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

The Pharcyte
Charlie Spungin

Charlie Spungin, Editor-in-Chief

Charlie Spungin is a senior and has been a member of The Pharcyde for four years. He is the Editor-in-Chief and formerly the Copy and Sports Editor. He will be attending Northwestern University to major in journalism after this school year and is particularly interested in news and sports writing.

All content by Charlie Spungin
Like many seniors, Student Council President Owen Nutter wore a toga during Spirit Week, an annual senior tradition.

HOBUS: Owen Nutter, Class of 2023

Charlie Spungin, Editor-in-Chief
May 1, 2023
Senior Alex Lake poses with his national records trophy that he received for setting Anguillian swimming records. He is the leading Anguillian in the 50m and 100m freestyle, 50m backstroke, and 50m and 100m breaststroke.

Making A Splash: Lake Propelling Swimming Legacy In Home Country’s Honor

Charlie Spungin, Editor-in-Chief
April 20, 2023
Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania introduced a new world to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The film has made $421.2M at the box office.

Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania Sets Stage For Marvel Future Successfully

Charlie Spungin, Editor-in-Chief
March 8, 2023
Baker, played by Tyler Corbin, and Iris, played by Georgi James, sit down for a discussion in order to make their plans to leave Omaha. The play at Palm Beach Dramaworks made its world premiere on Feb. 3.

Seniors Introduced To The Science of Leaving Omaha

Charlie Spungin, Editor-in-Chief
March 8, 2023
SAT Revamped, Transitioning To Online, Shorter Test

SAT Revamped, Transitioning To Online, Shorter Test

Charlie Spungin, Editor-in-Chief
February 14, 2023
The student rock band, which made a return to the Variety Show this year brought significant energy to the crowd. Their American Rock Medley was the show's finale.

Benjamin Hall Goes Global In 2023 Variety Show

Charlie Spungin, Editor-in-Chief
February 10, 2023
Lynora’s and its wide selection of Italian cuisine can be found in Alton Town Center.

[Photo] Lynora’s Uses Hospitality, Wide Array of Menu Options To Attract Hungry Customers

Evan Sluiters, Staff Writer
February 13, 2023
Jackson Zentner

[Photo] Jackson Zentner

August 16, 2022
Left to right: Andrew Moffitt, Jackson Brindise, Leo Bryne, Sophie Marx, Lexa Beriro, Riley MacDermott

Homecoming Football Game and Court

Charlie Spungin, Editor-in-Chief
November 17, 2022
Freshman Reid Waxman takes the PSAT on Oct. 12. The freshman class took the exam in classrooms, while sophomores and juniors took it in the gym.

Test Readies Students for SATs, National Merit Scholarships

Charlie Spungin, Editor-in-Chief
October 19, 2022
Physics teacher Mr. Steven Blount answers a question raised during his D Period AP Physics I class. The class, primarily composed of juniors and seniors, are learning about force and Newton’s laws.

[Photo] Captured On Campus

October 3, 2022
One of the most iconic poker images, "Dogs Playing Poker", represents what an average home game may look like: people, in this case dogs, sitting around a table with cards in front of them and a pile of chips in the middle.

OPINION: Gambling: It’s Not Odd to Take Some Risks

Charlie Spungin, Editor-in-Chief
September 27, 2022
Parents are led by students around the school to different classrooms

[Photo] “Night to Meet You”: Parents, Faculty Connect at Annual Welcome Back Event

Jackson Zentner, Associate Editor
September 16, 2022
Senior Parker McGraw watches his ball approach the pins in the second game of the Bucs' match. McGraw totaled 355 points over the two games.

Bucs Bowling Jumps to 2-0 After Handicap Victory

Charlie Spungin, Editor-in-Chief
September 8, 2022
Freshmen Addy Walczak, Piper Tuohey, Chase Zur, Annabel Bridger, Kaden Faniel, Jake Ivancevic, Terrion Ivy-Atkins take a break from putting during the 9th Grade excursion to Jupiter's Lighthouse Cove mini-golf.

