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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
Design by Tori Baer
Locked in on House Bill 1473
October 23, 2024
Robot Roz (Lupita Nyong’o) sits with her unorthodox family, composed of fox Fink (Pedro Pascal) and gosling Brightbill (Boone Storm). The Wild Robot, which is based on a beloved children’s book by Peter Brown, came to theaters on September 27th, 2024. The story of three misfits coming together to form a community will reach your heart and your tear ducts. Photo by DreamWorks Animation
‘The Wild Robot’ is a Moving Story of Motherhood
November 13, 2024
Logo curtesy of Norwell High School
Mrs Clayton takes the science department by storm
November 7, 2024
Miranda Masoud teaches her students different locations on a map of France. Masoud is one of several new teachers at Oviedo High School this year. She has found Oviedo a very welcoming school and appreciates the strong sense of community found among her department.
Madame Masoud is Welcomed With Open Arms
October 28, 2024
The newest members of the National Honor Society stand together on the stairs outside the auditorium. Amongst them are the returning members who organized the induction themselves.
NHS is Sparking Change
October 22, 2024
Oviedo Physics Teachers are Out of This World
October 16, 2024
Taylor White, senior, hypes up the students body along with fellow cheerleaders at a Pep Rally.
“Cheer”-ful Attitude
November 20, 2024
Design by Maddy Baczek
Oviedo’s season came to an end and Central Florida playoff recap | The Den episode 11
November 20, 2024
Anne Shuai walks down the aisle of her teammates, accompanied by her mom and sister, on her senior night swim meet.
Anne Shuai’s Journey as the Swim Team Manager
November 18, 2024
Gabriella Laudani front and center in Mane Attraction’s pep rally routine.
Gabriella Laudani: Solo Senior Season
November 18, 2024
Spencer Wainright getting ready to bowl against his opponent Seminole High School
Spencer Wainwright’s Last Ride as an Oviedo Bowler
November 15, 2024
FINNEAS, also known as Finneas O’Connell, at the iHeartRadio Awards on March 14, 2019. His most recent appearance with the debut of his sophomore record For Cryin’ Out Loud! surprised old and returning fans with catchy and climactic vocal performances. Tagged along with fun tight composition and instrumentation of his band behind him, it led to an incredible evening for new and upcoming FINNEAS fans. Courtesy of Glenn Francis
A New Album That is Singin’ out Loud!
November 19, 2024
Design by Tori Baer
An EPIC masterpiece
November 15, 2024
Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga are portrayed in their roles in the new Joker movie, hinting to their relationship in the film. While their acting was once again astounding, the movie itself is debated. The sequel stripped what was good of its predecessor and left many with a bad taste. Photo courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures
The Spiraling Fall of the Joker Movie
November 12, 2024
Curtesy of Game Science
GAMESCOM 2024, What lies ahead?
November 5, 2024
Eugene Levy, the host of this years Primetime Emmy Awards. Canadian Film Centre from Toronto, Canada, CC BY 2.0 , via Wikimedia Commons
The 2024 Emmys: A Recap
October 18, 2024
Design by Maddy Baczek
Oviedo’s season came to an end and Central Florida playoff recap | The Den episode 11
November 20, 2024
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
Design by Maddy Baczek
Lions Top Ten Matchup Versus University & Post Week 9 Rankings | The Den – Episode 8
October 23, 2024
The ROAR Ep. 5 (10/21/24)
October 22, 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
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
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
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
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
Oviedo defense gets set against Hagerty's offensive line in 2016 game that ends with a loss for Oviedo and a score of 17-10.
Three Guarantees in life: Death, Taxes, and a Lion’s Mayor Cup Victory
October 1, 2024
The woman is perfected
The woman is perfected
May 15, 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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Tori Baer

Tori Baer, Print Editor-in-Chief

Tori is a junior on staff. Baer began composing stories six years ago, but respects all art forms: writing poetry, drawing, reading, and playing bass. Tori also loves writing features and opinions, finding everyone’s voice equally important.
All content by Tori Baer
Courtesy of Andreas Lawen by 4.0 CC

Head 2 Head: Pop-Country v. Pop-Rock

Tori Baer and Ryan Reeck
November 11, 2024
Image generated by DALL-E through ChatGPT

AI art and media: can the artificial substitute the human?

