• 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 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
Julia Hubbell

Julia Hubbell, Editor-in-Chief

Julia Hubbell is a senior at Lake Brantley High School, third year staff member and Editor-In-Chief for The Brantley Banner. Additionally, she serves as a Field Commander for the Patriot Band, playing flute, piccolo, piano and arguably guitar. She enjoys writing in many ways, as a newspaper reporter, but also through composing her own musical arrangements. She is known for her strong opinions on, and deep appreciation for, any films made by Christopher Nolan, as well as songs composed by Hans Zimmer. She can often be found searching for movie soundtracks on vinyl, or telling her friends to go look at the moon. She finds that writing is an outlet like no other, and with this, she hopes that this year will be full of inspiration, and a way to grow in a craft that she already adores so much.

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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.”

Patriot Preview

Makayla Martindale, Julia Hubbell, and Avery Ranum
February 14, 2023
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Films in the same series are typically released within a few years of each other. However, the trend of waiting longer between film releases is becoming popular. This tends to leave the audience with a subpar second installment, using the anticipation as a quick cash grab instead of trying to produce a high quality film.

Long-awaited sequels threaten the quality of films

Julia Hubbell, Editor-in-Chief
January 24, 2023
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Provided by the Grosvenor Teacher Fellowship, biology and research teacher Lauren D’Ambrosio ventured to Antarctica. After observing the wildlife and scenery, D’Ambrosio hopes to spread word of the importance of protecting the planet, so that places like Antarctica remain brimming with life. “If there’s one thing I hope to teach my students, it’s that our actions have implications and it’s important to be mindful of them,” D’Ambrosio said.

D’Ambrosio takes on Antarctica

Julia Hubbell, Editor-in-Chief
January 18, 2023
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The fall sport season traditionally runs from the beginning of August to the end of October.

Fall sports collection

Julia Hubbell, Editor-in-Chief
November 28, 2022
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Oftentimes, in Hallmark movies, the general structure of the film itself remains the same, almost as if all the stories follow a formula.

Hallmark: ruining holiday movies

Julia Hubbell, Editor-In-Chief
November 20, 2022
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This year, Hallmark begun its famous countdown to Christmas on Oct. 21. This meant the network would begin showing round-the-clock holiday programming, including premieres for numerous original holiday films.

Hallmark movies: hit or miss

Makayla Martindale and Julia Hubbell
November 20, 2022
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On Mon. Nov. 7, the juniors and seniors prepared to face off in the annual powderpuff game. Seniors Lindsay Sheridan and Riley Fisher use face paint to show camaraderie and class spirit, donning the colors of the senior team. “The time that we spent in the locker room was so fun,” senior Riley Fisher said. “We were all able to bond before the game, especially because we were there twice, since the first game was postponed.”

Powderpuff: an “Old Skool” rivalry

Makayla Martindale and Julia Hubbell
November 15, 2022
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Beginning work shortly after the cast list was released, seniors Claudia Lerner and Lily Stilp-Johnson were tasked with writing the score for the schools production of "Hamlet". "It's a great opportunity to showcase student talents, and I'm very happy to be a part of it," Stilp-Johnson said.

Students on the score

Julia Hubbell, Editor-in-Chief
November 1, 2022
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On Oct. 29 at Cranes Roost Park, senior Julia Hubbell and friends pose in their homecoming attire. Despite dressing up for the occasion, the group opted to go out to eat instead of going to the dance.

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Beginning on Sept. 2, Universal Studios' Halloween Horror Nights reopened. "The Weenkd: After Hours" house was a recent addition to the event, and a wildly popular one at that. "It's very cool," sophomore Johannes Calderon said. "Something new and different for Halloween Horror Nights."

More scares “After Hours”

Julia Hubbell, Editor-in-Chief
October 17, 2022
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Debuting on Aug. 18, "She-Hulk: Attorney at Law" has been met with harsh backlash. Though many elements such as comedic relief and cameos are executed well in the show, many fans are continuing to show distaste for the ongoing Disney+ series.

Marvel’s “She-Hulk” battles mixed reviews

Julia Hubbell, Editor-In-Chief
September 19, 2022
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The Patriot Chorus hosted the "Chorus Kickoff" on Sept. 14. The goal of the kickoff was to create a bond within the chorus department beyond individual class periods. "We wanted everyone to be comfortable with each other and form a connection," junior Lauren Hughes said.

Chorus kicks off new year

Julia Hubbell, Editor-In-Chief
September 16, 2022
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The girls varsity volleyball team took on rivals, Lake Mary High School, with overwhelming support from the student section on Aug. 30. “I’m grateful they like to come watch us ball out,” senior Avery Demetree said. “They can also be intimidating to the other team, which is really beneficial and helps us win.”

Student section shows out

Julia Hubbell and Makayla Martindale
September 1, 2022
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Released on Apr. 1, 2022, Sony's "Morbius" is an unfortunate waste of good characters. Most of the movie was weirdly paced, and was overall not an enjoyable experience for viewers.

A universal disappointment: “Morbius”

Julia Hubbell, Entertainment/Opinions Editor
April 15, 2022
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During their trip to France, AP Art students were able to visit museums to view famous works, as well as view the artistry behind French architecture. "The buildings were amazing," senior Cat Winter said. "It was great to see all the details up close."

