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Senior Nicolas Cai prepares with the rest of his team for a match. In his doubles matches he was 7-4 and singles he was 4-7.

[Photo] Boys tennis advances to regionals

Julia Sumpter, Staff Reporter
April 21, 2021

Senior Nicolas Cai prepares with the rest of his team for a match. In his doubles matches he was 7-4 and singles he was 4-7.

Midfielder Carly Bitner advances the ball downfield to get ready for an offensive attack.

Midfielder Carly Bitner advances the ball downfield to get ready for an offensive attack.

Attaacker Ellie Wilkins takes a shot on goal up the middle. She scored five goals throughout the night.

[Photo] Girls lacrosse demolishes Oviedo

March 31, 2021

Attaacker Ellie Wilkins takes a shot on goal up the middle. She scored five goals throughout the night.

Middle Laila Viator drives the ball upfield to make another attack on the Oviedo goal.

Middle Laila Viator drives the ball upfield to make another attack on the Oviedo goal.

Middle Hannah Thomas handles the ball to stay away from Oviedo defenders while advancing up field.

Middle Hannah Thomas handles the ball to stay away from Oviedo defenders while advancing up field.

Attacker Katie O'Connor and defender Ellie Wilkins in pursuit of an Oviedo player running downfield.

Attacker Katie O'Connor and defender Ellie Wilkins in pursuit of an Oviedo player running downfield.

Senior Annie Simone scrapes the leftover insect species from the bottle of the alcohol solution during an AP Environmental Science lab on biodiversity.

[Photo] The graduation seesaw

Sophie Woodburn, Opinions Editor
March 12, 2021

Senior Annie Simone scrapes the leftover insect species from the bottle of the alcohol solution during an AP Environmental Science lab on biodiversity.

Junior Victor Acuna plays the saxophone during a virtual concert. Students have coverings over their instruments and wear special masks when playing them.

[Photo] Band plays first full performance

Sharika Khondaker, News Editor
March 9, 2021

Junior Victor Acuna plays the saxophone during a virtual concert. Students have coverings over their instruments and wear special masks when playing them.

[Video] Beautiful show

Maggie Taylor
February 3, 2021

“I’m stupid excited.” Almost a year after the winter guard last practiced together, winter guard coordinator Haakon Bjørntvedt sat on top of a 10-foot tall ladder, supervising the first full...

As "Cake by the Ocean" plays in the background, junior Emily Matthews counts in time with the music to keep her flag spinning on beat.

As "Cake by the Ocean" plays in the background, junior Emily Matthews counts in time with the music to keep her flag spinning on beat.

One of the few seniors on the team, Hannah Sanchez leads the winter guard during the flag routine, practiced immediately after the team ran around the courtyard.

One of the few seniors on the team, Hannah Sanchez leads the winter guard during the flag routine, practiced immediately after the team ran around the courtyard.

After the final run through on Jan. 21, sophomore Sierra Johnston works with the team to roll up their practice mat.

After the final run through on Jan. 21, sophomore Sierra Johnston works with the team to roll up their practice mat.

Nearing the end of practice at 6 p.m., junior Jolee Moss, sophomore Sierra Johnston, junior Brooke Karten and junior Hannah Makhecha listen to feedback from coordinator Haakon Bjørntvedt after their final run through.

Nearing the end of practice at 6 p.m., junior Jolee Moss, sophomore Sierra Johnston, junior Brooke Karten and junior Hannah Makhecha listen to feedback from coordinator Haakon Bjørntvedt after their final...

In the middle of setting drill, junior Jolee Moss walks to her next spot. After each group of counts, Moss and the rest of the team would have to be in a new place to hold the form correctly.

In the middle of setting drill, junior Jolee Moss walks to her next spot. After each group of counts, Moss and the rest of the team would have to be in a new place to hold the form correctly.

Working on their rifle toss on a Thursday afternoon practice, junior Hannah Makhecha, senior Kayden Howell and junior Brooke Karten practice the rifle routine.

Working on their rifle toss on a Thursday afternoon practice, junior Hannah Makhecha, senior Kayden Howell and junior Brooke Karten practice the rifle routine.

During rifle routine practice, freshman Margaret Neely works on her toss. The more difficult part of the routine included eight straight counts of spinning.

During rifle routine practice, freshman Margaret Neely works on her toss. The more difficult part of the routine included eight straight counts of spinning.

During the final musical number, the entire six-person cast dances to "Nunsense is Habit-Forming."

Nun the Less

Maggie Taylor
December 4, 2020

Months spent producing last year's spring musical, "Big Fish," cost the drama department thousands of dollars. The costumes, the set, the props and the rights to production were all paid for. But a...

