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(Above) The property of Shalom Orlando is also the site of The Holocaust Memorial Resource and Education Center of Central Florida. The organization aims to combat anti-Semitism through history on prejudice and bigotry toward Jewish people. Kanye West has stated his support for Nick Fuentes, who has perpetuated a conspiracy theory denying the Holocaust, saying it was fabricated to advance Jewish interests. Denying an event that took the lives of countless Jewish people just perpetuates the hateful beliefs that first laid the groundwork for Hitler’s reign. Photo by Sarah Finfrock.
Silence is Compliance
February 2, 2023
(Above) As I was apprehensive to start training in hip-hop, my studio and team (shown above), helped me build up the courage to learn skills, as well as perform on stage. The support that my studio shows while being onstage is huge, with loud cheering and yelling. Also, other studios chime in with this same encouragement, making dancing on stage and competing less nerve wracking. After the first competition, I never doubted my ability in hip-hop, and I continue to perform multiple pieces in that style. Photo courtesy of Tremaine Dance.
Peer Pressure With Positive Outcomes
November 9, 2022
(Above) Partnering with the Humane Society, The Pet Alli- ance of Greater Orlando helped rescue some of the 4,000 beagles taken from a large breeding facility, focused on providing beagles for animal testing, in Virgina in Septem- ber. Beagles are sought after for testing because of their docile nature, and many rescues specialize in rescuing them. Photo courtesy of the Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando.
“Adopt Don’t Shop” Becomes the Law
October 26, 2022
(Above) My sister and I wore matching outfits to school until second grade. This is when both of us voiced that we would like to start expressing ourselves through our own style and clothes. Before this time, our outfits were always matching, whether it was actually the exact same item of clothing, or by only having different colors of that item. Photo courtesy of Mrs. Jennifer Reif.
Seeing Double
October 4, 2022
(Above) The invisible illness manifests itself when it gets to the point of a patient crashing down, not being able to function in his or her normal state. A case representative of this idea was when I was admitted into the hosptial. For months since the start of school, I had been working over the present symptoms in my life. However, sometimes it gets to a point where medical intervention is needed. I was constantly hooked up to a new IV bag, my vitals were taken every four hours, and multiple specialists visited me to try to narrow down what was wrong, or if it were just a flare up of symptoms. Photo courtesy of Mrs. Jennifer Reif. Graphic courtesy of elleandtheautognome.wordpress.com.
The Invisible Illness
September 12, 2022
(Above) After being separated into groups of 50 students in a, “Family group,” students formed their own, “Home groups” as a sharing hub during each exercise. Serena Young, grade 11, especially enjoyed the contest to see which home group could come up with the most obscure simiarites. Photo courtesy of a SDLC student participant.
Students Dive into Diversity
February 6, 2023
Cleo Richard- son, grade 10, Aniston Goldstein, grade 12, and Alexandra Caballero, Class of 2022, all share the same passion for archery. Alexandra shared how she found her niche through joining the archery team: “I joined the team during my Sophmore year, and everyone was very supportive. It was fun to watch how I improved throughout my time on the team.” Alexandra now serves as an active mentor to the underclass- men on the team, and continues to push them to do their best while still learning about new ways to improve their strate- gies on a daily basis. In fact, Cleo and Aniston have learned a great deal from Alexandra’s experience, which have helped them in fixing their mistakes and forming new bonds in the process. Photo by Arya Sant. (Above) Graph- ic courtesy of Clipart
On Target to Win
November 2, 2022
(Above) Miya Okuda, grade 12, shares how she’s recently been doing two-shades on her nails. Her go-to nails are a shade of pink or blue, and anything with sparkles. This set reminded her of cherry blossoms, and she described them as, “Bright, sparkly, and fun,” adding how they reflect her personality. She would love to try storyboard nails and believes nails are really important because they, “Are one of the first things people will notice about you, especially when shaking your hand or when you’re moving.” When someone has nails as strong as these, they certainly are a great point of conversation indeed. All photos by Serena Young.
Express Yourself From Tip to Toe
October 21, 2022
(Above) From an early age, I was exposed to the business world through my family’s construction company, FINFROCK. I had my first “job” shredding papers, making copies, and taking out the trash for my dad’s coworkers. I would also walk the halls selling Girl Scout cookies as an elementary student. Photo courtesy of Sarah Finfrock.
Getting a Business Degree at the Dinner Table
October 7, 2022
Cottageccore is an aesthetic that incorporates a romanticized version of rural life, although more recently with a Victorian twist. This is mainly due to the popularity of shows such as Bridgerton and adaptions of Jane Austen novels. The outfits have an element of a corset, puff sleeves, and floral prints. Think about taking a garden stroll while bread is baking in the oven. Shoes can be soft leather boots and short to the ankle. Wear a straw hat for the sun and adorn with delicate jewerly. Comfort and simplicity are prioritized, whether through soft cottons or handmade accessories. As long as everything is minimalistic and intentional, it is Cottagecore. Photo by Serena Young.
Style Up Every Season
October 6, 2022
