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The BluePrint Online

The student news site of Hagerty High School

The BluePrint Online

The student news site of Hagerty High School

The BluePrint Online

Thomas Dean

Thomas Dean, Staff Reporter

Thomas Dean is a senior and a staff reporter for HHS Blueprint. First year on staff, he enjoys capturing moments and editing footage. Outside of school Thomas works at Oviedo Rec and Jersey Mikes, along with playing varsity football and lacrosse. In his free time he enjoys building LEGOs and hanging out with his friends.

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Senior Gavin Simmons working on AP Macro homework nearing graduation. Photo by Juana Gomez.

The passion problem

Thomas Dean, Staff Reporter
April 21, 2026

Hagerty has a lot to be proud of. A graduation rate that sits amongst the highest in Central Florida, a student body filled to the brim with AP students, numerous dual enrollment participants and athletes...

More than just the hours

More than just the hours

Thomas Dean
March 26, 2026

Across local parks and gyms, students are organizing practices, drawing up plays and drilling in fundamentals to younger athletes. The pursuit of a full scholastic Bright Futures scholarship requires...

The senior section cheers during the Neon Pep Rally. The pep rally, which took place during Homecoming Week, reflected an increase in school spirit. (Photo by Lucas Franco)

Bringing back the bark

Thomas Dean, Staff Reporter
November 13, 2025

For the past couple of years, notably post-pandemic, it has been hard to ignore a shift on campus. Sam Momary Stadium wasn’t filling up the way it used to, pep rallies had fewer students and even dress-up...

Senior Alex Zimmerman's collection of "Star Wars" sets, displaying on his shelf. Zimmerman is among many students who have collected Legos since childhood.

Legos, Legos, Legos!

Thomas Dean, Staff Reporter
September 23, 2025

For decades a Danish company known as Lego has exercised control over the toy industry through its flagship product: tiny modular building blocks. They are used as a source of creativity, a tool for engineering,...

Long term substitute Cheryl Orlando helps a student with assigned work. She is taking the place of the culinary teacher while the school searches for a permanent teacher.

[Photo] From eggs to exit

August 25, 2025

Long term substitute Cheryl Orlando helps a student with assigned work. She is taking the place of the culinary teacher while the school searches for a permanent teacher.

Long term substitute Cheryl Orlando helps a student with assigned work. She is taking the place of the culinary teacher while the school searches for a permanent teacher.

From eggs to exit

Tess Frey and Thomas Dean
August 25, 2025

Nearing the end of the school year, students across Hagerty select their classes for the upcoming school year. When they number electives based on preference, one class stands out near the top of hundreds...

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