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The student news site of Hagerty High School

The BluePrint Online
The student news site of Hagerty High School

The BluePrint Online
Janell Lim

Janell Lim, Online Editor

Janell Lim is a senior at Hagerty High School, and this is her second year on staff. She loves telling unique stories of different perspectives and meeting people from all over the world. Her dream is to become a polyglot journalist who travels the world speaking various languages.
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(from left to right) PTSA volunteer Sonja Klopfenstein talks to sophomores Marin Mendell, Ayla Carty and Noura Alrahima at her station, "Fun Place." Students could choose to go on a cruise for $300 a person, or buy a streaming subscription for $10 a month.

“Living On My Own” proves financial literacy is no game

Janell Lim, Online Editor
April 27, 2023
Lopez helps sophomore Grace Hwang as she prepares for her presentation. Lopez's last day was on March 31.

Spanish teacher Patricia Lopez retires after 35 years of teaching

Janell Lim, Online Editor
March 31, 2023
In Seminole County, eight books have been pulled from shelves for themes of rape, sexual slavery and masturbation. Two are removed indefinitely while the rest are under review, awaiting the district office's permission to set up parental consent areas in the library.

House Bill 1467 sparks controversy over “book bans”

Janell Lim, Online Editor
March 30, 2023
Husky Heritage: Alistair Muller

Husky Heritage: Alistair Muller

Janell Lim, Online Editor
March 2, 2023
Looking for luck

Looking for luck

Janell Lim, Online Editor
February 1, 2023
At her church's mass celebration, Nguyen poses with the dragon. This year, her church is celebrating their 30th anniversary.

Husky Heritage: Kathlynn Nguyen

Janell Lim, Online Editor
January 26, 2023
Announced on Oct. 12, the Adderall shortage has affected students with ADHD. Some of them, like junior Jenna Lopez, try to cope by finding quiet spaces to do her work.

Adderall falls short

Janell Lim, Online Editor
January 25, 2023
The exponential growth of AI in recent years has sparked curiosity and concern all over the world. ChatGPT, the latest development in AI, worries students and teachers about its impact on education.

ChatGPT: a new age of cheating

Janell Lim, Online Editor
January 13, 2023
NewJeans consists of members Minji (18), Hanni (18), Danielle (17), Haerin (16) and Hyein (14). Although their young debut was controversial, their innovative music and style has captured audiences around the world.

NewJeans’ new wave

Janell Lim, Online Editor
January 10, 2023
Kabir (third one from left) and her friends perform a dance at the Bengali new year in 2019. This is just one way Kabir celebrates her Bengali heritage.

Husky Heritage: Neha Kabir

Janell Lim, Online Editor
November 29, 2022
Asian Americans are often underrepresented in politics due to their low voter turnout. The reasons for low voter turnout can vary, but are mainly due to the language barrier and the feeling of not belonging in American politics.

A silent voice: why Asian Americans don’t vote

Janell Lim, Online Editor
November 17, 2022
Senior Helen Zou is the only girl in her AP Physics C class taught by Dr. DePalma. Despite the gender gap, Zou wants to go into environmental engineering in the future.

Where are all the girls?

Janell Lim, Online Editor
November 8, 2022
Al Lebban and her family at Lake Eola Park in the first month of being in the U.S. Although it was initially hard to leave her family behind, Al Lebban continues to celebrate her culture through various Middle Eastern traditions.

Husky Heritage: Fatimaalzahra Al Lebban

Janell Lim, Online Editor
November 4, 2022
Junior Mohanashree Pamidimukkala codes Java in her AP Computer Science A class. In the future, Pamidimukkala wants to become a software or aerospace engineer and hopes to see more female mission directors at NASA.

Singing a duet of “Love Shack," senior Mac Anderson and sophomore Megan Anderson perform in the chorus pop concert on Oct. 11. The event consisted of 20 acts and lasted one and a half hours.

Chorus hosts annual Pop Concert

Janell Lim, Online Editor
October 11, 2022
Thompson poses with his family and Frasca. They came in to surprise him with balloons and flowers during his Culinary 4 class.