After the final dress rehearsal on Wednesday, Dec. 2, junior Peyton Neat sits down for notes with the crew, where the cast gets feedback on their performance.

After the final dress rehearsal on Wednesday, Dec. 2, junior Peyton Neat sits down for notes with the crew, where the cast gets feedback on their performance.

Cast members had to have their microphones carefully removed after rehearsals. Theater teacher Jamaal Solomon was extra cautious because they belonged to other programs.

Cast members had to have their microphones carefully removed after rehearsals. Theater teacher Jamaal Solomon was extra cautious because they belonged to other programs.

Sister Mary Amnesia, who is played by junior Olivia Martin, finally figures out who she is: a country singer.

Sister Mary Amnesia, who is played by junior Olivia Martin, finally figures out who she is: a country singer.

From left to right, junior Olivia Martin, junior Peyton Neat and senior Briana Lopez dance during the musical number "The Drive In."

From left to right, junior Olivia Martin, junior Peyton Neat and senior Briana Lopez dance during the musical number "The Drive In."

During "Baking with the BVM," junior Olivia Martin, junior Ariah Todriff and senior Ariana Lynn go over pun-filled, Catholic-inspired recipes.

During "Baking with the BVM," junior Olivia Martin, junior Ariah Todriff and senior Ariana Lynn go over pun-filled, Catholic-inspired recipes.

Juniors Ariah Todriff and senior Ariana Lynn perform "Just a Coupla Sisters," a duet.

Juniors Ariah Todriff and senior Ariana Lynn perform "Just a Coupla Sisters," a duet.

Senior Briana Lopez twists her character's habit into buns, quoting "help me Obi Wan Kenobi" for a Princess Leia impression.

Senior Briana Lopez twists her character's habit into buns, quoting "help me Obi Wan Kenobi" for a Princess Leia impression.

Senior Olivia Schultz reads a book and completes an online assignment in AP English Literature and Composition. In the first semester, nearly all assignments were online.

[Photo] A new wave

Skyler Glenn, Assistant News Editor
November 29, 2020

Senior Olivia Schultz reads a book and completes an online assignment in AP English Literature and Composition. In the first semester, nearly all assignments were online.

Labero Alondra Garcia passes the ball after an attempted kill against Timber Creek.

[Photo] Volleyball defeats Boone 3-1, advances to Sweet 16

Hayden Turner, Sports Editor
October 22, 2020

Labero Alondra Garcia passes the ball after an attempted kill against Timber Creek.

Seniors Faith Hammock, Julia Johnson and Skyler Diserafino wait for the sunrise. They all met up together on the football field with other seniors.

[Photo]

November 3, 2020

Seniors Faith Hammock, Julia Johnson and Skyler Diserafino wait for the sunrise. They all met up together on the football field with other seniors.

Sponsored by the girl’s laccrose team, the annual pumpkin patch went up early this fall. Carving pumpkins is a great alternative to trick-or-treating, which has been discouraged this year due to coronavirus.

[Photo] No candy, just rocks

Sophie Woodburn, Opinions Editor
October 15, 2020

Sponsored by the girl’s laccrose team, the annual pumpkin patch went up early this fall. Carving pumpkins is a great alternative to trick-or-treating, which has been discouraged this year due to coronavirus.

Junior Jacob Leggio wearing a mask during lunch on the first day of school.

[Photo] Breathe through it

Leah Luedeman, Opinions Editor
September 8, 2020

Junior Jacob Leggio wearing a mask during lunch on the first day of school.

Laptops sit in the media center waiting for community members to pickup. SCPS staff passed out Hagerty laptops to students from elementary, middle and high school students from schools across the county.

[Photo] SCPS prepares for distance learning

March 30, 2020

Laptops sit in the media center waiting for community members to pickup. SCPS staff passed out Hagerty laptops to students from elementary, middle and high school students from schools across the county.

Senior Mason Dettman and juniors Jolie Miller and Ben Steinebronn do the macarena before the start of a match.

[Photo] Robotics stacks up spots to state championship

Sharika Khondaker, News Editor
February 4, 2020

Senior Mason Dettman and juniors Jolie Miller and Ben Steinebronn do the macarena before the start of a match.

Even on the coldest day of the year, (Jan.21) Sophomore Gaby Witherwite is still able to go outside and play tennis.

[Photo] No freaking way, this is cold

Chanson Cadet, Staff Reporter
January 24, 2020

Even on the coldest day of the year, (Jan.21) Sophomore Gaby Witherwite is still able to go outside and play tennis.

Freshman Karson Cuozo successfully cleans and jerks 110 pounds.

Freshman Karson Cuozo successfully cleans and jerks 110 pounds.

The girls volleyball team celebrates match point against Palm Beach Gardens. The team won its first state championship on Saturday, Nov. 16.

