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The ultimate guide to a local spring break

The ultimate guide to a local spring break

Nyla Black, Staff Reporter March 12, 2024

Everyone knows those iconic main characters who go on fun, life-changing adventures, making the best of what they’ve got. What’s stopping you from doing the same? After three school quarters of...

A winter wonderland of school spirit

Gauge Spurlock, Staff Reporter January 21, 2024

The week of Dec. 4th through Dec. 6th was “Winter Week,” a spirit week for students to celebrate the winter holidays. The week kicked off with “Merry Monday,” a cozy day where students wore...

Silent Sky

Leila Amirkhosravi and Nairie De Gregory November 3, 2023

On October 13, the drama crew kicked off the start to the poignant and aspiring drama “Silent Sky.” The majority of the school admired their outstanding performance and appreciated the talent the thespians...

Varsity cheerleaders perform at Thursday’s lunch pep rally as everyone gets ready for the upcoming game.

Rivalry spirit week unites student body

Madalyn Propst, Multimedia Editor October 17, 2023

One of the biggest moments of the high school football season is the long-awaited rivalry game. Coming off of a fresh win against Palmetto Ridge, spirits were high heading into “Beat Lake Mary” week...

 The newly appointed ‘King of the Student Section’ Carson Homitz starts off the pep rally strong with his passionate entrance speech. Later that day he would lead the student section in cheers, chants and other traditions in support of the football team.

First pep rally preps patriots for a great season

Madalyn Propst and Gauge Spurlock September 2, 2023

On Fri., Aug. 25, school spirit was at an all-time high during the first pep rally of the year. Students gathered in the gym to celebrate the first home football game of the season against the Oviedo Lions....

The majority Senior Group, Commercial 4, performs a stunning piece entitled Underground, choreographed by senior Aaliyah Spurlock. They turned up the intensity of the dance near the end, performing the pictured lift.

Dancers go through the decades

Madalyn Propst, Staff Reporter May 23, 2023

On May 18 the Dance team celebrated a successful opening night to their yearly Spring Dance Showcase. Each year the show consists of dances from all of the dance classes and companies as well as the dance...

Class of ’24 steps up

Madalyn Propst, Staff Reporter May 19, 2023

On May.16  the Class of 2024 participated in the long honored tradition of Senior Step-Up day. The tradition occurs once the graduating class leaves campus for the last time, then the next year seniors...

Before inviting the incoming freshman class on Feb. 8, cheerleaders got ready for their Patriot Preview Performance. “The team I performed with was our gameday competition team and we performed at this to try to make the incoming students excited to go to Brantley,” senior Kiley Johnson said. “Our performance went well and we got a lot of energy from the people attending, which was cool.”

Patriot Preview

Makayla Martindale, Julia Hubbell, and Avery Ranum February 14, 2023

On Feb. 8, the school held a welcome event for the incoming freshmen class. Patriot Preview featured performances from a variety of group on campus including drumline, dance, chorus and the step team....

On Mon. Nov. 7, the juniors and seniors prepared to face off in the annual powderpuff game. Seniors Lindsay Sheridan and Riley Fisher use face paint to show camaraderie and class spirit, donning the colors of the senior team. “The time that we spent in the locker room was so fun,” senior Riley Fisher said. “We were all able to bond before the game, especially because we were there twice, since the first game was postponed.”

Powderpuff: an “Old Skool” rivalry

Makayla Martindale and Julia Hubbell November 15, 2022

Initially scheduled for Thurs., Oct. 27, but canceled due to weather, the annual juniors vs. seniors Powderpuff game took place on Mon., Nov. 7. The “Old Skool” seniors defeated the “New Skool”...

Prior to the Homecoming game and dance, students and faculty participate in spirit days and afterschool events. In honor of the school’s 50th year being open, homecoming week’s spirit themes and festivities are designed around the school’s opening roots: the 70s.

Hustling through homecoming week

Abby Roberson and Trinidy Kev November 2, 2022

During the week of Oct. 24, students on campus dressed up and attended festivities in celebration of homecoming. Students and teachers worked together to design a week of school spirit to prepare for the...

On Sept. 2, Halloween Horror Nights began its annual appearance at Universal Studios. Featuring 10 bone-chilling houses and a variety of spooky events, Halloween Horror Nights is a hot spot for horror loving adventurists. “I have been to Halloween Horror Nights for three years straight and I am always impressed,” senior Bella Gannam said. “We have bought the Frequent Fear Pass and go about once a week, sometimes more. This year we made it to opening night and seeing the action for the first time and before it could be spoiled was super scary and cool.”

Halloween Horror Nights: a night of terror

Makayla Martindale and Abby Roberson November 1, 2022

Whether looking for the rush of adrenaline or jump-scares around every corner, Halloween Horror Nights provides its guests with a unique night of frights. Being one of the most highly anticipated events...

Lake Mary spirit week

Lake Mary spirit week

Abby Roberson and Trinidy Kev September 21, 2022

During the week of Sept. 12 - Sept. 16, students around campus dressed up for spirit days to show support for the school’s rivalry football game. This highly anticipated game was prefaced by a week...

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