A picturesque experience

Julia Hubbell, Entertainment/Opinions Editor
April 5, 2022
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Great responsibility, great delivery

Julia Hubbell, Entertainment/Opinions Editor
January 19, 2022
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Review on "Spider-Man: No Way Home"

Review on “Spider-Man: No Way Home”

Julia Hubbell and Delaney Rosenblatt
January 19, 2022
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Down multiple players, the junior varsity girls basketball team invited junior varsity soccer players to play against Forest Lake Academy. "I am pretty happy with the performance throughout the game," junior Adriana Sylvia said. "Every player put in their all and didn't give up, which I truly appreciate."

From field to court

Julia Hubbell, Entertainment/Opinions Editor
January 7, 2022
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Members of GSA walk amongst members and allies of the LGBTQ+ community during the Come Out with Pride celebration on Oct. 9. “It was so special to be in such a supportive and welcoming environment."

Come Out with Pride parade

Julia Hubbell, Entertainment/Opinions Editor
November 10, 2021
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Harry Styles: JAM Sesh

Julia Hubbell, Avery Ranum, Makayla Martindale, and Annaliese Long
October 19, 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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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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Ranch

Riveting ranch recipe

Julia Hubbell, Entertainment/Opinions Editor
October 15, 2021
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Junior, and third year student of 3D Animation Technology, Kira Klafter shows the process of designing a character. "It's a lot of fun to work with all these programs," Klafter said. "You learn a lot about what goes into making designs look good."

Creative design and entertainment attracts students

Julia Hubbell, Entertainment/Opinions Editor
September 22, 2021
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As football season opens, the Brantley Boys have made their comeback for the first time since the 2019-2020 school year. These masked members of the student body work to excite students for upcoming games. At the Lake Mary pep rally, this group rode around on a golf cart, spreading school spirit through waving and chanting alongside the student body.

[Photo] Lake Mary Pep Rally

Makayla Martindale, Sports Editor
September 15, 2021
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Meeting in room 5-026, the Pre-Med Club gets together every other Monday. They focus on building members' knowledge of medicine, with the goal of preparing them for future careers in the medical field. “I learn a lot through the activities we do, and just from being around the other members,” junior Abby Roberson said.

Pre-Med Club

Julia Hubbell, Entertainment/Opinions Editor
September 14, 2021
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Junior Rebecca Montanez attempts to catch a football at the Lunch Jam pep rally on Friday, Aug. 13. “We’re having so much fun and I love showing off my school spirit,” Montanez said. “To get involved, I go to the sports games, join clubs and participate in events like this. It brings everybody together.”

Lunch Jam: was it the jam?

Makayla Martindale, Julia Hubbell, Annaliese Long, and Anina-Jeannette Williams
August 23, 2021
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Taylor Swift’s 8th album folklore was released on July 24. Its companion album evermore was released Dec. 11.

[Photo] Swift’s new era

Avery Ranum, Staff Reporter
April 9, 2021
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Sports JAM: Superbowl

Julia Hubbell, Avery Ranum, and Makayla Martindale
April 6, 2021
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The new Disney+ series Wandavision has hooked audiences since its premiere on Jan. 15. This is the first Marvel series to consist of multiple episodes, rather than a feature length film.

Marvel’s new “vision”: Wandavision

Julia Hubbell, Staff Reporter
March 20, 2021
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Senior Justin Keyt marks off measurements before the woodshop class lays new flooring. “This project was helpful because it introduced us to flooring,” Keyt said. “It was also special because most projects we do are for other parts of the campus, the new floors are in our shop.”

Underneath the stadium: Woodshop class

Julia Hubbell, Staff Reporter
February 23, 2021
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Loaded words are commonly found in today's media, it can be a dangerous manipulator to the minds of readers.

Loaded language in the media

Julia Hubbell, Staff Reporter
January 10, 2021
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The 1988 film "Die Hard" presents the longstanding debate over whether it is a Christmas movie, or just another action packed hero film.

Is ‘Die Hard’ a Christmas Movie?

Julia Hubbell, Staff Reporter
December 17, 2020
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The 1993 film "The Nightmare Before Christmas" features the holidays Christmas and Halloween. Many wonder what time of year is appropriate to watch the Tim Burton classic.

The Nightmare Before Christmas: scary or merry?

Julia Hubbell, Staff Reporter
December 3, 2020
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This week’s project was to make a paper-plate portrait of themselves. Students start this project by gathering materials to mather their hair color, eye color, as well as blending colors to match their skin tone.

Early childhood gets crafty

Julia Hubbell, Staff Reporter
November 1, 2020
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Many holiday shoppers are excited for the upcoming Black Friday. But due to COVID-19 restrictions, some are left wondering if it's even worth attending.

Black Friday: lower prices and lower expectations

Julia Hubbell, Staff Reporter
November 1, 2020
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Junior Sierra Higgins plays the drum set during a School of Rock performance. She enjoys the experience of playing for live audiences, and channels her excitement into her playing. “Being able to perform in front of the public is cool, it gives me a learning experience,” Higgins said. “I’m always excited to start playing.”

Sierra Higgins: drum line vs. drum set

Julia Hubbell, Staff Reporter
October 30, 2020
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Sophomore Chelsea Faller has used her time at home to learn new techniques and determine what suits her style. She has been working with new shading methods in her most recent drawings. “I’ve always wanted to try new methods, and now I finally can,” Faller said.

Passed time and pastimes

Julia Hubbell, Staff Reporter
September 29, 2020
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