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Melissa Donovan

Melissa Donovan, Assistant Editor

Melissa is a senior at Hagerty and this is her third year on staff. She is the Assistant/Managing Editor of the staff. Melissa prefers writing feature stories on what’s going on in the life of Hagerty. She has attended the Florida Scholastic Press Association fall conference three times and the spring conference twice. She has received several awards for her writing. Melissa has also been published by FaithND, the blog site at the University of Notre Dame. Her hobbies include playing soccer, running and watching movies.

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AP Environmental Science teacher leaves for new adventure in North Carolina

Melissa Donovan, Assistant Editor
May 10, 2019
The logo for RoomSync, an app that helps match students up with a perfect roommate. Senior Gatienne Joudenais used this when finding her UF roommate.

And they were roommates

Melissa Donovan, Assistant Editor
March 29, 2019

Ourtake: A little perspective

Melissa Donovan, Assistant Editor
February 19, 2019
The varsity dance team competed in the National Dance Competition from Friday Feb. 1 to Sunday Feb. 3 at Gaylord Palms. The team came out as 13th in the nation.

Unleashed dances to make history at Nationals

Melissa Donovan, Assistant Editor
February 7, 2019
This is the invitation that was sent to students to inform them about the fair. Along the side, there are departments, schools and businesses that are visiting the fair.

First College and Career Fair held on Jan. 29

Melissa Donovan, Assistant Editor
January 25, 2019
The illustration shows two people sitting at a table trying to have a conversation, but one persons phone gets in the way of that. This demonstrates how technology has affected society today.

Disappearing into our screens

Melissa Donovan, Assistant Editor
December 10, 2018
Custodian Vanessa Benoit poses with her family at one of their family events. At these gatherings, they typically dance bachata.

Benoit dances through the day

Melissa Donovan, Assistant Editor
November 10, 2018
The nearest community college is Seminole State College. It now offers four-year degrees in certain areas of study.

Our Take: Community colleges are cool, too

Melissa Donovan, Assistant Editor
November 10, 2018
Track runner Thomas Welsh runs on the grass during track practice last year to avoid injury since the grass is not as hard as the asphalt track. The team hopes to raise enough money to get a rubber track by winter break.

Track teams fundraise for rubber surface

Melissa Donovan, Assistant Editor
October 9, 2018
Seniors Jack Chitty and Julia Plescha admire the stickers on their water bottles. Both of them have had their bottles for over a year and continue to collect stickers that showcase their personality.

Sticking to you

Melissa Donovan, Assistant Editor
September 19, 2018
Oviedo senior Britton Daniel fights Ewing Sarcoma, a rare form of bone cancer. His community has made sure that his year-long battle will not be fought alone.

No one fights alone

Melissa Donovan, Assistant Editor
August 29, 2018
The Battle

The Battle

Melissa Donovan, Assistant Editor
August 29, 2018
Yellow-out

Yellow-out

Melissa Donovan, Assistant Editor
August 29, 2018
The meaning behind it all

The meaning behind it all

Melissa Donovan, Assistant Editor
August 29, 2018
Football team shows support

Football team shows support

Melissa Donovan, Assistant Editor
August 28, 2018
Matthew Whittemore poses with his friends after being baptized. The friends that he has made through church have helped him be more confident in himself.

Looking outside his comfort zone

Melissa Donovan, Assistant Editor
May 18, 2018
Senior Anthony Del Rosario nears the end of one of his cross country races. He picked up this sport in his junior year after he had too many concussions to continue on in football.

Finding a new outlet

Melissa Donovan, Assistant Editor
May 18, 2018
Junior Kayla Whisneant spent her whole spring break touring colleges such as Lynn, Tampa ,JU, UNF, FGCU , Atlantic Palm coast, FAU, and NSU. When touring she was looking for schools that were smaller with a pretty campus.

College Vibes

Melissa Donovan, Assistant Editor
April 16, 2018
HOPE held the 7th annual Sham Rockn 5k at St. Lukes on Saturday, March 10. The 5k always has traditional Irish entertainment like bagpipes performers and dancers.

