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The BluePrint Online
The student news site of Hagerty High School

The BluePrint Online
The student news site of Hagerty High School

The BluePrint Online
Kailey Calvo

Kailey Calvo, Editor-in-chief

Kailey Calvo is a senior at Hagerty High School, and this is her third year on staff. She is the president of Girl Up and Quill and Scroll and vice-president of Rho Kappa. She was also a finalist for FSPA’s 2024 Online Journalist of the Year. In her free time, Kailey enjoys reading, traveling and attending concerts. During the summer, she served as a news intern at the Harvard Crimson. Kailey will attend Yale University starting fall 2025.

All content by Kailey Calvo

Girls soccer dominates East River for senior night

Kailey Calvo, Editor-in-chief
December 16, 2024

Up 7-0 in the second half, the girls varsity soccer team was feeling the energy. Senior Valeria Romero took the opportunity to shoot the ball and score her third goal of the night, earning a mercy ruling....

Leadership hosts cookie decorating event

Kailey Calvo, Editor-in-Chief
December 12, 2024

Hagerty at the polls

Hagerty at the polls

Kailey Calvo, Editor-in-Chief
November 8, 2024

With a contentious, close election, the BluePrint staff polled students on their choices in the most important and most controversial races on the Florida Ballot. Students from all grades were asked to...

Senior Guadalupe Maggio (left) poses while canvassing for congressman Darren Soto. Maggio was hired by Soto's campaign at the beginning of the school year and also works at a local restaurant, Hinode Sushi.

Making it work

Kailey Calvo, Editor-in-Chief
October 30, 2024

After a long day at school and flag football practice, senior Marin Mendell leaves the busy school parking lot and immediately heads to work. Her lack of availability during school hours forces her to...

During halftime of Friday's football game, seniors Alanah Mistler and Michael Pastrana were introduced with the rest of homecoming court. The two were later named homecoming king and queen.

Homecoming celebrates 20 years of Hagerty

Blueprint Staff
October 28, 2024

Class of 2025 victorious again after powderpuff showdown

Kailey Calvo and Delaney Roberts
October 25, 2024

During the second quarter of Tuesday night’s powderpuff football game, senior Olivia Cachat scored a 40-yard field goal against the junior girls. The seniors kept a steady winning streak against the...

Purebred Productions debuts “The Lightning Thief”

Kailey Calvo, Editor-in-Chief
October 16, 2024

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[Photo] Five fall trends you must try

Jessica Johnson, Staff Reporter
October 2, 2024

Junior Mikayla Miessler completes a lab in AP Biology. After the new attendance policy’s release, the allowed number of unexcused absences was changed from nine to five.

New attendance policy pushes more in-school time

Kailey Calvo, Editor-in-chief
October 1, 2024

At the beginning of the school year, school administration released a new attendance policy, lowering the permitted number of unexcused absences a student can have per semester from nine to five. The updated...

Junior Addyson Laisch performs in the play Laramie Project. This production took place at Theater West End, a Sanford-based playhouse.

Curtain call

Kailey Calvo, Print Editor
May 29, 2024

Anyone who has seen a school drama production has seen senior Carter Wegman in action. They know him as Nick Bottom in Something Rotten or Damian in Mean Girls, a wide range of roles in his four years...

Attacker Haley Thomas tries to grab the ball from the ground. The girls lacrosse team lost to Vero Beach 6-5 on Friday, May 3.

Girls lacrosse ends season at 20-4

Kailey Calvo, Print Editor
May 10, 2024

Ranked second in the state, the girls lacrosse team had their sights set on a first-ever state title, but a loss to Vero Beach on May 3 ended the team’s playoff run. Despite beating Vero Beach at the...

Girl Up celebrates Earth Day shoreline cleanup

Kailey Calvo, Print Editor
May 2, 2024

Journalists and fans flock around Broadway star Janet, played by Julia Register in the spring musical 'The Drowsy Chaperone." This show is open from April 4-6.

