At the end of her junior year,  senior Amanda Rubio prepared for one of the most important interviews of her high school career—an interview with Leadership teachers and administration. The interview...

Article 2, Section 2, Clause 2 of the United States Constitution states that the Senate can confirm or deny presidential cabinet appointees and other executive positions by vote, a crucial check and balance...

“Florida’s biggest snake isn’t the Everglades, he is in the Senate.”  “Amendment 4 goes far beyond Roe v. Wade.” “Debbie Mucarsel–Powell… helps dictatorship.” Every election...

College and Career counselor Andrea Fuhrer heard that the participation for the first financial aid night would be low due to overlapping events at Hagerty. Still, 85 parents and students showed up Tuesday...

With half of its current campus completed and a small class of freshmen as its first students, Hagerty officially opened its doors in 2005. To build its reputation as a school of excellence, faculty members...

On the first day of school, Broward County students came across a singular metal detector at the entrance of their schools. It took three hours for all students to be let in.  In Volusia County, superintendents...

Dr. Paul J. Hagerty, the namesake of the school. Sam Momary, the first principal. Mike Rice, the assistant superintendent and former band director. These three, part of a group that included four current...

College/Career Counselor Andrea Fuhrer had an untraditional summer—her new role took her on the road. Fuhrer spent time visiting selected colleges such as Duke University and UNC Chapel Hill while...

As senior year comes to an end, many students take the opportunity to look back at the moments that shaped their high school careers. Some recall a special moment with friends, some remember winning a...

12,000 pound trucks, wheels with a height of 66 inches and width of 43 inches, a frame strong enough to sustain landings from over 45-foot jumps but light enough to prevent rear axles and suspension rods...

Five seniors, two songs and a room filled with flashing lights. The Shredded Rat, a band consisting of lead singer Angel Salva, lead guitar Andrew Lane, rhythm guitar and backing vocals Samuel Schultz,...

All eyes are on the mother candle, the symbol of upper class students passing the torch or “flame” to underclassmen and continuing their studies on the culture and language of their respective societies. “We...

Junior Camila Bello follows the high-intensity rhythm of the song, distinct with its 12-beat cycle and the bustling of a guitar. With every step, the dance becomes more intense, more fast-paced and improvised....

Paneled wood, high rise chairs, padded seats. When students came back from winter break, the first thing they noticed was the cafeteria’s new look, complete with new furniture and a mini restaurant boasting...

When senior Ashley Gorczany mentions her hobby—weapon collecting—people’s first reaction is usually shock. An uncommon hobby for anyone, especially high school students, weapon collecting gets strong...

Preston Hearn spotted movement in the water. Looking closely, he found an Alligator Gar, a fish that can grow up to six feet long, swimming along the Titusville river bank. After getting within catching...

Senior Ivy Browning had finished all her classes and was about to go home when she noticed a white note on her windshield: a warning from the school for unauthorized parking. “I saw [the warning]...

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...

Six games into the season, the boys soccer team has had a little bit of everything. From a season-opening tie against Oviedo, to a frustrating loss against Seminole, and even a 3-0 shutout of the Masters...

To welcome the holiday season, Hagerty announced the start of a holiday fundraiser that would last from Nov. 6 to Dec.7. The fundraiser, in partnership with Teddy Gram Direct, will give 15% of sales to...

Sitting on the couch, watching the Toronto Maple Leafs with his mom, junior Chris Hale fell in love with hockey. After years of watching the sport from the sidelines, Hale decided to start lessons at Orlando...

  Students from Science National Honor Society did not really understand what they were getting into when signing up to volunteer for a lake clean up on Saturday, Nov. 4. The lake water rose...

Seven-year-old Chloe Willette was done with dance. And she never imagined she would be dancing competitively, much less participating in dance competitions in Miami, Houston, Michigan and Los Angeles. “I...

Whether it be through campus clean-ups, toy drives or group volunteering events, the average student volunteer experience consists of event hours collected through activities around campus or sponsored...

Students converse in the cafeteria during the activity period. Due to parent permission form requirements, students without signed forms had to sit-out from the pep rally.

“Hey. Do you want to try horseback riding?" This is not the way most competitive horseback riders get started, but freshman Kaitlyn Das’ newest hobby was adopted through a Facebook post that...

  She has played with an orchestra in Milan, Venice and Rome but you won't see Lauren Chen at a high school orchestra concert. Playing the viola in outdoor venues around Italy was the last...

As students entered the cafeteria after a long summer break, they encountered newly remodeled floors and a mysterious—unfinished—coffee bar. This “coffee shop” is not an abandoned improvement project,...

As a way to combat the immigration crisis, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis passed the harshest and most controversial anti-immigration law in the nation. Known as SB-1718, the bill is set to require employers...

School threats have seen a 60% increase nationwide since 2021, 6,000 which were reported to the FBI. This trend was recently seen in Lake Mary after they had an investigation of a school threat that was...

