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Seniors London Cooper and Alexis Bowman pick up their senior treats. Sporting their senior spirit week attire, they add a splash of personality to their days.
Senior Breakfast: Worth the Wait
April 3, 2024
On January 16, students attended an after-school glow-in-the-dark pep rally in support of Boys Basketball and party after the challenges are over. To get in, the ticket was to wear a neon shirt. Students also brought colorful glasses and SGA handed out glowsticks.
A glowing surprise: After-school neon pep rally
February 5, 2024
After the re-evaluation of the smart snack regulation, candy grams can no longer be sold to high school students. This act left many students upset.
Breaking up Valentine Grams
January 24, 2024
Tree At The Tree Fundraiser
OHS Athletics sells Christmas trees for fundraiser
December 16, 2023
Monica Kamel and Loren Blumenfeld work on posters while dressed as reindeer.
Santa Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser draws the community closer
December 14, 2023
Juniors Nelson Kanistras, Lindsey Miller, Allison Poquette, and Jeremiah Goodwin pose next to their AP Seminar project, titled Fast fashion in Asia.
Student projects shine at symposium
February 29, 2024
Senior Ray Kar conducts at Oviedo High Schools winter showcase. This showcase demonstrates the talent of Oviedos art departments through a series of performances. Kar conducted multiple pieces and performed in even more.
Diversely talented students fill Oviedo High school
February 27, 2024
Isabel Sisson and Daniel Castro work together on a Spanish poem during their AP Spanish Literature class. This allows them to expand on their use of the language and enrich their writing capabilities.
Students learn to speak from the heart
February 27, 2024
Senior Lia Swanson relaxes in their favorite teachers classroom, participating in the Creative Writing Club. Swanson demonstrates strict focus while practicing writing skills. These skills may have helped them in gaining a perfect ACT score.
Lia Swanson has their ACT together
February 27, 2024
The parade of pipers march through the forest road in front of the tents and booths.
Grab your kilts for the annual Oviedo Highland Games
February 5, 2024
Hailey Mitchel was riding tough on top, and is trying to throw in half nelson.
Oviedo girls wrestling team makes history by winning the Seminole Athletic Conference
March 25, 2024
History made at Oviedo High School’s first flag football game
History made at Oviedo High School’s first flag football game
February 27, 2024
King of the jungle: Senior wrestler Matthew Buhl pins his opponent in Oviedo’s Robert W. Lundquist Gymnasium. Pictured behind Buhl are his teammates, including many seniors dressed in formal wear, which is a team tradition for senior night. Buhl won his match, contributing to the team score of 175 and eventually a team dual win.
Oviedo Wrestling celebrates its seniors in annual senior night dual
February 7, 2024
Team environment: A group of girls that showed up to day 2 of flag football conditioning break down their “Lions on 3” cheer. Five days of conditioning took place before the two days of official tryouts on January 29 and 30 for the team. During those five days, the participating girls were trained in speed, agility, and change of direction drills.
Girls flag football makes its debut at Oviedo High School
February 7, 2024
Time out: Head boys varsity basketball coach Ian Young talks game strategy to the team during a time out in a home game against the Lake Brantley Patriots. The Lions ended up beating the Patriots 48-31. Senior Caleb Pennyfeather contributed to the win with 12 points, 13 rebounds, and 3 blocks.
From transition to triumph: Oviedo Boys Basketball thrives
February 5, 2024
Artists and works of all kinds were recognized once again for their talents and uniqueness in this this year’s award season. Trophies were awarded to whoever’s exceptional work shone through the most. Once again, the results were worthy.
Keeping up with the accolades
February 7, 2024
The cover for the new Mean Girls movie released January 12, 2024.
Mean Girls 2024 – A Fresh Take on Teen Drama
February 2, 2024
Yearbook
Funny Faces of Oviedo’s Clubs
January 30, 2024
Front shot of D’Amico & Sons Italian Market & Bakery located at Oviedo on the Mall.
D’Amico & Sons New Italian Deli Arrives in Oviedo
January 25, 2024
George, his wife Mary, and his daughter Zuzu celebrate Christmas as the townspeople gift him the missing money.
The importance of “It’s A Wonderful Life”
December 29, 2023
Poster to celebrate Black history month
Black History Month is back in Florida
February 5, 2024
The FAST test has a new algorithm that many feel will only harm students in the future.
FAST testing needs to slow down
December 20, 2023
A student uses their phone during their art class under explicit teacher permission.
Head 2 Head: Phone ban improves quality of life
November 29, 2023
An example of a Bluebook practice PSAT screen shows how incredibly unnecessary the change to the software is.
Head 2 Head: Online PSAT is unrecognizable from its simpler predecessor
November 29, 2023
The logo for the new fangled Bluebook system: the system that runs the PSAT
PSAT: the superiority of technology over paper
November 29, 2023
A hand composed of binary code reaches to finish the word picnic. The hand represents how dictating and controlling AI has been, taking over creative aspects of many careers.
Picnic Career
January 19, 2024
An art piece that represents the authors feelings on love - as a burning forest.
Deforested
February 17, 2023
Pursuit of Love
Pursuit of Love
January 20, 2023
Jammin it up, Oviedo Lions Jazz band takes to the stage.
Jazz and Percussion Concert
April 14, 2023
Olivia Garcia, Ashe Herod, and Victoria McGrogan pose for Chicago cast photos.
Chicago takes the stage on April 13, 2023
April 10, 2023
Going for the hit, Nolan Pedersen spikes the ball to the opponents side.
Boys Volleyball 3/29/23
April 1, 2023
Ryan Siguenza and Ellie Walters pose for the Prom fashion show
Prom Fashion Show
February 28, 2023
Senior #7 Avery Anderson calls to her teammates for help.
Girls Lacrosse
February 27, 2023
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Awards

