Senior Brooke Boddiford found the perfect roommate dancing in front of the Cinderella castle. After spending a day at Disney World with a potential roommate she met through a family friend, she did not...

The judges announced soloist awards, counting down from 10th place. When they reached the top five and senior Laura Perez still had not been called, she thought to herself, “There’s no way.”...

Students have been conditioned to follow the “traditional path” meaning to attend a four-year university immediately after graduating high school. Student services has ensured that students are able...

You just got accepted into your dream school, you are on top of the world and nothing could bring you down. You try to tell your best friend and they reply with “Wait a second. Let me finish sending...

“Let me teach you how to dance.” That is what custodian Vanessa Benoit’s sister said to her two years ago at a family member’s birthday party. And those words have changed her life. “I feel...

Picture this: you are a high school senior, someone asks you what your plans are after graduation; you intend on going to the local community college, but cannot say because you fear that they will judge...

Over the summer, parents of track and field athletes met to discuss fundraising plans for a rubberized track surface for the school. There have been monthly meetings since, and as a result, a GoFundMe...

Seniors Jack Chitty and Julia Plescha admire the stickers on their water bottles. Both of them have had their bottles for over a year and continue to collect stickers that showcase their personality.

Oviedo senior Britton Daniel has 10 months of chemotherapy, 12 months of treatment, and countless trips to Gainesville ahead of him as he fights against bone cancer. On July 30, Daniel was at his first...

Daniel has already made multiple trips to the University of Florida Shands Cancer Hospital in between treatments. His new normal has become sitting in his hospital room waiting for his doctors to come...

Instead of wearing their own school colors, students and fans at high school football games all through the county filled the stands with yellow, to bring awareness to bone cancer, on Friday, August 24...

The hashtag B11STONG has been taking over the Twitter and Instagram feeds of everyone in the Oviedo area in awareness of Oviedo high school senior Britton Daniel. The 11 is Daniel's football number, so...

As a sign of support for Daniel's fight, some of his teammates have decided to shave their head since he will begin to lose hair from his chemotherapy. They plan to keep their heads shaved for then entirety...

High school is meant to be a time for change and transition. Looking back on his past four years, senior Matthew Whittemore would say it was just that. “Freshman year I was a very quiet and antisocial...

Two concussions, the loss of a sport he loves, and a $46,530 ROTC scholarship. Senior Anthony Del Rosario’s time in high school has been filled with highs and lows, it all started when he had to give...

Spring break: normally a time for the beach and catching up on sleep missed from all the stress of third quarter. For junior Kayla Whisneant, however, it was a time for college tours. During spring break,...

On Saturday, March 10, St. Luke’s hosted the 7thannual HOPE Sham Rock’n 5k. This year, they had the best turn out ever with a total of 500 runners, including freshman Carter Jenson. “Coach Getty...

The baseball team capitalized on early offensive opportunities with a 10-6 win over Oviedo on Thursday, March 8. “We did pretty well as a team,” catcher Robby Post said. “Everyone did what they...

The girl’s lacrosse team was victorious with a 12-1 win in a road game against conference rival, Lake Brantley on Thursday, March 1. The girls needed to beat them in order to secure the first place in...

About six years ago, English teacher Samantha Richardson’s sister was pregnant. She woke up one morning with a headache and as the day went on, it became progressively worse, so much so that she lost...

The Oviedo Parks and Recreational department has partnered with the athletic department to put together Saturday's Fitness 5k and Wellness Expo in place of the Husky Trot. Since the City of Oviedo...

Picture this: it is the night before the due date, you have only done a third of the assignment, there is going to be long night ahead of you and you already know that you will be exhausted the next day....

The football team held a lead in the District game against Edgewater, and running back Oliver Hart was feeling confident. They were driving on them to score and win the game, and within minutes, his knee...

Surprised, on the verges of tears, overjoyed:  the JROTC Raiders were emotional when they heard the qualified for the state competition. “We have been practicing a lot, but we did not think that...

This year’s PTSA Reflections Art Program focuses on the theme: “Within Reach,” for students who would like to display their artistic side through dance, film, literature, music composition, photography...

‘Is Jughead (Cole Sprouse) part of the Southside Serpents?’ ‘Who was the thief at Pop’s diner?’ ‘Is Fred Andrews (Luke Perry) dead?’ ‘Was Mr. Blossom’s (Barclay Hope) death really...

