• 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
  • 11/1 New Senior Lunch
  • 10/16 Senior SAT Day
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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
Madison Goldfarb

Madison Goldfarb, Sports Editor

Madison Goldfarb is the Sports Editor and the Co-founder of the party planning Committie for the Brantley Banner 2018-2019 school year. She is super excited to embark and cover all of the journeys that students undertake throughout the school year. She also can not wait to throw as many food parties as possible. Her love for writing was discovered later than most, during her freshman Journalism class. Apart from writing, Madison plays varsity lacrosse at Lake Brantley as well as on her club team, LaxManiax.  She has been playing lacrosse since fourth grade. Additionally, she is involved in National Honor Society and Quill and Scroll Honor Society. Madison cant not wait to finish this school year while making her mark around school during her third and final year on the newspaper staff.

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Why you should never pay your child’s way into college

Madison Goldfarb, Sports Editor
April 30, 2019
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On Wednesday September 19, 2018, junior and senior students went to the college resource room to get extra preparation for college.

[Photo] What are Cords and how to get them

Lilly Kolterjohn, Staff Reporter
February 28, 2019
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The Market On South's version of a pulled "pork" sandwich contains jack fruit instead of meat, making it vegan friendly. The jack fruit sandwich is a worthy opponent for pulled pork.

The Market On South

Madison Goldfarb, Sports Editor
November 14, 2018
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The Market On South's version of a pulled "pork" sandwich contains jack fruit instead of meat, making it vegan friendly. The jack fruit sandwich is a worthy opponent for pulled pork.

Herbivores vs Omnivores

Madison Goldfarb, Sports Editor
November 14, 2018
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Lake Brantley and Lake Mary cheerleaders perform stunts as part of a commercial during the rivalry respect summit. The summit was held in the Community room on Wednesday January 17.

Rivalry Respect Summit with Lake Mary High School

Madison Goldfarb, Sports Editor
January 30, 2018
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The entire seventh period debate class stood outside in their matching debate hoodies. “My favorite part about being in debate is that it’s a class where you can speak your mind in an argument,” junior Aaron Ploche said. “Debate has helped me be able to speak in front of a crowd or people and not be terrified doing so.”

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Senior Grace Staudenmaier practices her compelling debate on her classroom audience. Staudenmaier has been a top performer in her debate competitions, where she has come in first and third places.

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Seniors Colin Snyder, Joshua Sawdon and Nick Rosseti gather together to bounce off ideas for their debates. During the class period, the debate team was preparing for their Debate Smackdown.

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Junior Jackson Anderson pays attention to his teacher Dan Smith's instructions. The debate team was practicing for their upcoming Debate Smackdown.

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Debate teacher Dan Smith teaches his students how to properly address a crowd. Among his attentive students are sophomores Zachary Weiss and Morgan Gainer.

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Staff writer Emily Klingenberg gets into the holiday spirit on December 1. She called her festive outfit "Risky Christmas" corresponding to the iconic eighties movie "Risky Christmas".

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Jorquera pulls the barbell up in order to perform a clean and jerk into overhead squat during the Bacon Beatdown. Jorquera placed first in the competition in Daytona.

Junior Stone Jorquera is as solid as a rock

Madison Goldfarb, Sports Editor
October 29, 2017
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Art and photography teacher, Ariana Fizudeen prepares her lessons for the day. Fizudeen is one of the many new teachers that was added this year to Lake Brantley.

Ariana Fizudeen

Madison Goldfarb, Sports Editor
September 25, 2017
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During the halftime of the homecoming football game, drum majors Avery Knipfing, Caroline Noonan, Daniella Delphino finish directing the Brantley band on Thursday September 7. This year is the first year that there are three all female drum majors.

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Senior Will Pikalow warms up on the field during the homecoming game on Thursday, September 7. The football game was held on a Thursday rather than a Friday event cancellations due caused by Hurricane Irma.

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Drum major senior Avery Knipfing smiles after conducting the Brantley band throughout the halftime show of the homecoming football game on September 7. Knifing is one of the three all female drum majors.

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On September 7, the Brantley football team captains meet with the referees and the Winter Haven Blue Devil captains prior to the start of the homecoming game. Lake Brantley beat Winter Haven 35-28, this was LB’s first win of the season.

[Photo] Homecoming Game

October 4, 2017
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Football running backs Rollie Bradford and Mel Johnson walk off the field during a timeout in the homecoming football game on September 7. The Winter Haven Blue Devils lost to the Patriots with a score 35-28.

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Lake Brantley offensive line players walk back to the field for the next play during the football game held on September 7. Lake Brantley defeated Winter Haven by a touchdown, with a score of 35-28.

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Athletic trainers Keano Suarez, Ivanna Suarez, Angel Carbajal, and Kayla Padilla assist an injured football player on Thursday September 7. Instead of being on a Friday, the game had been moved up in the hopes to avoid cancellations from Hurricane Irma.

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Principal Dr.Trent Daniel, homecoming king Matt Little, and Patriot Pete pose for a picture together on September 7, during the homecoming football game. The Patriots defeated the Winter Haven Blue Devils 35-28.

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During the homecoming football game on September 7,homecoming king Matt Little and Patriot Pete pose for a picture during halftime. The homecoming king and queen were announced prior to the start of the football game.

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Long snapper senior Will Pikalow practices his technique during the homecoming football game on September 7. The Patriots took on the Winter Haven Blue Devils and won with a score of 35-28.

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Brantley’s New and Improved Athletic Facilities

Madison Goldfarb, Staff Reporter
January 30, 2017
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Brantley Holiday Traditions

Madison Goldfarb, Staff Reporter
January 30, 2017
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