![(Above) Right here on the LHPS campus, eerie feelings have emerged when students and staff have walked alone in Highland House, where students come to attend classes in the traditional and digital arts. Highland House was originally a family home, built in the late 1940s or early 1950s. After Orlando Junior College purchased the land, it was used as offices but, “Retained a ‘house’ layout,” states Dr. Brenda Walton. She also said that by the 1970s, the land became a part of Lake Highland with various purposes, including hosting home economics, science, and yearbook classes as well as a space for faculty to host holiday parties. By the 2000s, it became the arts building. However, with a long history comes troublesome events, including the deaths of many people around the property. Ms. Ginger Bryant, states that although she doesn’t believe in ghosts, she has, “Seen things in that building that [she is] not able to explain with any sort of scientific backing.” Other administrators and students have relayed similar sentiments, stating that they feel some sort of presence or negative energy when passing by the building.](https://twicetoldtale.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/IMG-2310-1200x408.jpg)
As any school break approaches each year, people often find themselves wanting to go to the beach for warm weather and the cool ocean. Most go to New Smyrna Beach for the famous white sand and blue water, but there is so much more to the city than just the beach. New Smyrna itself is the second oldest city in Florida, making it rich with history that goes unnoticed by visitors at the fun shops and delicious restaurants everywhere. One of the most popular places in New Smyrna is Flagler Avenue. Flager has numerous outlets for having fun with friends and family. From tasty food and fancy boutiques to cool surf shops and cute cafés, Flagler has it all. On top of all the fun places to hang out, New Smyrna also showcases places with historical significance, as well as places with famous cultural art. There are tons of historical sites to visit, as well as multiple art museums throughout the whole city. There is so much more to Flagler than what meets the eye at first glance.
