chase Zur, Associate Editor
August 29, 2023
Series Review: The Summer I Turned Pretty: From One Brother To The Next 

Series Review: The Summer I Turned Pretty: From One Brother To The Next 

Chase Zur, Associate Editor
August 29, 2023
Wednesday: A Modern and Mysterious Take On The Addams Family

Wednesday: A Modern and Mysterious Take On The Addams Family

Chase Zur, Associate Editor
April 20, 2023
While volunteering at the Holy Ground Organization, sophomore Vanessa Zito teaches one of the children how to cut vegetables.

Making An Impact: What Does That Really Mean?

Chase Zur, Associate Editor
April 20, 2023
This graphic explains how to make a delicious matzah Ball soup step-by-step.

How To Make The Best Matzah Ball Soup

Chase Zur, Associate Editor
April 20, 2023
Zach Neidoff leaps to head a ball while playing Dwyer for the Varsity Benjamin Soccer team.

HOBUS: Zach Neidoff, Class of 2024

Chase Zur, Associate Editor
April 20, 2023
College Counselor Mr. Juan Alverez helps freshmen Landon Ferguson construct his schedule and get ready for the upcoming academic year.

Students Look To Build Their Schedules For Next Year, Counselors Advise Them Through The Process.

Chase Zur, Associate Editor
March 8, 2023
The girls' soccer team celebrates on the field following their regional finals win over Edgewood on Tues. Feb. 14.

Benjamin Girls’ Soccer Season Ends in Heartbreaking Loss to NSU in State Semifinals

Haley Roth and Chase Zur
February 24, 2023
Quill and Scroll Honors Eight, National Society Recognize Student Journalists

Quill and Scroll Honors Eight, National Society Recognize Student Journalists

Chase Zur, Associate Editor
February 16, 2023
The Girls soccer team poses for a picture with their District Championship trophy. The team defeated Cardinal Newman 2-0 at home. Although the team was thrilled to win Districts, they have bigger aspirations for their journey to the State Final.

[Photo] Girls Soccer Shows No Mercy in the Playoffs

Alex Perkins, Staff Writer
February 14, 2023
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