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Gabriella Navarro, Features Editor

Gabriella Navarro is a senior at Hagerty High School, and this is her second year on staff. She loves to read, bake, and go to concerts. Her passion is to travel and explore as much of the world as she can. Navarro is also in her second year of attending UCF part-time and planning on majoring in nursing. In her free time, she volunteers at a local urgent care to gain more experience as a future pediatric nurse.

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Senior Gabriella Navarro shares her opinions of "Talk Santa to Me" by Linda Urban. This book was like watching a Hallmark movie when you’re wrapped up in blankets, hot cocoa in hand and the Christmas tree lights twinkling in the background—minus the over-the-top acting.

BookTalk: “Talk Santa to Me”

Gabriella Navarro, Features Editor
December 4, 2024

“Talk Santa to Me” by Linda Urban is like that cozy Hallmark movie you watch when you’re wrapped up in blankets, hot cocoa in hand and the Christmas tree lights twinkling in the background: nothing...

Painting a sign during midblock Leadership class, freshman Amelie Hing preps for Winter Week. Leadership has planned activities for each day, including Flick on the 50, a former homecoming activity that was moved to Winter Week this year.

Leadership hosts Winter Week

Gabriella Navarro, Features Editor
December 3, 2024

With December comes Hagerty’s highly anticipated Winter Week—a time of school spirit and activities, new and old, such as cookie decorating and a movie night. But behind the scenes, a team of student...

Senior Gabriella Navarro and her friends decorated their Hear Me Out cake with a collection of animated characters and actors. Hear Me Out cakes have recently become a growing trend on social media.

Hear me out…

Gabriella Navarro, Features Editor
November 22, 2024

“Okay, okay, hear me out—Megamind.”   The room fell silent for a beat before erupting into chaos. Groans, laughter and one dramatic “No way!” echoed through the room. My friend Kayla...

Senior Gabriella Navarro reviews Lynn Painter's "Nothing Like the Movies." It was the long awaited sequel of "Better Than the Movies," but lacked the romcom feel.

BookTalk: “Nothing Like the Movies”

Gabriella Navarro, Features Editor
November 13, 2024

For those who fell in love with Liz and Wes in “Better Than the Movies,” Lynn Painter’s follow-up “Nothing Like the Movies” feels like a heartbreak of its own. This sequel picks up as Liz and...

Students play pin the tail on the donkey during lunch. Latinos in Action hosted a game day event to celebrate Hispanic Heritage month.

Latinos in Action host Hispanic Heritage Month game day

Gabriella Navarro, Features Editor
October 7, 2024

Latinos in Action brought the spirit of Hispanic Heritage Month on Oct. 4 with a courtyard game day event. During both lunch periods, students gathered to participate in traditional games such as pin the...

Introverts' guide to surviving high school

Introverts’ guide to surviving high school

Gabriella Navarro, Features Editor
September 27, 2024

High school can feel like a social battleground, especially for the 40% of students who identify as introverts. For those who thrive in quieter environments, the hustle and bustle of passing periods, crowded...

Senior Gabriella Navarro reviews Sarah Adams' "The Cheat Sheet." The "swoon-worthy," friends-to-lovers romance turned out to be her biggest reading disappointment in the past few years.

BookTalk: “The Cheat Sheet”

Gabriella Navarro, Features Editor
September 19, 2024

Sarah Adams' "The Cheat Sheet" was supposed to be a swoon-worthy, friends-to-lovers romance that warms your heart. But it ended up being the most cringe-worthy, frustrating book I have ever read. Reading...

The album cover for "Short n' Sweet" shows Carpenter looking back over her shoulder at the camera with a lipstick mark on her shoulder. The album goes through various moods and genres while sticking to her iconic witty lyrics.

Carpenter keeps it “Short n’ Sweet”

Gabriella Navarro, Features Editor
August 27, 2024

On the fast track to major pop success, Sabrina Carpenter’s anticipated sixth album “Short n’ Sweet” comes after a stupendous two years for the 25-year-old artist. She’s no stranger to the industry...

