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Senior Brendan Rauch bowls in an away match for the OHS team. In his fourth year on the team, Rauch has bowled for the past six years to work towards his goal. “I want to make it to states for bowling,” said Rauch.
Knocking Down the Pins
September 5, 2025
Before the game, the Lions football team prepares to run out of the blow-up Oviedo football helmet.
Oviedo Lions Bounce Back From Week One Loss in a Home Game Against Sickles High School
September 2, 2025
Boys varsity volleyball falls to rival Hagerty 3-2.
Boys varsity volleyball falls to rival Hagerty 3-2.
April 14, 2025
Oviedo baseball hosts Autism Awareness Night; falls to Lake Mary 4-3.
Oviedo baseball hosts Autism Awareness Night; falls to Lake Mary 4-3.
April 14, 2025
Senior Joshua Sabbia shoots in on the Hagerty wrestlers leg.
Tiny but Mighty
March 6, 2025
Before the game, the Lions football team prepares to run out of the blow-up Oviedo football helmet.
Oviedo Lions Bounce Back From Week One Loss in a Home Game Against Sickles High School
September 2, 2025
Prom king Colin Napier and queen Leah Hopkins dance the night away during the Golden Gala on April 26th. Prior to the prom, the Student Government must make many preparations over the course of months in order to ensure it goes off without a hitch. However, their work eventually pays off when it comes time for the dance. “We set up [the prom] the day before, and it’s horrible. We’re there for a very long time, and then we get our beauty sleep, and then we get ready for prom the next day,” Aubrie Sandifer said.
The brass tacks of the Golden Gala
May 28, 2025
The pipers pipe and the drummers drum through the paths in the park in Winter Springs. This is one of the many sights to see at the yearly Central Florida Highland Games! There are shops, foods, games, creatures, and merriment more to see, too.
What’s New at the Central Florida Highland Games?
February 27, 2025
The culinary students representing OHS smile from underneath their tent at the Fire and Ice Chili Cook Off.
Fire and Ice: Oviedo Culinary Prepares for the County Chili Competition
February 26, 2025
Picture of the first Latina Women’s officer’s club meeting on 1/26/25. Featuring, from left to right, Amber Patterson, Carla Chavez Ramirez, Victoria Lopez-Olmedo, Amand De Jesus Negron, and Yamileishka Van Ryhn. Photo courtesy of AJ Patterson
The Beginning of the Latina Women’s Club
February 25, 2025
Senior Brendan Rauch bowls in an away match for the OHS team. In his fourth year on the team, Rauch has bowled for the past six years to work towards his goal. “I want to make it to states for bowling,” said Rauch.
Knocking Down the Pins
September 5, 2025
Students raise their hands high to show off their skills to the casting directors at "Grease" auditions.
From Screen to Stage: Grease at Oviedo High School
September 4, 2025
"To excel academically AND in two varsity sports is incredible, and a feat not many obtain,” said Coach Allen. “It’s clear to me that Simon values his studies but also excels in the pool.”
Last one, fast one
May 28, 2025
Om Telang at the honor-grad ceremony next to physics teacher, Art Woodruff. Telang found significant academic importance in Woodruff’s class, and found it most fitting to stand upon the stage with their most influential teacher. This will be one of the heights of Om Telang’s senior year, and to spend it with such an admired mentor made it so much more special.
Taking H-Om the victory
May 28, 2025
Prom king Colin Napier and queen Leah Hopkins dance the night away during the Golden Gala on April 26th. Prior to the prom, the Student Government must make many preparations over the course of months in order to ensure it goes off without a hitch. However, their work eventually pays off when it comes time for the dance. “We set up [the prom] the day before, and it’s horrible. We’re there for a very long time, and then we get our beauty sleep, and then we get ready for prom the next day,” Aubrie Sandifer said.
The brass tacks of the Golden Gala
May 28, 2025
“Ne Zha 2” and “KPop Demon Hunters,” two highly successful films, were screened in theaters over the August 22 weekend, with wildly different outcomes. Images courtesy of Beijing Enlight Pictures/A24 and Netflix.
The Biggest Animation Fumble of the Year
August 28, 2025
Concept art of the new Universal Studios Orlando theme park Universal Epic Universe shows the five lands available for park guests to explore, as well as the Helios Grand Hotel which serves as a centerpiece to the park. Clearly depicted in the image are the various roller coasters and other structures found in the park, as well as the bright and colorful overall appearance. Photo Credit: Universal Destinations & Experiences
