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The student news site of Lake Brantley High School

The Brantley Banner
The student news site of Lake Brantley High School

The Brantley Banner
Julia Moon

Julia Moon, Editor-in-Chief

Julia Moon is a senior and an Editor-in-Chief for The Brantley Banner, spending her third and final year on staff. She is a part of Cinema Club, among others, and spends a lot of time listening to music and enjoys making what some might call art. Moon also currently plays ice hockey for the Orlando Express, a girls’ travel ice hockey team based in Orlando, Florida.

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SENIOR LUNCH! (1)

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The Iris K. Shim and Sandra Oh film, "Umma" highlighted generational trauma, as well as the relationships between mother and daughter.

Not becoming your “Umma”

Julia Moon, Editor in Chief
April 1, 2022
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On Feb. 25, law student Eric Hodge and UCF assistant professor Dr. Trenton Marsh were invited to share their experiences in the field of academia to students on campus.

Educating the future

Delaney Rosenblatt and Julia Moon
March 14, 2022
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The 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics ended Sunday, Feb. 20. The 2026 Winter Olympics are scheduled to be held in the Italian cities of Milano and Cortina, more officially noted as the XXV Winter Olympic Games.

Broadcasting the Winter Olympics: Beijing 2022

Julia Moon, Editor in chief
March 14, 2022
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W.T.F: Coca-Cola Energy drink

Brooke Holland, Julia Moon, and Anina-Jeannette Williams
February 15, 2022
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COVID-19 has given holiday celebrations a significant change. As people consider the risks of the virus, it becomes difficult to travel far or invite others.

What is up with COVID holidays?

Julia Moon, Editor in Chief
January 21, 2022
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Seoul, South Korea

What Squid Game takes from reality

Julia Moon, Editor in Chief
November 25, 2021
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Students play La Lotería at the Hispanic Heritage Festival on Friday, Oct 15. La Lotería is a game similar to bingo, but uses images instead of numbers, and is originally from Mexico.

Hispanic Heritage Festival

Faith Shimick, Makayla Martindale, Julia Moon, Julia Hubbell, and Marcela Maya
October 19, 2021
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Junior Avery Ranum shares her thoughts on which level of stuff is the most appetizing in an oreo. "I like the thins because they have more cookie than cream, and I like the cookie better."

OREO review

Brooke Holland, Julia Moon, Avery Ranum, and Ashley Weston
October 6, 2021
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Patriot Pete and the football team attack the ram in hopes to secure a win for this year.

[Photo] Lake Mary Pep Rally

Makayla Martindale, Sports Editor
September 15, 2021
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“Free Guy” isn’t a good movie, it’s a great one

Julia Moon, Editor in Chief
September 14, 2021
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Review on "Free Guy"

Review on “Free Guy”

Faith Shimick and Julia Moon
September 14, 2021
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Senior and co-president Victoria Camposano welcomes students to French Club’s first meeting of the year on Friday, Sep. 3. Ideas such as French film nights and other club activities were shared.

French Club

Julia Moon, Editor in Chief
September 14, 2021
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Taylor Swift's first re-recorded album, Fearless (Taylor's Version), released on Apr. 9, 2021.

Not so swift

Julia Moon, News Editor
April 9, 2021
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vaccine dec

[Photo] December

Ashley Weston, Staff Reporter
April 6, 2021
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nov elec

[Photo] November

April 6, 2021
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march desks

[Photo] 2020 year in review

April 6, 2021
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rbg sep

[Photo] September

April 6, 2021
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blm june

[Photo] June

April 6, 2021
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kobe

[Photo] January

April 6, 2021
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The graduation ceremony is officially scheduled to begin on May 24, 2021 at 9:00am, celebrating the seniors who are a part of the high school class of 2021.

Graduating in the Bounce House

Julia Moon, News Editor
March 10, 2021
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Across the United States, winter storms left freezing conditions and icy roads mid-February. The storms affected around 150 million Americans.

The plan on climate change

Julia Moon, News Editor
February 1, 2021
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W.T.F:

Brooke Holland, Angelina Jonkaitis, and Julia Moon
February 17, 2021
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On Oct. 27, 2020 the Seminole County Public School Board made the decision to extend the mask mandate until further notice.

