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Backpacks banned from stadium events

Vani Thupili, Features Editor

August 24, 2018

WEB EXCLUSIVE Seminole County Public Schools (SCPS) has banned backpacks from stadium events as part of a response to the school shootings that have impacted student safety in recent months. On Aug. 17, a shooting occurred at a Friday night football game in Wellington, FL. Two adults were critically...

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Backpacks banned from stadium events
Top tennis players lead despite changes

Nevada Cullen, Sports Editor

May 11, 2018

This story was originally published in the fifth edition of The Lion’s Tale (March 27th, 2018). When the tennis season started, sophomores Mateo Gamero and Jordan Kazaka were number one and two, respectively, on the boys’ team. This changed during the season, as senior Connor Stroyan overtook...

Sophomore Mateo Gamero helps teammates make in-game adjustments.
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Top tennis players lead despite changes
Pre-prom plans aim to prevent drinking

Sofia Bloom, Reporter

April 26, 2018

WEB EXCLUSIVE With prom in two days, upperclassmen are making plans for the big night--and so are the prom organizers. During lunches this week, students were able to try on "DUI goggles," which simulate the effects of drunkenness. Additionally, police at prom will have breathalyzers on hand to test any attende...

Students participate in a prom week event, using DUI goggles, to experience the feeling of being drunk and performing cognitive actions. This activity is part of the school's effort to keep students safe at prom by preventing student drinking.
Fern Silva

Pre-prom plans aim to prevent drinking

October 22, 2018 • No Comments

Beginning in the 2018-2019 year, there is a HERO on campus. HERO is the new tardy-tracking system. It has improved school attendance tremendously, according to dean Jason Maitland. “We have already seen a huge decrease...

ESE students’ new school store opens for business

Skylar Zern

October 19, 2018 • No Comments

The Roaring Lion Empire, a new school store and program for students, opened for business for the first time on Sept. 7. Transition resource teacher Joyce Davis and ESE teachers Beth Ann Yusk and Jen Quattry started the new...

Second officer joins campus safety efforts

Saadhana Sridharan, News Editor

October 15, 2018 • No Comments

At the onset of the new school year, students returned to a changed campus. Events over the previous year at other schools impacted the way district leadership viewed security. “In [consideration] of recent events, legislation...

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Sports

Powder Puff game ends in dramatic junior win

Patrick Costello, Reporter

September 18, 2018 • No Comments

This story was published simultaneously in the first edition of The Lion's Tale (Sept. 18, 2018). The junior and senior classes faced off at the annual Powder Puff flag football game on the evening of Friday, Sept. 14....

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Opinion

Political nuance defines electorate

Saadhana Sridharan, News Editor

October 19, 2018 • No Comments

Everyone seems to be saying the same thing. That there are no centrists anymore, that all who run must run to the farthest extreme. That’s what the theme of this election is turning out to be. With...

Students post memes on teacher’s door

October 4, 2018

Marvel franchise more than fantasy

April 5, 2018

Oscars highlight Hollywood activism

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Features

Seeing yellow

Nevada Cullen, Sports Editor

October 8, 2018 • No Comments

The color yellow is a symbol of happiness, hope and positivity. Recently, it has been the color unifying and strengthening Seminole County Public Schools (SCPS). On Aug....