As audience members gathered in the auditorium, the theater department prepared to put on a wicked show for their annual Thespian Cabaret. This year’s showcase, held May 5, embraced a darker theme, transforming...

Many students spend their summers relaxing at the beach or swimming in their backyard pools. But junior Noah Kaplan takes it to the next level, descending beneath the surface of the ocean, exploring a...

Perfection, for the girls beach volleyball team, has not been about dominance every match—it has been about consistency. Seven matches into the season, that consistency has translated into a 7-0...

Where are you going to college? For this—the most common, most feared senior question—the answer is not always a university. Instead, many students choose paths like trade schools, culinary programs...

Coming off a 1-6 loss from Lake Brantley, the girls varsity softball team needed a win, and that is exactly what they got at the Palm Harbor Tournament. Facing four competitors, the team dominated each...

A playlist can be the perfect way to show someone exactly how you feel. It also costs $0.00.

Collecting is a common hobby among teenagers, but while many gravitate towards shoes, jewelry or key chains, sophomore Rachel Wang collects comic books, decorating her walls in vibrant covers that...

Many young entrepreneurs start their businesses with spreadsheets, websites and long-term goals. But junior Avery Clegg started hers because she was bored over the summer, and because of a tiny plastic...

It began with skipping breakfast in the morning. Then talking walks before and after lunch. Then never finishing dinner. Then weighing herself at the end of each day. Before Jane* knew it,...

Facing off against Lake Howell, the girls weightlifting team looked to rebound from their previous loss to Lake Brantley. In the end, the team walked away with a tie on Jan. 14, as the team won 53-16 in...

When most people hear the term “skater,” they picture baggy jeans, a rebellious attitude, and hanging out in graffitied skateparks. But for junior Gavin Warrington, skateboarding was never about fitting...

The swim team wrapped up their season at regionals on Nov. 7, ending the meet with several high finishes and personal bests. The top performance came from senior Noah Stasik, who claimed first place...

Homecoming week started off with games, laughter and prizes, as the New York-themed celebration fully immersed students and parents in a night of entertainment. On Oct. 27, students gathered in the...

Drama hopefuls lined up in the auditorium hallway buzzing with excitement, each quietly rehearsing their lines with friends to prepare for their moment in the spotlight. On Oct. 7-8, auditions were...

For many kids today, childhood begins to change the moment they get their first phone. What starts as interested scrolling quickly exposes them to a world built for adults, one that pressures them...

At the top of a mountain, looking down at the snowy slope below her, senior Cora McCandrew feels the rush of adrenaline that keeps her coming back to skiing every year. Stepping on the slopes for...

With buttons for eyes and a lopsided smile, each of junior Kenna Allen's sewing creations carries its own charm and personality. “I really wanted to start sewing so I could make my own clothes...

“Real advice. Real voices. Yours.” These five words are the motto of college and career counselor Andrea Fuhrer’s latest venture, Elevate, a club created with the aim of incorporating student...

In the margins of notebooks, junior Tiffany Nguyen decorates her pages with cursive letters and creative doodles using just a ballpoint pen. Since discovering the art of calligraphy, Nguyen has applied...

As homework slows down and final exams approach, students prepare themselves for the final days of the school year. Between returning textbooks, taking EOCs, and submitting final projects, there is no...

Walking through the halls of school, you are met with loud voices, headphone-covered ears and inappropriate jokes. And when the bell rings, many of those behaviors do not stop once class has begun....

Sophomore Lana Carollo began her singing career early, taking singing lessons while in elementary school. Carollo also performed in various showcases through Gizmo Productions, where she got her first...

Bringing home several trophies with them, the debate team traveled to the New College of Florida on April 5 to compete in state championships. Competing against debate teams from around the state, the...

With thousands of children in Seminole County relying on reduced lunches during the school year, many families are left without food when school breaks approach. On March 3, more than 70 members of Key...

With each stamp of her pen, junior Victoria Jones comes one step closer to completing another one of her diamond paintings, working to create a vibrant mosaic of images ranging from sunsets to Disney characters. Diamond...

With over 40 universities in attendance, juniors and seniors gathered in the auxiliary gym Feb. 13 to attend the College and Career Fair, in which recruiters gathered to encourage students to plan for...

It only takes ten seconds of scrolling on social media to be exposed to the influx of advertisements scattered from video-to-video. With each month comes new trends, alongside an influx of hot, must-have...

Using a gaming console for the first time at only three years old, senior Jorge Jordan sparked an interest in gaming before most, continuing in his curiosity by studying video game development in middle...

Most people's makeup routines involve the basic steps such as foundation, blush and mascara. But for sophomore Erene Porter, makeup is a much longer process, sometimes lasting hours, in which she takes...

Finishing the regular season without a loss, the girls weightlifting team defeated Lyman on Wednesday, Dec. 4, before commencing the senior night ceremony in celebration of their 10 seniors. Top performers...

For students whose first language isn’t English, the classroom is a place of constant negotiation. Not only are they navigating the journey of learning a new language, but balancing two worlds, one of...

As the season of giving approaches, the Jewish Student Union announced the beginning of a sock drive in collaboration with Avalanche’s Attic, lasting Nov. 4 to Dec. 4.  Launched in 2023 by counselor...

Costuming, set design, storyboarding; filmmaking is a lengthy process that includes many steps, but one that senior Tracelyn Witsell has fallen in love with. "I was always weird about watching movies...

The first two years of high school are marked as a time of exploration for students–trying out for sports, joining clubs, and adjusting to the demand of new high school classes. But as summer ends and...

Sparks fly when junior Emma Smith steps into her shop, using her heating tools to work on another one of her welding projects. Welding involves working with heat or pressure to join together materials,...

As a young girl, junior Cami Sanguinetti joined Joy Performing Arts, a dance studio where she explored many dance styles such as ballet, jazz, tap, and contemporary—but her favorite was pointe dancing,...

A new school year means stocking up on pencils, pens, and folders, but for art students, this entails trips to the art store, searching for the needed supplies. “There were a lot of things out of...