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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
On Saturday. February 1st, 2025, FFCC Indoor held their first competition at Cypress Creek High School. Oviedo went up against other groups in the Winds circuit, and won second place to Oakleaf High School. Whilst not receiving first place overall, Oviedo placed first for Best Musical Performance and took home critique from professional judges; this will be used to adjust their show, setting them up for success for nationals.
Symphonies, Scales and Sandworms
February 24, 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
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
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
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
May 28, 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
Junior Aiden Demeglio leaping over the bar in the high jump. Demeglio arches his back to clear in narrow margins.
Track and Field: More Than Just Running
March 3, 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
NetEase Games/Marvel Games Caption: An official poster for Marvel Rivals showing Magneto, Thor, Magik, Penni Parker, Rocket Raccoon, Black Panther, and Iron Man battling, showing off their in-game abilities.
Sensational or Sardonic—is it Worth the Hype?
February 11, 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
The Roar Logo by Maddy Baczek
The Roar episode 10: Florida Scholastic Press Association Edition (04/03/25)
April 3, 2025
Design by Maddy Baczek
Boys Volleyball Captain Interview | The Den Ep. 17
March 13, 2025
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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
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
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
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
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
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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Paige Wisneski brings her success from the indoors and takes it outside. Photo by Mackenzie Holmes.

[Photo] Paige Wisneski finds success in the sand

Nelson Kanistras, Reporter
April 15, 2023
Senior Carol Prystup, volleyball, sign to Wofford College on National Signing day.

Student-athletes fight for college recruitment

Mackenzie Holmes, Reporter
February 20, 2022
Christmas trees wait to be purchased during OHS's athletic fundraiser.

Athletes sell Christmas trees as sports fundraiser

Mackenzie Holmes, Reporter
December 13, 2021
Darty scores 200 wins: what's next?

Darty scores 200 wins: what’s next?

Mackenzie Holmes, Reporter
October 17, 2021

Water polo team loses key player because of pandemic

Mackenzie Holmes, Reporter
April 21, 2021

Community rallies around Lampe after cancer diagnosis

Mackenzie Holmes, Reporter
April 11, 2021
Senior Raisa Lugo tries to beat a defender vs. Wekiva on Jan. 29.

Soccer serves as anchor in life for girls’ varsity players

Mackenzie Holmes, Reporter
February 16, 2021

Some sports don’t get attention they deserve

Mackenzie Holmes, Reporter
December 19, 2020
Volleyball adapts workouts, prepares for season

Volleyball adapts workouts, prepares for season

Mackenzie Holmes, Reporter
November 4, 2020
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