Culinary teacher Matthew Thompson wins teacher of the year

Janell Lim, Online Editor
October 7, 2022
Flamenco dancers Ely Cardenal and Ernesto Caballero lead a dance with the students. During the performance, Cardenal and Caballero invited the students to dance with them, teaching them basic steps.

Hispanic Heritage Month expands to Phase Two

Janell Lim, Online Editor
October 4, 2022
Senior Damarco Cummings dances to the flamenco music. Students gathered around the courtyard to join Cummings in learning flamenco steps.

Fiesta Fridays: Flamenco dancing

Janell Lim, Online Editor
October 4, 2022
Flamenco dancers Ely Cardenal and Ernesto Caballero dance. Cardenal founded Flamenco de Perfil and often partners with other flamenco dancers like Caballero.

Hispanic Heritage Month expands to Phase Two

Janell Lim, Online Editor
September 23, 2022
Sophomore Angelina Aragón-González and freshman Ivy Thompson paint in their 2D Art class. Aragón-González feels that Colombia's culture is more friendly and open than America's.

Husky Heritage: Angelina Aragón-González

Janell Lim, Online Editor
September 20, 2022
RCC President Aaditya Balasubramaniyan speaks to club members. The meeting was held on Sept. 9 in room 3-201.

[Photo] Bowling splits with Oviedo

Karson Cuozzo, Sports Editor
September 9, 2022
Sophomores Gabriella Heina and Angelina Acero enjoy some ice cream while playing a word game during the Best Buddies ice cream social on Aug. 26. Best Buddies members like Heina and Acero are partnered up with an ESE student as a buddy throughout the year. Activities include eating lunch with them, meeting them during break and participating in the Best Buddies friendship walk, a national fundraiser in April.

Part of the crowd

Janell Lim, Online Editor
September 8, 2022
LaBarbera poses with her worry dolls. "Sometimes I don't want to bother other people, so it's like I always have someone who can listen to me," LaBarbera said.

Husky Heritage: Adriana LaBarbera’s one-in-a-million adoption

Janell Lim, Online Editor
August 25, 2022
Assistant Principal Reggie Miller quizzes students on what PRIDE stands for (Punctuality, Respect, Integrity, Dependability, Excellence). Students were awarded with Hagerty merch if they answered correctly.

Admin tightens security, brings back PRIDE rewards

Janell Lim, Online Editor
August 15, 2022
Although we hear it every day, we don't think how self-deprecating humor affects our mental health. Journaling and writing your emotions down can help deal with low self-esteem that might be causing self-deprecating humor.

No laughing matter

Janell Lim, News Editor
May 17, 2022
Wellness Check - Body Image

Wellness Check – Body Image

Janell Lim and Zahra Ateeq
April 28, 2022
Junior Desiree Snell, sophomore Carter Wegmann, senior Courtney St. John, junior Alexane Ayup, senior Andy Ayup, and sophomore Julia Register rehearse their song and dance in a small group. "To see the growth over the years has been exponential," Solomon said. "You can see the love [the students] put into everything they're doing."

Theater premieres “History has its eyes on you” cabaret on May 9

Janell Lim, News Editor
April 27, 2022
Wellness Check - Pets

Wellness Check – Pets

Janell Lim and Zahra Ateeq
April 14, 2022
Military members pose for a photo with books sent by Operation Paperback volunteers. In addition to sending normal shipments, the charity also does special projects such as multiple copies of books for military book clubs, and bookshelves full of professional development books for active-duty units.

Robotics team partners with Operation Paperback

Janell Lim, News Editor
April 13, 2022
Jaime with her two younger sisters, who also attend Flamenco Del Sol.

Dancing in color

Janell Lim, News Editor
April 5, 2022
Wellness Check - Senioritis

Wellness Check – Senioritis

Janell Lim and Zahra Ateeq
March 31, 2022
Filming a scene in Haiti where a missionary arrives to share the Gospel via mobile phone. Pezzoli was filming a movie to help raise money for future mission trips.

