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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
Lia Miller

Lia Miller, Editor-in-chief

Lia Miller is a senior and the BluePrint editor-in-chief. She joined the newspaper staff as a sophomore, and enjoys writing opinion stories and filming videos. She volunteers as a crew member for the Florida Aviation Network, and spends her (very limited) free time at the library. She likes science fiction books and action movies.

All content by Lia Miller
Choral director Kayla Tassone conducts her chorus class as they sing. Tassone joined the choir program this year, and has quickly been welcomed in by the students.

Choir program warms up to Tassone

Lia Miller and Chloe Snyder
August 22, 2025

From singing in high school choir to teaching it, choral director Kayla Tassone has always found her passion in music. Throughout the years, chorus teachers have come and gone, leaving their fingerprint...

The error message that appears when a student tries to access Clever through a Google search. SCPS's educational software has far too many errors and inconveniences to reasonably justify its use.

Killing me (Micro)softly

Lia Miller, Editor-In-Chief
August 18, 2025

Google → “scps clever” → click on the first link → Login Error: “We couldn’t log you in.” An image of a dog with a sad face. Okay. That’s fine. New tab. SCPS Bookmarks → SCPS...

Five years later...

Five years later…

Lia Miller, Opinions Editor
May 23, 2025

Introduction Just over five years ago, students left for a week-long spring break but did not return—some for over a year and a half. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit Florida schools in March 2020,...

Holly Tries It: Pottery

Holly Tries It: Pottery

Holly Smyers and Lia Miller
May 19, 2025

Holly joins junior Rachel Cobb to learn how to make ceramic pots on a pottery wheel.

Holly Tries It: Glass blowing

Holly Tries It: Glass blowing

Lia Miller and Holly Smyers
May 7, 2025

Holly travels to the Orlando Glassblowing Center to create some projects and learn about the glass blowing process. Check out the Orlando Glassblowing Center at orlandoglasscenter.com!

Senior Kellen Woolm spikes the ball. Woolm had eight kills in the victory over Oviedo on April 21.

Boys volleyball triumphs over Oviedo

Lia Miller, Opinions Editor
April 22, 2025

Facing their biggest rival, Oviedo, the boys volleyball team had a chance to define their previously mixed season. The team was on a three-game winning streak, and Oviedo stood two spots ahead of them...

FSPA gives journalism cause to celebrate

FSPA gives journalism cause to celebrate

Lia Miller, Opinions Editor
April 14, 2025

Everyone has a favorite award show: the Oscars, the Emmys, the Grammys…the Florida Scholastic Press Association Spring Convention.  For media and journalism students, FSPA was just as eagerly...

Holly Tries It: Magic

Holly Smyers and Lia Miller
March 7, 2025

Holly joins children's entertainer Jacki Manna to learn magic tricks and ventriloquism.

Junior Ava Sims and senior Samuel Joyner work at the check-in near the school's entrance. Members of the Tri-M honor society set up for Solo and Ensemble, then greeted participants and provided information at the check-in.

Band hosts Solo and Ensemble

Lia Miller, Opinions Editor
February 18, 2025

An hour and a half after the last bell rang, the campus still swarmed with activity. To an outsider, the courtyard looked as still and quiet as ever, but someone looking close enough might catch a flash...

Holly Tries It: Bouldering

Lia Miller and Holly Smyers
February 13, 2025

Luigi Mangione, the alleged murderer of UnitedHealth CEO Brian Thompson, has gained a massive following. Whether due to his political symbolism or looks, this obsession reveals disturbing qualities of current American culture.

Luigi Mangione is not hot

Lia Miller, Opinions Editor
February 5, 2025

On Dec. 4, Luigi Mangione allegedly shot and killed UnitedHealth CEO Brian Thompson. According to the official report from the Department of Justice, Mangione planned out the murder for days in advance,...

Librarian Sarah Viviani shares her book at a Teen Book Talk. Viviani organizes Teen programs at the East Branch of the Seminole County Public Library.

