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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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Mikayla Philpot

Mikayla Philpot, Reporter

Mikayla is a junior and reporter. This is her second year on staff and her favorite section to write for is opinion. In her spare time she enjoys writing, reading, and going horseback riding.

All content by Mikayla Philpot
AP Human Geography students work on the food drive.

Limiting education is painful to students

Mikayla Philpot, Reporter
April 4, 2023
Students gather in front of the school to protest legislation. This picture depicts a nonschool or SCPS District initiated, endorsed, or sponsored event. Students organized themselves to protest against Florida legislation.

Transphobic bill further endangers trans students

Mikayla Philpot, Reporter
March 18, 2023
The Netflix logo opens on a phone screen as it loads. Photo by Stock Catalog.

Netflix cracks down on password sharing

Mikayla Philpot, Reporter
March 10, 2023
Theatre teacher and director, Tim Carter, hosts rehearsal for the upcoming play Clue.

Clue’s comedy allows actors to grow

Mikayla Philpot, Reporter
November 1, 2022
Students pray at FCAs Flag Around the Pole event.

FCA’s Flag Around the Pole event helps students find community

Mikayla Philpot, Reporter
October 18, 2022
Andrew Tate, an influencer and podcaster who was recently banned off the internet.

Andrew Tate’s reign of misogyny dehumanizes women

Mikayla Philpot, Reporter
September 23, 2022
Students listen to GSA club sponsor, Chris Capp, during a meeting.

Gay-Straight Alliance spreads inclusivity throughout campus

Mikayla Philpot, Reporter
September 20, 2022
Student flexes his arms with certificate in his hand, after accepting award on stage.

The Lundies: Seniors recieve awards for both talents and laughs

Mikayla Philpot, Reporter
May 19, 2022
Students lined up in a row doing sit ups.

Winning awards across Oviedo: robotics and NJROTC states

Mikayla Philpot, Reporter
May 11, 2022
Mr. Carter teaching Rock of Ages cast choreography

Rock of Ages: Behind the Curtain

Mikayla Philpot, Reporter
March 31, 2022

Predicting 2022: New year will not improve following 2021

Mikayla Philpot, Reporter
February 12, 2022
Photo credit: Rainbow SpA

Fate: The Winx Saga Versus The Winx Club: How Do They Compare?

Mikayla Philpot, Reporter
February 8, 2022

NJROTC hosts annual toy drive

Mikayla Philpot, Reporter
December 20, 2021

Night of The Living Dead: Experience the Apocalypse

Mikayla Philpot, Reporter
October 27, 2021
How your quality of life is being traded for profit

How your quality of life is being traded for profit

Mikayla Philpot, Reporter
October 17, 2021
Photo courtesy of Gabby Petito

Gabby Petito: her case and how it was affected by social media

Mikayla Philpot, Reporter
October 8, 2021
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