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Twice-Told Tale

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Twice-Told Tale

Twice-Told Tale

(Above) Tyler Bloom, grade 12, is currently pursuing a career in the Navy. His commitment to serving his country reflects a strong sense of duty and responsibility. As he navigates through this crucial stage of his education, Tyler prepares himself for the challenges that lie ahead. His determination and focus serve as an inspiration to his peers.

JROTC Steps Up to Serve

Layla McCord, Staff April 15, 2026

For many high school and college students, JROTC offers more than a path to military service. It’s a rigorous training ground for leadership, discipline, and opportunity. JROTC is a voluntary program...

(Above) Lana Lewis has also become more aware of how customers treat employees and added,“People don’t realize retail workers are real people. People just push me off like I don’t have a heart.”

Exploring the Senior Night Shift

Sofia Cohen, Director of Advertising April 7, 2026

For many Seniors, the final year of high school is about college applications, Friday night games, the last Homecoming and Prom, and counting down until graduation. But for some Senior students, it also...

(Above) Mr. Derek Daly is Lake Highland’s current Upper School Director. Throughout his numerous years at LHP, he has made necessary changes to ensure that the school continues to have a welcoming and loving atmosphere. Although he is leaving next year, his legacy will live on through the lasting effect he has had on the school.

New Leadership Takes New Direction

Zachary Morley, Staff April 6, 2026

Lake Highland, one of the best educational institutions in Central Florida, has served as a role model for many nearby schools. Whether one measures success through athletic accomplishments, stunning academic...

(Above) Walking onto the beach from the parking lot of High Tower Beach Park, guests enter a dock which leads visitors to the beautiful beach. Once they reach the end of the docks you can often see photographers taking photos of the surfers as they ride the massive waves. These waves have long breaks that can sometimes reach up to 200 meters because of the high tides. This makes High Tower Beach Park a great surfing spot for learners and advanced surfers. Even surfers in Lake Highland come here because of the high tides and big waves that are 3-4 feet that have long breaks that can sometimes reach 200 meters because of the high tides. Joseph Prado and Alex Wade, two surfers at Lake Highland, love to come here because of the beautiful waves and beach.

Keeping Satellite Beach Clean

Vivica Lane, Staff March 16, 2026

The Atlantic Ocean consistently has shown issues for ecosystems over the years with its constant large amount of seaweed. According to CNN Climate and the University of South Florida, the seaweed surge...

(Above) The season schedule for the Orlando Shakespeare Theater is hung outside the building. Although students were going to visit the theater for Romeo and Juliet, the actors put on multiple plays throughout the year as well, such as The Hound of the Baskervilles. There were even a few shows for children, demonstrating that the show schedule is diverse and has something for everyone.

Learning Extends Beyond Classroom

Arjun Patel, Staff March 6, 2026

At Lake Highland, the opportunities students have are limitless. Although the majority of learning happens on our own campus, students are not restricted to a classroom in order for their minds to grow....

(Above) On March 13, the cast will hold a costume parade to ensure everything will be a final fit before tech week begins. Tech week starts April 10, followed by the first show for students at 3:15 P.M. and an opening night performance at 7:15 P.M. There will be five shows in total.

Bite Sized Broadway takes LHP Stage

Justin Kelly, Staff March 5, 2026

Little Shop of Horrors is a comedic musical that incorporates elements of humor, horror, and science fiction. Originally published in 1960 as a low-budget film, it was later adapted to play format by Alan...

(Above) Dr. Brownrigg attended a University of Central Florida football game with her husband and 23 year old son. Dr. Brownrigg states that family plays a major role in shaping her life and teaching, calling parenting one of her greatest joys.

Shaping Minds Through Degrees of Dedication

Sofia Cohen, Director of Advertising February 24, 2026

Anyone who has come across Dr. Debbie Brownrigg in any way can immediately sense her kindness, intelligence, and love for what she does. As an educator, not only does she genuinely enjoy teaching, she...

(Above) Alec Yang, Mohid Hassan, and Quinn Bergethon, all grde 11, are leading a Mu Alpha Theta practice meeting. In the meeting, members did a practice Math League competition in order to prepare for the monthly competitions. In this photo, the three juniors help explain solutions for difficult problems that were on the practice test to other members of Mu Alpha Theta, which made these practices very useful for getting better at the competitions.

Mu Alpha Theta Multiplies Their Success

Arjun Patel, Staff February 18, 2026

Mu Alpha Theta, the math honor society at Lake Highland, has had an incredible year so far, filled with successes and learning opportunities. The society will continue to hold various math-related events...

Young Minds Solve Future Problems

Zachary Morley, Staff February 4, 2026

There are many problems facing the world today, between large-scale crises such as war and famine, to deeper, more ingrained issues, such as the psychological effects that social media can have on children....

(Above) Sadie Swan Hansen asks her friends and takes volunteers to participate in ”pad parties,” which are events Sadie hosts to pack the feminine hygiene products for the schools in need. These events are important as Sadie states, ”The mission depends on people donating time to help pack the products and deliver the packages to the schools.” These parties are a great opportunity to give back to the community.

Sister Swan Fosters Sisterhood

Savannah Fondo, Director of Media December 6, 2025

One pad and tampon at a time, Sadie Swan Hansen, grade 12, is fighting period poverty across the Orlando area. It began with a conversation with her mother’s friend, Barbara, who immigrated to the United...

(Above) The members of the Baking and Cooking Club gather even on days when there aren’t any meetings. The person second from the left, Christina Brown, grade 11, states, “I stay committed to the club by making sure that all new members feel welcome and by baking treats whenever I can.” They all work together to plan, organize, and come up with creative ideas for events. Their dedication goes beyond only baking, and it makes it possible for them to create a successful community.

Baking Club Cooks Up Exciting Events

Hiba Bilal, Director of Photography November 17, 2025

The new Baking Club at LHP has brought more than the smell of fresh cookies and warm macarons onto campus. This incredible club, formed this year, offers numerous opportunities for students with a passion...

(Above) Kashvi Gupta, grade 9, (center) receives an award from the Bharat Vickas Parishad for her dedication to improving children's eye health in local schools. She provided dozens of students with free eye exams and glasses, so they could see clearly and succeed in classrooms.

A Clear Vision For A Better Future

Kaitlyn Achong, Staff November 14, 2025

For many children, the biggest barrier to learning isn’t a lack of effort; It’s blurry vision. At just 14 years old, Kashvi Gupta, grade 9, has already figured out what many adults never do. She realized...

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