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The student news site of Hagerty High School

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The student news site of Hagerty High School

The BluePrint Online

Paul Simone

Paul Simone, Staff Reporter

Paul Simone is a junior and is in his first year on the newspaper staff. He has a passion for helping his fellow students, acting as president-elect of the ASL Honor Society, vice president of Hagerty Young Democrats, and treasurer of the Jewish Student Union. He also enjoys writing about topics that impact students’ daily lives. After high school, Simone plans to go to UNF where he will study to become a teacher for the deaf. 

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Gum under a desk in building 6. Ewwwww.

Sticky icky

Paul Simone, Staff Reporter
November 11, 2024

You’re sitting in class, the clock ticking away as you reach your hands under your desk to pull your chair in. Suddenly, you find yourself playing “Where’s the Gum?” and—lucky you—it’s EVERYWHERE....

Politics Please: The election

Paul Simone and Kayla Agnos
November 8, 2024

Listen to Kayla gloat and Paul cry about the election results during this episode of Politics Please. Music Credit: Delusional by C.W. on bensound

Politics Please: How to navigate politics in life

Paul Simone and Kayla Agnos
October 29, 2024

Listen to Kayla and Paul discuss how to appropriately approach talking about politics in daily life. Music Credit: Delusional By C.W. on bensound  

Juniors Lucas McFarland, Mohamad Mutawe, Zoe Nowaak and senior Jenna Bower dance to the music at Thursday's glow rally. The nighttime pep rally had become a five-year tradition.

Juniors Lucas McFarland, Mohamad Mutawe, Zoe Nowaak and senior Jenna Bower dance to the music at Thursday's glow rally. The nighttime pep rally had become a five-year tradition.

Tiles for each year sit proudly in the early childhood classroom. This tradition allows students to get a look back into graduated classes.

Tiles for each year sit proudly in the early childhood classroom. This tradition allows students to get a look back into graduated classes.

Senior cheerleaders Kylie Williams and Brooklyn Lott talk to Reporter Marley Capper about the big game against Oviedo.

FOX35 covers mini-pep rally

Paul Simone, Staff Reporter
October 7, 2024

FOX35 News came to both Hagerty and Oviedo High School on Oct. 4 to broadcast live, as part of their Friday Football Blitz franchise. They showcased the mini-pep rally taking place during break in the...

Junior Isabel Breitsprecher eats pretzels and cream cheese. Breitsprecher brings her own lunch everyday because of the lack of meatless options.

Meatless

Paul Simone, Staff Reporter
September 30, 2024

Sophomore Scotland Rafter enjoys hanging out with her friends at restaurants. When her friends choose to eat at Taco Bell, she checks the menu for something she can eat and … there’s nothing. So, she...

Teacher Amy Bingham leads an academic circle to discuss significant people throughout history. The use of circles required by new school policy.

Circle Up!

Paul Simone, Staff Reporter
September 5, 2024

The disconnect between students, peers and teachers is a problem that has been evident for the last few years. With students feeling uncomfortable in their classes because of their anxiety to isolate themselves...

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