Sophomore Lavinia Washkies shares part of her plant collection. The various types of greenery grow best when under direct sunlight and water almost daily.

Celebrating Earth Day

Gabriella Navarro, Features Editor
May 15, 2024

Earth Day, celebrated on April 22, serves as a reminder for our collective responsibility to preserve the planet we call home. Originating in 1970, Earth Day has since evolved into a rallying cry for environmental...

Junior Gabriella Navarro reviews Holly Black's "The Cruel Prince." She loves how the author broke literary norms and fantasy stereotypes.

BookTalk: “The Cruel Prince”

Gabriella Navarro, Features Editor
April 17, 2024

“The Cruel Prince” is the first book in “The Folk of the Air” series by Holly Black. It revolves around a mortal girl named Jude who lives in the Faerie world. She was seven when her parents were...

Rise Together volunteers pose in front of their "No Shame" pledge banner. On April 2, the organization held an assembly focusing on personal stories of struggle and perseverance in order to help combat substance abuse.

Rise Together hosts substance use assembly

Gabriella Navarro, Features Editor
April 4, 2024

In an effort to address substance use among teenagers, an assembly for the junior class was held on April 2, focusing not on statistics and warnings, but on personal stories of struggle and resilience....

Boys wrestling makes it to FHSAA State Championships to end the season. Sophomore Nikolas Blake made it to the semi-finals and broke the record for most single-season pins.

Blake takes second at wrestling state championship

Gabriella Navarro, Features Editor
April 2, 2024

Only losing in his final match, sophomore Nikolas Blake secured second place in the FHSAA state championships on Mar. 1, marking a significant milestone in his wrestling career. He showcased himself on...

Freshman Brianna Elder-Heinman shows off her creative style through bright colors and funky patterns. Elder-Heinman always tries to pair her outfits to match her mood.

Hearts on their sleeves

Gabriella Navarro, Features Editor
March 7, 2024

Beyond the standard hoodies and sweatpants, a slowly growing number of students are pushing the boundaries of traditional school fashion, using the school as a runway of self-expression. From vintage ensembles...

Junior Gabriella Navarro reviews Rebecca Ross's popular "Divine Rivals." Its rivals-to-lovers romance, impending war and unique writing set the bar for her first book of the year.

BookTalk: “Divine Rivals”

Gabriella Navarro, Features Editor
January 31, 2024

As the official first book I have read this year, “Divine Rivals” has set the bar. Rebecca Ross not only set the book in a time of war but added gods and mythology into the mix, making the book all...

Junior Elleigh Ackerman poses as a Soccer Mom next to the Rivalry Week sign. She loved dressing up with her friends and coordinating her outfits.

Rivalry Week sets up for basketball versus Oviedo

Gabriella Navarro, Features Editor
January 23, 2024

Walking down the school hallways, costumes of magical fairies, fraternity guys, expectant mothers and grilling dads all headed to class. But why was everyone dressed so strangely? For the boys basketball...

Junior Gabriella Navarro reviews Stephanie Garber's popular "Once Upon a Broken Heart." With its magical story and intriguing characters, this book as taken the crown of her new favorite fantasy book.

BookTalk: “Once Upon a Broken Heart”

Gabriella Navarro, Features Editor
January 19, 2024

Stephanie Garber’s books are like the stories my parents used to read to me before bed that would lead to the most adventurous dreams. “Once Upon a Broken Heart” is no different. As soon as I flipped...

Target promotes its holiday shopping discounts on their festive items.

Missing my holiday shopping magic

Gabriella Navarro, Features Editor
December 12, 2023

Once upon a time, holiday shopping was a grand adventure that required strategic planning and spirit. Shoppers would walk through crowded malls, armed with shopping lists and the optimism to find the perfect...

Key Club members help set up the stocking stuffing party. They prepare the boxes for the notebooks and toiletries.

