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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
Nadia Knoblauch

Nadia Knoblauch, Editor-in-chief

Nadia Knoblauch is a senior at Hagerty High School and this is her third year on staff. Nadia has strong passions for journalism and activism, serving as the Vice Chair of Communications for the Florida Scholastic Press Association and Florida Coalition Leader for the United Nations’ Girl Up Initiative. She was named FSPA’s Emerging Young Journalist in 2022 and hopes to study Political Science and Journalism in college.
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Junior Meghna Vikram stands in front of her research at the BSides Salt Lake City conference. After 10 months of research, Vikram qualified for the International Science and Engineering Fair.

Vikram’s AI research goes international

Nadia Knoblauch, Editor-in-Chief
May 23, 2024
In the world of cosplay, students can creatively express themselves and forge connection within fandoms. Using cosplay as a form of expression and community has allowed many students to find their people and their passions.

Choose your character

Nadia Knoblauch, Editor-in-Chief
April 16, 2024

Culinary 4 amps up their pizza, and their program

Nadia Knoblauch, Editor-in-Chief
March 11, 2024
On July 1 HB1473 was passed implementing new security measures such as de-escalation and locked entrances. Schools are still figuring out what process works best for them.

Fired Up: Alabama’s recent ruling threatens IVF

Nadia Knoblauch, Editor-in-Chief
March 6, 2024
Head coach David Attaway explains the next drill to the girls at tryouts. Focusing on the basics of the game, Attaway must teach the team proper plays and strategies before their game against Oviedo on Feb. 20.

Girls flag football kicks off

Nadia Knoblauch, Editor-in-Chief
February 2, 2024
On Feb. 14, a mass shooting took place during the Kansas City Chief's victory parade. With both Valentine's day and the sixth anniversary of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School's mass shooting, this has left the country looking for answers.

Fired Up: Feb. 14—a day of love turned to mourning, again

Nadia Knoblauch, Editor-in-Chief
February 20, 2024
Haibel's military service flag, U.S. Verteran hat and a photo of him on a boat sit on the welcome table for his Celebration of Life service. Haibel's memories with his family and friends were shared at the event through photos and storytelling.

Remembering Chuck Haibel

Nadia Knoblauch, Editor-in-Chief
February 1, 2024
Black Student Union social media manager Leah Chery answers a question during the Dr. King Celebration's scholar bowl. Hagerty's BSU faced off with the Oviedo High School chapter, winning and taking home a prize of $300.

Dr. King celebration highlights black excellence in Oviedo community

Nadia Knoblauch, Editor-in-Chief
January 18, 2024
After fraudulent actions and little progress done in Congress, former congressman George Santos has become an internet sensation. From Botox to Cameo, Santos highlights how the United States government is filled with scandals and needs to be changed.

Fired Up: Santos—”the fallen diva of politics”

Nadia Knoblauch, Editor-in-Chief
December 18, 2023
Midfielder Gabriel Gonzalez runs the ball down the field. On Dec. 6, the team beat Masters 3-0, giving them a current standing of 2-2-2.

Boys soccer finds their way

Nadia Knoblauch and Greta Carrasco
December 12, 2023
Since its opening in 2005, Hagerty has had noticeable shifts in student demographics. Despite these changes, the most impactful development that staff have recognized is the increase in awareness and inclusion among students.

Changing times

Nadia Knoblauch, Editor-in-Chief
November 27, 2023
In early October, Hamas began attacks on Israel, brought by the Israeli government's long occupation of Palestinian land. Celebrities and influencers have all raised their voices—despite how out of touch they may be.

Fired Up: Social media literacy—platforms should raise awareness

Nadia Knoblauch, Editor-in-Chief
November 17, 2023
Senior Madelynn Flynn finds invasive channeled apple snail eggs in the lake. These channeled apple snails consume and harm the surrounding vegetation as well as the snail eggs of the native species.

[Photo] SNHS members volunteer at a lake clean-up event

Greta Carrasco, Online Editor
November 8, 2023
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[Photo] Christin Smith

November 7, 2023
Senior Nicholas Maxwell works in Maya on principal Robert Frasca's character. Modeling and Simulation 4 students have been working on a video game based on Hagerty, featuring numerous teachers and staff members.