HOPE runs 7th annual Sham Rock’n 5k

Melissa Donovan, Assistant Editor
March 12, 2018
Third baseman Jackson Grabsky throws the ball at baseball tryouts. Grabsky had a hit and two runs in the game over Oviedo.

Baseball dominates Oviedo

Melissa Donovan, Assistant Editor
March 9, 2018
Midfielder Katie Williams sets up for a face off against Lake Brantley. The girls won 12-1, securing their spot in the SAC Championships.

Girls lacrosse shuts down Lake Brantley, assures spot in SAC Championship

Melissa Donovan, Assistant Editor
March 2, 2018
Junior Anna Wimberly and senior Abby Smith count up the collected money from Thursdays donations. Through the week, $4,000 have been raised with $1,500 coming in on the last day.

Students, staff take the DARE

Melissa Donovan, Assistant Editor
February 9, 2018
Fitness 5k and Wellness Expo replaces Husky Trot

Fitness 5k and Wellness Expo replaces Husky Trot

Melissa Donovan, Assistant Editor
January 30, 2018
Junior Olivia Ott works on her Physics homework that she was assigned the period before during lunch. She planned to work ahead on her assignment because she has multiple other assignments to do and lacrosse practice after school.

Finding the time

Melissa Donovan, Assistant Editor
January 23, 2018
Running back Oliver Hart sprints down the field in their district game against Edgewate. Later on in the game, Harts ACL, MCL and meniscus were all torn, keeping him out of the rest of the season.

The price of sports

Melissa Donovan, Assistant Editor
December 21, 2017

Empowerment from all angles

Melissa Donovan, Assistant Editor
December 14, 2017
Sophomores Tanner Glasco and Nasem Obid as well as senior Anthony Del Rosario carry a 120lb stretcher in the Cross Country Rescue event. Tjis event acts as simulation for a real life survival situation.

Raiders Raid History

Melissa Donovan, Assistant Editor
December 11, 2017
Last year junior DaZhaun Hicks won for dance choreography and received awards for music composition and literature. This year he is hoping to submit something again.

Students prepare for Reflections Art show

Melissa Donovan, Assistant Editor
November 16, 2017

Homecoming week: A six day party

Melissa Donovan, Assistant Editor
November 8, 2017
Riverdale season two premiered on the CW on Wednesday, Oct. 11. Catch more episodes on Wednesdays at 8 p.m. on CW.

Riverdale remains the same

Melissa Donovan, Assistant Editor
October 17, 2017
First baseman Daryn Miller slaps the ball in a 4-1 win over Oviedo. The team had a regular season record of 14-1.

Slow pitch takes second in conference championship

Melissa Donovan, Assistant Editor
October 15, 2017
Junior Jack Chitty relaxes in the flood at his dads house caused by Hurricane Irma. The flooding did not reach the house or cause any damage.

Unshaken by the storm

Melissa Donovan, Assistant Editor
September 25, 2017
Last years hometown showdown had the team bring back a win for the first time in years. This years game will be held on Thursday, Sept. 7, at 7:00 p.m. at Oviedo.

Oviedo game moved to Thursday

Melissa Donovan, Assistant Editor
September 5, 2017
Seniors Nicholas Hurley and Sam Thue reflect on the awkwardness and funny times of the talking stage. The two have successfully made it out of the talking stage because they have been dating for almost two years.

“We’re just talking”

Melissa Donovan, Assistant Editor
August 23, 2017
Senior Erin Sprang stocks bookshelves at the Childrens Home Society. Sprang has been volunteering there in hopes to complete the 100 hours needed for the Bright Futures Scholarship.

It’s all hours

Melissa Donovan, Assistant Editor
August 9, 2017
The baseball team celebrates after a 6-2 win in the regional final against George Jenkins. The team will play in the state semifinals on Friday, June 2 against Sarasota in Fort Meyers.