One for the books

Lia Miller, Opinions Editor
January 29, 2025

Librarian Sarah Viviani shares her book at a Teen Book Talk. Viviani organizes Teen programs at the East Branch of the Seminole County Public Library.

Trial by (holiday) television

Trial by (holiday) television

Lia Miller, Opinions Editor
December 12, 2024

Senior Lana Carollo performs as Ares during the drama production of "Percy Jackson's The Lightning Thief" in October. Carollo was one of five Small Group members who earned a Superior rating and Top Honors at drama districts last weekend.

Theater competes in International Thespians Festival

Lia Miller, Opinions Editor
November 21, 2024

After 14 weeks of rehearsing and planning, the Acting Competition class brought their performances to Lyman High School to share them with schools all over the area in a three-day competition. The...

Holly Tries It: Renaissance Faire

Holly Smyers and Lia Miller
November 14, 2024

On this episode of Holly Tries it, Holly goes to a renaissance fair. Holly throws and axe, learns how to fight like a viking and gets prosecuted for being a witch.

School counselor Nick Maby talks through a credit check with a student. Junior credit checks will last throughout November and into December.

Credit checks allow students to plan for the future

Lia Miller, Opinions Editor
November 5, 2024

Senior credit checks just ended, but on Monday, school counselors began pulling juniors out of class to commence their checks. These will take place during students’ U.S. History classes throughout the...

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Holly Tries It: Scary makeup

Holly Smyers and Lia Miller
November 1, 2024

Holly Smyers tries skateboarding for the first time in Episode 1 of Holly Tries It!

Holly Tries It: Skateboarding

Holly Smyers and Lia Miller
October 14, 2024

Credits We used a video from the YouTube channel CCS to learn an Ollie, and briefly show a clip from it. Music credits: "Powerful Energy - Upbeat Rock Advertising Music" - FASSounds "Cool...

Honors should function as a middle ground between Standard and AP classes. However, students, teachers, and administrators alike have begun treating them like Standard classes with a higher GPA.

Honors is NOT the new Standard

Lia Miller, Opinions Editor
September 24, 2024

Step into the classroom of a Standard class and you will see basic worksheets, online readings, and kids slumped over in their chairs. Step into an Honors class and you will see the exact same thing. The...

Junior Noah McPherson walks back toward his seat after playing a frame. With 312 total pins, McPherson contributed to the team's success on Wednesday.

Bowling takes on Lake Mary

Lia Miller, Opinions Editor
September 20, 2024

The boys bowling team had started off the season strong. Initially beating Lake Mary on Aug. 19 at Airport Lanes, they played through the next few weeks with a strong success rate. On Sep. 18 they took...

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

[Photo] Circle Up!

Paul Simone, Staff Reporter
September 5, 2024

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

Campaign signs for Robin Dehlinger, Abby Sanchez and Stephanie Arguello sit outside of the Seminole County Public Library's Oviedo Branch, one of the polling locations for the August elections. Few people take the time to vote in smaller, local elections, leading to a voter turnout of only 17.7 percent.

Aug. 20 elections result in changes to school board

Lia Miller, Opinions Editor
September 3, 2024

Not everyone can claim the career trajectory of Dr. Robin Dehlinger: high school history and English teacher, assistant principal, middle school principal, executive director of middle schools, then elementary...

It's The Little Things: Summer vacation!

It’s The Little Things: Summer vacation!

Lia Miller and Holly Smyers
May 21, 2024

AudreyBrookeSmyers · It's The Little Things 08 Music from Pixabay: Former by ComaStudio and Risk by StudioKolomna

Fighting the system

Fighting the system

Lia Miller, Opinions Editor
May 16, 2024

Members of Best Buddies and Fashion Club celebrate with handmade bracelets before the beginning of the Friendship Walk. This event brought together Best Buddies clubs from all over Central Florida.

Best Buddies participates in annual Friendship Walk

Lia Miller, Opinions Editor
April 29, 2024

On Saturday, April 27, members of Best Buddies clubs from across Central Florida gathered in Lake Eola Park before taking a walk around the lake side by side. This event, known as the Friendship Walk,...