Re-Orientation Recap: Freshmen Learn and Play

Charlie Spungin, Editor-in-Chief
August 26, 2022
Ms. Schuler has been interested in music and singing since she was a child, and now she is taking on the role as musical director of the Upper School.

Ms. Schuler Takes Up the Baton as New US Maestro

Charlie Spungin, Editor-in-Chief
August 26, 2022
The Upper School campus was repainted this summer, with buildings going from a familiar and warm yellow to a white grey, and blue palette that unifies it with the Lower and Middle School Campus.

Fresh Paint Freshmen, and Fresh Starts: Welcome Back

Charlie Spungin, Editor-in-Chief
August 17, 2022
Wimbledon's 'Russian Ban': Wrong and Harmful

Wimbledon’s ‘Russian Ban’: Wrong and Harmful

Charlie Spungin, Editor-in-Chief
August 17, 2022
Enforcement Over Enlargement: Dean of Students Promise Fewer New Rules, More Attention on Existing Policies as Pandemic Transitions into Endemic Phase

Enforcement Over Enlargement: Dean of Students Promise Fewer New Rules, More Attention on Existing Policies as Pandemic Transitions into Endemic Phase

Charlie Spungin, Editor-in-Chief
August 17, 2022
Concern Mounts as Monkeypox Cases Rise

Concern Mounts as Monkeypox Cases Rise

Charlie Spungin, Editor-in-Chief
August 17, 2022
Students will find the hallways echo a bit more this year thanks to new flooring.

[Photo] Campus Transformed: New Paint, Flooring, Vegetation Help Upper School Retain Postcard-Worthy Beauty

Matthew Marasco, Sports Editor
August 17, 2022
Mr. Hough (left), Mr. Franzen, Ms. Schuler, Mr. Soviero, Dr. Smith, and Mr. Hunt (right), are all new teachers at the Upper School.

[Photo] Upper School Welcomes Eight New Faculty to Campus

Joey Tomassetti, Editor-in-Chief
August 17, 2022
Senior Gerald Bissell bowls during one of the Bucs’ matchups. Bissell served as captain of the bowling team this season.

Bissell Named To Prestigious FHSAA Team For Success as Student-Athlete

Charlie Spungin, Editor-in-Chief
June 13, 2022
Incoming Editor-in-Chief Peers Forward to Upcoming Year

Incoming Editor-in-Chief Peers Forward to Upcoming Year

Charlie Spungin, Editor-in-Chief
May 21, 2022
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[Photo] 4 NBA Teams Remain: Why Each Team Has a Shot to Win it All

Joey Tomassetti, Editor-in-Chief
May 10, 2022
Ms. Cheryl McKenney explains a trigonometry problem to a student. She will be retiring at the end of this school year and splitting her time between Florida and Utah.

[Photo] Beloved Math Teacher To Depart Benjamin After 8 Years

Tvisha Goel, Co-Editor-in-Chief
June 1, 2022
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How The 2022 NFL Draft Shook Up the NFL Landscape

Charlie Spungin, Editor-in-Chief
May 17, 2022
Raptors forward Scottie Barnes was named Best Palm Beach County Play- er, as he attended Cardinal Newman for part of his high school career. He was the NBA’s Rookie of the Year.

The Best of the Best: The Pharcyde’s NBA Superlatives

Charlie Spungin, Editor-in-Chief
May 16, 2022
Members of Care Crew and their parents pose with a large Care Crew flag. The nonprofit has helped many within the local community.

Benjamin Student Group Care Crew Holding Its 5th Annual Book Drive

Charlie Spungin, Editor-in-Chief
May 12, 2022
Junior Riley MacDermott serves up a ball during a home match. The Miller Volleyball Courts are brand new this year and are home to the School’s debut beach volleyball team.