Baseball defeats George Jenkins in regional final

Melissa Donovan, Business Manager
May 24, 2017
A photo from last years Backyard Bash. Due to weather it had to be moved into the cafeteria.

Backyard Bash brings fun, games and goodbyes

Melissa Donovan, Business Manager
May 17, 2017
The Blueprint and Fusion staffs gather after the banquet on Apr. 28. During the banquet, the staffs received All-Florida recognition.

Journalism staffs recognized at state conference

Melissa Donovan, Business Manager
May 4, 2017
Junior Nicholas Injo, freshman Neel Maity and senior Andre Pereiro along with their alliance team, Greased Lightning get excited over scoring major points in the teleop period of the game.

Robots take over the World

Melissa Donovan, Business Manager
April 5, 2017
Ed Sheerans newest album cover for his album Divide which released March 3. This was his third studio album following Plus and Multiply.

Ed Sheeran Divides from norm, brings new sound

Melissa Donovan, Business Manager
March 9, 2017
Freshman Annie Trimboli photographs her new black choker pearl necklace that she had made. Trimboli has sold over 70 these chokers for $3.

Cashing in on Creativity

Melissa Donovan, Business Manager
February 26, 2017
The junior class watch a video on the hazards of bullying as an introduction Thursday.

Beating bullying: Students take part in an Anti-Bullying awareness week

Melissa Donovan, Business Manager
January 29, 2017

Curriculum Fair

Melissa Donovan, Business Manager
January 26, 2017
Senior Courtney Dziewior rehearses River with the other women from the clinic for the final concert.

Chorus travels to Stetson for choral clinic

Melissa Donovan, Business Manager
January 22, 2017
Aryann Johnson, Tori Munro and Cailyn Muglach all strive to score at their game against Melbourne on Jan. 11.

Their way

Melissa Donovan, Business Manager
January 15, 2017
The cover photo for the play Midsummer Nights Dream.

Midsummer Night’s Dream auditions in winter

Melissa Donovan, Business Manager
December 18, 2016
Members line up for Christmas treats before the meeting starts. There were cookies, brownies and cupcakes.

A JOOI-ful Christmas party

Melissa Donovan, Business Manager
December 18, 2016
The cover photo of the movie Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Beasts, which came out Nov. 18.

A fantastic journey with familiar magic

Melissa Donovan, Business Manager
December 2, 2016
The Rhode family poses together for family photos.

A walking miracle

Melissa Donovan, Business Manager
November 16, 2016
A screenshot of the Mannequin Challenge, done by the Edward White High School students who were the first ones to do it.

At a standstill

Melissa Donovan, Business Manager
November 15, 2016

Tacky Tourist day

Melissa Donovan, Business Manager
October 14, 2016
ESE students Gustavo Guevara, Jimmy Rifenberg, and Ryan Elliot work in the school store selling and organizing items to other students.

More than just candy

Melissa Donovan, Business Manager
October 14, 2016
The cover of the latest album by singer/songwriter Shawn Mendes.

Shawn Mendes “Illuminates” our hearts

Melissa Donovan, Business Manager
October 11, 2016
Homecoming king, senior Jason Donnelly, and homecoming queen, senior Isabella Guevara, slow dance to the Maroon 5 song She Will Be Loved surrounded by students during Saturdays dance.

Homecoming takes on Hollywood

Melissa Donovan, Business Manager
October 3, 2016
Oviedo vs. Hagerty pregame hype

Oviedo vs. Hagerty pregame hype

Melissa Donovan, Business Manager
September 22, 2016
Key Club officers, Madison Pleasants and Christina Nguyen serve ice cream to members. The first meeting was held in the Group Projects Room.

The Key to a Successful year

Melissa Donovan, Business Manager
September 3, 2016
The cover photo of a Netflix Original series, Stranger Things.

Sometimes Strange is Good

Melissa Donovan, Staff Reporter
August 27, 2016
At Second Harvest Food Bank, senior Megan McKeel and her small group sort through canned goods.

Community Service is EPIC

Melissa Donovan, Staff Reporter
August 12, 2016
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