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Sophomore Rose Gardner is a member of the Police Explorers Program and currently holds the position of captain. We are representing the sheriff’s office when we go out, like we’re in uniforms that you could honestly mistake for real law enforcement., Gardner said. So, when we’re out there we have to make sure that we’re upholding the name for the sheriff’s office. Because there are so many people around this world that really bring a bad rap to law enforcement’s name. And so, when we’re out there dealing with people who are really, really frustrated or really angry, you have to be able to control yourself and de-escalate the situation. So, I think that has definitely benefited me working in the community and throughout the post.”

From CVS to Police Explorers

Mia Taylor, Journalism 1 Reporter March 31, 2021

When Sophomore Rose Gardner strolled into a CVS with her dad late at night to buy medicine for her mom, little did she know that she would be introduced to the Police Explorers Program. There was a...

On the Dec. 1 meeting, members chat with each other and Dr. Roy while enjoying activities. “We usually do activities that are either physical or little icebreakers,” Ortega said. “Sometimes, actually, we started this, Dr. Roy has been doing a little short on ‘did you know about this’, but it’s for underlooked gay people, LGBT people that get underlooked and shrouded by history, so we’re doing that to inform other people as well. Sometimes we’ll have serious days. We’ll just stop, sit, and talk about whatever’s in our mind, spread awareness and whatnot.”

GSA Rebrand

Faith Shimick, Staff Reporter March 24, 2021

Every Tuesday, the Gay-Straight Alliance club meets in Dr. Melissa Roy’s room, 5-011. Most students see the club as a place only for members of the LGBTQ+ community on campus, and might tend to stay...

Depicts Cuddle Kit and items included.

Fostering hope

Kyra Martin, Staff Reporter March 7, 2021

Foster kids throughout the county are experiencing a large sum of uncertainty due to COVID-19, not only are they affected by the economic hardships that go along with a global pandemic, but many potential...

The 2021 senior class will  graduate at the University of Central Floridas Football Stadium on Monday, May 24. The day that seniors have been waiting for has gone through multiple phases of planning, coming to a conclusion that will meet the needs of all students and families.

Senior send off

Kyra Martin, Staff Reporter March 5, 2021

Every senior looks forward to graduation, with it being the biggest event of the calendar school year. It represents the end of 13 years of formal education and the start of the journey into adulthood....

Senior Justin Keyt marks off measurements before the woodshop class lays new flooring. “This project was helpful because it introduced us to flooring,” Keyt said. “It was also special because most projects we do are for other parts of the campus, the new floors are in our shop.”

Underneath the stadium: Woodshop class

Julia Hubbell, Staff Reporter February 23, 2021

In the age of technology, newer courses such as Digital Design and T.V. Production are  available to students, allowing them to study and embrace the many features this technological era presents. Though...

Student Body President and Vice President Ike Schiller and Tess Trimble along with Ms. Audra Greuel showing their school spirit wearing their Beat Lake Mary t-shirts.

Ike Schiller: Student Body President

Erin Huguenin, Staff Reporter November 18, 2020

Isaac “Ike” Schiller is the school’s Student Body President and has been in leadership for three years. His time in student government has allowed him to accomplish many of his goals, further interact...

Arwady gets ready to participate in a Civil War reenactment on Oct. 5, 2019. “[My favorite war to reenact] is the Civil War because it’s an important shift in our country’s history,” Arwady said.

Reliving history: Brandon Arwady

Yelena Tighiouart, Copy Editor November 5, 2020

For most students, learning about wars in history class is the closest they get to visualizing the battlefield, but senior Brandon Arwady experiences what these battles were like firsthand through war...

This week’s project was to make a paper-plate portrait of themselves. Students start this project by gathering materials to mather their hair color, eye color, as well as blending colors to match their skin tone.

Early childhood gets crafty

Julia Hubbell, Staff Reporter November 1, 2020

Britney Lacarte’s early childhood class allows students to learn about many important factors of child development and education. The course covers topics from Zaner-Bloser handwriting to the psychological...

Senior Ethan Jorgensen poses for his official picture as a Poole. Ethan is registered to begin training for the marines but has yet to start the 13 week training.

Profile story: Ethan Jorgensen

Angelina Jonkaitis, Entertainment Editor October 22, 2020

Senior Ethan Jorgensen is planning his future to become an active member of the United States Marines. Jorgensen is currently part of the ROTC program, where he works hard further himself in his desired...

Featured here is Kendall’s Depop, the platform on which she sells her earrings. As of September 22 she features all these earrings for sale to the public,  with custom orders available.

Kendall Beck Earrings

Rylee Malloy, Staff Reporter October 11, 2020

This pandemic has brought out the inner entrepreneur in many students on campus. Students are opening up their own small businesses doing what they love. Thanks to online shopping, one could run...

Sophomore Chelsea Faller has used her time at home to learn new techniques and determine what suits her style. She has been working with new shading methods in her most recent drawings. “I’ve always wanted to try new methods, and now I finally can,” Faller said.

Passed time and pastimes

Julia Hubbell, Staff Reporter September 29, 2020

When schools first closed in March, students were left with an unusual amount of time on their hands. From seven hour school days to five months away from the classroom, students were presented with what...

Artists pick: Thai Kev

Artists pick: Thai Kev

Anisa Velazquez, Features editor April 3, 2020

AP Art student Thai Kev shares a glimpse into his portfolio for the 2019-2020 school year. Because it counts as his AP exam grade, he has the ability to express himself, and is earning college credit in...

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