• 2/14 Valentine's Day Pep Rally
  • 12/20 - 1/6 Winter Break
  • 12/12 - 12/15 Much Ado About Nothing in PAC
  • 12/19 End of Quarter 2
  • 12/16 - 12/19 Exam Week
  • 12/9 - 12/13 Winter Week
  • 10/31 Spooky Lunch Jams
  • 10/21 - 11/13 Fall Food Drive
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The student news site of Lake Brantley High School

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Madalyn Propst

Madalyn Propst, Multi-Media Editor

Madalyn Propst is a senior, and the multimedia editor for 2023-2024, she is heavily involved in the school’s chorus, and the Florida Democratic Party. She plans on double majoring in political and computer science in the fall.

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D1 recruit “Riders” her way to the top

Madalyn Propst, Multimedia Editor
April 5, 2024
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Voting down the ballot is more important now than ever, and yet it's rarely done. Florida will be voting on key youth issues in 2024.

Voting down the ballot: Florida’s 2024 amendments

Madalyn Propst, Multimedia Editor
April 4, 2024
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College prep is hard enough without having to worry about what you’re wearing. Worry less with a full comprehensive guide to the universe, brought to you by the women in my life.

Your ultimate guide to the universe (A.K.A your college wardrobe)

Madalyn Propst, Multimedia Editor
April 1, 2024
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Social media addiction has rose as a major problem with today's youth, but, is an out right ban the solution?

Child labor is okay, as long as they aren’t on Instagram

Madalyn Propst, Multimedia Editor
March 26, 2024
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Florida’s State Senators begin their last day in session on Mar. 8 2024. They voted seven new bills into law, gave three bills a final hearing and gave three return messages.

The most stressful 60 days of the year are finally over: a recap of Florida’s legislative session

Madalyn Propst, Multimedia Editor
March 12, 2024
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The Young Dems club hosted a rally for education on Dec. 9 at Orlando City Hall.

[Photo] Young Democrats club takes on Orlando

Amelia Galliford, Section Editor
February 1, 2024
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Rep. Linda Chaney, representative to Florida House District 61, speaks during the 2023 legislative session. Shortly before the 2024 session she filed Senate Bill 49.

Fighting unionization with child labor; brought to you by Linda Chaney

Madalyn Propst, Multimedia Editor
January 21, 2024
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The second week of legislative session was just as tumultuous as the first. Floridians are waiting and watching anxiously for week three.

Legislative session: week two

Madalyn Propst, Multimedia Editor
January 21, 2024
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Students Gauge Spurlock and Hannah Waller perform in Henry IV put on by the Patriot Players. This scene sure gets heated.

Theatre slays Henry IV (and Hotspur)

Madalyn Propst, Multimedia Editor
January 15, 2024
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The Florida legislature meets in the Tallahassee legislative building at the beginning of 2024. They will remain for the rest of the 60 day session.

Legislative session begins

Madalyn Propst, Multimedia Editor
January 14, 2024
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Chappell Roan performed her closing number "Pink Pony Club" at the Beacham on Oct. 25.

Social media murdered concert etiquette

Madalyn Propst, Multimedia Editor
November 3, 2023
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Chappell Roan performing her closing number "Pink Pony Club" at the Beacham on Oct 25.

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Senior Samantha Bowron hits the ball over the net during a game.

[Photo] Girls varsity volleyball serves up the season

Sammie Jo Clark, Section Editor
October 16, 2023
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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 16, 2023
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Kevin McCarthy is officially the first Speaker of the House to be ousted in U.S. history. As of Oct 4 he does not plan to run for reelection.

McCarthy removed as Speaker of the House

Madalyn Propst, Multimedia Editor
October 4, 2023
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"Chaos Horrific" calls back to album art from the early 90's using the same artist that created the album cover for "Butchered at Birth".

Death metal lives on: Cannibal Corpse releases a new album

Madalyn Propst, Multimedia Editor
September 26, 2023
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Seniors Shaely Whacker and Hudson Woods were present at the senior lunch on Sep.15.

[Photo] Fun in the sun with senior lunch

Amelia Galliford, Section Editor
September 26, 2023
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“My sister called me as soon as she found out Psych had been banned,” Goodspeed said. “She’s still worried about what banning curriculum at the highschool level means for colleges.”

Florida Department of Education recalls AP Psychology ban

Madalyn Propst and Ruby Ferrell
September 13, 2023
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Posted by a student-run Florida State meme account (non college-affiliated), the magnet is once again praised for saving Tallahassee from Idalia’s wrath. “Science works in mysterious ways,” one commenter said.

Magnet god or magnet fraud?

Madalyn Propst, Multimedia Editor
September 6, 2023
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On Aug. 25, Lake Brantley lost their home opener to Oviedo 60-47

[Photo] Friday night lights just began, but might be dimming

Nairie De Gregory, Gauge Spurlock, and Ruby Ferrell
September 6, 2023
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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
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The original Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs came out in 1937, turning Disney into a film-industry dynasty that has been around for nearly a century. Rumors of a live-action remake starring Rachel Zegler emerged in 2021, but in recent months news of the project has been heating up.

‘Snow White’ lets Disney magic snow-die

Madalyn Propst, Multi-Media Editor
August 29, 2023
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While the fires have been contained, brush fires have continued to burn in Lahaina for weeks after their original ignition.

“They will swim in the waters we die in”; Maui fires fuel tourism

Madalyn Propst, Multi-Media Editor
August 22, 2023
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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
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Class of ’24 steps up

Madalyn Propst, Staff Reporter
May 19, 2023
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Junior Carlos Sporleder and his friends walk to class as Seniors for the first time. “Senior year should be fun,” Sporleder said. “I’m not nervous at all, I know I’ll be fine.”

