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The student news site of Hagerty High School

The BluePrint Online
The student news site of Hagerty High School

The BluePrint Online
Jessica Maldonado

Jessica Maldonado, Editor-In-Chief

Jessica Maldonado is a senior at Hagerty High School, and this is her third year on staff. As a little kid she always had a passion for writing about anything that came to her mind. Now she enjoys writing feature stories on either controversial topics or just something that is fun and interesting.

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In principal Robert Frasca's WebEx concerning the school's reopening, he shared that a majority of students have chosen to return to school virtually or through the hybrid option.

[Photo] Frasca reviews options for upcoming school year

Skyler Glenn, Staff Reporter
July 23, 2020

In principal Robert Frasca's WebEx concerning the school's reopening, he shared that a majority of students have chosen to return to school virtually or through the hybrid option.

Senior Michael Maxwell being productive on his first day of distance learning.

Our Take: Being productive can make a difference

Jessica Maldonado, Editor-in-Chief
April 9, 2020

COVID-19 has paralyzed everything we know. School has gone virtual, businesses are closed, the economy is crashing and we are quarantined on a stay-at-home order completed with a curfew from 11 p.m. to...

Dr. Jannotti is going over homework problems her AP Chemistry students are having trouble with. She hosts meetings every Monday and Thursday for her AP classes and every Tuesday and Friday for her honor classes.

[Photo] School Away From School

Alexis Madlang, Staff Reporter
April 7, 2020

Dr. Jannotti is going over homework problems her AP Chemistry students are having trouble with. She hosts meetings every Monday and Thursday for her AP classes and every Tuesday and Friday for her honor...

Jessica Maldonado: Multimedia/Web Journalist of the Year

Jessica Maldonado, Editor-in-Chief
February 21, 2020

As editor-in-chief of Hagerty Journalism, I try to encourage my staff to engage the readers and give them more than just a story and to do it the very best way they can. After looking through my multimedia...

Seminole County Public Schools takes legal action against JUUL

Seminole County Public Schools takes legal action against JUUL

Jessica Maldonado, Editor-in-Chief
February 21, 2020

It looks like a flash drive, but its impact has been felt nationwide. JUULs and other e-cigarette manufacturers have helped create an epidemic that can be seen in the hallways and bathroom of middle and...

There is no “baby” in youngest child

Jessica Maldonado, Editor-in-Chief
February 21, 2020

I’m old enough to drive but it is never going to happen. Because I can’t while I’m with my two older sisters, who both complain about driving, then stick me in the back because that is where the...

Do something worthwhile

Jessica Maldonado, Editor-in-Chief
February 20, 2020

Glaciers have melted, forests are being burned and animals are trying to keep up with the mess humans have caused due to our desire for a more modern and consumerist society. There is trash and plastic...

Our Take: Florida’s prepaid refund leads to more opportunities

Jessica Maldonado, Editor-in-Chief
February 18, 2020

In an attempt to tackle the high tuition costs and expensive college resources such as books and online resources, parents can start early and gather money for their child’s college education. Through...

Our Take: There is help for those who need it

Jessica Maldonado, Editor-in-Chief
November 13, 2019

Not only is high school a time of growth and self-discovery, but it is also a time of experimentation and for some this means experimenting with drugs and alcohol. Teenagers indulge in this world for several...

Sophomores Abigail Nicolas and Sophie Ramirez are on "captains duty," which means when a time out is called they must follow the coach to make sure the players have quick availability to water.

More than a water girl

Jessica Maldonado, Editor-in-Chief
November 8, 2019

Under the Friday night lights, running up and down the sidelines, covering gashing wounds and making sure everyone is hydrated. Student athletic trainers are the sisterhood that works behind the scenes. Student...

Life360 gives the option to turn off your location, however your icon will no longer appear on the map which will indicate that you turned it off to the people in your circle.

Life sentence 360

Jessica Maldonado, Editor-in-Chief
October 22, 2019

Dropping off my boyfriend at his house, I turned off my location fearing that my parents were watching me. Within the span of five minutes, my dad's name pops up on my phone screen with the most terrifying...

