Twice-Told Tale

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(Above) President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance were officially sworn in as the 47th President and 50th Vice President of the United States on January 20, 2025. Katie Mathews, grade 11 and Founder of Nerd Nite Next Gen, states,"With the rise of the new Bird Flu, we don't have the research and vaccine access necessary to combat this disease. The decline of our shared resources with other countries might put us behind and isolate the U.S., leading to scary outcomes."
W.H.O. Leaves Future Uncertain
March 12, 2025
(Above) Tessa Guerra, grade 12, loves sets that she can dress up and down, making all her outfits perfect for every occasion. Her set is designed for business casual from Aritzia's luxury line. She dresses her outfit down to make it casual with white sneakers, and scrunchies on her wrist.
Students Predict New Trends
March 5, 2025
(Above) MSG attracts people all across the globe in various ways, with the most notable being its impeccable sound system. The sound quality of the arena leads guests to believe that they left the best concert from sections as high as the nose bleeds. This factor also adds to how artists, such as Billie Eilish, sell out stadiums for high prices.
Venues Make or Break the Concert Experience
February 19, 2025
(Above) Because of the widespread use of plastic, it is impossible to completely remove it from our diet, but it is possible to stop some of the consumption. Fruits and vegetables absorb plastics through roots which go into the plant. A study by Gea Oliveri Conti, PhD, found that apples and carrots have the highest concentration of plastics. Both are very healthy, but finding alternatives might stop more plastic consumption.
Our Bodies are Landfills
October 30, 2024
(Above, left to right) Elizabeth Rudd, grade 11, Sofia Tenghoff, grade 12, Fiona Knight, grade 9, Yara Koteish, grade 11, and Hayden Roberts, grade 11, show off their trendy Adidas, ranging from $90 to $120. These sneakers seem to be everywhere on campus, and walking between classes has turned into an Adidas fashion show. Many students have gotten inspiration from friends and social media, encouraging them to buy these trendy shoes.
Our Microtrends are Creating Macro Waste
October 23, 2024
(Above) Mr. and Mrs. Thomas have adopted Ollie into the family. Ollie has become one of their favorite travel buddies, taking him on most family vacations, especially at the beach. Ollie loves to spend time with his family and loves to play on the sandy shores of Neptune Beach.
Mr. Thomas Transforms LHP Sports
March 21, 2025
(Above) Walt Disney World’s Epcot has a diverse selection of country pavilions to capture the around-the-world effect. The China pavilion is one of the two Asian countries that are a part of the park’s pavilions: The China pavilion highlights nature during the International Flower and Garden Festival with attractions such as this pond that has lilypads, tadpoles, topiaries, and gardens.
Epcot Blooms Into Spring
March 20, 2025
(Above) Mr. Arney has had a positive and quick readjustment period at Lake Highland. He has enjoyed the campus so far and has noticed how Lake Highland’s, “Vibe is more upbeat” and, “Also, the facilities here are top-notch.” He also claims that his favorite part about Lake Highland is how welcoming everyone is, including faculty and students. The main thing he appreciates is how everyone in the Lake Highland community is always there for each other and has everyone’s back. This has helped him feel supported in his journey as he navigates his way through Lake Highland.
Second Semester Surprises With New Teacher
February 28, 2025
(Above) When my grandfather was still an E.R. physician, he used to treat the monks of the Wat Florida Dhammaram in the early 2000s. After all, he was once a monk too. Many Thai men, like my grandfather, temporarily ordained as monks for a period of time in their lives, a practice believed to bring merit and peace to their families.
Thai Festival Celebrates Culture Post-COVID
February 27, 2025
(Above) Mr. Rudy Chihak teaches AP Psychology and coaches Boys Varsity Track. Mr. Chihak belives the concept is a very real phenomenon. Mr. Chihak even states that he advises his students who get nervous in social settings to, “Act like one of there more social friends.”
Faking Authentic Realities
November 18, 2024
(Above) SOHO's new seating area is more vibrant and tropical rather than their old design which now matches the vibe of their colorful açaí bowls.
SOHO Debunks Health Myths
March 13, 2025
(Above) On display at Bethel Woods Center for the Arts are six albums that represent some of the music present during the rise of the hippie movement. The bright colors on the album covers highlight the psychedelic style of the hippie movement.
Music Through the Ages Moves Policy
February 20, 2025
(Above) Florida is facing significant environmental challenges as new housing developments continue to expand. Mattamy Homes is building the population of the houses and areas continues to grow driven by factors like its warm climate and economic opportunities. This has led to a surge in demand for new homes. Unfortunately, this growth often comes at the expense of Florida’s ecosystems. The green that everyone knows Florida has is slowly disappearing under the sand and bricks of the homes with no social connection. The house market has exploded, and to be fair, it was in a reasonable way. The houses are selling higher than what they were originally listed at, but somewhere in the owner feels bad taking away everything that isn’t there.