Curtains open for “The Drowsy Chaperone”

Kailey Calvo, Print Editor
April 3, 2024

After producing both “Mean Girls” and “Clue” this year, Purebred Productions will debut “The Drowsy Chaperone” on Thursday, April 4. “The Drowsy Chaperone” features a middle-aged theater...

Todd C. Smith Student Journalist of the Year recipient Nadia Knoblauch teaches a class about story writing. Knoblauch is the first person from Hagerty to have been awarded this distinction.

Knoblauch named top state journalist

Kailey Calvo, Print Editor
March 12, 2024

Senior Nadia Knoblauch is doing a lot of traveling this spring. After spending a month working on her portfolio for the Todd C. Smith Journalist of the Year award, her hard work paid off on March 1 as...

Assistant principal Reggie Miller preps components of his Mexican corn dish for staff to taste. This was the second annual Black History Month chili/sidedish cookoff.

Staff chili cookoff wraps up Black History Month celebration

Kailey Calvo, Print Editor
March 11, 2024

Chili, shrimp and grits, lentil soup and collard greens were among the dishes created on Feb. 29 by school staff for the second annual Black History Month cookoff. Hosted by assistant principal Reggie...

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Hagerty hosts second annual Black History Month cooking competition

Kailey Calvo, Print Editor
March 11, 2024

Members of Hagerty's varsity dance team, Unleashed, dancers hold onto each other next week. This is the second time the Unleashed Dance Team has won, as the 2022 team also was awarded a national title

Dance team wins second national title

Kailey Calvo, Print Editor
February 27, 2024

Leaving it all on the dance floor, the varsity dance team “Unleashed” won first place on Feb. 10 at their national competition.  The team participated in the Dance Team Union circuit, which hosts...

Sophomore Sarah McQuillin shows off her favorite energy drink, a strawberry Monster® Energy. This shows the growing popularity of teens using canned drinks to get their daily fix of energy.

[Photo] Charged Up

Jolin Alcindor, Staff Reporter
February 23, 2024

Sophomore Sarah McQuillin shows off her favorite energy drink, a strawberry Monster® Energy. This shows the growing popularity of teens using canned drinks to get their daily fix of energy.

[Video] Culinary’s Pastapalooza is a treat for all

Kailey Calvo, Print Editor
February 8, 2024

Hagerty forms first ever girls flag football team

Kailey Calvo, Print Editor
February 2, 2024

Head coach David Attaway explains the next drill to the girls at tryouts. Focusing on the basics of the game, Attaway must teach the team proper plays and strategies before their game against Oviedo on Feb. 20.

[Video] Girls flag football kicks off

Nadia Knoblauch, Editor-in-Chief
February 2, 2024

Senior Gabriela Jones watched her pass soar through the air at the perfect arc. Then, she watched as it hit the ground. For girls flag football, everything is new to many players—including catching....

Purebred Productions debuts “Clue”

Kailey Calvo, Print Editor
January 24, 2024

The Lock Cast of "Clue" rehearses for their opening night, Friday, Jan. 19. The cast of Clue was double-cast and the Lock Cast can be watched on Friday night and Saturday, while the Key Cast can be viewed Thursday night and during the Saturday matinee.

[Video] Clue takes center stage

Holly Smyers, Staff Reporter
January 17, 2024

What happens when six eccentric guests attend a lavish dinner party, only to find themselves entangled in a string of murders? Premiering on Thursday, Jan. 18, “Clue” is Purebred Production’s latest...

Students nationwide and locally report getting insufficient sleep. There are many ways to help combat a lack of sleep that includes using supplements like melatonin, using sound machines and drinking tea.

Sleep tight

Kailey Calvo and Greta Carrasco
December 19, 2023

Junior Caitlyn Kapsimalopoulos wakes up drowsy. Getting home from practice and staying up studying for an exam forced her to sleep later than usual. During her test, she was not able to focus, causing...