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Juniors Abigail Granera and Amarise Garcia Roman walk to class. As members of the Student Government Association they are ready to be a part of planning senior events next year including Prom, Senior Breakfast, and of course graduation.

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Junior Class President Olivia Childs matches with juniors Sophia Vegliante and Lily McGreevy, each of them putting white fur on the rim of their crown. “I’m excited for senior year,” Childs said. “It’ll be bitter sweet since it’s the last year I’ll have with some of the people I grew up with, but I’m still excited.”

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Juniors Phoebe Lee, Amber Vandendriesseche and Jordan Sigafoes give a group presentation in their AP English Language class. They will continue with the Capstone program next year.

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Juniors Isabel Briscoe-Brun and Olivia Facey posr in Seth Reichelson’s classroom after helping to repaint the murals on his wall. “I’m very excited but also nervous for what’s to come,” Briscoe-Brun said. “Senior year is about having fun but also looking at colleges and preparing for your future which can be intimidating.”

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Senior catcher Kylie Strott leading her team to yet another victory.

Pressure and performance

Madalyn Propst, Staff Reporter
April 28, 2023
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A resident of Fort Lauderdale Florida leaving his house after three days of flooding, the entire neighborhood is still unlivable.

Fort Lauderdale sits underwater after historic flooding

Madalyn Propst, Staff Reporter
April 25, 2023
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The Addams open the show in the campy macabre piece “Meet the Addams”. The song features short solos for each of the main Addams family members and a backing filled with an ensemble of ghostly ancestors.

The Addams Family: a terrifyingly good time

Madalyn Propst, Staff Reporter
April 21, 2023
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Trump's indictment will inevitably affect his reputation, so where does it leave the 2024 election? "Trump's indictment could affect the 2024 election with how strict the government is with the candidates financial support," senior Ashley Weston said. "I hope there’s more caution and transparency within the presidential elections due to this possible fraud."

Former President Faces Indictment

Madalyn Propst, Staff Reporter
April 3, 2023
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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.”

[Photo] Patriot Preview

Makayla Martindale, Julia Hubbell, and Avery Ranum
February 14, 2023
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After the initial courtyard welcoming, families entered the auditorium, met with the LBHS Dance team. “We performed a fun hip hop dance choreographed by Mr. Ramos,” senior Aaliyah Spurlock said. “We usually use hip hop for student based audiences because it gets them hyped and it’s fun to watch.”

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Following the dance team, the Fortefy chorus class performed. “We sang the National Anthem and three acapella songs: ‘Cure For Me,’ ‘Sue Me’ and ‘Symphony,’” senior Claudia Lerner said. “I was hoping to show incoming students how fun chorus is so they’ll want to join next year.”

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One of the featured tables at Patriot Preview was Business Professionals of America, a club that attends competitions to face off against other students in all aspects of business. “As president of BPA, I primarily spoke about all the opportunities it can provide students and offered fliers for more information,” senior Naomi Stricker said. “Overall, it was really cool to see parents going from skeptical to intrigued after hearing more.”

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As high school serves to connect students with future careers, the Junior ROTC was there to share information regarding the opportunities provided. “ROTC went to Patriot Preview to promote our program and the Embry-Riddle Dual Enrollment program,” junior Ansley Heekin said. “I was explaining to the incoming freshman what our program stands for and what a typical week in our program looks like.”

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The gameday cheerleading team performed part of the routine that the delivered at nationals. Incoming students were given a glimpse into the school spirit felt on campus. “We are all excited for nationals this weekend and practicing in front of a crowd before the real thing helps us build our confidence,” senior Gracie Califar said. “We really wanted to give a good first impression to incoming freshman, so we strived to perform at our best.”

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Among the performance that evening was the Star Steppers. They took the stage by performing at the top of the amphitheater, displaying the unique clubs and group offered at the school.

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Along with clubs, sports were well represented at Patriot Preview. The water polo team, aside many others, used this time to recruit potential players for the next school year.

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In the courtyard, after the drumline started to play, members of the dance team began dancing to the music, showing off their moves to the middle schoolers. “I was trying to motivate upcoming freshman to join our dance team and show them our fun environment,” senior Lindsay Sheridan said.

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As student body representatives, Student Government Association attended Patriot Preview to welcome the incoming freshmen and their parents. SGA students work to create a positive school environment, while planning events for their fellow Patriots. “We were there to recruit freshmen for next year’s leadership class,” junior Rileigh Garmon said. “There have been lots of changes to the class, including freshmen being involved, so it was important for us to advertise to them.”

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Prior to the start of the event, senior Jeremy Marine sets up the audio equipment. Throughout the evening, Marine played music in order to create a welcoming and fun environment for the incoming freshmen.

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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.”

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Lake Brantley High School Cheer, hyping up the boys varsity basketball game.

[Photo] Lake Brantley cheer: the road to greatness

Nairie De Gregory, Staff Reporter
January 30, 2023
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Senior Abby Bicker performs Viola's monologue from Shakespeare's "The Twelfth Knight".

[Photo] Theater takes on Shakespeare

Trinidy Kev and Sammie Jo Clark
January 25, 2023
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Performing on Jan. 6, the Fortefy acapella group took the stage alongside the professional acapella group MPact. “Performing with a professional group was sort-of like a dream come true,” senior Jade Durnin said. “But the best part was rehearsing with them before, getting bits of advice of what they do after years of doing this was an incredible asset.”

An MPact-ful performance

Amelia Galliford and Madalyn Propst
January 11, 2023
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