Key Club stocking stuffer party spreads holiday cheer

Gabriella Navarro, Features Editor
December 5, 2023

In a festive event to help bring the community together and spread the spirit of giving, the Key Club hosted its 18th annual stocking stuffing party at the Oviedo Mall. Over 100 students attended on Dec....

Junior Gabriella Navarro unravels the mystery murder book "A Good Girl's Guide to Murder" by Holly Jackson. This book kept her at the edge of her seat with its many twists and turns.

BookTalk: “A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder”

Gabriella Navarro, Features Editor
November 14, 2023

From the outside, Fairview looks like the perfect, quiet town to settle down in. But for its residents, it is a place haunted by the murder of Andie Bell, a perfect high school senior who was killed by...

Seniors show their school spirit in their pink neon homecoming shirts. They shine their flashlights, lightning up the whole stadium.

The road to homecoming

Gabriella Navarro, Features Editor
November 3, 2023

Junior Gabriella Navarro shares her opinions on “Better Than the Movies" by Lynn Painter. With its classic love tropes and cute banter, this book captured her attention and her heart.

BookTalk: “Better Than the Movies”

Gabriella Navarro, Features Editor
October 25, 2023

When Liz Buxbaum was just a kid, she gave her heart to Michael Young, who never really paid attention to her until he moved away. But now that he’s back in town, Liz plans to do whatever she has to to...

Karina Soto speaks to the Science National Honor Society about Exolith Labs. She is very excited to share their mission to students and their groundbreaking projects.

Science National Honor Society welcomes guest speaker

Gabriella Navarro, Staff Reporter
October 9, 2023

On Oct. 6, the Science National Honor Society hosted a guest speaker from UCF’s Exolith Labs, a company at the forefront of space exploration and research. Karina Soto, a psychology graduate with a focus...

Junior Gabriella Navarro reads "What Happens After Midnight" by K. L. Walther. She loves the cute banter and fun easter eggs.

BookTalk: “What Happens After Midnight”

Gabriella Navarro, Staff Reporter
September 29, 2023

K. L. Walther’s book, released June 27, “What Happens After Midnight” takes place at the prestigious Ames boarding school on the coast of Rhode Island. With only two weeks until graduation, the seniors...

Junior Gabriella Navarro shares her opinions on "What Happens After Midnight" by K. L. Walther. Released on June 27th, this book filled her with joy from its romance and banter.

BookTalk: “The Brothers Hawthorne”

Gabriella Navarro, Staff Reporter
September 14, 2023

The newest installment to author Jennifer Lynn Barnes’ bestselling “Inheritance Games” series, “The Brothers Hawthorne” follows Grayson and Jameson Hawthorne on separate adventures tied to their...

Hagerty photo ambassadors pose for the camera to promote Karlie Marini's photography. They love spending their free time modeling with their friends.

Lights, camera, smile

Gabriella Navarro, Staff Reporter
September 8, 2023

Many young girls dream of being a fashion model when they grow up. They practice strutting down the runway and posing for imaginary paparazzi in the mirror.  These dreams became reality for juniors...

Students boo during a 2022 indoor pep rally. According to the School-Sponsored Events and Activities bill, parent permission forms will now be required for students to attend such events.

New parent permission form required for all activities

Gabriella Navarro, Staff Reporter
August 23, 2023

A new Florida bill, titled School-Sponsored Events and Activities, is an addition to the Parental Rights in Education Act, and it requires a permission slip signed by parents to allow students to attend...

A story of her sleepless nights, "Midnights" is an astounding album full of emotion. Its Spotify record-breaking is just the first of many accomplishments that are sure to come in Swift's career because of the album.

Another Record Breaking Album: Midnights

Gabriella Navarro, Journalism 1
October 27, 2022

Taylor Swift is a famous singer known for her amazing voice and sensational lyrics. Her past 11 albums have all charted highly and the Oct. 21 release of “Midnights” is no exception. The album is a...

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