(Left) Bento Asian Kitchen is a chain restaurant serv- ing Asian-style bowls and sushi. They offer online ordering so Seniors can pre-order their meals and have more time to eat. As Bento is farther from school, there is less time to wait in line to order and wait to be served, so Seniors must order ahead. All photos by Sarah Finfrock.
The Senior Special: Lunch on the Go
November 3, 2022
Fall Into These Seasonal Experiences
Fall Into These Seasonal Experiences
October 20, 2022
(Above) While living in Bath, England, Mr. Sharkey and his son, Mathew, and his daughter, Rebecca, had a fun day trip to London, England in the year 2000. Moving to Orlando, Florida, was a huge contrast to the dreary U.K. weather. Mr. Sharkey says, “I love it here...I love the heat and blue skies...” Photo courtesy of Mr. Sharkey.
Meet Mr. Sharkey: The True Scottsman of LHPS
October 19, 2022
(Above) At Full Sail University, The Monarch Initiative is a program that focuses on the nature in one’s life, and it also promotes conservation. Relating to Instagram trends, butterfly and angel wings fill up a substantial amount of an individual’s feed. It is com- mon for the person to stand in the middle of each wing, and poses for his or her photo.
Living Your Aesthetic Life
September 29, 2022
(Above) On top of the prized breakfast at The Old Spanish Sugar Mill Grill and Griddle House, there are many other activities offered at De Leon Springs State Park including boat tours, swimming in the spring, scuba diving, and hiking through the trails. Before the restaurant or state park was established, sugar cane was crushed using the iconic mill. Later on, Peter and Majorie Shwarze saw the value of this mill, and decided to open up this successful and admired location.
The Sun Sets on Breakfast
September 23, 2022
(Above) Vigilante, Faith Graham, Grade 11, Pen and ink.
Literary Magazine, By Any Other Name, released December 2.
December 1, 2022
(Above) Aly and AJ opened the concert with their hypnotic folk voices and playful guitar strings. The two sisters had an empathetic connection with each other that radiated far beyond the stage. They certainly had the crowd cheering, especially for fans who know them from the Disney Channel airing their shows. All photos by Serena Young.
Ben Platt Has a New Platform
October 31, 2022
(Above) Brad Pitt is an interesting actor mainly because of the things he performs and makes. He is a truly talented actor that always brings a smile to many people’s faces, and he’s always doing so much for the community. He’s also the founder of a renowned charity named Make it Right Foundation that has aided more than five million dollars worth in damage costs with aiding the 9th ward district in New Orleans. He started the cause in 2007 accord- ing to InsidePhilanthropy.com. According to that same site, he built over 150 enviromentally friendly houses to rebuild families and give them places to call home. talking to news outlets, Look To The Stars, he has said, “We’ve got to push to get these levees taken care of in the correct fashion.” He is such an interesting actor, and he needs to do more films and overall needs to keep doing what he has done best: acting. Photo courtesy of IMDb.com.
Brad Pitt Rises From The Pits
October 17, 2022
(Left) Situated just outside Atlanta, the Coca Cola Roxy, holding just 3,600 people became a place filled with teenage girls screaming about exes and heartbreak. The five minute walk to the theatre from my hotel went past the Atlanta Braves’ Stadium, and the game-day chants greatly contrasted the giggles from concert goers. And honestly, I felt a little bit judged by the macho ment with their loaded hot dogs and foaming beer. Photo by Delaney Bolstein.
A Little Bit Sour
October 3, 2022
(Above) Disney and Universal have always been rivals, but when it comes to the guest, visitors just want the most enjoyable experience. Zane Rimes, grade 10, explained, “When I got to do the seven-night stay at Disney after my battle with cancer, we had a special room at Disney, and I got to cut to the front of the lines at any ride at all of the parks. This was in 2013.” Graphic courtesy of micechat.com.
A World or Universe of Possibilities
September 15, 2022
(Above, left to right) Natalie Newman, grade 10; Taylor Johnson, grade 11; and Maria Evans, grade 11; turn the corner as they continue to try and push themselves to gain their team a high placement for this invitational. They have been practicing since the beginning of the summer to compete. Photo courtesy of Bob Gall.
Girls Run the Show
November 8, 2022
Lake Highland Football: Espirit de Corps
Lake Highland Football: Espirit de Corps
October 11, 2022
(Above) Coach Mike Palazzo (left) and Coach Donny Simpson (right) matside during a huge finals match at the Doc Buchanan tournament in California. The Doc Buchanan is one of the biggest and most important tournaments in the country. Photo courtesy of Trackwrestling.com.
Revealing the Untold Tales of LHP Wrestling
September 26, 2022
(Above) Phil Dalhausser and his former volleyball partner, Todd Rogers, won gold medals in the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics. This would make his name as a Gold Medal Olympian, making history in the beaches around the world.
Olympian Carries the Torch for Florida
April 5, 2022
(Above) A participant from the Special Olympics of Florida is throwing shot put, a track and field event that involves tossing a heavy spherical ball as far as possible. Women “put” an eight-pound ball, while men “put” a 15-pound ball. Volunteers assist in recording distances, congratulating participants, and providing medals.
Special Olympics Sparks Opportunities For All
April 4, 2022
(Right) In order to get good reviews, once an item is purchased, it is important to pack- age the item in a pleasing way. I wrap the item in tissue paper, add a, “Thank your for your purchase!” sticker, and use a colorful poly mailer. Once that is complete, the last stop is the post office, and then the item is shipped off. Screenshot by Rebecca Reif.