It's The Little Things: [CENSORED]

It’s The Little Things: [CENSORED]

Lia Miller and Holly Smyers
April 18, 2024

AudreyBrookeSmyers · It's The Little Things 07 Music from Pixabay: Former by ComaStudio Song, for the morbidly curious: My Five Favorite words (extended version)

Pitcher Rachel Matthiesen warms up against Lake Brantley. Mattiesen pitched seven innings, only allowing one run.

Not for softies

Lia Miller, Opinions Editor
April 16, 2024

Following a 16-4 season, the softball team added one more win to their record on Tuesday, April 9, beating Lake Brantley 2-1 in a seeding game for the district championships. Catcher Alexis Felker had...

This November, voters will be left with a choice between two unqualified candidates. The United States needs to reassess the election process in order to ensure that these leaders possess the capability to do their jobs.

Systematic failure

Lia Miller, Opinions Editor
April 9, 2024

The upcoming election will feature a rematch of the two candidates that America most hates. Neither of these men are qualified to run the book club at a senior living community, much less the entire country,...

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It’s The Little Things: School aesthetics

Holly Smyers and Lia Miller
March 5, 2024

 AudreyBrookeSmyers · It's The Little Things 06 Music from Pixabay: Former by ComaStudio

With the neat stack appearance, the deli sub won best presentation. This is sold at Filtered on a daily basis.

[Photo] Dining In

Holly Smyers, Staff Reporter
February 21, 2024

With the neat stack appearance, the deli sub won best presentation. This is sold at Filtered on a daily basis.

Forward Caden Douglass reaches for the ball at the same time as an opposing player. The boys basketball team played University on Feb. 8, and lost 73-57.

Boys basketball ends season against University

Lia Miller, Opinions Editor
February 13, 2024

After finishing their regular season 18-7, the boys basketball team moved onto the postseason district championships. They won their first game against Colonial 68-60, but on Feb. 8, fell to University...

It's The Little Things: Siblings

It’s The Little Things: Siblings

Holly Smyers and Lia Miller
January 30, 2024

AudreyBrookeSmyers · It's The Little Things: Siblings Music from Pixabay: Former by ComaStudio

This year, bill HB-1 intends to restrict social media use by preventing children under 16 from creating or maintaining accounts. Teens use social media for a considerable amount of their communication and information; taking it away would be extremely detrimental to the social interaction and productivity of younger generations.

Social media is not Satan

Lia Miller, Opinions Editor
January 25, 2024

A few generations ago, our great-grandparents communicated across long distances by sending letters or telegrams. As newer technology developed and became widely available, long-distance interaction switched...

Alt together now

Alt together now

Lia Miller, Opinions Editor
December 20, 2023

With vague requirements and few ways for club leaders to receive help, formerly fun after school clubs can become a source of unnecessary stress.

Club requirements need to change

Lia Miller, Opinions editor
December 7, 2023

If a student wants to join a club at Hagerty, there is no shortage of options. And if they want to take a leadership position, the election process for most clubs—as well as the steps to create a new...

This is a GeomeTREE in Mrs. Arps room.

It’s The Little Things: “Happy” Holidays

Holly Smyers and Lia Miller
November 30, 2023

AudreyBrookeSmyers · It's The Little Things: "Happy" Holidays Music from Pixabay: Former by ComaStudio

This is a GeomeTREE in Mrs. Arps room.

It’s The Little Things: Hallway Etiquette

Lia Miller and Holly Smyers
September 21, 2023

This is a GeomeTREE in Mrs. Arps room.

It’s The Little Things: Adaptations

It’s The Little Things: Adaptations

Holly Smyers and Lia Miller
November 15, 2023

AudreyBrookeSmyers · It's The Little Things: Adaptations Music from Pixabay: Former by ComaStudio

The increasing amount of antisemitism on campus is hurtful to Jewish students. Offensive comments and jokes can no longer be tolerated.