Beach Volleyball Spikes Its Way Into Benjamin Athletics

Charlie Spungin, Editor-in-Chief
April 14, 2022
Effects of Eastern Conflict Reverberate at Home

Effects of Eastern Conflict Reverberate at Home

Charlie Spungin, Editor-in-Chief
April 14, 2022
Best NFL Draft Landing Spots for Benjamin Alum

Best NFL Draft Landing Spots for Benjamin Alum

Charlie Spungin, Editor-in-Chief
March 28, 2022
Hunting for a New College? Try The Road Less Travelled

Hunting for a New College? Try The Road Less Travelled

Charlie Spungin, Editor-in-Chief
March 28, 2022
Russia and Ukraine have always had conflict, depicted by the fists pointed at each other. On Feb. 24, that conflict escalated to war with Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Effects of Eastern Conflict Reverberate at Home

Charlie Spungin, Editor-in-Chief
March 9, 2022
The boys' varsity basketball team poses with the trophy following their District Championship victory. It is the team's first district title since 2012, as the Bucs head into regionals as the top seed in the region

Bucs Sit Atop District For First Time in a Decade

Charlie Spungin, Editor-in-Chief
February 14, 2022
Curriculum Expands With Six Additions to 2022-2023 Course Offerings

Curriculum Expands With Six Additions to 2022-2023 Course Offerings

Charlie Spungin, Editor-in-Chief
February 11, 2022
With COVID-19 rates decreasing, people have been going back to movie theaters. Cinepolis is a favorite theater among students because of the high-end experience it offers, including the opportunity to order food directly from your seats. Of note, too, is that the area’s other major movie theater changed ownership recently. The Cobb theatres at Downtown at the Gardens was taken over by the regional theater chain, CMX Cinemas. The new owners are working hard to upgrade the theaters, with half of the cinemas currently closed because they are under renovation. Nonetheless, with their continuance of $5 Tuesdays and other special pricing levels, the theater continues to draw crowds.

Movie Theaters Starting to Welcome Back Crowds

Charlie Spungin, Editor-in-Chief
February 11, 2022
Senior Max Gelinas shows off some fancy footwork during a recent game against the Scots of St. Andrews.

Boys’ Soccer Season Kicks Into Full Gear

Charlie Spungin, Editor-in-Chief
February 11, 2022
Super Bowl LVI Preview: Home Team Set to Lock Horns with Midwest Predator

Super Bowl LVI Preview: Home Team Set to Lock Horns with Midwest Predator

Charlie Spungin, Editor-in-Chief
February 11, 2022
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[Photo] As Economic Diversity Increases, More Seniors Seek Out Financial Aid

Tvisha Goel, Co-Editor-in-Chief
February 11, 2022
Students are beginning to choose courses that allow for the highest GPA in their classes, as opposed to using Benjamin’s diverse course list to increase the breadths of their interests.

[Photo] For Love, Not Numbers: Learning Isn’t About GPA

Sophia Liporace, Co-Editor-in-Chief
February 11, 2022
The dancers prepare for the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade by first learning their routines.

Senior Dancers March in NYC’s Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

Charlie Spungin, Editor-in-Chief
December 14, 2021
Several sophomore girls pose with pencils as they package them during their community service event on Oct. 13. The sophomore class made its way to Red Apple Supplies to help the community after taking a long, hard PSAT.

Spreading Kindness: Sophomore Class Partakes in Community Service Project

Charlie Spungin, Editor-in-Chief
November 12, 2021
This year’s Hall of Fame Inductees, with their families and friends, joined School administrators on Theofilos Field following the ceremony.

The Upper School’s Athletic Hall of Fame Inducts Third Class

Charlie Spungin, Editor-in-Chief
November 12, 2021
Editor Examines Lunch System

Editor Examines Lunch System

Charlie Spungin, Editor-in-Chief
November 12, 2021
Senior Bounds for Success on the Sand Volleyball Courts

Senior Bounds for Success on the Sand Volleyball Courts

Charlie Spungin, Editor-in-Chief
October 30, 2021
The boys’ and girls’ bowling teams pose for a team picture during one of their practices. Both teams look to be as successful as possible this year.

Put the Bumpers Away, Led by New Coach, Bowling Teams Ready to Succeed

Charlie Spungin, Editor-in-Chief
October 6, 2021
Junior Izzy Molnar gives her candidacy speech for Vice President of the Upper Schools Red Cross Club.

