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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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Patrick Costello

Patrick Costello, Editor-in-chief

Patrick Costello is a senior and this is his third year on staff. He enjoys reading and watching sports in his free time. He also likes to travel.


                        					

													

						
					

							

		

		

	



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										Board names Beamon superintendent after controversy					
				

													

													 Patrick Costello, Editor-in-chief
												
													 April 8, 2021
											

																		

		

	


				                                        	            	                                        					

	

					

				SCPS immunizes teachers as part of vaccination effort
			

			
	
						

											
										SCPS immunizes teachers as part of vaccination effort					
				

													

													 Patrick Costello, Editor-in-chief
												
													 February 13, 2021
											

																		

		

	


				                                        	            	                                        					

	

					

				

										
				

			

			
	
						

											
										OHS tests new ‘Zeroeyes’ AI weapon detection system					
				

													

													 Emma Tagye and Patrick Costello
												
													 February 13, 2021
											

																		

		

	


				                                        	            	                                        					

	

					

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										OHS alumnus Cashe to receive posthumous Medal of Honor					
				

													

													 Patrick Costello, Editor-in-chief
												
													 December 18, 2020
											

																		

		

	


				                                        	            	                                        					

	

					

				Biden, Trump descend on key battleground Florida
			

			
	
						

											
										Biden, Trump descend on key battleground Florida					
				

													

													 Patrick Costello, Editor-in-chief
												
													 November 24, 2020
											

																		

		

	


				                                        	            	                                        					

	

					

						

											
										Local primaries focus on proposed development					
				

													

													 Patrick Costello, Editor-in-chief
												
													 November 1, 2020
											

																		

		

	


				                                        	            	                                        					

	

					

				How to keep pets safe in quarantine
			

			
	
						

											
										How to keep pets safe in quarantine					
				

													

													 Patrick Costello, Editor-in-chief
												
													 May 8, 2020
											

																		

		

	


				                                        	            	                                        					

	

					

				Tips to stay productive during distance learning
			

			
	
						

											
										Tips to stay productive during distance learning					
				

													

													 Patrick Costello, Editor-in-chief
												
													 April 29, 2020
											

																		

		

	


				                                        	            	                                        					

	

					

				Sports leagues should weigh options in face of pandemic
			

			
	
						

											
										Sports leagues should weigh options in face of pandemic					
				

													

													 Patrick Costello, Editor-in-chief
												
													 April 27, 2020
											

																		

		

	


				                                        	            	                                        					

	

					

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										Affleck carries basketball redemption drama ‘The Way Back’					
				

													

													 Patrick Costello, Editor-in-chief
												
													 April 3, 2020
											

																		

		

	


				                                        	            	                                        					

	

					

				Young voters key to Democratic primary
			

			
	
						

											
										Young voters key to Democratic primary					
				

													

													 Patrick Costello, Editor-in-chief
												
													 March 3, 2020
											

																		

		

	


				                                        	            	                                        					

	

					

						

											
										District reflects on safety before Parkland anniversary					
				

													

													 Patrick Costello, Editor-in-chief
												
													 February 20, 2020
											

																		

		

	


				                                        	            	                                        					

	

					

						

											
										The science of scares					
				

													

													 Patrick Costello, Editor-in-chief
												
													 October 30, 2019
											

																		

		

	


				                                        	            	                                        					

	

					

						

											
										OHS welcomes familiar face as new principal					
				

													

													 Patrick Costello, Editor-in-chief
												
													 October 10, 2019
											

																		

		

	


				                                        	            	                                        					

	

					

				Experimental science teacher William Furiosi introduces the science fair topic of the screening.
			

			
	
						

											
										Science fair documentary opens minds					
				

													

													 Patrick Costello, Editor-in-chief
												
													 November 16, 2018
											

																		

		

	


				                                        	            	                                        									                                        	            	                                        					

	

					

				

										
				

			

			
	
						

											
										Powder Puff game ends in dramatic junior win					
				

													

													 Patrick Costello, Editor-in-chief
												
													 September 18, 2018
											

																		

		

	


													

					

					
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