Antisemitism is no laughing matter

Lia Miller, Opinions Editor
October 31, 2023

I have overheard many conversations in the hallways, quite a few of which have astounded me, but there is one I can never forget: “Bro, did you see her?” “Yeah, she didn’t say anything, but she’s...

Senior Johnathon Leon receives his first place award after the race. Leon led the boys team to a first place finish at the SAC Championships.

Cross country finishes strong at SAC

Lia Miller, Opinions Editor
October 30, 2023

Overcoming a three-lap course, against the nine teams in the Seminole Athletic Conference, the boys and girls cross country teams placed first and fourth respectively in the SAC Championship on Oct. 28. Senior...

It's The Little Things: YA Media

It’s The Little Things: YA Media

Holly Smyers and Lia Miller
October 5, 2023

AudreyBrookeSmyers · It's The Little Things: YA Media Music from Pixabay: Former by ComaStudio

Sophomore Sofia Azevedo reads "A Good Girl's Guide to Murder," which she checked out at the Teen Book Tasting. The Oviedo Library sometimes holds teen events for high schoolers to discuss and read books.

Oviedo library holds Teen Book Tasting

Lia Miller, Staff Reporter
September 15, 2023

On Sept. 12, the Oviedo branch of the Seminole County Public Library was home to a miniature café. Instead of food, however, books were on the menu. High school students could browse the selection...

This spring will begin the school's first ever season of girls' flag football. Doubt still remains as to whether this sport will become as popular and appreciated as boys' football.

Tackling clichés

Lia Miller, Staff Reporter
September 11, 2023

Nothing is more American than football. Think about it: there truly is no activity that embodies the spirit of the United States more than watching huge, sweaty men tackle each other in pursuit of an ultimately...

Band students prepare for practice with gallon-size water bottles. Proper hydration is one of the key elements in preventing heat illness.

Feeling the heat

Lia Miller, Staff Reporter
August 31, 2023

From 1995 to 2019, 47 high school football players across Florida died of the same cause: heat illness.  Among them was Zachary Martin, a 16-year-old from South Florida who collapsed during drills...

"Push," by American author Sapphire, is one of eight books recently banned in Seminole County. The story is about an African-American girl who suffers from physical, emotional and sexual abuse.

Book banning: an insult to freedom

Lia Miller, Journalism 1
February 10, 2023

Almost 70 years ago, Ray Bradbury published an ominous warning in his book "Fahrenheit 451," describing a world in which knowledge is regarded as too dangerous for the public, and entire buildings are...

The United States has the responsibility to send aid in foreign crises

Lia Miller, Journalism 1
February 1, 2023

If someone was dying in front of you, and you could save them, would you?  Now, would that change if instead of being right before your eyes, they were somewhere across the ocean? This is the question...

Released Dec. 25, "7 Women and a Murder" might have an intriguing plot on the surface, but fails to deliver. The characters lack depth, and often blur together in personality.

“7 Women and a Murder”…and not much else

Lia Miller, Journalism 1
January 19, 2023

A winter storm, a murder, an old mansion and seven women unknowingly trapped together. How could it possibly be boring?  Released on Dec. 25,  “7 Women and a Murder” seeks to answer that question...

The boys’ cross country team begins the Elite division race at the FSU Invitational in Tallahassee. Junior Jonathan Leon finished in 11th place and set a new city of Oviedo record at the meet.

Cross Country warms up for states

Lia Miller, Journalism 1
October 10, 2022

On Saturday, the varsity cross country teams competed in the Florida State University Invitational. The boys’ team placed 11th in the Elite division while the girls’ team placed 23rd in Select.  Top...

Released Aug. 10 on Disney+, "I Am Groot" follows one of Marvel's most loveable characters. The series is full of heartfelt, feel-good scenes for anyone to binge when they want a good laugh.

Branching off in a new direction

Lia Miller, Journalism 1
September 7, 2022

Most Marvel fans will say that the greatest films are those that center on action and complex plot twists, but they may have overlooked one of the best releases yet. Added to Disney Plus on Aug. 10, the...

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