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The student news site of Hagerty High School

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The student news site of Hagerty High School

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Isaiah Macri

Isaiah Macri, Staff Reporter

Isaiah Macri is a senior at Hagerty High School and this is his second year on newspaper staff. Isaiah really enjoys traveling to new places and exploring different cultures. He hopes to go to UF to study either advertising or journalism.

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Junior Jiana Valez is shown on screen signing. During the fourth quarter, students worked to create two to three renditions of various songs in ASL.

ASL hosts end-of-year senior showcase

Isaiah Macri, Staff Reporter
May 8, 2025

When people think of learning a new language, sign language may not be the first thing that comes to mind, but to seniors in ASL three through five, sign language has been a big part of their high school...

Former students of John Smith and Christine Jamrok gather for a group photo. Smith was mentioned as having a big impact by many students.

Carillon hosts class of 2025 reunion

Isaiah Macri, Staff Reporter
May 1, 2025

Many remember elementary school as a time of carefree fun and a place where friendships that have lasted over a decade were built, and on Wednesday, April 30, students who attended Carillon Elementary...

A sign left by an unknown homeless person on East Colonial Drive, 4 miles from Hagerty.

The invisible struggle: Understanding homelessness

Luca Huff and Isaiah Macri
April 28, 2025

You see a man standing on the median at an intersection, sign in hand that reads, “Hungry—Anything helps.” Often, people see this as a distant possibility, something that could never actually happen....

The U.S. Navy band plays with Hagerty's band. Select classes where in attendance watching the performance.

Band plays concert with U.S. Navy

Isaiah Macri, Staff Reporter
March 28, 2025

The U.S. Navy teamed up with Hagerty on Thursday, March 27. The collaboration between the two bands took place during third period, giving students who attended a musical break before they headed to lunch. The...

Students gathered 15 minutes before the ceremony to take a group photo outside of Lake Brantley's auditorium. College and Career Counselor Andrea Fuhrer (left) and Principal Robert Frasca (right) are also pictured.

38 earn National Merit and College Board awards

Isaiah Macri, Staff reporter
March 27, 2025

With spring break over and graduation around the corner, seniors are getting recognized for the hard work they have put in throughout their high school careers.  On Tuesday, March 25, the National...

Oviedo Update: Police station remodel approved

Oviedo Update: Police station remodel approved

Isaiah Macri, Staff Reporter
March 5, 2025

Oviedo is growing, growing and well… growing. The city’s population is expected to reach 50,000 people by 2038. With this increase in size, the police force has struggled to keep up. In 2016,...

Black history is American history

Black history is American history

Isaiah Macri, Staff Reporter
February 20, 2025

Black culture is American culture. African-Americans have had a profound influence on everything from the way we dress, to the music we listen to, to the way we talk. From Muhammad Ali to Kendrick Lamar,...

Oviedo Update: Love is in the Air

Oviedo Update: Love is in the Air

Isaiah Macri, Staff Reporter
February 12, 2025

Despite the dating world getting more and more digital, many teens still love a traditional romantic outing. If you're looking for something to do with a special someone this Valentine's Day, the City...

Blood bus comes to campus for donations

Blood bus comes to campus for donations

Isaiah Macri, Staff Reporter
January 31, 2025

According to donor recruiter Christian Abati, there is someone in need of a blood transfusion every two seconds, but blood doesn’t just appear out of thin air. On Thursday, Jan. 30 the One Blood bus...

Drug abuse is a serious problem among high schoolers. It can be caused by peer pressure or even a desire to cope with mental health issues like anxiety.

Under the influence

Isaiah Macri and Luca Huff
January 7, 2025

WARNING: This story discusses topics of drug abuse and addiction that may be distressing. If you or anyone you know is struggling with mental or substance abuse issues, the confidential and free National...

Oviedo Update: Santa tour & Winterfest

Oviedo Update: Santa tour & Winterfest

Isaiah Macri, Staff reporter
December 13, 2024

Santa tour With the holiday season in full swing, many are looking for fun events to attend to help get into a festive mood. The Oviedo Fire Dept. has been doing their annual Santa Tours this week (Dec....

Oviedo Update: World Market at the Park

Oviedo Update: World Market at the Park

Isaiah Macri, Staff reporter
November 22, 2024

As Oviedo continues to grow, the city has been trying to maintain the comforting small town feel while giving the community exciting new things to do, using Oviedo on the Park (described as the jewel of...

Jack Levin (left) and Gavin Zinnert (right) are two politicly involved seniors. The will both be voting in the 2024 presidential election.

From both sides

Isaiah Macri, Staff reporter
November 5, 2024

With the election season coming to a close, many seniors celebrated casting their vote for the first time. Some couldn’t care less about politics while others like Gavin Zinnert and Jack Levin are more...