Modeling and Simulation students develop school-based game

Nadia Knoblauch, Editor-in-Chief
October 24, 2023

[Video] Pep rallies require new parent permission forms

Nadia Knoblauch, Editor-in-Chief
October 9, 2023

[Video] First pep rally tests new permission form process

Nadia Knoblauch, Editor-in-Chief
October 9, 2023
On Sept. 22, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that four private schools, including Park Maitland, would no longer receive state-funded scholarships due to "communist ties." This accusation is unfounded and has tarnished Park Maitland's prestigious reputation, and will likely tarnish their enrollment numbers

Fired Up: DeSantis’ communist label of Park Maitland—another political power play

Nadia Knoblauch, Editor-in-Chief
October 3, 2023
Students celebrate at a 2022 pep rally. Due to poor weather and lost class-time, adminsitration decided to postpone the first pep rally of the year.

Pep rally canceled due to weather

Nadia Knoblauch, Editor-in-Chief
September 13, 2023
On Aug. 8, wildfires spread across the island of Maui, leaving at least 1,100 residents missing and 115 reported dead. Due to poor preparation and warnings from Maui's Emergency Management Agency, the casualties beg the question, "How should our government better prevent environmental hazards?"

Fired Up: Wildfires in Maui

Nadia Knoblauch, Editor-in-Chief
August 25, 2023
The gender-neutral bathroom, located in the media center, is now open to all students. After the passing of Florida Senate Bill 1674, students may no longer use the bathroom which aligns with their gender identity, leaving transgender students with only one viable bathroom option.

Florida House targets transgender students in recent bills

Nadia Knoblauch, Editor-in-Chief
August 16, 2023

[Video] Spanish Honor Society holds end of year banquet

Nadia Knoblauch, News and Multimedia editor
May 19, 2023
The prescription drug Accutane provides many with cleared skin but has its share of severe side effects. While many found the drug to be beneficial to their skin, side effects such as dry lips, nosebleeds and even anemia made it hard to outweigh the negatives.

Let me be clear

Nadia Knoblauch, News and Multimedia Editor
April 25, 2023
Girls across the U.S. get their periods, but those in Florida won't be able to learn about them. On Feb. 22, HB 1069 was filed, restricting health and sexual education for those under sixth grade, including period education.

Menstrual education is necessary, period

Nadia Knoblauch, News and Multimedia Editor
April 13, 2023
Junior Owen Amirault passes out prizes to students and residents who won each round of bingo. For a fun twist when students won their resident partner received the prize for them and vice versa.

[Photo] Keeping Up with the Clubs: National Honor Society

Abigail Neal, Staff Reporter
April 11, 2023
Florida Supervisor of Elections Chris Anderson speaks to students about the importance of voting and his experiences in the army. Students were able to register to vote at the seminar or pre-register if they were under 18-years-old.

Government and Economics classes hold annual voter registration drive

Nadia Knoblauch, News and Multimedia Editor
April 3, 2023

[Video] BSU performs inaugural Black History Month showcase

Nadia Knoblauch, News and Mutimedia Editor
March 10, 2023

[Video] First Black History Month Showcase makes history

Rachelle English, Staff Reporter
March 3, 2023
Many students think of Ivy Leagues as an out of reach dream only few can obtain. However, Hagerty alumni share that Ivy Leagues do not fit this "perfect" concept we imagine.

Making it to the big leagues

Nadia Knoblauch, News and Multimedia Editor
February 22, 2023
Meals on wheels: Food Truck Thursday

Meals on wheels: Food Truck Thursday

Skyler Glenn and Nadia Knoblauch
February 2, 2023

Meals on wheels: Food Truck Thursday

Nadia Knoblauch and Skyler Glenn
January 31, 2023
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Overall

Nadia Knoblauch and Skyler Glenn
January 1, 2023
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Nonni’s Mini Donuts

Nadia Knoblauch and Skyler Glenn
January 1, 2023
Senior Jasmyne Johnston, freshman Zenthani Wilson and frehsman Suriyah Ali work on an assignment during sixth period African American Studies class. The honors class was offered for the first time in 2022-23, and an AP level class was scheduled to be offered in all Seminole County high schools next year, but the state denied the course.