On a mission

Janell Lim, News Editor
March 5, 2022
Wellness Check - Fidget Toys

Wellness Check – Fidget Toys

Janell Lim and Zahra Ateeq
March 3, 2022
Wellness Check - Valentine's Day

Wellness Check – Valentine’s Day

Janell Lim and Zahra Ateeq
February 17, 2022
Dovali asks for two volunteers to help her with her presentation. The volunteers were given samples of meteorites and asked to identify which class they belonged to by their difference in density.

How to make space dirt

Janell Lim, News Editor
February 12, 2022
Wellness Check - Music

Wellness Check – Music

Janell Lim and Zahra Ateeq
February 3, 2022
The cast of "After the End" rehearses the scene when Reed (Jamason Belgrave) introduces Nora (Mackenzie Allis) to the friend group in a flashback. The cast (from left to right) consists of juniors Haley Reilly as Zachary, Hannah Kuerbitz as Brooke, Jamason Belgrave as Reed, Kelsey Worthy as Caleb, and Mackenzie Allis as Nora.

Superior art, acting make for Superior Showcase

Janell Lim, News Editor
February 1, 2022
Chinese and math teacher Zhenzhen Zhang in one of the gardens in Suzhou in 2015. In her Chinese classes, Zhang often discusses her culture with her students, such as Chinese New Year traditions and ways birthdays are celebrated in China.

Home is where the class is

Janell Lim, News Editor
January 21, 2022
Wellness Check - Family Relationships

Wellness Check – Family Relationships

Janell Lim and Emily McCluskey
January 20, 2022
Sophomore Mason Kretzchmar rears back for a throw. Teams had to have a minimum of six players.

Winter Week wonderland

Janell Lim, News Editor
December 8, 2021
(from left) senior Bella Knowles, freshman Josephine Lim, and junior Hannah Kuerbitz listen to Hale as she speaks about the literary magazine. All three plan to become active members of the club.

Literary magazine holds first meeting

Janell Lim, News Editor
December 3, 2021
Wellness Check - Thanksgiving Edition

Wellness Check – Thanksgiving Edition

Janell Lim and Emily McCluskey
November 25, 2021
Senior Jaiden Braunston, who plays Travers' lawyer Adeline Sheridan, is accused of murder by Dan Denton and Flame Fondue. The role was originally Adler Sheridan, a male role, but was changed to Adeline.

‘Bone Chiller’ final show runs Saturday night

Janell Lim, News Editor
November 20, 2021
Wellness Check - Organization

Wellness Check – Organization

Janell Lim and Emily McCluskey
November 11, 2021
Junior Nina Honda does her precalculus homework in the cafeteria during the pep rally. According to Honda, she decided not to go to another pep rally after her last one was stressful and overwhelming.

A quiet place

Janell Lim, News Editor
November 11, 2021
Wellness Check - Skin Care

Wellness Check – Skin Care

Janell Lim and Emily McCluskey
October 27, 2021
Wellness Check - Meet the Counselors

Wellness Check – Meet the Counselors

Emily McCluskey and Janell Lim
October 27, 2021
Joelle Jackson and her sister at Fort Polk in Louisiana. After living abroad in Wiesbaden, Germany, she moved back to the US.

Military brats

Janell Lim, News Editor
October 21, 2021
ASL teacher Barbara Chaves signs with fellow teacher Grace Wilken-Yoder, who was the original ASL teacher at Hagerty. Chaves and Wilken-Yoder worked together when Chaves started teaching ASL in 1996.

Silence is golden

Janell Lim, Staff Reporter
September 16, 2021
One of Strickland's hoodoo rituals involves sage, a healing herb said to take away any negative spirits around you.

Hoodoo: a lost religion

Janell Lim, Staff Reporter
September 10, 2021
Senior Neda Kadivar plans out her ideas for her stories in her notebook.

Pen and ink

Janell Lim, Staff Reporter
August 28, 2021
Drivers wait in a line of cars for their turn to exit.

Parking lot traffic causes delays

Janell Lim, Staff Reporter
August 20, 2021
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