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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

Nadia Knoblauch

Nadia Knoblauch, Editor-in-chief

Nadia Knoblauch is a senior at Hagerty High School and this is her third year on staff. Nadia has strong passions for journalism and activism, serving as the Vice Chair of Communications for the Florida Scholastic Press Association and Florida Coalition Leader for the United Nations’ Girl Up Initiative. She was named FSPA's Emerging Young Journalist in 2022 and hopes to study Political Science and Journalism in college.
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Since its opening in 2005, Hagerty has had noticeable shifts in student demographics. Despite these changes, the most impactful development that staff have recognized is the increase in awareness and inclusion among students.

Changing Times

Nadia Knoblauch, Editor-in-Chief
November 27, 2023
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[Photo] Christin Smith

November 7, 2023
Students celebrate at a 2022 pep rally. Due to poor weather and lost class-time, adminsitration decided to postpone the first pep rally of the year.

Pep rally canceled due to weather

Nadia Knoblauch, Editor-in-Chief
September 13, 2023
On Aug. 8, wildfires spread across the island of Maui, leaving at least 1,100 residents missing and 115 reported dead. Due to poor preparation and warnings from Mauis Emergency Management Agency, the casualties beg the question, How should our government better prevent environmental hazards?

Fired Up: Wildfires in Maui

Nadia Knoblauch, Editor-in-Chief
August 25, 2023
The prescription drug Accutane provides many with cleared skin but has its share of severe side effects. While many found the drug to be beneficial to their skin, side effects such as dry lips, nosebleeds and even anemia made it hard to outweigh the negatives.

Let me be clear

Nadia Knoblauch, News and Multimedia Editor
April 25, 2023
Girls across the U.S. get their periods, but those in Florida wont be able to learn about them. On Feb. 22, HB 1069 was filed, restricting health and sexual education for those under sixth grade, including period education.

Menstrual education is necessary, period

Nadia Knoblauch, News and Multimedia Editor
April 13, 2023
Many students think of Ivy Leagues as an out of reach dream only few can obtain. However, Hagerty alumni share that Ivy Leagues do not fit this perfect concept we imagine.

Making it to the big leagues

Nadia Knoblauch, News and Multimedia Editor
February 22, 2023
Junior Preston Rupert plays the trumpet during the All-State jazz band performance on Friday, Jan. 13. Rupert played first chair on trumpet and this was his fifth year in the band.

All-State band tunes student interest

Nadia Knoblauch, News and Multimedia Editor
January 17, 2023
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[Photo] Kailey Calvo

January 6, 2023

Winter Week

Nadia Knoblauch, News and Multimedia Editor
December 16, 2022
Freshman John Lee plays his clarinet at the annual Rhapsody show on Dec. 2. The clarinet section played a student arrangement of Running Up that Hill.

Annual Rhapsody tunes into holiday season

Nadia Knoblauch, News and Multimedia Editor
December 12, 2022
Mod and Sim students work in Maya to find the dimensions of an object.  The understanding of dimensions allows for an accurate model to be done on the program.

[Photo] With emphasis

Greta Carrasco, Opinions Editor
December 7, 2022

Listen to the music, not the man

Nadia Knoblauch, News and Multimedia Editor
November 2, 2022
Junior Joelle Jackson and senior Kylie Sheplan go over plans for rehearsal on Oct. 25. Theater students were able to join crews by signing up with direcotr Jamaal Solomon, or applying to be a crew leader.

Purebred Productions debuts “Pygmalion”

Nadia Knoblauch, News and Multimedia Editor
October 26, 2022
Hispanic-Latin Student Union president Stefany Rios speaks to the members. The union had its first meeting on Monday, Oct. 10 in the media center.

New Hispanic-Latin Student Union holds first meeting

Nadia Knoblauch, News and Multimedia Editor
October 12, 2022

[Video] Band Behind the Scenes: Short

Nadia Knoblauch, News and Multimedia Editor
October 5, 2022
Junior Dylan Severance takes a BeReal photo for junior William Carr. As the photo is taken, both the front and back cameras are used to capture both students in the post.

Let’s BeReal

Nadia Knoblauch, News & Multimedia Editor
September 23, 2022
Band is at practice.

Behind the Scenes: Band’s Beatles Show

Nadia Knoblauch, News and Multimedia Editor
September 15, 2022
Political signs for state representative and county commissioner candidates stand on the side of Lockwood Blvd. In order to show good faith and abide by state law, all candidates’ signs must be removed within 30 days of being elected to office, being eliminated from the race or withdrawing their candidacy.

Students get involved in Florida primaries

Nadia Knoblauch, News & Multimedia Editor
August 30, 2022
A student walks to class with a hat. As part of the new dress code, caps and hats are allowed.

SCPS updates student dress code policy

Nadia Knoblauch, News & Multimedia Editor
August 16, 2022
Junior Tyler Covelli signs up to apply for the National Honor Society. After receiving an invitation, students had to meet in the cafeteria to get their application, leading those not in attendance to miss out on information.

A dishonorable process

Nadia Knoblauch, Multimedia Editor
May 22, 2022
Team 4717 gets together outside of the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, Texas. The team was able to finish in 35th place out of the 160 teams present at the competition.

Robotics takes on worlds

Nadia Knoblauch, Staff Reporter
May 3, 2022

[Video] Senior Week

Nadia Knoblauch, News and Multimedia Editor
April 27, 2022
Many students vape to relieve stress and anxiety, despite its negative health consequences. On-campus vaping has fostered a host of uncomfortable and awkward situations between students, their peers and administrators, who feel that vaping is a real problem.

Head in the clouds

Nadia Knoblauch, Staff Reporter
March 31, 2022
Resource Officer Milton Gil watches over students during break. Gil can be often seen around the courtyard talking to students, staff and other security members.

Choosing the right path

Nadia Knoblauch, Staff Reporter
February 23, 2022
Counselor Convo

Counselor Convo

Nadia Knoblauch, Staff Reporter
February 4, 2022
As changes were made by the state and school, multiple honors classes have been cut. This leaves many students feeling as though the available options for next year are either too rigorous or not challenging enough.

Running out of options

Nadia Knoblauch, Staff Reporter
February 4, 2022
Students stand outside the entrance to the front office. The window wraps on building 1 were installed two weeks before winter break.

A window of opportunity

Nadia Knoblauch, Staff Reporter
January 10, 2022

Rhapsody Preview

Nadia Knoblauch, Staff Reporter
November 19, 2021
The Haute Husky Boutique carries many formal wear options, including dresses and suits.

Say Yes to the Dress

Nadia Knoblauch, Staff Reporter
November 10, 2021
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