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Since they came home victorious, the team's champion trophy sits at the front desk.
Be Kind: Color Guard Crowned World Champions
April 20, 2026
The Oviedo Wrestling seniors line up on Senior Night against Deland. This group provided huge contributions to the team during Coach Water’s coaching tenure and departed the team with him at the end of the year.
Turnover at the Top
March 30, 2026
Sporting a Lions Football tee, Nordly Capi crosses his arms, posing inside the weight room during seventh period. He takes advantage of this time to further connect with and help his players and students.
Capi-ing Off the Year
March 5, 2026
The Roarbots pose for a photo with their two prizes and their robot. Image courtesy of Carolyn Vincent.
Roarbots Win First Place Awards at Regional Competition
February 13, 2026
Charlie Brown (Aiden Tesinsky. 12) puts his lunch bag over his head to hide his face from his crush, the Little Red-Haired Girl (Luiza Ferrari da Silva, 12).
‘Peanuts’ Takes the Stage in ‘You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown’
January 26, 2026
Joined by Top Ten senior Elise Elwell, Aysun poses with his National Merti Finalist trophy, which he earned through exceptionally high junior year PSAT scores.
Top Ten: Colin Aysun Is a Star on the Track and in the Classroom
May 26, 2026
Brody Aysun smiles with his honor graduate teacher Fengshun Li, taking home the role of valedictorian.
Top Ten: Brody Aysun Sprints Towards Success
May 24, 2026
Aiden Aysun stands with Physics C teacher Jordan Orlewicz at Honor Grad. The physics classes Aysun took during his high school career helped encourage him to pursue an engineering degree at MIT.
Top Ten: Aiden Aysun Races From Start to Finish
May 24, 2026
Santra at the Honor Graduate ceremony holding her award for Student of the Year.
Top Ten: Moitri Santra’s Work into Worth
April 30, 2026
Smiling, senior Gargi Paranjape attends an Asian Student Association (ASA) meeting, one of many communities she was a part of during her time at OHS.
Top Ten: STEMming From a Goal
April 29, 2026
“Looking back on the season, what stands out most is the impact my coach had on me,” Brody Aysun (12) said. “Since freshman year, … I’ve built so many great memories under his guidance. I've grown a lot both as a runner and as a person and I'm really grateful for everything he's done for me and the team.”
On Your Mark, Get Set
May 8, 2026
Senior Chase Negron prepares for a swing, hoping for a home-run.
A Season-Ending Loss Brings Hope
May 6, 2026
Junior John “Avery” Kader reaches to hit the ball over the net.
Acing the Season
April 21, 2026
Senior Jules Decesare poses on the field with a bouqet arrangement during her senior night, surrounded by mother April Sevrino to her left and younger sister Gabriella Decesare to her right.
Jules Decesare Commits to Milligan University
April 10, 2026
Julia Cannaday, Tilly Glaser, Tessa Sims, and Zoe Belden watch the pool from afar. Some of their hands are to their mouths, spectating the excitement together, towels wrapped around them.
Emerging From the ‘Weak Side’
April 1, 2026
AP Calculus teacher Mrs. Griesemer considers herself a creative
Creativity Meets Calculus
May 29, 2026
Oviedo Farmer's Market Hosts its First Art Festival
Oviedo Farmer’s Market Hosts its First Art Festival
April 22, 2026
Alyssa Griffin and her sponsor Chris Capp, a physics teacher, laugh as principal Trent Daniel smiles in the background.
Honor Graduate Ceremony Celebrates Oviedo’s Brightest Seniors
April 7, 2026
Styling a light gingham versus a medium slouchy pink, seniors Sydney Myers and Miya Cunningham prove again how opposites attract.
Effortless Chic and Dedication to the Craft | Fierce Fits Ep.13
April 1, 2026