Don’t Love It, Just List It
February 3, 2023
(Above) Many city officials were left scrambling after the wake of Hurricane Ian. The City of Winter Park focused its main efforts on busy roads, such as Park Avenue. Heavy machinery, like front loaders, were sent to aid in debris removal. Trash collection slows after storms, as landfills reach capacity. Photo by Sarah Finfrock.
Hurricane Ian Floods In
November 4, 2022
When you walk into Buc-ee’s, the brisket hits you first. The smell, at times nauseating, lingers with you even after leaving. As for the taste, the overall consensus of my family was that it left something to be desired. The meat was dry, overly seasoned, and not worth the hype. Buc-ee’s also sells, “Beaver chips” which are kettle cooked potato chips. They have a similar thick texture to Chipotle’s tortilla chips except smokier, and made up for the brisket.
All Hail the Texan Beaver
November 1, 2022
(Above) All poster entries were on display in the li- brary for a full week. These 10 posters were a concen- tration of the online branding class’s students’ efforts. Mrs. Cindy Wray was proud of the final showcase of banned book posters and disclosed her plan about making this contest annual. “We’ll do it again next year because...it turned out great,” exclaimed Mrs. Wray. Another expected upcoming event is the book week celebration in January. There, a famous writer will speak. Photo by Tina Zhang.
Banned Books Week Unites LHP
October 25, 2022
(Left) Juicy Couture velour tracksuits definitely defined the 2000s fashion era. Everybody who was somebody was seen wearing Juicy Couture out running errands, or even for a walk in the park. 2000s star Mariah Carey was seen wearing Juicy Couture, and Kendall and Kylie Jenner took a modern twist on the 2000s trend. Photos courtesy of Wmagazine.com and GSI Media (left to right).
In With the Old Y2K Style
September 28, 2022
Caption 1 (group photo): (Above) The first FCA luncheon attracted many students from all grade levels. They gathered to hear a testimony from teacher, Mr. J.R. Solis, and to learn about the future of FCA on campus. Photo courtesy of Henry Builder.
Christian Athletes’ Venue to Connect
February 7, 2023
(Above) Social media is a big part of getting the word out about a new organization or club. For NEHS, all of their communications go through Instagram, where Serena Young, grade 11, is in charge. She describes her job as, “I’ll post deadlines, updates, and fun En- glish-related facts on there.” Other ways to promote peer reviewing and NEHS have been through posters, and the Juniors that Mrs. Tracy Fordham teaches. All photos courtesy of Instagram, @lhps.nehs. Graphic courtesy of Instagram, @lhps_nehs.
English Honors Society Donates Talents
October 28, 2022
(Above) As opposed to returning clubs, new clubs had to attract all new members and had to be extra cheerful and informative for all potential recruits. Space Club officers shared smiles during the fair, welcoming all interested in space to join! Photo courtesy of Lake Highland Space Club.
New Clubs Bring New Service Opportunities
October 24, 2022
(Above) There are several department headquarters on LHP’s campus, like the College and Career Center and the Upper School Office. There are also several headquarters, for behind the scenes departments like Campus Safety and Transportation, as well as the Business Office and Human Re- sources all of which are off campus. In the Campus Safety and Transportation HQ, all shipments get inspected, and there are many different supplies within the headquarters for anything Highlanders may need to keep us safe. Photo by Kailey Calvo.
Enhancements Modernize Campus Safety
October 18, 2022
(Above) Most pep band practices consist of two groups: the brass section (trumpets, saxaphones, and trombones) and the rythym section (guitars, pianos, and drums). Mr. Fray Peralta, along with his two as- sistants, jump between the two sections to make sure everything sounds cohesive. Photo by Delaney Bolstein.
Sounding the Trumpets for a New Season
October 14, 2022
(Above) The Seafood Siu Mai was significantly larger than anything we had ever seen before. The insides were filled with twice as much meat as those in most restaurants and grocery stores. The abalone on top was an appreciated rarity in most dim sum restaurants.
A Pro-Chef Rates Restaurant’s Authenticity
November 7, 2022
(Above) Even though Destiny 2 has become a hardcore type game where players need DLCS to progress, there is no doubt about how well Bungie does when they make skyboxes or landscapes. All screenshots by Zane Rimes.
The Crash of an Industry
October 27, 2022
(Above) The menu contains a steady stream of classics with the addition of some weekly specials. Their Monday special is Philly-cheese steak. Tuesday is mahi-mahi. Wednesday is lobster roll. Thursday serves Mahi BLT, and Friday’s special is tacos. Their everyday items include french dip, flatbreads, burgers, and more. Photo by Sarah Finfrock.
Serving Charm on Tap Since 1924
October 12, 2022
(Above) The iconic movie Scream is watched in many households year round. The movie comes with an amaz- ing collection of actors including Drew Barrymore, Neve Campbell, Skeet Ulrich, and many others. This is just one reason why the movie is so appealing. Photo courtesy of the Everett Collection.
Freshman Realizes Greatest Fears
October 5, 2022
(Above) On top of the prized breakfast at The Old Spanish Sugar Mill Grill and Griddle House, there are many other activities offered at De Leon Springs State Park including boat tours, swimming in the spring, scuba diving, and hiking through the trails. Before the restaurant or state park was established, sugar cane was crushed using the iconic mill. Later on, Peter and Majorie Shwarze saw the value of this mill, and decided to open up this successful and admired location.
The Sun Sets on Breakfast
September 23, 2022