Industry Replaces Environment
November 12, 2024
(Above) After Operation Homecoming, Mary Jane McManus reunited with her husband Kevin J. McManus in Honolulu after being separated for over five years on February 22, 1973. Holding back tears, Mary Jane was able to look at her husband, knowing he was now safe. Reporters were desperate to know what had happened in those five years. Mr. McManus would share his journey with reporters, citizens, and schools. He mentioned to Mary Jane that all the class boys would frequently ask about the tortures. Mr. McManus was said to have been struggling to contain his laughter as the boys would try to come up with their methods to use against prisoners. Although McManus went through thick and thin, he still loved to share his experience.
The Sacrifice of One, For All
October 31, 2024
(Above) Señora Sybil McKinzy, AP Spanish and Honors IV teacher, is enjoying traditional Hispanic food from various countries.
Hispanic Forum Inspires Leaders
October 29, 2024
(Above) The history of Mardi Gras goes way back and is a completely different experience when understanding why it came to be. Mardi Gras, which means “Fat Tuesday” in French, has roots that go back to ancient times. It started as a way to celebrate before the season of Lent, which means they fast. People would eat fatty foods on the day before Lent to use them up before the fasting began. It was brought to America by French settlers, and overtime became a big festival. Today, Mardi Gras is known for its grand celebrations, especially in New Orleans, and is a huge event before Lent begins.
Laissez Les Bons Temps Rouler
March 14, 2025
(Above) When Nikki Glaser first started to approach how she wanted to write her jokes for the 2025 Golden Globes, she decided she'd, "Fawn and then flame." She pointed out that for all hosts, it's really important to balance being respectful and fun, and to her credit, it translated to her performance.
First Solo Woman to Host Golden Globes
March 7, 2025
(Above) At the Artist's Alley one of the more common things to be sold are figurines. Pictured here are some figures of characters from the anima Demon Slayer. These figurines are collectors items and often sell for a hefty price!
Stranger Things to See at Megacon
February 21, 2025
Milton, Ivana Tobon, Grade 10, Pen and ink and ink wash.
Fall Literary Magazine Released 2024
January 8, 2025
(Above) In ELLE Magazine’s issue for August 2024, the Future of Fashion issue, Hoyeon Jung is profiled following the success of her 2021 premiere acting role in the popular Squid Game series. Now, she is committed to taking on all the modeling opportunities and acting roles that follow her new profound fame.
The Undiscovered Joy of Magazines
November 19, 2024
(Above) Clint Potner, grade 11, is getting ready to begin his wrestling match. Keeping his head in the game at all times is very important in such a quick- paced individual sport. Wrestler Ronin Gault, grade 11, mentions that, “Most of the team does their work after morning practice” which is an efficient way he makes sure he never falls behind in schoolwork. Their team tends to help each other and keep each other accountable with work.
Walk Three Paths With Different Athletes
March 6, 2025
(Above) Eadyn Rivera, grade 10, worked on practicing her free throws during the offseason and quickly has become one of the teams best free throw shooters. Making Eadyn more of an offensive weapon with many teams having to foul her to prevent her from making her three point shots, and tough layups in the paint. As one of the leaders on the team Eadyn also makes sure her team is prepared to grab the rebound and set up a new offensive play.
Connections on the Court Outplay Challenges
March 3, 2025
(Above) Beck Tews, grade 11, demonstrates how he does his backhand while instructing the athletes on how to get the perfect form. Tews said, “I enjoy teaching tennis to the younger kids at LHP. It’s always good to show the kids new skills and making them try something new. So in the future, hopefully they will stick with it and love it as much as I do.” After talking to the athletes they started to follow his instructions after watching an example of what to copy. With more practice the athletes began to finally under- stand the importance of coordination whether it is playing together or just practicing by themselves. Learning with a bounce drop from the coaches, which is thrown directly in front of them for practice to be able to start their warm ups and get ready for the rest of practice.
Tennis Camps Make a Racket
November 13, 2024
(Above) While the Pride is one of only three professional women’s sports teams in Florida, it isn’t the last. With Orlando Pride, the USSSA Pride, Florida’s professional softball team, has inspired young women in the state to pursue their athletic careers after their establishment in 2009. This is seen by the addition of the Orlando Valkyries, a professional volleyball team, that started their first season in January. Similarly, the United Soccer League is starting the first season of their Division I Super League (USLS) this coming August, with two Florida soccer teams joining—Fort Lauderdale United FC and Tampa Bay Sun FC—and teams from Jacksonville and Palm Beach joining USLS in 2025.