Outside hitter Makayla Miessler attacks the ball in a regional quarterfinal against Creekside on Oct. 23. Miessler was a big factor in the Huskies win.

Girls volleyball sweeps Creekside

Isaiah Macri, Staff Reporter
October 25, 2024

The girls volleyball team defeated Creekside 3-0 in the regional quarterfinals. This is their second win over Creekside this season. The match was held on Oct. 23 with the Huskies starting off strong,...

Artwork done by the National Art Honor Society. The piece is in between building two and the front office.

Latinos take action

Isaiah Macri, Staff Reporter
October 1, 2024

Hispanics make up 22.4% of the student body, making them the largest minority group on campus. Hispanic Heritage Month has been celebrated at the school previously, but this year was the first student-led...

Senior runner Tyler Yun running his first lap of the race. Yun finished with a time of 26:56.30.

Cross country wins big at Hagerty Invitational

Isaiah Macri, Staff Reporter
September 23, 2024

Hagerty hosted its annual cross country meet, the Hagerty Invitational, on Friday, Sept. 20. The meet kicked off at 5 p.m. with the boys JV team and moved to varsity later in the evening.  The boys varsity...

Oviedo Update: Longhorn opens, Movie on the Park, and more

Oviedo Update: Longhorn opens, Movie on the Park, and more

Isaiah Macri, Staff Reporter
September 12, 2024

Lockwood Blvd. is now fully open. The road was closed due to sewer issues.

Underground repairs on Lockwood finally finished

Isaiah Macri, Staff Reporter
September 4, 2024

Students and parents who drive to school were met with a familiar friend recently—once again Lockwood Boulevard was blocked off near the Carillon subdivision. At the start of last school year, a northbound...

A Hagerty and Seminole runner sprint with baton in hand while compete in the 4x800 relay race.

Boys and girls track compete in regionals at UNF

Isaiah Macri, Staff reporter
May 13, 2024

The boys and girls track teams competed in the FHSAA 4A region 1 competition at the University of North Florida on Wednesday, May 8. The boys placed 14th overall with top performers being Jonathan Leon,...

Rent and housing prices continue to rise across the nation, especially in Florida. This has raised questions about how and if Gen Z will be able to successfully support themselves if the housing market continues rising at the current rate.

High-risers: Central Florida housing prices continue to increase

Isaiah Macri, Staff Reporter
April 22, 2024

Picture working a full-time job, saving your money and still not having enough to afford rent—let alone become a homeowner. To some, this may seem like a situation only faced by those who are poor, uneducated...

Setter Caden Houston sets up middle blocker Kellen Woolm to hit the ball. Houston consistently fed Woolm throughout the night.

Boys volleyball beats Lake Mary

Isaiah Macri, Staff Reporter
April 11, 2024

In their third matchup of the season, the boys volleyball team defeated Lake Mary 3-0. The match was held on April 9, the team won the first and second sets 25-22 and the third set 25-19. The boys had...

Boys water polo vs. Apopka

Boys water polo vs. Apopka

Isaiah Macri, Staff reporter
March 8, 2024

Why black hair matters

Why black hair matters

Isaiah Macri, Staff Reporter
March 8, 2024

“Who does your hair?” “How does it stay like that?” “How do you wash it?”  Black hair has always been a subject of compliments, controversy and confusion with people of other cultures...

JROTC students carrying flags at the homecoming court ceremony. the aeronautics course will be run through JROTC.

Dual enrollment aeronautics courses coming next school year

Isaiah Macri, Staff Reporter
February 16, 2024

In the classroom, learning topics such as graphing, the periodic table or essay-writing is common. But next year, a new lesson will be offered: how to fly. Hagerty will be introducing three new flight...

Forward Kylee Kitts drives to the basket as defenders close in. Kitts leads the team in PPG and RPG.

Girls basketball beats Winter Springs

Isaiah Macri, Staff Reporter
January 31, 2024

The girls basketball team increased their record to 13-6 with a win over Winter Springs on Jan. 29. The team was led by forward Kylie Kitts who’s averaging 25.5 points and almost 15 rebounds this season.  Hagerty...

PHOTO GALLERY: Boys basketball beats West Orange

PHOTO GALLERY: Boys basketball beats West Orange

Isaiah Macri, Staff Reporter
January 26, 2024

Junior Bassel Abualsamid shows off his Special Olympics gold medal. Bassel recently earned gold for pickleball at the games.

Bassel’s Paddle

Isaiah Macri, Staff Reporter
December 11, 2023

Since 1972, Special Olympics Florida has been giving opportunities for those with intellectual disabilities to compete in athletic events. For some it is just a way to stay active, for junior Bassel Abualsamid,...

Forward Kylee Kitts struggles for possession. The referee would call a jump ball.

Forward Kylee Kitts struggles for possession. The referee would call a jump ball.

