Twice-Told Tale

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Twice-Told Tale

Twice-Told Tale

(Above) The traditional bagpipe, a huge symbol of Irish culture, has been played for every single Win-
ter Park St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Bagpipes are woodwind instruments with reed pipes that are sound-
ed by the pressure of wind emitted from a bag squeezed by the player’s arm. The players typically

wear kilts, belt buckles, and other accessories of the traditional Irish bagpiper. There’s no St. Patrick’s

Day without hearing the tunes of an Irish bagpipe! Photo by Alyssa Wiboon.

Let the Festivities Spring Forward

Alyssa Wiboon, Staff April 21, 2023

As the winter season comes to a close and the spring season quickly approaches, Central Florida’s festival season is already in full bloom. Coming from a native resident of Orlando, spring festivals...

(Above) The ceiling in Möge is beautiful. It sets a perfect

vibe for enjoying a delicious drink. Möge Tee was estab-
lished in 2012 in mainland China and quickly spread in

popularity worldwide. Ever since its opening, its interior
design has grown to be more unique and astonishing.

Coffee, Tea, or Möge

Gates Valines, Staff April 17, 2023

If you are a Lake Highland student looking for a fun activity after school, Möge Tee is a great place to get boba tea, and the workers are very welcoming. It is located on Mills Avenue making it very...

(Above) Not only are the drinks beautiful here, but
the decor and aesthetic is as well. Immediately to
the left, after walking in, guests will be faced with
this unique circular chair. The chair along with the
rest of the restaurant’s aeswthetic and the drinks,

will boost anyone’s mood.

No One Matches This Matcha

Savannah Fondo, Staff April 13, 2023

The area around Mills Avenue in Orlando has a lot of Asian restaurants, and one of the more popular spots for Lake Highland Preparatory School’s students is the Matcha Café Maiko. This café is on Mills...

(Above) Frank is a popular store, lo-
cated on Park Avenue in Winter Park,

frequently visited by college students,
locals, and more. The store offers
many nic-nacs and goodies as well as
some clothing. The store has a clean,
colorful interior, and offers a “That
Girl” vibe with many productive and

healthy mindset items. Visit frank-
shopwp.com to browse wellness and

self-care items.

Exploring Aesthetic Lifestyles’ Appeal

Emily Cypher, Staff March 29, 2023

Approaching one’s aesthetic goals can be more challenging than people might think. People’s aesthetics are vastly different, and with the rising popularity of aesthetics, people are trying to get their...

(Left) Mead
Botanical Garden
was hit hard by
Hurricane Ian.
Many areas of
the park were
flooded for

months. Addition-
ally, the park

is still seeking
grant money for
recovery from
hurricanes in
2004. Photo by
Sarah Finfrock.

Connecting with Nature Locally

Sarah Finfrock and Rebecca Reif, Copy Editor/ Director of Photography March 28, 2023

Around Central Florida, many public gardens provide a space where residents and tourists alike can connect with nature. Situated on the shore of Lake Maitland, Kraft Azalea Park is a popular photoshoot...

(Above) Mr. Andrew Prazeres’s passion for history education originates with his love of history itself. He disclosed that he has two murals in progress for his new classroom

next year, revolving around a quote inspired by the Declaration of Independence, “We The People, Created Equal.”

Mr. Prazeres Finds Ikigai

Tina Zhang, Staff March 22, 2023

What is teaching? Being nominated for the University of Chicago’s Outstanding Educator Award, it seems that Mr. Andrew Prazeres, an Upper School History teacher of Lake Highland Preparatory School, can...

(Left) Messi points to the
sky after scoring a goal to
honor his grandmother. After
winning, Messi said, “I knew
God would bring this gift to
me. I had the feeling that
this [World Cup] was the one.”
Photo courtesy of Kai
Pfaffenbach.

The Making of Messi

Sofia Cohen, Staff March 14, 2023

The name Messi has been worn on a million backs. Lionel Messi is arguably the best soccer player of all time. Argentina’s star footballer led his team in the nail-biting final match against France to...

(Above) Kayden Green,
grade 10, spends her

time outside the class-
room on Park Avenue.

Park Avenue has great
places to shop, eat, and
have fun with friends.
Kayden says, “I like
Park Avenue because I
always see my friends
there and it is a great
place to hangout.”
Kayden enjoys eating
at Panera Bread and
shopping at the store
Zingara Souls. Kayden
also recommends this
place because “it has
so many things to offer
and enjoy.” All photos
by Taylor Hannigan.

Recreational Recommendations Reviews

Taylor Hannigan, Staff March 13, 2023

Students at Lake Highland Preparatory School often find themselves wondering what they can do when they have free time outside the classrooms. Where can they go? What can they do? With whom can they go?...

(Above) Mr. George Clemens is be-
loved by his students, Julia Woodward,

grade 10; Lauren Alicea, grade 10; Ms.
Yair Fraifield (adjunct coach); Emma
Okaty, grade 11; Frances Yong, grade 11;
Harleigh Demchak, grade 11; Samantha
Go, grade 12; Tynan Tracy grade 10;
and Sirisha Kumnaneni, grade 10, often
going on trips and tournaments with
them. A national tournament was held
at Princeton University, ultimately being

important for LHP’s Speech and De-
bate team. Photo courtesy of the LHP

Speech and Debate Instagram.

Clemens Legacy Cannot Be Debated

Olivia Santos, Staff March 9, 2023

At Lake Highland Preparatory School, there are more extracurricular activities than one can count on two hands. LHPS is called the School of Opportunity, after all. But one especially popular extracurricular...

Mapping Art History in NYC

March 8, 2023

Even with only three years under its belt, the New York AP Art History (APAH) trip has become a famous part of its curriculum. This year, 31 students from grades 11 and 12 traveled to the Big Apple chaperoned...

(Above) Ms. Collins went to Florida International Uni-
versity in Miami. She graduated with a Bachelors of

Art in English. She then worked as a news reporter
before starting her teaching career. Photo courtesy of

Ms. Sujayla Collins.

Fleeing Cuba for a Fresh Start

Sophia Cohen, Staff February 28, 2023

Ms. Sujayla Collins, teacher of English 9 and 10 Honors, is a very thoughtful, intelligent, and admirable individual. Ms. Collins had a childhood unlike many others. For the first 10 years of her life,...

(Above: Angelina Jolie (center) visits one of her chari-
ties, the Maddox Chivan Children’s Center, in Cambodia.

The organization was founded in 2006 and helps children
affected by HIV/AIDS in multiple ways. It is named after

her son, Maddox Jolie-Pitt, who she adopted from Cambo-
dia. Photo courtesy of Getty Images.

Women of the World Help Their Sisters

Minaal Arain, Staff February 10, 2023

Throughout history women have fought for a fair and just world in which to live. Going back to Elizabeth Cady Stanton, one the United States’ most prominent woman suffragists, in the 18th century, to...

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