The greatest theme park opening in 25 years: Universal Epic Universe!
May 28, 2025
Theatrical poster of the Snow White remake. Courtesy of Disney Enterprises, Inc.
Disney’s Underrated Remake of Their Greatest Animation
April 25, 2025
Catchy riffs and hooks beautifully juxtapose the dejected tone of the songs in a way that parallels the gloom of a death-like figure surrounded by the awe of a sunset-cast ocean. Yet, these contrasts work seamlessly together. It is an album fans may find solace in, especially for the poetic ambiguity of the songs’ texts. Courtesy of Fantasy Records
L.S. Dunes: a “Violet” sea rocks the boat
April 18, 2025
Oscar nominations have been revealed, and the race is in its final stretch. Some movies didn’t quite get fully recognized (or recognized at all) this year. However, some may have been unjustly rejected. Which movies missed the mark? Design by Mallory Denis.
The Five Biggest Snubs of This Year’s Oscar Nominations
February 17, 2025
Couteosy of Netflix
The Story of the 6888 Battalion Finally Gets Cinematic Treatment: But Does it Deliver?
February 28, 2025
A young couple holds hands and walks together. Teen couples often walk in between classes with each other to share more moments with one another. Design Courtesy of Carla Chavez Ramirez
All You Need is Love
February 14, 2025
Standing tall in front of the vicious sun, a snowman brings winter weather and cold-weathered joy. Rather than melting outside, the snowman and Floridians are able to enjoy the cold weather and its relief from the heat.
Head 2 Head: Winter vs. Summer
February 13, 2025
Which lesser known holiday shall place the highest? There are numerous holidays that you may not even know about or recognize that take place in December. Some are less obscure than others, but at the end of the day, they are all overshadowed by the much more popular December holidays. Design Courtesy of Cooper Garvey
An Informal Ranking of Lesser-Known December Holidays
January 10, 2025
Courtesy of Carla Chavez Ramirez
Head 2 Head: When Should you Decorate for Christmas?
January 9, 2025
Design courtesy of Sam Lebron
Oviedo’s Current Season and a look ahead | Oveido Friday Night Lights- Episode 2
September 3, 2025
Design courtesy of Sam Lebron
Oviedo’s Wins and Losses at the Start of the 25 Fall Season | Oviedo Friday Night Lights- Episode 1
August 27, 2025
Boys varsity volleyball falls to rival Hagerty 3-2.
Boys varsity volleyball falls to rival Hagerty 3-2.
April 14, 2025
Oviedo baseball hosts Autism Awareness Night; falls to Lake Mary 4-3.
Oviedo baseball hosts Autism Awareness Night; falls to Lake Mary 4-3.
April 14, 2025
Design by Maddy Baczek
NBA First Round Mock Draft | The Den Ep.18
April 9, 2025
Design courtesy of Sam Lebron
Oviedo’s Current Season and a look ahead | Oveido Friday Night Lights- Episode 2
September 3, 2025
Design courtesy of Sam Lebron
Oviedo’s Wins and Losses at the Start of the 25 Fall Season | Oviedo Friday Night Lights- Episode 1
August 27, 2025
The Roar Logo by Maddy Baczek
The ROAR Ep. 9 (2/6/25)
February 7, 2025
Design by Maddy Baczek
Oviedo’s season came to an end and Central Florida playoff recap | The Den episode 11
November 20, 2024
Design by Maddy Baczek
Oviedo Takes The District Title Versus Evans & Post Week 10 Rankings | The Den – Episode 9
October 31, 2024
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Last one, funny one!
February 12, 2025
Oviedo features on FOX35 News for the 3rd year in a row, 10.4.24
Oviedo features on FOX35 News for the 3rd year in a row, 10.4.24
October 4, 2024
Homecoming Pep Rally 9.27.24
Homecoming Pep Rally 9.27.24
September 30, 2024
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
Boys varsity volleyball falls to rival Hagerty 3-2.
Boys varsity volleyball falls to rival Hagerty 3-2.
April 14, 2025
Oviedo baseball hosts Autism Awareness Night; falls to Lake Mary 4-3.
Oviedo baseball hosts Autism Awareness Night; falls to Lake Mary 4-3.
April 14, 2025
Skipping – Commentary
March 2, 2020
Oviedo Swimming State Championship
March 2, 2020
Videography Demo Reel – Christian Garcia
March 2, 2020
Angel Wings
Angel Wings
January 14, 2025
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 author's feelings on love - as a burning forest.
Deforested
February 17, 2023
Pursuit of Love
Pursuit of Love
January 20, 2023
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Oviedo Journalism
Senior Brendan Rauch bowls in an away match for the OHS team. In his fourth year on the team, Rauch has bowled for the past six years to work towards his goal. “I want to make it to states for bowling,” said Rauch.