Ending the regular season 14-1, the slow pitch softball team placed second at the SAC conference championship, drawing a close to the season. The tournament was held at Lake Mary High on both Tuesday,...

Junior Jack Chitty read the text from his neighbor: power lines were coiled up, sparkling at his mom’s house in Chuluota. He and his sister, sophomore Madeleine Chitty, knew that the county issued a...

Due to the category 5 Hurricane Irma, the district has taken precautions to reschedule the highly anticipated football game against Oviedo to Thursday, Sept. 7, at 7 p.m. at Oviedo. The freshman and JV...

Seniors Nicholas Hurley and Sam Thue reflect on the awkwardness and funny times of the "talking stage." The two have successfully made it out of the "talking stage" because they have been dating for almost...

Summer is for the beach and relaxing, but for senior Michael Lynch, summer was for volunteering. Lynch hoped to receive enough hours to qualify for the Bright Futures scholarship. Before this summer,...

The baseball team earned a 6-2 win in the regional final against George Jenkins on Tuesday, May 23, advancing to the state semifinals for the second year in a row. “We have worked really hard all...

A blow up obstacle course, music, photo booths, a cash wind tunnel, a candy bar and raffles will all be waiting for the class of 2017 on Friday, May 19 as they head to the courtyard for the Backyard Bash. The...

All-Florida recognition for both publications, a Teacher of the Year award, a Photojournalist of the year award, and a top three nomination in the state for the Writer of the Year  made Apr. 27-29 a successful...

Tied 1-1 in the last game of the national competition, the Mechromancers had to win a tiebreaking third match in order to claim the national title. Not only did they win the match but they went undefeated...

After leaving fans in love with his album Multiply, English singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran took a yearlong break, bringing high anticipation for his newest album Divide, which fully released Friday, March...

Freshman Annie Trimboli wanted to purchase a black choker pearl necklace from Amazon but after looking at the price tag, she figured that she could just make one herself. Soon, friends noticed her wearing...

When junior Paola Fantauzzi was little she was bullied because of the way that she looked and, she would come home crying for hours. Fantauzzi coped by talking to her mom and making new friends; eventually...

Jan. 20-21, 11 chorus students traveled to Stetson University’s School of Music in Deland for a choral festival. They learned five songs in which they performed with the other schools in attendance at...

If the girls basketball team set out to prove anything this season, it would be “our way, everyday.” Backed by one of the program’s most successful records of 12-9, and new dynamics thrown in, the...

Throughout the week of Dec. 12 theatre held auditions for the Purebread production and adaptation, “Midsummer Night’s Dream.” The play,  written by William Shakespeare, is a comedy focusing on...

With all of the stress of exams, it can seem like there is no time just to sit back and have a good time with friends. Junior Optimist International Club members, however, had an opportunity to do just...

The wizardry and magical atmosphere of author J.K. Rowling has returned to theaters with her newest hit: Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. It premiered on Friday, Nov. 18, and because it was part...

A seven-day coma. Sepsis, toxic shock syndrome and acute respiratory distress syndrome. A 30% chance of survival. On a Monday in July, Rhode had a biopsy taken due to minor female issues and began experiencing...

Imagine if the world froze and people were stuck in place, forced to not move, or even breathe, and just hold their pose. All the while someone glides through to capture the image of these goofy, even...

In the cafeteria, nestled between the hectic lunch lines and the boys’ bathroom, you will find the school store: a place where students come in with hopes to buy candy as an energy boost for the day,...

Sweet and complete are two words that can sum up Illuminate, the newest album released by singer/songwriter Shawn Mendes, the album, came out Sept. 23 and has had fan raving about it ever since it dropped. The...

From the red carpet to the star studded walkway,  students got to dive into the glamour of Hollywood. Although the homecoming game got rained out, the court nominees and the Homecoming King and Queen...

Key Club kicked of the school year with an ice-cream social on Thursday Sept. 1. The meeting consisted of plenty of treats from upcoming events to ice cream. It is an international student organized...

The latest Netflix series most likely to prevent you from doing your homework, Stranger Things, has created a cultural phenomenon that is for a lack of a better word, strange. The show blends horror and...

As a high school student it is routine to do community service hours over the summer in order to qualify for Bright Futures scholarships. For senior Megan McKeel, Converge, a week-long sleep-away camp...