The Pride of Orlando’s Sports League
October 24, 2024
Construction Relocates Athletics
October 1, 2024
(Above) Part of Gen-Z’s influence on book culture is the modernized effect of sprayed edges on special edition copies of books. This generation’s take on an old tradition is just another way that young readers are making an impact.
Gen-Z Motivates B&N Expansion
March 24, 2025
(Above) Curl creams are used to provide curls with definition while still maintaining your natural hair's pattern. It can be applied by raking it in your wet hair using your fingers, or applying with
Unraveling Curly Hair Stigmas
March 19, 2025
(Above) The Australian brand Cotton On's store is located at the Florida Mall in Orlando. This location provides all of the clothing mentioned in the article along with some other great finds that only Australian fashion has produced.
Down Under Brings Up New Trends
February 26, 2025
(Above) The Supreme Court upheld the TikTok ban on January 17. TikTok went dark for U.S. citizens for 14 hours on January 18 at 10:40 P.M. TikTok soon reopened but is still removed from all app stores, making it unable to be newly downloaded.
TikTok Ban Debate Continues
February 18, 2025
(Above) The outward slanted fencing surrounding Lake Highland's campus is a new addition to this year's extensive security measures. This fencing is extremely different from that of previous years that anyone could easily pass through.
Normalized Doesn’t Mean Normal
November 6, 2024
(Above) Once people had their bags filled they would take them to a bag checking station, with the help of teachers Mr. Sharkey and Mrs. Flader, to determine the sizing of the clothes. Clothing items extended from shirts, sweatpants, flip flops, and many other kinds of sizes of clothes. Evan stated, “The event itself was both a huge success and a blast. I enjoyed watching both my fellow teachers and friends compete with each other to see who could fill the most bags out of everyone.” Evan, getting into specific detail, mentioned “Most of the articles of clothing and hygiene products were purchased from Dollar Tree. This was the best place to buy the items and make sure that I had enough.”
Backpacks Pack a Fresh Start
March 18, 2025
(Above) For Martin Luther King Day this year, Lake Highland Preparatory's Upper School had the honor of hearing Mr. Derreck Kayongo speak during the routine Unity meeting. Students such as myself and others had the opportunity to speak to him one-on-one and ask him questions about his inspiring speech.
Embodying MLK’s Spirit
March 11, 2025
(Above) Ms. Angie Wohltman, Wellness and Yoga Teacher, and Rachel McKenzie, grade 9, enjoy making "Worry Dolls."
Crafty Corner Creates Kind Krafts
March 10, 2025
(Above) Seniors, such as Ayla Moffitt, who took Intro to Leadership often decided to K.I.L.T. during the year that follows. This allows students to share their love of volunteering with others.
Leadership and Service Go Hand in Hand
February 25, 2025
(Above) The iconic bell was gifted by the Class of 2019, and the Senior Wall was gifted by the Class of 2023.
Seniors Ring in the New Year
February 17, 2025
(Above) The atmosphere of Raising Cane’s locations are unmatched compared to other fast food chains. The usage of vibrant, stark colors and graphic designs makes the interior not look drab and bland like some other fast food chains. It creates a welcoming environment that fosters a dine-in experience just as much as a drive-through experience. Today, it is common for most places to be more of a drive through kind of restaurant due to the lack of atmospheric aesthetic and cost that dressier interiors require.
Florida Dips Into Canes
March 25, 2025
(Above) Many of Freya Skye’s songs have been hits so far. According to alisaltrojantribune.com, these songs include “Who Says,” “Walk Over,” “Someone to Love,” and “Winter Dream.” It also states that out of all of these songs, “Winter Dream” has grown the most attraction as it is, “A festive song perfect for the holiday season.” Her songs have unique tunes and many themes, from intense and emotional to festive and happy.
Former Eurovision Star Rises to Fame
March 17, 2025
(Above) One dish named Branzino is a whole fish that is either fried or grilled. It is a European Sea Bass rubbed in Greek spices and overall tastes amazing. The fish is sourced locally from various fish markets to ensure that they are always served fresh. Many describe the taste as flaky and also slightly sweet.
Bosphorus Creators Open Parea
March 3, 2025
(Above) Lots of famous actors and Korean stars were included in this series, such as BigBang’s T.O.P, and former IZ*ONE member Jo Yu-ri. These actors bring the psychological games to life and leave fans waiting for more spectacular acting.
I’ve Played These Games Before
February 24, 2025
(Above) The Madras Cafe is located on Sand Lake Road and is open from 11:30 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. for their breakfast and lunch dining, and then from 5:00 P.M. to 10:30 P.M. for their evening dinner experience. Guests can be seated indoors or outdoors.
Spicing Up South Indian Flavors
November 11, 2024