Twice-Told Tale

Twice-Told Tale
(Above) The property of Shalom Orlando is also the site of The Holocaust Memorial Resource and Education Center of Central Florida. The organization aims to combat anti-Semitism through history on prejudice and bigotry toward Jewish people. Kanye West has stated his support for Nick Fuentes, who has perpetuated a conspiracy theory denying the Holocaust, saying it was fabricated to advance Jewish interests. Denying an event that took the lives of countless Jewish people just perpetuates the hateful beliefs that first laid the groundwork for Hitler’s reign. Photo by Sarah Finfrock.

Silence is Compliance

Sarah Finfrock, Copy Editor/ Director of Photography • February 2, 2023

In the wake of anti-Semitic comments from American rapper Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, the silence is deafening. In public and on social media, I still see people listening to Ye’s music and promoting...

(Above) As I was apprehensive to start training in hip-hop, my studio and team (shown above), helped me build up the courage to learn skills, as well as perform on stage. The support that my studio shows while being onstage is huge, with loud cheering and yelling. Also, other studios chime in with this same encouragement, making dancing on stage and competing less nerve wracking. After the first competition, I never doubted my ability in hip-hop, and I continue to perform multiple pieces in that style. Photo courtesy of Tremaine Dance.

Peer Pressure With Positive Outcomes

Rebecca Reif, Editor in Chief • November 9, 2022

The first idea that comes to one’s mind when peer pressure is mentioned is a negative connotation; something like poor decisions will be made, or risky and dangerous actions will be taken. There are...