Before the hectic schedule of exams and graduation begins, students look forward to their last Cupcake Friday of the year. As students wander around looking for cupcakes, they quickly remember that “Cupcake...

Students searching for college credit and bumped up GPAs are faced with an important decision: should they choose AP or dual enrollment classes? In recent years, dual enrollment has become a more popular...

You have to watch a video and answer some questions for an assignment, but you let it play while also scrolling through your Instagram feed. After the first time through, you are missing answers for several...

One in five girls miss school due to their periods. This is not because of major mood swings or period cramps—it is simply because they cannot afford menstrual products.  To combat “period poverty,”...

Glistening lights, a duck-filled pond and wisteria flowers marked the entrance of the ballroom. Students gathered around the outside area of the venue wearing various types of traditional clothing...

A class designated to create games with block coding, geometric vertices and integer variables may seem stressful and demanding. In reality, upper-level Modeling and Simulation students sit in a backroom...

A power washing company, a jewelry business, an online car design shop. These are business ideas Entrepreneurship Club members came up with as part of their second meeting, but not only did they come up...

On Oct. 8, famous rapper Ye, also known as Kanye West, posted a hateful stream of antisemetic and white-supremacist comments on the platforms Twitter and Instagram. After being restricted from both apps,...

Selling an average of $3000 of pumpkins a day, girls lacrosse is once again opening the pumpkin patch with games and activities for any visitors. In light of past years' pumpkin patch closing early when...

What would you think of someone who said: “I know how to administer CPR. However, I will not administer CPR unless you’re a hot female… If you’re some fat dude and you just had a heart attack and...

Campus-wide illnesses have been spreading since the third week of school. Many reported symptoms of the common cold, while others have reported having the flu, strep throat and even COVID-19. Large numbers...

Senior Hailey West stepped into her Chinese class on exam day. Instead of being greeted by separate desks with laptops for testing, she is greeted by their latest project: a tea ceremony to test their...

As sophomore Alyssa Basilo entered class, her attention was focused on a red sign on the board indicating that phones will not be allowed during the period. She was given instructions to put her phone...

As becoming vegan or vegetarian becomes more and more popular, many people have focused on finding good alternatives to their favorite meaty meals. They want to give up the key ingredients of what they...

Every student juggles responsibilities: from homework, extracurricular activities, and personal life. But let’s add one more factor to this: a part-time job. Most students enter the workforce for...

On April 9, ASL Honors Society organized an Easter-themed festival for the Deaf community in partnership with nonprofit organization Silent Hope. The event was held in Orlando’s Faith Assembly church...

 During spring break, a group of seven students from AP Spanish classes and seven chaperones traveled around London, Paris and Madrid. The trip had been planned since the beginning of the 2020-2021...

The accident happened the evening of Jan. 4, 2019. A tanker truck pulled out in front of the family's truck, a mistake that crushed assistant principal Angel Rocha’s family under a water tank and left...

Cherry flavored candy, pink cards and heart shaped chocolates. As Valentine’s season began, friends and couples scrambled to buy gifts for their loved ones. The Voices of Hagerty choir provided an option.  Starting...

Whenever politics are concerned, from national elections to the dinner table, a strong division exists between beliefs, and we have lost the ability to talk about it. If someone has a belief you do not...

As February approaches, counselors began registering students for the upcoming school year by presenting graduation requirements, important dates and curriculum  changes during science classes throughout...

In his final deadlift, senior Devon Hawkins raised 265 pounds, held the bar for a second, and dropped it. Silence surrounded the arena as the final decision of the referees was reached. All three referees...

With 24 Superior ratings, eight Excellent ratings, three Best in Show, two Honorable Mention, one Scholarship, one Best supporting Actress Award and one Best Featured Actress Award, troupe 6885 came home...

Rose gardens, backyard orchards and simple, yet unique houseplants. When an avid gardener opens their front door, they expect a luscious garden to be waiting inside. However, this is not always the case;...

Going to the bathroom in the comfort of your home is paradise in itself; being able to do your business with no pressure or distractions, just you and the toilet. That's when reality hits, you are bombarded...

Always optimistic and willing to help, government teacher Matt Malkovich has been teaching since the school opened and on Friday, Oct. 1, he was named Teacher of the Year. Teachers were nominated by...

Empanadas Argentinas, dough filled with meat or ham and cheese, cooked in the oven till golden and crisp. A savory aroma and taste that satisfies hunger, when sophomore Juan Karpow thinks of a good meal,...

To celebrate the first varsity home football game of the season, the leadership class is going big with a Husky Huddle and tailgate this Friday as a way to raise school spirit. The Husky Huddle will take...

Developing an idea, creating a melody, rhythm and lyrics, recording instrumental and vocals. The music writing process can take months due to all the variables of the song and emotions such as frustration...