[Photo] Importance of Community Block; Students Voice Opinions

Clara Schor, Social Media Director
October 6, 2021
Phantasy Football Challenges 2021-2022

Phantasy Football Challenges 2021-2022

Charlie Spungin, Editor-in-Chief
September 3, 2021
Minnesota's Suni Lee stepped up for the women's gymnastics team and won a gold medal after Simone Biles stepped down. Lee will compete for Auburn University as a member of the Class of 2025.

Setting Records, Winning Golds: Standout Moments of the 32nd Olympics

Charlie Spungin, Editor-in-Chief
August 17, 2021
Junior Micah Mays raises the ball to the heavens.

Football Team Has High Hopes Following Dissapointing 2020 Season

Charlie Spungin, Editor-in-Chief
August 17, 2021
The new program, Peer Advisors, have their first meeting of the school year in order to start their training to fulfill their respective jobs. Dr. James Haley and Dr. Renee Yates are the faculty advisors of the group.

New Program Arrives at Benjamin, Aimed to Help Incoming Freshmen

Charlie Spungin, Editor-in-Chief
August 17, 2021
Editor Cheers Bucks at NBA Finals

Editor Cheers Bucks at NBA Finals

Charlie Spungin, Editor-in-Chief
August 17, 2021
Girls' Lacrosse Win Districts, Advance to Regionals

Girls’ Lacrosse Win Districts, Advance to Regionals

Charlie Spungin, Editor-in-Chief
April 21, 2021
Final Four's Most Outstanding Player Jared Butler celebrates a basket in the Baylor victory over Gonzaga.

Baylor Ruins Gonzaga’s Historic Season

Charlie Spungin, Editor-in-Chief
April 16, 2021
It's Time for Assemblies to be In-Person Again

It’s Time for Assemblies to be In-Person Again

Charlie Spungin, Editor-in-Chief
March 12, 2021
Throughout the world, Valentine's Day is celebrated in a variety of ways.

How Valentine’s Day is Celebrated Around the World

Charlie Spungin, Editor-in-Chief
February 25, 2021
Despite his older age, Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers had arguably the best season of his career and finished the regular season as the MVP favorite.

Who is the 2020-21 NFL MVP?

Charlie Spungin, Editor-in-Chief
January 28, 2021
Alumni Jordan Travis and Kaiir Elam are quickly making names for themselves as they transform the face of collegiate football in Florida. Both men are currently starting for the respective University teams: Florida State University and University of Florida

Alumni Players Key to FSU, UF Success

Charlie Spungin, Editor-in-Chief
January 14, 2021
The boys’ golf team poses for a picture on the golf course. They are working hard this season to win the State Championship.

Boys’ Golf Team has High Expectations for Season as Districts Approaches

Charlie Spungin, Editor-in-Chief
January 8, 2021
Mr. Ruggie will be teaching a new math course starting next semester, Multi- variable calculus. As his AP calculus students know, he will enjoy teaching his students how to solve difficult math problems.

To Infinity and Beyond: Math Department to Launch Multivariable Calculus Class

Charlie Spungin, Editor-in-Chief
January 8, 2021
En-route to a District Championship, Senior Skylar Ladd joined the squad so that the team would qualify for the tournament. The crew heads to Regionals with high hopes for a successful run at States.

Golf Team Finds Success Despite Shortage of Players

Charlie Spungin, Editor-in-Chief
January 8, 2021
Boys’ Soccer Has High Hopes for Season Despite Multiple COVID-19 Setbacks

Boys’ Soccer Has High Hopes for Season Despite Multiple COVID-19 Setbacks

Charlie Spungin, Editor-in-Chief
January 8, 2021
Team Captain and Senior Lucas Cotronakis sets himself up for another shot.

Boys’ Basketball Preview

Charlie Spungin, Editor-in-Chief
January 8, 2021
Girls’ Soccer Preview

Girls’ Soccer Preview

Charlie Spungin, Editor-in-Chief
January 8, 2021
Lady Bucs Anticipating Strong 2020-2021 Season

Lady Bucs Anticipating Strong 2020-2021 Season

Charlie Spungin, Editor-in-Chief
January 8, 2021
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