Girl gone VSCO

Jessica Maldonado, Editor-in-Chief
October 3, 2019

Hair pulled into a messy bun with a pink scrunchy. An oversized pink Vineyard Vine shirt paired with track shorts and Birkenstocks. Wrists stacked with Pura Vida rings and bracelets and a Hydro Flask hanging...

Our Take: Administration takes the lead in building spirit

Jessica Maldonado, Editor-in-Chief
September 30, 2019

Judging from the packed student section to the enthusiastic targeted pep rallies, things have changed and we are finally developing school spirit. School spirit has always been our huge flaw for the past...

Unleashed varsity dance team rehearses before their winter show on Dec. 14, 2018.

Unleashed dance team finishes the season off strong

Jessica Maldonado, Lifestyles Editor
March 13, 2019

Another season down and the Unleashed Dance Team finished with a flourish in regionals and nationals.     On Saturday, March 9, the varsity dance team traveled to Seminole High School to compete...

Senior Bryson Turner submitted this photo for his required action photo for the application.

Bryson Turner runner-up for journalist of the year

Jessica Maldonado, Lifestyles Editor
February 28, 2019

After two months spent creating a portfolio to showcase his skills in journalism, senior Bryson Turner placed second for Florida’s Student Journalist of the Year. “One of the reasons I entered this...

Parkland: One year later

Jessica Maldonado, Lifestyles Editor
February 14, 2019

Feb. 14, marks a year of the tragedy at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. One that left 17 people dead and many families destroyed. Former student Nikolas Cruz pulled the fire alarm and opened fire...

FDA new vaping laws causes controversy among e-cigarettes users.

FDA–led pressure brings reform for vape industry

Jessica Maldonado, Lifestyles Editor
December 17, 2018

Electronic cigarettes started as a means to help adults who needed to transition from tobacco to a lower level of nicotine, but as its popularity grew, e-cigarettes use has increased throughout teens in...

Food Service Manager, Erin Basilo (center) at her old job in the Epcot Japanese Pavilion.

Basilo pursued Japanese culture at Epcot

Jessica Maldonado, Lifestyles Editor
November 15, 2018

As manager of the Japanese EPCOT pavilion, interacting with people who were born and raised in Japan, and learning Japanese to give a full Japanese experience to her guests; food service manager Erin Basilo,...

Seniors Jonathan Valentin, Katie Sherlock, Da'Zhaun Hicks and Jazmyne Essington put their painted handprint on one of the two banners for Paws on the Wall.

Leaving a legacy

Jessica Maldonado, Lifestyles Editor
October 30, 2018

On Tuesday, Oct. 23 the tradition of seniors leaving their mark took place in the cafeteria after school. Beginning with the first graduating class in 2009, Paws on the Wall is an activity where seniors...

Homecoming 2018

Homecoming 2018

Jessica Maldonado, Lifestyles Editor
October 30, 2018

Male lead, Oscar, played by junior Jake Lippman, rehearses the scene where his daughter and ex-wife call him during a poker game.

Theater to present a ‘Couple’ of plays

Jessica Maldonado, Lifestyles Editor
October 8, 2018

The final scene of “The Odd Couple” ends with Olive, played by senior Catherine Jackson, and Florence, played by senior Cassidy Smith, screaming at each other until Florence throws linguini at a wall.  “The...

Leadership has been promoting juniors and seniors to paint their parking spots through the announcements, Woof TV and signs.

Painted parking spots a become reality

Jessica Maldonado, Lifestyles Editor
September 11, 2018

  After several years of debate, juniors and seniors are now allowed to paint their parking spots. There are forms on the Hagerty website under ‘Announcements/Activities’ that must be turned...

Elizabeth Aritza and Leeann Andrews leave their Creative Writing midblock class. While off the shoulder tops were not allowed last year, this year they are.

[Photo] More lenient dress code in place

August 17, 2018

Elizabeth Aritza and Leeann Andrews leave their Creative Writing midblock class. While off the shoulder tops were not allowed last year, this year they are.

Elizabeth Aritza and Leeann Andrews leave their Creative Writing midblock class. While off the shoulder tops were not allowed last year, this year they are.