PTSA Student Ambassadors host gingerbread house event

Kailey Calvo, Print Editor
December 19, 2023

Junior Antonio Pizza poses with a chessboard from one of his founded clubs, Chess Club. In addition to Chess Club, Pizza has founded the Italian Club and aspires to be involved in the campus community.

[Photo] A piece of the Pizza

December 14, 2023

Junior Antonio Pizza poses with a chessboard from one of his founded clubs, Chess Club. In addition to Chess Club, Pizza has founded the Italian Club and aspires to be involved in the campus community.

Junior Antonio Pizza poses with a chessboard from one of his founded clubs, Chess Club. In addition to Chess Club, Pizza has founded the Italian Club and aspires to be involved in the campus community.

Junior Antonio Pizza poses with a chessboard from one of his founded clubs, Chess Club. In addition to Chess Club, Pizza has founded the Italian Club and aspires to be involved in the campus community.

Junior Antonio Pizza poses with a chessboard from one of his founded clubs, Chess Club. In addition to Chess Club, Pizza has founded the Italian Club and aspires to be involved in the campus community.

[Photo] A piece of the Pizza

Lillie Overton, Staff Reporter
December 14, 2023

Junior Antonio Pizza poses with a chessboard from one of his founded clubs, Chess Club. In addition to Chess Club, Pizza has founded the Italian Club and aspires to be involved in the campus community.

Poppin’ Off: Spotify Wrapped

Kailey Calvo, Print Editor
November 30, 2023

Music used within this podcast is "Pop Fusion Beach Vibes" by Top-Flow-Production and was obtained through Pixabay.

Juniors victorious after powderpuff game

Kailey Calvo, Print Editor
November 1, 2023

Junior Faith Johnston takes practice SAT questions in preparation for the new digital version of the test. In spring 2024, the SAT will effectively be switched from a paper and pencil test to digital.

Standardized testing goes digital

Kailey Calvo, Print Editor
October 16, 2023

From the menu of the restaurant down the street to the refrigerator that automatically generates a shopping list and depositing checks, everyday practices are now digitized. This digital age now includes...

Love Island does everything right that most reality shows don't, including airing daily drama-filed episodes every summer. There are spin offs in the works that bring past islanders back to the villa, Love Island Games and Love Island All-Stars.

Poppin’ Off: Love Island

Kailey Calvo, Print Editor
October 11, 2023

NOTE: If you are here for Politics Please!, the QR code in the newspaper accidentally led you here. Click here for Politics Please! If you are here for Poppin' Off, in this episode, host Kailey and...

Poppin’ Off: Love Island

Kailey Calvo, Print Editor
September 29, 2023

There is a downward trend in the quality of reality TV, as the genre doesn’t seem realistic at all. I’m a teenage girl I can’t be expected to sit through three-hour-long premiere episodes?  Like...

Bleachers at Sam Momary Stadium are currently under repair, and the top rows are blocked off. This limited the capacity of the home section to 40% for the first home game against Winter Springs on Sept. 8.

Bleacher delays cause confusion

Kailey Calvo, Print Editor
September 20, 2023

Arriving at the first home game of the season, students were confused to see that the student section bleachers were covered with caution tape. Yellow cones blocked off the top rows of all bleachers, limiting...

It seems as though every week brings a new celebrity relationship breakup and matchup. Unsurprisingly, people will find one way or another to hate celebrities for their alleged relationship choices.

Poppin’ Off: Celebrity Relationship Drama

Kailey Calvo, Print Editor
September 6, 2023

As a child, I was a huge fan of Nickelodeon’s hit TV show Victorious, and its sequel Sam and Cat, for one main reason: Ariana Grande. I pride myself on attending all three of her sold-out arena tours,...

PragerU is an FLDOE approved educational vendor. Their videos can now be shown in the classroom, and pushes a political agenda on students through misinformation.

