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A student dials 911 during a school emergency, likely being one of many to make this decision. As the number of school shootings throughout both the state and nation increases, students find themselves constantly preparing for the worst and worrying that they will someday be in this fearsome situation. Design By Eli Dominguez
Gun Violence Continuously Threatens Students Across the Nation
December 4, 2024
A smaller marching band takes up the stands at FFCC. Coaches, judges, students, and performers alike can be seen supporting those currently on the field.
Fantastic, Fun, Creative and Communicative: What FFCC Stands For
November 11, 2024
See You at the Pole 2024. Oviedo High School community praying for their school and area. Courtesy of Oviedo High School FCA
Students are given a Community at the Flagpole
November 10, 2024
Signs line the walkway of one of the places Oviedians can cast their votes, the Seminole County Public Library.
Every Vote Counts- What Oviedo Brings to the Table in the 2024 Election
November 8, 2024
An example of the green crosswalks on Rinehart road. This is the first of many that will be constructed.
Follow the Green Brick Road
November 4, 2024
Kristen Jones holding up her Golden Ticket for “Chillest Teacher” during the 2024 Teacher Appreciation superlative awards.
Third Time’s the Charm: Kristen Jones Exceeding Expectations as Third Teacher for Algebra 2 Students
December 13, 2024
Homecoming Royalty Isaiah Guthrie-Stringer and Laureli Herrera were crowned before the audience at the Homecoming Game. They were both returning members of the Court and celebrated their wins at the Homecoming Dance. Herrera spoke fondly of the event. “This dance was more fun than previous years, because the music was better than last year, and all my friends got to dance together in the center of everyone.”
A Look into the Homecoming Court
December 11, 2024
Design by Monica Kamel
Homeless Law Makes a Home in Florida
December 10, 2024
William Furiosi smiled from his desk in building 12. Furiosi teaches the subjects of AP Biology, AP research, and experimental science. Beloved by students, he reflects what his students mean to him. “Every day you need to learn how to type, communicate, to problem solve, to do all these things, and seeing and empowering students to be able to do that is what drives me,” Furiosi said.
Furiosi: Man of the Sciences
December 6, 2024
Waisanen explains an upcoming lab to his AP Chemistry students. These hands-on labs help teach his students about the topics and enjoy their time in his class. This has helped students pass the class and succeed for years in chemistry at OHS.
Hydrogen, Nitrogen, and Waisanen
November 21, 2024
Sophomore wrestlers Trey Roberson, and Donavan (Jared) Bain wrestling at Oviedo Orange and Black duels.
Oviedo Lions Wrestling Achieve Success as the Season Kicks Off
December 12, 2024
Aidan Demeglio daps up Terrell James while preparing for the game.
Lion’s Basketball Faces Adversity Through the First Week of the Season
December 9, 2024
Boys basketball prepares for hardest season yet with morning practices.
Boy’s Basketball Ramps Up For Second Year Under Head Coach Ian Young
December 5, 2024
The Oviedo Lion's cross country takes off with a quick start at the beginning of their meet.
Oviedo Lions Cross Country Finish Their Final Lap this Post Season
December 2, 2024
Taylor White, senior, hypes up the students body along with fellow cheerleaders at a Pep Rally.
“Cheer”-ful Attitude
November 20, 2024
The current lineup for Linkin Park (from left to right) is Dave Farrell, Brad Delson, Joe Hahn, Emily Armstrong, Colin Brittain, and Mike Shinoda. After seven years of former lead singer Chester Bennington's death, the band attempts to reawaken its fame through new singer Emily Armstrong. Many fans are unsure whether to support her as a person, especially with the quality of the album. Courtesy of James Minchin III by CC 4.0
From Zero: Linkin Park starts anew
December 18, 2024
Courtesy of Disney Enterprises, Inc.
How Exciting is Moana’s New Journey?
December 16, 2024
Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo as Glinda and Elphaba in Wicked. The film has been in development for twelve years and has finally hit theaters. Wicked is largely faithful to its source material but uses its longer runtime to more fully realize the world of Oz and the characters that inhabit it. Photo courtesy of Universal Pictures.
‘Wicked’ Brings Movie Musicals to New Heights
December 16, 2024
Courtesy of Pure Noise Records, Arising empire, 3DOT recordings, and Thriller Records
2024’s Exhibition of Brutality
December 12, 2024
The manuscript of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's new piece stands behind a famous 19th century portrait of the wild, and jovial composer. The work demonstrates his fervor and talent in music, between its dance-like tune and uplifting beat. While it is not quite as grand or recognizable as other pieces by the famed composer, it is still remarkably beautiful.
Classic Discovery: New Mozart Unearthed in Germany
December 2, 2024
Design by Maddy Baczek
Central Florida Recruit’s Commitment Flips and Sticks Along with a Playoff Recap | The Den episode 12
December 11, 2024
The Roar Logo by Maddy Baczek
The Roar Ep. 7
December 5, 2024
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
Lions destroy Eustis and post week 11 rankings | The Den episode 10
November 6, 2024
Design by Maddy Baczek
Oviedo Takes The District Title Versus Evans & Post Week 10 Rankings | The Den – Episode 9
October 31, 2024
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
Going for the hit, Nolan Pedersen spikes the ball to the opponents side.
Boys Volleyball 3/29/23
April 1, 2023
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
Design by Maddy Baczek
The Den Ep. 7 (10/16/24) – An Oviedo High School Football Podcast
October 16, 2024
The Roar Logo by Maddy Baczek
The Roar H*gerty Hate Week Edition
October 4, 2024
Design by Maddy Baczek
The Den Ep. 6 (10/2/24) – An Oviedo High School Football Podcast
October 2, 2024
Skipping – Commentary
March 2, 2020
Oviedo Swimming State Championship
March 2, 2020
Videography Demo Reel – Christian Garcia
March 2, 2020
Talent Demo Reel – Savannah Rodriguez
March 2, 2020
Talent Demo Reel – Tyler Kreusch
March 2, 2020
This is the logo for the Venom: The Last Dance movie poster. The film builds on the continuous story of the symbiote Venom, keeping its audience on the edge of their seat. Overall, it was enjoyable and is definitely recommended for anyone invested in the world of Venom. Courtesy of Marvel Studios by Public Domain
Consensus on Venom: The Last Dance
December 19, 2024
A student works on their notes at home, one of the parts of the flipped learning model. Flipped learning is an educational technique where students view lectures at home and then do concept application activities in class. This practice allows students to drive their own education and learn valuable skills necessary for post-high school life. Design by Carla Chavez Ramirez
Head 2 Head: Flipped Learning
November 22, 2024
Courtesy of Andreas Lawen by 4.0 CC
Head 2 Head: Pop-Country v. Pop-Rock
November 11, 2024
Courtesy of Eli Dominguez
Vinyls, still spinnin’ and kickin’
October 24, 2024
Image generated by DALL-E through ChatGPT
AI art and media: can the artificial substitute the human?
October 21, 2024
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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Cooper Garvey