(Above) Partnering with the Humane Society, The Pet Alli- ance of Greater Orlando helped rescue some of the 4,000 beagles taken from a large breeding facility, focused on providing beagles for animal testing, in Virgina in Septem- ber. Beagles are sought after for testing because of their docile nature, and many rescues specialize in rescuing them. Photo courtesy of the Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando.

“Adopt Don’t Shop” Becomes the Law

Delaney Bolstein, Co-Editor • October 26, 2022

On June 21, Orange County officials voted to ban the sale of dogs, cats, and rabbits. This occurred after increasing pressure from animal rights groups such as Best Friends and other Florida cities that...

(Above) My sister and I wore matching outfits to school until second grade. This is when both of us voiced that we would like to start expressing ourselves through our own style and clothes. Before this time, our outfits were always matching, whether it was actually the exact same item of clothing, or by only having different colors of that item. Photo courtesy of Mrs. Jennifer Reif.

Seeing Double

Rebecca Reif, Editor in Chief • October 4, 2022

One in every 42 children is born a twin. While being a twin may be rather uncommon, since around only 3.3% of births are twins, here at Lake Highland, 10% of the class of 2023 are composed of doubles....

(Above) The invisible illness manifests itself when it gets to the point of a patient crashing down, not being able to function in his or her normal state. A case representative of this idea was when I was admitted into the hosptial. For months since the start of school, I had been working over the present symptoms in my life. However, sometimes it gets to a point where medical intervention is needed. I was constantly hooked up to a new IV bag, my vitals were taken every four hours, and multiple specialists visited me to try to narrow down what was wrong, or if it were just a flare up of symptoms. Photo courtesy of Mrs. Jennifer Reif. Graphic courtesy of elleandtheautognome.wordpress.com.

The Invisible Illness

Rebecca Reif, Editor-in-Chief • September 12, 2022

During high school students may feel invisible from time to time, but imagine being a student with a different type of invisibility. Invisible illnesses affect more people than one might think, since anyone...

(Above) Without the criticism our world constantly experiences on social media, our generation could start to be more open and accepting of our sense of self-expression. Our differences are what makes us who we are and makes us what we want to be.

Look Up

Arely Rubio, Staff • April 7, 2022

Technology is a loaded word, compacted with cell phones, computers, TVs, cars, streaming, and more. What if we split it up? The word, “Tech” is world-renowned as simply an abbreviation of the word...

(Above) Compared to grocery stores, the growth of gardens and small rooftop farms in urban areas has provided areas where people can come together and connect with the earth as their source of food. These urban farms can fill-in gaps for low-income areas where there’s a lack of healthy foods, improving local food security and nutrition.

Organic Foods Sustain Past the Premium

Santiago Calderon, Editor-in-Chief • March 21, 2022

You are walking into the supermarket, grocery list in hand, and start heading to the produce aisle. “Let’s start with bananas,” you may think. When looking at the options, you see two separate labels:...

(Above) Colleges are left with an important decision: require standardized testing or allow slight decreases in GPA performance in exchange for greater diversity and socioeconomic access. Increasing diversity is crucial to opening students to different intellectual and cultural perspectives.

Why Testing is Not the Golden Standard

Santiago Calderon, Editor-in-Chief • March 3, 2022

If you aren’t currently a Senior, how’s that SAT and ACT prep going? If that just caused a brief sense of anxiety, that’s indicative of a genuine problem in America’s system in applying...

(Above) There was a large number of protests mainly across Europe in the lead up to the COP26 summit. But, there were at least some positive outcomes after years of demanding action. For example, the former governor of the Bank of England has unified 450 organizations to shift their activity to zero-carbon investments.

Don’t Look Up Gives Us Reason To

Santiago Calderon, Editor-in-Chief • January 31, 2022

You’re at the ballot box. Picture it. A sea of black text on a sheet of white paper recording your major decision—your vote. When you think of what candidate to vote for, I’m sure there’s...

Starting October 5, the ATP has been looking into the domestic abuse allegations on Zverev by Sharypova after 14 months of silence by the organization. The league’s CEO, Massimo Calvelli, released the statement. “The allegations raised against Alexander Zverev are serious, and we have a responsibility to address them. We hope our investigation will allow us to establish the facts and determine appropriate follow-up action.”

Domestic Violence Debate Takes Center Court

Sarah Finfrock, Director of Advertising • January 3, 2022

The past year for German tennis player Alexander Zverev has been the tale of two stories. On the one hand, Zverev reached the semi-final at the U.S. Open and French Open, quarter-final of the Australian...

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