The Student News Site of Pembroke Pines Charter High School

CHAT News
The Student News Site of Pembroke Pines Charter High School

CHAT News
The Student News Site of Pembroke Pines Charter High School

CHAT News
Valerie Questell

Valerie Questell, Editor-in-Chief

Hi, everyone! I’m Valerie Questell. This is my senior year, and I am blessed to lead our 2023-2024 CHAT Newspaper staff as Editor-in-Chief. Journalism has always been my dream profession and I am excited to use that dream to expand our newspaper. Please contact me if you have a story idea, interested in journalism, or have any questions/concerns about our publication!

All content by Valerie Questell
The PPCHS Boys Soccer Team huddles during halftime, crafting a game plan to win the game. The score was 0-0.

A brawl for the state ring: Boys Soccer advances to the state semi-final for the 2nd time in PPCHS history

Valerie Questell, Editor-in-Chief
February 26, 2024
“Let Her Go!”: Students at Monarch High advocate for their classmate and friend

“Let Her Go!”: Students at Monarch High advocate for their classmate and friend

Valerie Questell, Editor in Chief
December 8, 2023
En el mes de la herencia hispana, PPCHS celebrates Hispanic culture

En el mes de la herencia hispana, PPCHS celebrates Hispanic culture

Valerie Questell, Editor-in-Chief
October 16, 2023
Ms. Zhuravlev fights in Taekwondo and fights for students to learn real lessons

Ms. Zhuravlev fights in Taekwondo and fights for students to learn real lessons

Valerie Questell and Iris Lee
September 13, 2023
CHAT Chime In: Welcome back!

CHAT Chime In: Welcome back!

Valerie Questell, Editor-in-Chief
August 21, 2023
The one behind it all: our 2023 Editor-in-Chief, Rebecca Lim

The one behind it all: our 2023 Editor-in-Chief, Rebecca Lim

Valerie Questell, News Editor
May 26, 2023
Students will be seeing clear bags next year, and inside them too

Students will be seeing clear bags next year, and inside them too

Daniel Morrison and Valerie Questell
May 24, 2023
One Camera, 11 Students: The National Public Radio Interviews PPCHS

One Camera, 11 Students: The National Public Radio Interviews PPCHS

Valerie Questell, News Editor
March 8, 2023
SGA’s Week of Love Successfully Unifies PPCHS

SGA’s Week of Love Successfully Unifies PPCHS

Valerie Questell, News Editor
February 24, 2023

Empowering Voices that Filled an Auditorium: The Annual NEHS Poetry Slam!

Valerie Questell, News Editor
February 9, 2023
From Charter Hallways to Nepal’s Finest Rivers: Amanda Benoit

From Charter Hallways to Nepal’s Finest Rivers: Amanda Benoit

Valerie Questell, News Editor
January 25, 2023
The Secret Kept Away from Valedictorians: The College Admissions “Business”

The Secret Kept Away from Valedictorians: The College Admissions “Business”

Valerie Questell, News Editor
November 28, 2022

[Photo] FPSA ‘22: Inspiring the Next Generation of Journalists

Kara Warren, Clubs Editor
October 26, 2022
Hilda Alvarado, or now famously, “Ms. G”, displays three of her written books. But nudged between La Cortesía and its English version, Courtesy, is Soy la que sería Se, Ms. G’s new best seller that explores her search for her true self and the meaning of life.

“Ms. G”:  How PPCHS Substitute Became a Best-Selling Author in Under 24 Hours

Valerie Questell, News Editor
October 11, 2022
Safety in the Hands of Technology: Charter’s Implemented Security Gadgets 

Safety in the Hands of Technology: Charter’s Implemented Security Gadgets 

Valerie Questell, News Editor
September 15, 2022
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The Life-Changing Overturn of a 49-Year-Old Law

Isabella Cely-Garcia and Valerie Questell
September 1, 2022
Photos by: Lindsey Smith

A Charter Tradition and An Honor for PPCHS Seniors

Valerie Questell, News Editor
May 20, 2022
Donated by: Jeinily Bencon

The Ultimate Grad Bash Comeback: The Saturday Evening No Senior Will Forget

Valerie Questell, News Editor
May 20, 2022
The CHAT! Represents PPCHS at FSPA

The CHAT! Represents PPCHS at FSPA

Valerie Questell, News Editor
May 10, 2022
Photo By Carolina Calonge

The Final Goal

Valerie Questell, Clubs Editor
April 18, 2022
Graphics By: Megan Ingram

Pencils Down: The End of FSA

Valerie Questell, Clubs Editor
April 14, 2022
Graphic by Mariana Riano

Representation with Excellence: African American Harvard Alumni Nominee for Supreme Court

Valerie Questell, Clubs Editor
March 15, 2022
Donated by Mrs.Timmerman

Lights, Cameras, Sign!

Valerie Questell, Club Editor
March 1, 2022
Graphic by Colin Alfonso

The Truth Behind Valentine’s Day

Valerie Questell, Clubs Editor
February 16, 2022
Photo by Jeinily Bencon

Hour of Code: Learning the Language of Computers

Valerie Questell, Clubs Editor
January 28, 2022
Photo by Dylan Padron

Charter’s New Adventure: the PawCast

Valerie Questell, Club Editor
December 7, 2021
Graphic by Mariana RIano

The Unique Characteristics of Charter Clubs

Valerie Questell, Club Editor
December 7, 2021
Donated by Sophia Lopez

Realism at its Finest: Sophomore Sophia Lopez Wins 2nd Place

Valerie Questell, Clubs Editor
December 7, 2021
Advances in Technology: Charters Future Engineers

Advances in Technology: Charters Future Engineers

Valerie Questell, Clubs Editor
December 7, 2021
Jaguars Graduate: College Here they Come!

Jaguars Graduate: College Here they Come!

Valerie Questell, Club Editor
November 17, 2021
Graphic by Thomas Bogota

Charter Sophomores Taking Initiative: 1 Smile at a Time

Valerie Questell, Clubs Editor
October 18, 2021
La Semana De La Fiesta: A Closer Look to our Spanish Honor Society’s Spirit Week

La Semana De La Fiesta: A Closer Look to our Spanish Honor Society’s Spirit Week

Valerie Questell, Clubs Editor
September 28, 2021
Hey Google: Do My Homework: Charter’s Perspective on Technology

Hey Google: Do My Homework: Charter’s Perspective on Technology

Valerie Questell, Clubs Editor
September 28, 2021
Graphic by Megan Bilecki

The Time has Come: The New and Improved iPhone 13

Valerie Questell, Clubs Editor
September 27, 2021
Graphic by Mariana Riano

Is Technology Making People Smarter or Dumber?

Valerie Questell and Trisha Villanueva
September 27, 2021
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