PragerU—a threat to keeping our history alive

Kailey Calvo, Print Editor
August 29, 2023

Being kept as a slave is better than being killed, no? Slavery was part of life all over the world. It was America that began the conversation to end it. Feminists, celebrities and politicians spreading...

Fashion club members made bandanas for goats to showcase their fashion skills. This was their only event of the year.

Fashion club hosts goat fashion show at Alaska Farms

Kailey Calvo, Staff Reporter
May 25, 2023

While most would assume that Fashion Club would showcase their creations with models walking the runway during a traditional fashion show, club founder Emmalys Caamano had a different idea:  Goats.  After...

Park Ave CDs is part of the Coalition of Independent Music Stores, and partakes in Record Store Day. Record Store Day is an annual event that features exclusive drops to promote and support local record stores.

Setting Up Shop: Audubon Park

Kailey Calvo, Staff Reporter
May 10, 2023

To finish my tour of Central Florida shopping spots, I picked Audubon Park. I knew that the quaint shopping environment would be just the fun and laid-back atmosphere I needed before AP exams. Nestled...

Yay! a 200 square foot gift shop, carries local artisan products, as well as best sellers like Jellycat plushes. Yay is open from 11am-7pm Tuesday-Saturday with a maximum of 4 customers in the space at a time.

Setting Up Shop: Ivanhoe Village

Kailey Calvo, Staff Reporter
May 2, 2023

On my latest trek, I visited Ivanhoe Village, an area I am familiar with and didn’t think much of. However, I was pleasantly surprised with the number of unique shopping opportunities unlike any...

Seniors Andrew Bromme and Adrian Garces as well as other members of the basketball team performed during the Sammys. Their dance was choreographed to "Get’cha Head in the Game" from "High School Musical."

Sammys keep senior week fun flowing

Kailey Calvo, Staff Reporter
April 22, 2023

With a full plate of events and celebrations, the fourth quarter is traditionally a time when seniors lose a little focus. For seniors Andrew Broome and Adrian Garces, co-hosts of Thursday's Sammys, getting...

Senior Ciara Bibbs passionately addresses Hagerty students at the walkout. The walkout was peacefully protesting gun violence after a recent shooting at The Covenant School in Nashville.

Over 100 students walk out to protest gun violence

Kailey Calvo, Staff Reporter
April 10, 2023

While walking out of class to protest may seem drastic to some, for senior Ciara Bibbs, it was necessary to stand against a cause she believes in fighting: gun violence. Chanting “no more silence, end...

Early childhood teacher Jenny Burrell finds a quiet moment to step away during a hectic preschool day. Currently, the preschool is open four days a week, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday.

Early childhood teacher Jenny Burrell retires after 18 years

Kailey Calvo, Staff Reporter
March 21, 2023

Jenny Burrell, current early childhood education instructor, is retiring after 18 years at the end of the summer. Before beginning her education career, Burrell was a stay-at-home mom and soon began babysitting...

A Husky Pup Preschooler plays with finger paint during class time. Early Childhood Education students are able to interact with and support the Husky Pup students to gain classroom experience with children.

Little bit of chaos

Kailey Calvo, Staff Reporter
March 21, 2023

While it may seem strange that a high school campus has a fully student-operated preschool, the early childhood education program is teaching its 180 students how to create and teach lesson plans to 18...

Senior Lily Joseph and junior Carter Wegman perform "Abigail/1702." This one act performance is advancing to the state thespian competition.

Thespians deliver superior performances

Kailey Calvo, Staff Reporter
February 23, 2023

Senior Jamason Belgrave and junior Carter Wegman perform a duet "What Would I Do" from Falsettos. This piece won a superior at their district thespian festival in November.

Down by a point in the district final against Colonial, senior Hannah Kohn drives to the basket with four seconds left in the game. Kohn was fouled and sank both free throws to help earn Hagerty its first ever district basketball title, winning 51-50.