Runway Review | Fierce Fits Ep.12
Runway Review | Fierce Fits Ep.12
March 11, 2026
Styling a light gingham versus a medium slouchy pink, seniors Sydney Myers and Miya Cunningham prove again how opposites attract.
Effortless Chic and Dedication to the Craft | Fierce Fits Ep.13
April 1, 2026
Runway Review | Fierce Fits Ep.12
Runway Review | Fierce Fits Ep.12
March 11, 2026
Design courtesy of Carla Chavez Ramirez
Stylish Off-Stage I The Fierce Fit Ep.11
February 26, 2026
design by Samantha Lebron
Full Time Breakdown: A Review of the Girls Soccer Team’s Season
February 26, 2026
Ariya Canagasaby styles a red bandeau with a gold chain and heart-patterned bracelet in her signature summer style.
Mourning Her Summer Closet I The Fierce Fit Ep.10
February 11, 2026
Alyssa Griffin and her sponsor Chris Capp, a physics teacher, laugh as principal Trent Daniel smiles in the background.
Honor Graduate Ceremony Celebrates Oviedo’s Brightest Seniors
April 7, 2026
In front of the clock tower stand the Top Ten out of 584 students from the class of 2026.
Biscuits and Ballads: Top Ten Recognized With Celebratory Breakfast and Performance
February 16, 2026
Junior Andres Quintana performs "You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch" as a performer dressed in a Grinch costume stands beside him.
Spotlight on the Winter Lion Showcase
December 15, 2025
Payton Pitman signs on for MTSU on Oviedo’s signing day. Pitman will join the Raiders program after four extremely successful seasons on the Girls Varsity team.
Take It as a Sign: Signing Day Held in RWL Gym
November 18, 2025
The T-Birds group up for a musical number. Left to right: Roger Putzie, played by senior Evan Colmenero; Sonny LaTierri, played by junior Ryan Davis; Danny Zuko, played by senior Joshua Rasmussen; Doody Dell, played by senior Aiden Tesinsky; and Nicholas Kenickie, played by junior Lincoln Bryant.
‘Grease’ Is the Word at Oviedo High School
November 12, 2025
AP Calculus teacher Mrs. Griesemer considers herself a creative
Creativity Meets Calculus
May 29, 2026
Oviedo Farmer's Market Hosts its First Art Festival
Oviedo Farmer’s Market Hosts its First Art Festival
April 22, 2026
Design by Samantha Lebron
Sporting Faith: Students Share How They Recognize Their Right to Pray on the Field
December 1, 2025
Meet the Band: The Finlawgs
Meet the Band: The Finlawgs
August 1, 2025
Boys varsity volleyball falls to rival Hagerty 3-2.
Boys varsity volleyball falls to rival Hagerty 3-2.
April 14, 2025
Absolute Wonder Woman, Absolute Batman, and Absolute Superman. Image courtesy of IGN.
DC’s Absolute Universe Rocks the Comic World
April 10, 2026
AI wastes a copious amount of water, causing severe harm to our planet Earth.
The Negative Impacts of AI
April 3, 2026
Ryland Grace (Ryan Gosling) sits in the cockpit of the Hail Mary spaceship, preparing to maneuver it. This set, along with most others used in the film, was built entirely physically. Image courtesy of Amazon and MGM Studios.
‘Project Hail Mary’: New Sci-Fi Adaptation Rocks
March 27, 2026
Harry Styles looks to the right in a brightly colored yellow sweater, layered with a white collared shirt underneath adorned by a pink necktie. (Image courtesy of Columbia Records)
Cry All The Time, Dance Occasionally
March 23, 2026
Leonardo DiCaprio as Bob Ferguson in "One Battle After Another" and Miles Caton as Sammie Moore in "Sinners." Images courtesy of Warner Bros.
Your Guide to the 98th Academy Award Nominees
March 14, 2026
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Patrick Costello

Patrick Costello, Reporter

Patrick Costello is a sophomore. He is a reporter in his first year on staff for The Lion’s Tale. When he isn’t watching sports, he plays video games and enjoys the outdoors.

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