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Principal Brian Blasewitz attends his first pep rally on August 23.  As the football season kicks off so does his career as the new principal at Lake Brantley.

Blasewitz takes on Brantley

Brooke Holland, Staff Reporter September 18, 2019

As a father of two young children and principal to nearly 3,000 students, Brian Blasewitz is tugged in numerous directions. In true Patriot fashion, Blasewitz was ready to meet the challenge when he officially...

On Wednesday September 19, 2018, junior and senior students went to the college resource room to get extra preparation for college.

What are Cords and how to get them

Lilly Kolterjohn, Staff Reporter February 28, 2019

Seniors Cara Crawford, Devyn Nance, Madeline Wheaton, Emily Woods, and August Esbjorn-Witt are the 2018-2019 officers for the Art Honors Society.

Feminism in Lake Brantley

Maddie Watts, Staff Reporter February 27, 2019

Lake Brantley is full of talented students who use their talents to entertain students, faculty, and families alike. Senior and Thespian troupe 2888 president, Bridget Froemming explains how she designs...

In 2017 Lake Brantley alumni and film editor, Joi Mcmillon won an Oscar for best film editing for the movie Moonlight.

Women of Color take Hollywood by Storm

Miryam Elshaer, Editor-in-Chief February 27, 2019

Within the past year, women of color have taken Hollywood by storm, with many women making history across platforms. Sandra Oh, actress on Killing Eve, was the first Asian actor to host and receive multiple...

Students are pictured in front of the Doctor Phillips Center at one of the first ambassador meetings in October. Teens from multiple counties are selected for the program and are required to go to meetings and have opportunities to attend shows.

Brantley Students kick-start an Arts Career with the Dr. Phillips Center

Aurora Jimenez Castro, Staff Reporter February 1, 2019

The Dr. Phillips Center for Performing Arts is a cultural hub in Orlando. The performing arts center houses many productions, hosts camps, and holds events for students and donors alike. One program is...

An aerial of Long and Scott Farms’ 2018 corn maze. The farm partnered with Advocating Agriculture for the design of the seven acre maze. The maze is open from Oct. sixth through Dec. ninth.

Falling for Fall Fun

November 14, 2018

Fall in Florida encompasses many different activities and opinions. In this grid, there are stories of fun activities to do during the season as well as an opinion on the unpredictability of the weather.

Two players on opposite teams high-five after the second game of Buddy Ball on Saturday October 20 at the Eastmonte baseball fields. “Good game” high-fives and fist-bumps are a commonality at many sports games including Buddy Ball and are used to promote sportsmanship.

Buddy Ball Photo Story

Anna Wesley, Photo Editor November 14, 2018

Central Florida Bambino Buddy Ball is a non profit baseball program that brings together kids who have special needs ages 5-20. They regularly have volunteers come to the games in order to help the...

Vegan Question and Answer

Vegan Question and Answer

Bailey Carter and Alex Garofalo November 14, 2018

We asked a vegan questions about what the lifestyle entails and where the most convenient places to eat at are.

Throughout the Halloween season, A Petrified Forest was open to all to have an opportunity to be scared. A Petrified Forest contains two different haunted trails, ‘The Hunted’ and “The Family Swamp.’

A Petrified Forest Review

Jo'Tazshya Stephens, Staff Reporter November 2, 2018

Halloween is the time when people dress up and go door to door to collect different types of candy from various houses. Every Halloween season there are a lot of haunted houses, mazes, and trails that...

Since the emergence of the latte from Starbucks, pumpkin spice has been on the rise.

An Extremely Brief History of Pumpkin Spice

Aurora Jimenez Castro, Staff Reporter November 2, 2018

The signing of the Declaration, Martin Luther King Jr’s “I have a Dream”, Kanye interrupting Taylor. All of these things have one thing in common, they remain iconic moments in American history,...

On Sep. 19, junior Aiden Stein goofs around in his Latin 3 class. The class is all about ancient history, so they dont shy away from silliness.

Latin Club Review

Carson Cashion, Reporter November 1, 2018

As students quickly get to their seats in the Latin teacher’s room, a recording of triumphant horns sounds throughout the room. Students can hear the popping of popcorn, and a travel video featuring...

Junior Sara Vratanina wheels her buddy from home base to first after he hit the ball during Buddy Ball on Saturday October 20 at the Eastmonte baseball fields. Buddy Ball includes kids ages 5-20 and volunteers of all ages.

Interact Club plays Buddy Ball

Joelle Wittig, News Editor October 31, 2018

For five years in the running, Interact Club has participated in Buddy Ball, a version of baseball modified for people with special needs. On Oct. 20, the club met at Eastmonte Park for their first volunteer...

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