Twice-Told Tale

Twice-Told Tale
(Above) The history of Mardi Gras goes way back and is a completely different experience when understanding why it came to be. Mardi Gras, which means “Fat Tuesday” in French, has roots that go back to ancient times. It started as a way to celebrate before the season of Lent, which means they fast. People would eat fatty foods on the day before Lent to use them up before the fasting began. It was brought to America by French settlers, and overtime became a big festival. Today, Mardi Gras is known for its grand celebrations, especially in New Orleans, and is a huge event before Lent begins.

Laissez Les Bons Temps Rouler

Mary Collins, Staff • March 14, 2025

Universal Studios brings back its annual Mardi Gras event once again, celebrating their 30th annual celebration. With tasty foods, live dancers and singers, and massive parade floats, Orlando indulges...

(Above) When Nikki Glaser first started to approach how she wanted to write her jokes for the 2025 Golden Globes, she decided she'd, "Fawn and then flame." She pointed out that for all hosts, it's really important to balance being respectful and fun, and to her credit, it translated to her performance.

First Solo Woman to Host Golden Globes

Emily Cypher, Director of Photography • March 7, 2025

American comedian, actress, and television host Nikki Glaser is the first woman to independently host the Golden Globes, and she deserves it more than ever. Glaser, now 40 years old, started her career...

(Above) At the Artist's Alley one of the more common things to be sold are figurines. Pictured here are some figures of characters from the anima Demon Slayer. These figurines are collectors items and often sell for a hefty price!

Stranger Things to See at Megacon

Jay Fredel, Staff • February 21, 2025

Contrary to popular belief, Megacon isn’t just a convention for men living in their mom’s basement. Everything from the most niche corners of the internet to mainstream media such as Stranger Things...

Milton, Ivana Tobon, Grade 10, Pen and ink and ink wash.

Fall Literary Magazine Released 2024

Savannah Fondo, Director of Media • January 8, 2025

By Any Other Name, award-winning Upper School literary magazine, released its fall publication after the success of Arts in October. Ranked First Place in the nation amongst private schools of the same...

(Above) In ELLE Magazine’s issue for August 2024, the Future of Fashion issue, Hoyeon Jung is profiled following the success of her 2021 premiere acting role in the popular Squid Game series. Now, she is committed to taking on all the modeling opportunities and acting roles that follow her new profound fame.