Knocking Down the Pins

Tucker Johnson, Multi-Media Reporter
September 5, 2025
Students raise their hands high to show off their skills to the casting directors at "Grease" auditions.

From Screen to Stage: Grease at Oviedo High School

Callie Sini and Anna Silva
September 4, 2025
"To excel academically AND in two varsity sports is incredible, and a feat not many obtain,” said Coach Allen. “It’s clear to me that Simon values his studies but also excels in the pool.”

Last one, fast one

Carla Chavez Ramirez, Co-Managing Editor
May 28, 2025
Om Telang at the honor-grad ceremony next to physics teacher, Art Woodruff. Telang found significant academic importance in Woodruff’s class, and found it most fitting to stand upon the stage with their most influential teacher. This will be one of the heights of Om Telang’s senior year, and to spend it with such an admired mentor made it so much more special.

Taking H-Om the victory

Cooper Garvey, Reporter
May 28, 2025
Prom king Colin Napier and queen Leah Hopkins dance the night away during the Golden Gala on April 26th. Prior to the prom, the Student Government must make many preparations over the course of months in order to ensure it goes off without a hitch. However, their work eventually pays off when it comes time for the dance. “We set up [the prom] the day before, and it’s horrible. We’re there for a very long time, and then we get our beauty sleep, and then we get ready for prom the next day,” Aubrie Sandifer said.

The brass tacks of the Golden Gala

Mallory Denis, Co-Managing Editor
May 28, 2025
Hopkins at Honor Grad with golf coach John McKernan. As Hopkins’ golf coach for the last two years he has seen Hopkins’ growth as a player and person along with their contributions to the team. “[Hopkins] has just been really helpful since I took [the golf team] over, just anything I wanted to do I ran by [Hopkins],” said McKernan.

Leah Hopkins blasts off

Tucker Johnson, Multi-Media Reporter
May 28, 2025
Ridder walks through the field before a lacrosse game, preparing to lead their team. Though being lacrosse captain is one of the many responsibilities they have to navigate, they handle it with ease. “There’s the saying that hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard. Trey is talent that works hard,” Mr. Woodruff said.

Trey Ridder is engineering his bright future

Callie Sini, Co-Managing Editor
May 28, 2025
Some of the basic ingredients the teen bakers keep in their pantry include fats like butter, sweeteners such as sugar, flour, eggs, and flavorings to add taste.

Piece of Cake

Carla Chavez Ramirez, Co-Managing Editor
April 18, 2025
Griesemer informs freshmen and incoming students on AP Calculus during Curriculum night. They try to link every subject covered in class with a real-world application such as physics or statistics, applying to other classes their students take.

Teacher, Sponsor, Artist, and Mother

Carla Chavez Ramirez, Co-Managing Editor
March 11, 2025
Colin Gibbons (Future Gen's old president) and Tori Baer (Future Gen's new president) discuss plans, ideas, and more for Future Gen.

Future Gen Club is Turning a New Leaf at Oviedo High School

Callie Sini, Co-Managing Editor
February 20, 2025
Carla Chavez-Ramirez Has a Dream

Carla Chavez-Ramirez Has a Dream

Maddie Reno, Managing Editor
February 19, 2025
President Natalia Almendarez helps a fellow club member tie a bracelet for Love Week. Almendarez believes in community and assuring everyone feels like a part of the school. "I really like the message that [BSU] stood by and I wanted to be a part of it," Almendarez said

Beyond Color: Black Student Union Leaders Welcome all With Open Arms

Tori Baer, Print Editor-in-Chief
February 10, 2025
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