More lenient dress code in place

Jessica Maldonado, Lifestyles Editor
August 17, 2018

Senior Lexi Groenink is familiar with last year’s dress code. “I’ve been dress coded so many times,” said Groenink. “I have been dress coded for off the shoulder tops, my pockets coming out...

Junior Ashley Rassel works to get around against a Lake Howell player. The game took place on Feb. 27 at the Sam Momary Stadium and resulted in a 19-1 win.

Girls Lacrosse studying for finals

Jessica Maldonado, Staff Reporter
April 16, 2018

“I’ve been coaching for 12 years and my team now has the most energy and so much persistence,” Head coach Mitch Whittington said. “They always give their fullest during practice and the girls have...

Communities act on the aftermath of Parkland

Jessica Maldonado, Staff Reporter
March 14, 2018

The second biggest school shooting in U.S. history took place on Wednesday, Feb. 14 in Parkland, a small town in Broward County. This incident took the lives of 17 students and teachers and injured 14...

Senior Paola Fantauzzi struggles to turn on her phone after it "died" while it was at 22 percent.

Rotting Apple

Jessica Maldonado, Staff Reporter
January 26, 2018

Sophomore Gabriella Perez waited a year to get her first iPhone, but after two years, her excitement was over, and her iPhone was no longer useful for her necessities. “I saw this coming because I...

Half cheese, half bacon mac and cheese pizza with a side of coke from 1000 Degrees, located on Mitchell Hammock.

1000 Degrees produces pizza in a flash

Jessica Maldonado, Staff Reporter
December 14, 2017

Getting a pizza that’s ready to eat in three minutes sounds like something to be skeptical about, but ever since 1000 Degrees opened on Aug. 17, this quick fix can come true. With six types of pizza...

Sophomores Grace Stoner, Alyzel Martinez-Maldonado, Amanda Burton, and Haleigh Strickland is showing their school spirit for the last day of homecoming dress up.

Dressing Up

Jessica Maldonado, Staff Reporter
November 3, 2017

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Hoco day 3

Hoco day 2

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What the heca is DECA?

What the heca is DECA?

Jessica Maldonado, Staff Reporter
October 20, 2017

When junior Lauren Muse was at West Forsyth High School in Georgia last year, DECA was an opportunity, presented by her Marketing Principles teacher, for her to develop her potential in the business area. When...

Reporter for "Florida Today," Jessica Saggio was the guest speaker at the orientation.

Journalism Staffs travel to FSPA

Jessica Maldonado, Staff Reporter
October 16, 2017

On Friday Oct. 6, the yearbook, newspaper and broadcast staffs went to Daytona State College for the Florida State Press Association’s District 3 Fall Workshop. Twenty-eight students attended FSPA...

Sophomore Lara Kadoic, a foreign-exchange student from Germany, participates in Algebra 2.

(Ex)changing it up

Jessica Maldonado, Staff Reporter
September 28, 2017

Sophomore Lara Kadoic was nervous: she was nervous about traveling to America for the first time, nervous about starting high school in one week, and nervous about meeting her host family. “I thought...

Butterfly garden dedicated for VE class

Butterfly garden dedicated for VE class

Jessica Maldonado, staff
September 1, 2017

After a summer of visible changes from power-washing to painting, one change in the school might have gone unnoticed between buildings 6 and 7. On Friday, Sept. 1, however, a dedication ceremony was...

GSA co-sponsor Jenna Vanek teaches culinary. Culinary is a class that is open to any student who want to learn how to cook.

Gay-Straight Alliance Club re-established

Jessica Maldonado, Staff Reporter
August 24, 2017

After a three-year absence, the Gay-Straight Alliance club is back and running. After establishing the club back in May, members held the first official meeting Monday, Aug. 21. During the meeting club...

Sophomore Nazli Castro has been playing the tuba for 5 years. Castro plans on continuing playing it.

Marching band is back

Jessica Maldonado, Staff Reporter
August 14, 2017

Sophomore Nazli Castro has been playing the tuba for 5 years. Castro plans on continuing playing it.

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