Girls basketball reigns supreme

Kailey Calvo, Staff Reporter
February 7, 2023

For the first time in school history, the girls basketball team won a district title last Friday, beating Colonial 51-50. It was the first matchup against Colonial this season, and despite a 26-1 record,...

Setting Up Shop: Waterford Lakes

Setting Up Shop: Waterford Lakes

Kailey Calvo, Staff Reporter
February 2, 2023

After conquering Winter Park, Oviedo and Sanford, I was pondering where my next stop should be. I did some research, which led me to Waterford Lakes, a shopping center full of various boutiques, shops...

Local artist Stewart Jones, whose medium of choice is watercolor, enjoys painting the various Floridian flora and fauna that he encounters throughout the state.

Setting Up Shop: Sanford

Kailey Calvo, Staff Reporter
January 12, 2023

Just when I thought I was done with Park Avenue after my Winter Park stop, I returned to another Park Avenue in Sanford. While I had previously visited Sanford’s Historic District, my last time was several...

Mod Market & RIley Reigh carries colorful accessory items like mugs, water bottles, stationary and more.

Setting Up Shop: Oviedo

Kailey Calvo, Staff Reporter
January 2, 2023

After conquering the “Mecca of shopping” (Winter Park), it only seemed natural to stop by stores in my local community. While Oviedo is less walkable than Park Avenue and Winter Park, it certainly...

Founded in 2018, GASP caters to teenage girls.

Setting Up Shop: Winter Park

Kailey Calvo, Staff Reporter
December 2, 2022

Winter Park is full of stylish and “Instagram-worthy” stores which means it’s, of course, one of my favorite places to shop. Even walking down the iconic Park Avenue alone, one could find numerous...

Junior Neha Kabir and sophomore Madalena Agosto explore Times Square and immerse themselves within the New York culture. The thespians traveled to New York City on Nov. 23-27.

Thespians thankful for Broadway experience

Kailey Calvo, Staff Reporter
November 30, 2022

Over Thanksgiving break, 34 students from Thespian Troupe 6885, along with nine chaperones and theater teacher Jamaal Solomon, traveled to New York City. The troupe is a part of the International Thespian...

The breakfast of champions

The breakfast of champions

Kailey Calvo, Staff Reporter
November 9, 2022

My trek across Oviedo has reaffirmed one thing: breakfast truly is the most important meal of the day. There are so many wonderful breakfast restaurants in Oviedo; just choosing six was overwhelming. At...

The Town House

The Town House

Kailey Calvo, Staff Reporter
November 9, 2022

The Town House is a classic in Oviedo cuisine, and honestly, I was impressed. Located in the heart of downtown Oviedo, The Town House has been serving classic breakfast since the ‘50s, and it definitely...

Keke's Breakfast Cafe

Keke’s Breakfast Cafe

Kailey Calvo, Staff Reporter
November 9, 2022

Keke's Breakfast Cafe, located on Alafaya Trail, is usually one of my favorite spots in Oviedo, but it honestly disappointed me this time. This was the last place that I went to, and it fell a bit flat....

Metro Diner

Metro Diner

Kailey Calvo, Staff Reporter
November 9, 2022

I ordered chocolate chip pancakes at Metro Diner on West Mitchell Hammock and they were extremely fluffy and rich. It was my first time at Metro and I was pleasantly surprised. The only downside was that...

First Watch

First Watch

Kailey Calvo, Staff Reporter
November 9, 2022

First Watch on West Mitchell Hammock is one of my favorite breakfast spots in Oviedo, and this meal was just as great as I remember. I ordered the Floridian French Toast, and it was truly great. The fresh...

Maple Street Biscuit Company

Maple Street Biscuit Company

Kailey Calvo, Staff Reporter
November 9, 2022

Maple Street Biscuit Company, located in the new Oviedo on the Park, was definitely my favorite place I visited. As per the name, biscuits are their specialty items and by far the most popular menu items...

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