Cooper Garvey, Reporter

Cooper is a junior reporter. This is his third year on staff. He’s very passionate about the entertainment and music industries. He enjoys art, reading, storytelling, and history during his free and academic time. He’s on the Oviedo Bowling Team, and enjoys contributing something important to the school through bowling and journalism.

All content by Cooper Garvey
William Furiosi smiled from his desk in building 12. Furiosi teaches the subjects of AP Biology, AP research, and experimental science. Beloved by students, he reflects what his students mean to him. “Every day you need to learn how to type, communicate, to problem solve, to do all these things, and seeing and empowering students to be able to do that is what drives me,” Furiosi said.

Furiosi: Man of the Sciences

Cooper Garvey, Reporter
December 6, 2024
The manuscript of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's new piece stands behind a famous 19th century portrait of the wild, and jovial composer. The work demonstrates his fervor and talent in music, between its dance-like tune and uplifting beat. While it is not quite as grand or recognizable as other pieces by the famed composer, it is still remarkably beautiful.

Classic Discovery: New Mozart Unearthed in Germany

Cooper Garvey, Reporter
December 2, 2024

Oviedo Physics Teachers are Out of This World

Trenna Martoken, Cooper Garvey, and Logan Baczek
October 16, 2024
After the first movie "Dune: Part Two" hopes to elaborate further on the original book series. Attentive movie goers should see this incredible adaptation as it still holds close to the books, along with its beautiful cinematography.