CURRENT YEAR AWARDS (2021-2022)

Team Awards:

NSPA Pacemaker Finalist, The Oviedian Yearbook

FSPA Sunshine Standout Award The Oviedian Yearbook

FSPA All Florida, The Oviedian Yearbook

 

Individual Finalists:

2022 3rd Place-FSPA Todd C. Smith Florida Student Journalist of the Year, Emma Yost, The Lion’s Tale

2022 FSPA Artist of the Year Veronika Maynard, The Lions Tale

2022 FSPA Artist of the Year Finalist Fatima Almousawi, The Oviedian

 

FSPA Spring Convention Competition 2022:

Instagram Story:First Place, Erin Slogar, The Oviedian

Poetry Writing: First Place, Kaden Bryant, The Lion’s Tale

Literary Magazine Team Spread: Third Place, Kaden Bryant, Veronika Maynard, Elliott Woodmansee-Siress, The Lion’s Tale

 

FSPA Spring Digital Competition 2022:

Best of the Best:

  • Commentary-Campus Oviedo High School, The Lion’s Tale Mental health education struggles to reach students Kaden Bryant

All-Florida:

  • Sports News/Feature Story Oviedo High School, The Lion’s Tale Student-athletes explain recruitment process Mackenzie Holmes
  • Academics/Organization Photography Oviedo High School, The Oviedian Chloe Miller Chloe Miller
  • Sports Game Coverage Oviedo High School, The Lion’s Tale Boys water polo strikes back at season opener after rough season Emma Yost
  • Commentary-Campus Oviedo High School, The Lion’s Tale Mental health education struggles to reach students Kaden Bryant
  • Florida Nature Photo Oviedo High School, The Oviedian Anhinga Annelise Ridder

NSPA Clicks and Clicks Fall 2021:

News Photo:

  • 1st Place:  Nicole Sheltry, The Oviedian
  • 3rd Place: Fatima Almousawi, The Oviedian

Feature Photo:

  • 5th Place: Annelise Ridder, The Oviedian

Opinion Story:

  • Honorable Mention: Veronika Maynard, The Lion’s Tale

FSPA Fall Digital Competition 2021:

All-Florida:

  • Academics Photo Oviedo High School, Annelise Ridder, The Oviedian 

PAST YEAR AWARDS (2020-2021)