Volleyball wins state title

Maggie Taylor
November 17, 2019

The team walked onto the court in a single file line. “Sicko Mode” by Travis Scott roared in the background, along with the cheers of the 33 students who had made the four-and-a-half hour bus ride...

Setter Emily Lawrence, libero Alondra Garcia and others celebrate during the Plant game on Oct. 22. The team won in three sets.

[Photo] Volleyball wins 3-0 to advance to state finals

Hayden Turner, Sports Editor
November 11, 2019

Setter Emily Lawrence, libero Alondra Garcia and others celebrate during the Plant game on Oct. 22. The team won in three sets.

The varsity girls volleyball team celebrates after beating Lyman 3-2. The team will play Saturday, Nov. 9 against Plant High for a chance to get to the state final.

[Photo] Volleyball takes regional title

November 7, 2019

The varsity girls volleyball team celebrates after beating Lyman 3-2. The team will play Saturday, Nov. 9 against Plant High for a chance to get to the state final.

Senior Emily Lawrence sets the ball to Nyasha Mafarachisi against Plant City. The team would win, 3-0.

[Photo] Volleyball wins fifth consecutive district title

Hayden Turner, Sports Editor
October 17, 2019

Senior Emily Lawrence sets the ball to Nyasha Mafarachisi against Plant City. The team would win, 3-0.

10-02-19_PowderPuff_MLT (243).JPG Senior huddle

[Photo] Juniors defeat seniors for first time in Powderpuff history

Andrea Izaguirre, Staff Reporter
October 11, 2019

Sophomore Olivia Martin and freshman Lily Joseph practice lines for Joseph’s upcoming audition. She ended up landing the part of Mary Warren.

[Photo] Theater students take center stage for Crucible

Sophie Woodburn, Staff Reporter
August 30, 2019

Sophomore Olivia Martin and freshman Lily Joseph practice lines for Joseph’s upcoming audition. She ended up landing the part of Mary Warren.

Outside hitter Alina Carrillo delivers the serve in the third set. Carrillo helped lead her team to victory with 5 kills.

[Photo] Volleyball wins first home game of the season

Haley Hibdon, Staff Reporter
August 25, 2019

Outside hitter Alina Carrillo delivers the serve in the third set. Carrillo helped lead her team to victory with 5 kills.

Sophomores Victoria Hayward and Elaina Butler buy their parking passes in the auditorium.

[Photo] Parking mad

Sharika Khondaker, News Editor
May 22, 2019

Sophomores Victoria Hayward and Elaina Butler buy their parking passes in the auditorium.

Sophomore Devan Ravani and freshman Nitin Balasubramanian cheer in the stands for their team, Metal Morphosis, during semi-finals.

[Photo] No problem: Robotics lands three spots for states

Sharika Khondaker, Staff Reporter
February 6, 2019

Team members participating in the "roller coaster" of robotics.

Track runner Thomas Welsh runs on the grass during track practice last year to avoid injury since the grass is not as hard as the asphalt track. The team hopes to raise enough money to get a rubber track by winter break.

[Photo] Track teams fundraise for rubber surface

Melissa Donovan, Assistant Editor
October 9, 2018

Track runner Thomas Welsh runs on the grass during track practice last year to avoid injury since the grass is not as hard as the asphalt track. The team hopes to raise enough money to get a rubber track...

The team rallies after a point was scored. Hagerty lost 3-0.

[Photo] Girls volleyball loses rivalry week match to Oviedo

Michael Gibson, Sports Editor
September 7, 2018

The team rallies after a point was scored. Hagerty lost 3-0.

Theater department presents their last show of the year, "The Addams Family." The show was directed by Trevor Southworth along with junior Vangelli Tsompanidis.

[Photo] Southworth takes a bow

Ahilyn Aguilar, Editor-in-Chief
June 7, 2018

Theater department presents their last show of the year, "The Addams Family." The show was directed by Trevor Southworth along with junior Vangelli Tsompanidis.

Wednesday and Morticia, played by senior Emma Matzinger and junior Catie Jackson, sing during a dress rehearsal. Jackson played Morticia on March 30.

[Photo] ‘Addams Family impresses crowd

Tara Routie, Staff Reporter
April 16, 2018

Senior Emma Matzinger plays the character Wednesday. This is the eighth show she has been involved in.

Hitter Sydney Conley spikes the ball against Harmony in the district championship. The team would go on to win 3-0.

[Photo] Girls volleyball hosts regional final Tuesday

Michael Gibson, Sports editor
November 6, 2017

Hitter Sydney Conley spikes the ball against Harmony in the district championship. The team would go on to win 3-0.

8-garden

[Photo] Butterfly garden dedicated for VE class

Jessica Maldonado, staff
September 1, 2017

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