“Dune: Part Two” Is The Lisan Al Gaib of Modern Cinema

Cooper Garvey, Reporter
May 6, 2024
The OHS students who went on the Spanish trip smile under an ornamental wing of the cathedral in Burgos. They enjoy being able to see things that have no equal stateside during their spring break trip. “It was the first time for all of them to be out of the country.” L-R: Analisse Oliver, Makenzie Murray, Jeniya Ogelsby, and Peyton Wright, the OHS students who went on the Spanish trip together.

Journeying back to the roots

Cooper Garvey, Reporter
May 6, 2024
Caden poses in confident demeanour with an assured countenance. Caden is one of the top ten seniors this year, a glorious achievement that is only given to the highest performing students in each graduating class. “I like challenging myself. You know, I don't like being in a class where I already know the material. Well, I know what's going to happen because it's just boring and stuff. So I always try to be taking something at my level or even beyond it.”

Top 10: Caden Brock begins the journey to college as a top ten senior

Cooper Garvey, Reporter
May 6, 2024
Leaning into their novel of choice, Mikayla Barton concentrates on the new book. Mikayla is the 2024 Co-President of the OHS Book Club, and an avid reader. This is Mikayla’s final year in OHS, and the last few weeks to celebrate being a top ten senior. “I'm ready for the year to be done and move on”.

Top 10: Mikayla Barton heads out to lead in example

Cooper Garvey, Reporter
May 6, 2024
Floridians all prepare for the weather to change in their own ways. Everyone anticipates the upcoming holidays, such as Easter, and the unique celebrations that follow.

Spring is on it’s way

Cooper Garvey, Reporter
April 6, 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

Cooper Garvey, Reporter
February 5, 2024
Poster to celebrate Black history month

Black History Month is back in Florida

Cooper Garvey, Reporter
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.

[Photo] Breaking up Valentine Grams

Tori Baer, Print Editor-in-Chief
January 24, 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”

Cooper Garvey, Reporter
December 29, 2023
The FAST test has a new algorithm that many feel will only harm students in the future.

[Photo] FAST testing needs to slow down

Tori Baer, Print Editor-in-Chief
December 20, 2023
Tonia Letzo sketches a drawing inspired by her favorite artists.

Tonia Letzo reflects on juggling her career as an artist and an educator

Cooper Garvey, Reporter
December 11, 2023
The logo for the new fangled Bluebook system: the system that runs the PSAT

PSAT: the superiority of technology over paper

Cooper Garvey, Reporter
November 29, 2023
The current state of road construction outside the bowling alley, with the infamous ACME barricade

County Road 419’s Great Construction Cacophony

Cooper Garvey, Reporter
November 14, 2023
Minga replaces the HERO Pass system

Minga replaces the HERO Pass system

Cooper Garvey, Reporter
November 8, 2023
Brett Simonelli feeling sad over Jimmy Buffett's passing.

Brett Simonelli On The Death Of Jimmy Buffett

Cooper Garvey, Reporter
November 7, 2023
The Writer’s Strike is a much needed reckoning

The Writer’s Strike is a much needed reckoning

Cooper Garvey, Reporter
November 7, 2023
Sam poses as he floats down the river on his homemade raft.

Sam Glanden, The River Man

Cooper Garvey, Reporter
May 2, 2023
2 traditions, celebrated respectively, come together in one month

Easter and Ramadan are differing traditions

Cooper Garvey, Reporter
April 8, 2023
New teacher and coach, Joseph Robert, works on his computer.

Joseph Robert settles into Oviedo

Cooper Garvey, Reporter
April 4, 2023
Art based on art by Disney

TRON deserves more love

Cooper Garvey, Reporter
April 1, 2023
J.R.R. Tolkien's legendary fantasy series approaches its' 20-year mark.

The Lord Of The Rings cinematic trilogy turns 20

Cooper Garvey, Reporter
March 3, 2023
With America’s division increasing by the day, there must be a plan to reunite us all...

How to prevent the next Civil War

Dominique Moise and Cooper Garvey
February 18, 2023
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