FSPA Spring Convention Competition 2021:

Literary Magazine Team

First Place: Oviedo High School, The Lion’s Tale Veronika Maynard, Elliott Siress, Diego Lara

 

Hand Drawn Illustration

Third Place: Oviedo High School, Veronika Maynard, The Lion’s Tale 

 

PAST AWARDS

2021 FSPA Gold Newspaper

2020 FSPA Silver Newspaper

2018 FSPA Journalists of the Year (each was top three in state, bolded won first place)

Writer of the Year: Paige Simpson, The Lion’s Tale

Designer of the Year: Aleena Voorhees, The Oviedian

Broadcast Journalist of the Year: Ashlyn Register, WROR TV

Photojournalist of the Year: Fernand Silva, The Lion’s Tale

The Lion’s Tale

FSPA All-Florida Newspaper 2018

CSPA Silver Crown Hybrid with OviedoJournalism.com 2018

NSPA Pacemaker Finalist 2016

FSPA All-Florida Individual Awards

General Feature Story: Sex Ed? Bryn Garick

General Feature Story: Parents, students consider impact of Code Red drills. Bryn Garick

First Place: Sports Game Coverage: Senior night for girls’ volleyball shows team’s dominance. Nevada Cullen

OviedoJournalism.com

FSPA All-Florida Online 2018

CSPA Silver Crown Hybrid with The Lion’s Tale 2018

FSPA All-Florida Individual Awards

First Place: Multimedia Event: Remembrance walkout turns political. Saadhana Sridharan, Ashlyn Register, Fern Silva, Leeann Figueroa

 

WROR TV

NSPA Pacemaker Winner 2017

FSPA All-Florida Broadcast 2018

FSPA All-Florida Individual Awards

Short Film: Kaiju, King of Coffee. Tanner Roberts, Parker Davidson

Top 3 in Florida: Sports Highlight: Girls’ Soccer State Semifinals. Nevada Cullen

Sports Highlight: Hagerty-Oviedo Boys’ Basketball. Nevada Cullen

Top 3 in Florida: News Package: JSU Holocaust Event. Leeann Figueroa, Blair Brown

Top 3 in Florida: Broadcast Profile: Jesseca Montcrieff. Ashlyn Register, Nevada Cullen

STN Awards 2018

Film Excellence Award: Best Art Direction & Set Design. “Kaiju, King of Coffee.” Tanner Roberts, Parker Davidson, Zach Jackson, Emma smith, Delaney Way

1st Place: Humorous Segment. Movie Review. Tanner Roberts, Zach Jackson, Parker Davidson, Emma Smith

2nd Place: Sci-Fi/Fantasy. Experiment 001. Allen Sowersby, Ronin Eufrazio, Nathan Dillman, Eric Sanders

5th Place: Sci-Fi/Fantasy. The Fairy. Andrea Festejo, Rachel Balleste, Adrice Galloway, Ashley Bess

2nd Place: Sports Feature. Colin O’Brien Profile. Ashlyn Register, Nevada Cullen

 

The Oviedian

2021 NSPA Packemaker Finalist, The Oviedian

FSPA All-Florida Yearbook 2021

FSPA All-Florida Yearbook 2018

FSPA All-Florida Individual Awards

Sports Spread: Swim and Dive. Mia Dahm, Jayden Alderman, Matthew Loiars

Sports Spread: Varsity Football. Kaelle Robillo

Sports Spread: Bowling. Mia Dahm, Mandy Turner, Neri Verniani

Student Life Spread: Winter Break. Hannah Jahosky

Theme Package: Oviedian Theme. Aleena Voorhees, Brittany Watley, Megan Handler

Personality Portrait: Summer Breeze. Olivia Bastone

Student Life Copy: Summer Vacation. Jazlynn Nelson

 

Adviser Awards

FSPA Adviser of the Year 2018: Kevin Patterson

FSPA Gold Medallion Recipient 2018: Alicia Pope

STN Teacher Video Contest Winner 2018: Kevin Patterson

JEA Future Administrator 2018: Elise Carlson

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