The Undiscovered Joy of Magazines

Savannah Fondo, Director of Media • November 19, 2024

Magazines are a dying breed. Beginning in the 1970s, the digital age slowly shifted how society functions. Through education, music, news, jobs, buying homes, and reading ads, computers collectively transformed...

(Above) The Child Star documentary interviews a generation of actors who share the best way to survive the industry.

Child Stars Reveal the Truth of the Industry

Emily Cypher, Director of Photography • November 1, 2024

The world’s most famous child stars tell the world the darkest secrets of the entertainment industry for minors in a new documentary, Child Star, released September 7, of this year on Hulu. The documentary...

(Above) Rock climbing itself is an interesting sport. as people are able to both work on your upper body and lower body at the same time. The biggest development is the strength people develop with gripping onto the walls. Some people have such insane grip strength that they can hang and grab onto a barely raised rock with the tips of their fingers.

Rocking the Climbs

Zane Rimes, Co-Editor • October 21, 2024

 When you think about rock climbing and bouldering, it may seem like an out-of-reach type of sport. Rock climbing and bouldering have grown much more over the years with institutions and businesses. With...

(Above) Vishal Patel (left), grade 12, and Finley Grace Miller (right), grade 12, navigate through the school day, finding a balance between the demands of their classes and the time they devote to spending with friends. The transition between classes provides the perfect opportunity for students to have a quick but meaningful conversation with their peers and let go of academic stress before their next class.

Timeless Movies Contradict School Life Now

Fiona Knight, Staff • October 11, 2024

In today’s world, new movies are being released almost every month. Each movie released quickly gains popularity over the previous ones, yet loses its popularity just as fast. When each of these movies...

(Above) Unlimited access to nearly every movie just by a click of a button makes it simpler to watch movies at home instead of having the original experience of watching a movie in the theater.

Sequels Lack Creativity

Yara Koteish, Staff • October 10, 2024

The movie industry has recently been coming up with fewer new movie ideas, while taking the easy route of making sequels to movies that have been successful in the past. Some examples include movies like...

(Above) Fans go crazy as Latin star, Bad Bunny steps on stage playing his hit new song,” Monaco”. As he raps and sings to the melody, thousands of people are making the most out of their experience, trying to account for the hundreds if not thousands of dollars they spent to be here. The tickets in the Kia Center for Bad Bunny ranged up to $2000 on May 17, 2024, but right before the event began, multiple prices dropped to around $50. These two prices range so much, and what time the tickets are bought depends on how much money a fan could save.

Ticket Prices Break the Bank

Mary Collins, Staff • September 17, 2024

With concerts being one of the most popular forms of entertainment in today's generation, it is essential to address that ticket prices for a few hours of entertainment have gotten outrageous. Fans are...

Like Mother, Like Daughter, Sophia Youngs, Grade 11, Oil pastels.

Spring Literary Magazine Released 2024

Alyssa Wiboon, Director of Media • May 3, 2024

By Any Other Name, award-winning Upper School literary magazine, released its spring publication after the success of Arts in April. Ranked First Place in the nation amongst private schools of the same...

(Above) The inspiration that Star Wars took from Dune is so clear after watching the film. There is the first obvious parallel between the countless desert planets of the George Lucas films, most famously Anakin Skywalker’s home planet of Tatooine and Dune’s desert planet of Arrakis. Then there’s the advanced physical and psychological manipulation capabilities of the Bene Gesserit, a skill they call “the Voice" that mirrors the body and mind control called “the Force” that Jedis possess. Both have evil emperors ruling the galaxy, strong brother-sister ties at the center of their stories, and a powerful drug called “the spice” as a popular commodity. There are also tremendous differences. While Star Wars mainly focuses on smugglers and rebels, Dune is a story about feudal aristocracy. It dives into the complex questions of using religion as a tool for politics and the limits of human capability. Star Wars, on the other hand, can seem more like a fairy tale in comparison. It has a greater emphasis on spirituality, with Luke saving the galaxy by saving his father’s soul, and in this vein, it is fundamentally more optimistic.

Revisiting “Dune Part One”

Serena Young, Director of Photography • April 5, 2024

Sometimes, we go to the movies for entertainment. The plot, the actors, the set design—all of it adds up to the quote/ unquote “movie experience.” Then there are times when going to the movies is...

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