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

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

The Brantley Banner
Brooke Holland

Brooke Holland, Editor-in-Chief

Senior Brooke Holland is a third year staff member and Editor-in-Chief for The Brantley Banner. In conjunction with being a part of Newspaper, Holland commits her energies to being President of Troupe 2888, President of Cinema Club, a member of multiple honor societies, and a Marvel cinematic universe enthusiast. She hopes to fully exploit the benefits of being on staff during her final year at Brantley along with being a positive encouragement and leader for her staff family.

All content by Brooke Holland

W.T.F: Coca-Cola Energy drink

Brooke Holland, Julia Moon, and Anina-Jeannette Williams
February 15, 2022
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T.V. Productions teacher Brian Keyes stands on the football field on August 10th, 1981. Forty-one years later, Keyes has announced his decision to retire following the end of the 2021-2022 school year to pursue future projects, but not without leaving a footprint on the field, in the newsroom, and on the lives of many at school.

Passing on the Keyes

Brooke Holland, Editor-in-Chief
January 25, 2022
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Students in Katie Turkelson's 5th period make their way around a table of dishes, buffet style, and prepare to share about their represented culture on Oct. 27. “It's very nice to know that there are people from your own country, like where you’re from, in the school because you know that you’re not alone and that you’re not the only person who is going through the changes of coming from a different country." junior Marcela Maya Escalona said.

EDITORIAL: Cultural Appreciation Day

Brooke Holland, Editor-in-chief
December 15, 2021
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The ongoing staff shortages within the local community have negatively impacted the school district, businesses and students. This classroom, now unused, was once full of students, but has been unfilled for weeks after a major schedule change occurred due to the insufficient resources for students and teachers.

EDITORIAL: Understaffed, overworked

Makayla Martindale, Brooke Holland, and Julia Hubbell
October 17, 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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After taking the win, the student section crowds around the teammates to celebrate their win. This spawned a moment of celebration and a swarm of plaid patterned pants.

Girls varsity volleyball puts the Huskies to sleep

Brooke Holland, Editor in chief
September 28, 2021
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Junior Kylie Johnson and fellow cheerleaders show off their school spirit during the lunch pep rally on September 10th.

[Photo] Lake Mary Pep Rally

Makayla Martindale, Sports Editor
September 15, 2021
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Treasurer of film club and junior Hannah Williams has fun with cameras. "I’ve never worked with film so I think it will just automatically increase my interest. I know only like two people that have worked with film in that class so it is pretty cool that we are all new to it."

Film Club

Brooke Holland, Editor-in-chief
September 14, 2021
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[Video] A full course production

Kyra Martin, Makayla Martindale, and Avery Ranum
April 22, 2021
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Drive Through Entertainment: The Grammys

Brooke Holland, Kyra Martin, and Grace Stoker
April 21, 2021
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Spring Art Show

Brooke Holland, Features Editor
April 20, 2021
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November

November

Brooke Holland, Features Editor
April 6, 2021
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Members of the Turning Point United States of America (TPUSA) club stand with guest speaker Matt Morgan on Feb. 19. "Our club leader has lots of connections and Matt Morgan was one of them and she was able to get a timeframe for him to come in," junior Morgan Schinneman said. "He went more in-depth with what he did as mayor of Longwood and how he got into politics."

WWE wrestler talks with TPUSA

Brooke Holland, Features Editor
March 26, 2021
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As a result of the 50/50 tie, the Democratic party will have control over the Presidency, the House for the next two years, and an upperhand in the Senate as there is no one majority leader.

A 50/50 split

Brooke Holland, Features Editor
February 18, 2021
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W.T.F:

Brooke Holland, Angelina Jonkaitis, and Julia Moon
February 17, 2021
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In Katherine Turkelson's 4th period Newspaper class, Seminole Connect students log in to class with cameras on in response to new policies .

New connect policies

Brooke Holland, Features Editor
January 12, 2021
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Various presidential signs are lined up along roads throughout Seminole County during the weeks leading up to election day. “I do not think presidential signs affect people’s voting habits,” senior Melissa Sargent said. “Even after long discussions about candidates, it’s very rare that someone's mind is changed, so a simple sign most definitely won’t affect anyone”.

First time voters

Brooke Holland, Features Editor
November 10, 2020
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The number of mail-in ballots returned in 2016 was 33 million with the total count being doubled in 2020 equaling roughly 65,487,735.

Record breaking mail-in votes

Brooke Holland, Features Editor
November 15, 2020
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Junior Melissa Sargent poses with her favorite hand-made tropical mask. "I really like this paradise mask I have, it is very colorful and goes with a lot of my clothes."

Covid brought fashion

Brooke Holland, Features Editor
October 9, 2020
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Fun Fact: popular music band, Twenty One Pilots, found its name based off the events that happened in "All My Sons".

2020 Presidential debates

Brooke Holland, Features Editor
October 2, 2020
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According to businessofapps.com, Tiktok has over 500 millions consistent users worldwide.

Controversy over Tiktok ban

Brooke Holland, Features Editor
September 30, 2020
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The four main characters played by Chase Stokes (John B), Rudy Pankow (JJ), Jonathon Daviss (Pope) and Madison Bailey (Kiara) cruise on their boat that finds them more trouble than order.

Outer Banks: Review

Brooke Holland, Staff Reporter
May 14, 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.

Companies and celebrities lend a hand during pandemic

Brooke Holland, Staff Reporter
April 10, 2020
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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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Junior Amilyah Robinson poses outside of the Dr. Phillips Center for Performing Arts. Robinson played for “Peter in the Wolf” in 2018. "In our last show the house was completely full, it was so great to see the audience just staring at you down in the pit." Robinson said.

Robinson performs in professional orchestra

Brooke Holland, Staff Reporter
March 5, 2020
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The Movie Wave podcast is created by Angelina Jonkaitis, and features different takes on the intricacies of movies and shows.

Movie Wave: Episode 2 – Cats

Angelina Jonkaitis and Brooke Holland
February 27, 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. 

A cat-astrophe

Brooke Holland, Staff Reporter
February 27, 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.

Review on Cats

Brooke Holland and Angelina Jonkaitis
February 27, 2020
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Brutus performs at Fiddlers Green Irish Pub & Eatery in Winter Park. World History teacher Brain Kupfer plays guitar for the band.

Brutus the Band takes the stage

Brooke Holland, Staff Reporter
January 28, 2020
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Leah Sommerio (sophomore), Jacob Shoemate (junior), Alicia Steffy (senior), Avery Lewis (senior), and Kyra Martin (sophomore) rehearse their group number “Merry Almost Christmas”. “Everyone kind of had their own acts to work on and they were able to make it their own and perfect it,” Lewis said. “It made for a really good show at the end!”

Troupe 2888 hosts Holiday Showcase

Brooke Holland, Staff Reporter
January 28, 2020
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The theater troupe performs their ensemble number "IN" from the musical Carrie. Practicing on stage just before the opening night of Night of Scenes.

A Night of Scenes

Brooke Holland, Staff Reporter
November 15, 2019
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National Suicide Prevention Month

Brooke Holland, Staff Reporter
October 3, 2019
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Blasewitz takes on Brantley

Brooke Holland, Staff Reporter
September 18, 2019
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