Mask mandate extended indefinitely

Julia Moon, News Editor
November 20, 2020
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Drawing of the Manor where the show takes place.

[Photo] Review: “The Haunting of Bly Manor”

Angelina Jonkaitis, Entertainment Editor
December 3, 2020
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Junior Frans Louis Guinto takes a serve on the tennis court.

On the tennis court: Frans Louis Guinto

Julia Moon, News Editor
October 31, 2020
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This year marks the second time the Tampa Bay Lightning franchise won the Stanley Cup. The NHL team, established in 1992, was awarded their first Stanley Cup in 2004.

Lightning improve despite global pandemic

Julia Moon, News Editor
October 6, 2020
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On Sep. 4, Disney's streaming service Disney+ lists "Mulan" as a premier access movie.

Two movies, different releases

Julia Moon, News Editor
October 6, 2020
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Along with social distancing, masks are recommended to be worn when around other people. Wearing a mask and washing hands often will help fight against COVID-19.

The Response to COVID-19

Julia Moon, Staff Reporter
May 10, 2020
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W.T.F: Strawberry Kit-Kat’s

Angelina Jonkaitis, Julia Moon, and Brooke Holland
April 28, 2020
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Starbucks and Crocs are donating free beverages and shoes to front-line healthcare workers.

[Photo] Companies and celebrities lend a hand during pandemic

Brooke Holland, Staff Reporter
April 10, 2020
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Joe Biden has become the apparent Democratic nominee for the 2020 Presidential Election after opponent Bernie Sanders chose to withdraw from the race on April 8.

Dropping Out of the 2020 Democratic Race

Julia Moon, Staff Reporter
April 10, 2020
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Since ice rinks are closed for quarantine, Sophomore Julia Moon practices stick-handling outside her front yard with an old hockey stick and taped golf ball.

Staff Pick: Hockey or Homebody

Julia Moon, Staff Reporter
April 3, 2020
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More than 100,000 people are infected with the novel coronavirus worldwide. Soon, the message will be 'employees must wash hands' to 'everyone must wash hands.'

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Weird Tasting Foods is a podcast were three friends try obscure, wacky foods. From sour patch kids cereal to possible crickets there is nothing too crazy for W.T.F.

W.T.F: Kellogg’s Eggo Blueberry Waffle Cereal

Angelina Jonkaitis, Julia Moon, and Brooke Holland
March 9, 2020
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The Cats movie was released on December 20, 2019. The Tom Hooper film ended up earning around $73.5 million in the box office.

[Photo] Review on Cats

Brooke Holland and Angelina Jonkaitis
February 27, 2020
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Students travel in between classes through the corridor that accesses the various buildings. Lake Brantley High School has undergone numerous safety procedures to ensure the school is prepared in case of emergency.

Policies Against Vaping

Julia Moon, Staff Reporter
February 21, 2020
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An excessive amount of editing mistakes due to the film being rushed into theaters also contributed to the movies’ low ratings and bad reviews. In one of the scenes, actress Judi Dench is exposed with her human hand rather than that of a cat paw, wedding ring and all. There were additional instances where cats were seen floating in chairs, fur was misplaced for feathers and discoloration in the faces was apparent. 

[Photo] A cat-astrophe

Brooke Holland, Staff Reporter
February 27, 2020
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Our staff's choice for animated film of the decade was Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. The move ended up winning the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature Film.

Animated Film of the Decade – Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse

Julia Moon, Staff Reporter
January 30, 2020
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In this final installment of the Skywalker Saga, the past finally meets the present.

Watch the final episode of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker

Julia Moon, Staff Reporter
January 28, 2020
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Students can donate their pop tabs to room 8-216. All pop tabs and money raised is sent directly to the Ronald McDonald House.

Student-run Philanthropy

Julia Moon, Staff Reporter
November 21, 2019
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Decorations and vampire-themed props fill each tent, adding more to the spooky experience.

The JOI of Vampire’s Night Out

Julia Moon, Staff Reporter
November 19, 2019
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The courtyard staircases in front of Buildings Six and Seven in the process of being repainted on Sep. 16th, 2019

[Photo] A Clean Slate

Porter Huyck, Staff Reporter
October 22, 2019
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