[Photo] AP African American Studies rejected

January 27, 2023
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Junior Preston Rupert plays the trumpet during the All-State jazz band performance on Friday, Jan. 13. Rupert played first chair on trumpet and this was his fifth year in the band.

All-State band tunes student interest

Nadia Knoblauch, News and Multimedia Editor
January 17, 2023
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[Photo] Kailey Calvo

January 6, 2023
Fully Loaded

Fully Loaded

Nadia Knoblauch and Skyler Glenn
January 1, 2023
Bowls for Tú

Bowls for Tú

Nadia Knoblauch and Skyler Glenn
January 1, 2023
The Knot

The Knot

Nadia Knoblauch and Skyler Glenn
January 1, 2023
The Tea Social

The Tea Social

Nadia Knoblauch and Skyler Glenn
January 1, 2023
Chikiz Empanaditas

Chikiz Empanaditas

Nadia Knoblauch and Skyler Glenn
January 1, 2023
Pho Wheels

Pho Wheels

Nadia Knoblauch and Skyler Glenn
January 1, 2023

Winter Week

Nadia Knoblauch, News and Multimedia Editor
December 16, 2022
Freshman John Lee plays his clarinet at the annual Rhapsody show on Dec. 2. The clarinet section played a student arrangement of "Running Up that Hill."

Annual Rhapsody tunes into holiday season

Nadia Knoblauch, News and Multimedia Editor
December 12, 2022

[Video] Winter Week festivities wrap up semester

Rachelle English, Staff Reporter
December 9, 2022
Mod and Sim students work in Maya to find the dimensions of an object. The understanding of dimensions allows for an accurate model to be done on the program.

[Photo] With emphasis

Greta Carrasco, Opinions Editor
December 7, 2022
Former alumni Kush Mathow speaks about his success as a young businessman. Entrepreneurship Club is planning to hold more meetings with different guest speakers and their success.

[Photo] Alumni speaks at Entrepreneurship Club

Greta Carrasco, Opinions Editor
November 18, 2022
A grassroots worker for state representative Susan Placensia stands outside the Oviedo Presbyterian Church. The church served as a polling place and campaign grounds for the Florida midterms.

Florida Republicans maintain power, but expected ‘red wave’ falls short

Nadia Knoblauch, News & Multimedia Editor
November 11, 2022

Listen to the music, not the man

Nadia Knoblauch, News and Multimedia Editor
November 2, 2022
With a long history of spontaneous and outlandish remarks, rapper Kanye West has felt repercussions from his actions. While his actions should be condemned, are fans able to still appreciate his music?

Can you separate the music from the artist?

Nadia Knoblauch and Greta Carrasco
November 2, 2022
Junior Joelle Jackson and senior Kylie Sheplan go over plans for rehearsal on Oct. 25. Theater students were able to join crews by signing up with direcotr Jamaal Solomon, or applying to be a crew leader.

Purebred Productions debuts “Pygmalion”

Nadia Knoblauch, News and Multimedia Editor
October 26, 2022
Hispanic-Latin Student Union president Stefany Rios speaks to the members. The union had its first meeting on Monday, Oct. 10 in the media center.

New Hispanic-Latin Student Union holds first meeting

Nadia Knoblauch, News and Multimedia Editor
October 12, 2022

[Video] Band Behind the Scenes: Short

Nadia Knoblauch, News and Multimedia Editor
October 5, 2022
Junior Dylan Severance takes a BeReal photo for junior William Carr. As the photo is taken, both the front and back cameras are used to capture both students in the post.

Let’s BeReal

Nadia Knoblauch, News & Multimedia Editor
September 23, 2022
Band is at practice.

Behind the Scenes: Band’s Beatles Show

Nadia Knoblauch, News and Multimedia Editor
September 15, 2022
Senior Celeste Pelayo completes an activity during Amy Bingham's African American Studies class. The class, which is new to the county, has 25 students in the semester-long class.

[Photo] Boys cross country takes first at Deland Invitational

James Lopez, Staff Reporter
September 6, 2022
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