Point guard Narelis De Alba shoots and makes a three. De Alba was one of the main contributors in the Huskies 77-19 win.

Point guard Narelis De Alba shoots and makes a three. De Alba was one of the main contributors in the Huskies 77-19 win.

Guard Ciara Hayes drives along the baseline. Three Oviedo players close in.

Guard Ciara Hayes drives along the baseline. Three Oviedo players close in.

Forward Kylee Kitts is quadruple teamed.

Forward Kylee Kitts is quadruple teamed.

Point guard Narelis De Alba prepares to drive to the basket. The lane became to contested and De Alba would pass the ball out.

Point guard Narelis De Alba prepares to drive to the basket. The lane became to contested and De Alba would pass the ball out.

Forward Kylee Pitts shoots and makes a contested shot over an Oviedo player increasing the huskies lead.

Forward Kylee Pitts shoots and makes a contested shot over an Oviedo player increasing the huskies lead.

Guard Ciara Hayes throws a contested pass to forward Isabel Lindauer. Linduaer would drain the 3-pointer.

Guard Ciara Hayes throws a contested pass to forward Isabel Lindauer. Linduaer would drain the 3-pointer.

Forward Kylee Kitts goes for an open layup on a fast break. Oviedo players trail behind her.

Forward Kylee Kitts goes for an open layup on a fast break. Oviedo players trail behind her.

Point guard Narelis De Alba drives to the basket. De Alba makes the contested bucket.

Point guard Narelis De Alba drives to the basket. De Alba makes the contested bucket.

Forward Kylee Kitts goes up for the jump ball to start the 1st quarter. The ball would be tipped in favor of Oviedo.

Forward Kylee Kitts goes up for the jump ball to start the 1st quarter. The ball would be tipped in favor of Oviedo.

PHOTO GALLERY: Girls basketball beats Oviedo 77-19

PHOTO GALLERY: Girls basketball beats Oviedo 77-19

Isaiah Macri, Staff Reporter
November 30, 2023

PHOTO GALLERY: Boys soccer vs. Winter Springs

PHOTO GALLERY: Boys soccer vs. Winter Springs

Isaiah Macri, Staff Reporter
November 17, 2023

$46.9 million bond referendum for new police station fails

$46.9 million bond referendum for new police station fails

Isaiah Macri, Staff Reporter
November 10, 2023

Oviedo voters headed to the polls Tuesday, Nov. 7 to decide if an additional $35.5 million would be allocated to building a new Oviedo police station. In 2016, the costs were set at a maximum of $11.4...

Hagerty boys bowling team and head coach Josh Colquhoun after placing fourth at the FHSAA state bowling championship.

Bowling places fourth in state

Isaiah Macri, Staff Reporter
November 7, 2023

District champions, SAC champions, district coach of the year, and a top 12 individual. After qualifying number one in the district, setting a district 7 record with 3200 pins in three games and beating...

Senior Jason Sanguinetti sends the ball down the lane during the first game.

Boys bowling defeats Winter Springs

Isaiah Macri, Staff Reporter
October 4, 2023

Senior Jason Sanguinetti sends the ball down the lane during the first game.

Will Seavers and friends after he received his medal at the Special Olympics. After discovering a love for basketball, Will began to compete for his middle school team and participate in the Special Olympics games.

Will’s World

Isaiah Macri, Staff Reporter
September 18, 2023

You are having a bad day—maybe you just flunked a math test or had a falling out with a close friend. As you mope to your next class, you’re approached by a friendly face and can’t help but smile....

The girls varsity volleyball team shakes hands with Oviedo after a 3-0 win. The team will now go on to play Seminole on Sept. 13.

The girls varsity volleyball team shakes hands with Oviedo after a 3-0 win. The team will now go on to play Seminole on Sept. 13.

Outside hitter Faith Walsh goes for the kill. The girls varsity volleyball team won against Oviedo 3-0.

Outside hitter Faith Walsh goes for the kill. The girls varsity volleyball team won against Oviedo 3-0.

A sign warns drivers of the narrowing road ahead. Due to construction on Lockwood Boulevard, many students have found trouble driving to school.

Sewer repairs on Lockwood near an end

Isaiah Macri, Staff Reporter
August 28, 2023

The road blockage and ongoing work on Lockwood Boulevard has left many wondering, “What’s the cause?” “What's taking so long?” and “When will this end?”  The problem stems from an issue...

Set to open for general public April 8, Tron Lightcyle Run is an exhilarating futuristic ride. Although it is fun, the wait might not be completely worth it without a fast pass.

Run to Tron Lightcycle Run

Isaiah Macri, Journalism 1
March 20, 2023

Upon entering the building you are placed in a room with a window that doubles as a screen. Futuristic lighting warps across the screen and then promptly fades away to reveal a window to the ride and upper...

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