Tori Baer, Print Editor-in-Chief
October 21, 2024
Senior Amari White wishes to attend trade school. It is one of the main alternatives to college, as it provides valuable skills for those more geared towards trade crafts. “I don’t plan on going to college after high school, because I want to become a welder,” said Senior Amari White. “Trade school will help me achieve this, and I also plan to become an engineer or an entrepreneur.”

Head 2 Head: Breaking free from the degree

Tori Baer, Print Editor-in-Chief
May 6, 2024
Caralina Denis leans on a wooden fence, reminiscing to their talents in “cutting”, a style of Western horseback riding. Denis has singlehandedly managed to balance both the hobby and academic worlds, while achieving tenth place in their class. It is unsurprising due to the dedication and effort they boast.

Top 10: Caralina Denis saddles up for college

Tori Baer, Print Editor-in-Chief
May 6, 2024
Lillian Johnson is one of many to achieve Top 10 status but Johnson is distinct for their simpler approach to academics. Not to mention, art has been a medium for Johnson to relax and take their mind off of school. Art has taught Johnson how to manage time along with other important life skills.

Top 10: Lillian Johnson is not 2-Dimensional

Tori Baer, Print Editor-in-Chief
May 6, 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

Tori Baer, Print Editor-in-Chief
January 19, 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

Tori Baer, Print Editor-in-Chief
February 27, 2024
Senior Lia Swanson relaxes in their favorite teacher's 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

Tori Baer, Print Editor-in-Chief
February 27, 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.

[Photo] Keeping up with the accolades

Sanjoli Umrao, Writer
February 7, 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

Tori Baer, Print Editor-in-Chief
January 24, 2024
The FAST test has a new algorithm that many feel will only harm students in the future.

FAST testing needs to slow down

Tori Baer, Print Editor-in-Chief
December 20, 2023
Monica Kamel and Loren Blumenfeld work on posters while dressed as reindeer.

Santa Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser draws the community closer

Maddy Baczek and Tori Baer
December 14, 2023
A student uses their phone during their art class under explicit teacher permission.

Head 2 Head: Phone ban improves quality of life

Tori Baer, Print Editor-in-Chief
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

Tori Baer, Print Editor-in-Chief
November 29, 2023
Jessica Jenkins gives a detailed response to a student's question, because she values a comprehensive teaching style.

Jessica Jenkins enriches students’ lives

Tori Baer, Print Editor-in-Chief
November 29, 2023
Benjamin Hogue, the AP Environmental Science teacher, shares the importance of the health of the Earth to his class.

OHS programs promote environmental awareness

Tori Baer, Print Editor-in-Chief
November 29, 2023
ESOL students focus and participate during their daily lecture. Class discussions, graphic organizers, and multimedia are all integral pieces used in their learning experience. Classmates are also able to connect through active English practice.

ESOL program guides students to success

Tori Baer, Print Editor-in-Chief
November 29, 2023
Leslie Martinez assists a student on their Spanish assignment. Photo by Danielle Stein.

Leslie Martinez kindles fresh view on world

Tori Baer, Print Editor-in-Chief
April 10, 2023
The Student Government Association works to help students with their questions.

Inter-Club Council goes back to the basics

Tori Baer, Print Editor-in-Chief
April 7, 2023
An art piece that represents the author's feelings on love - as a burning forest.

Deforested

Tori Baer, Print Editor-in-Chief
February 17, 2023
Freshman Alexander Noziere shoots a corner three-pointer as his team looks to win the game.

Alexander Noziere is dribbling his way to the NBA

Tori Baer, Print Editor-in-Chief
February 17, 2023
Taylor Swift stands for reporters and photographers at the iHeartRadio Music Awards in 2019.

We shouldn’t “shake off” Taylor Swift impacts

Tori Baer, Print Editor-in-Chief
January 10, 2023
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