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Twice-Told Tale

Twice-Told Tale

(Above) Annabelle Kwok, grade 12, created this piece titled Russo-Ukraine War. Annabelle shares that this war, “Silences people speaking out on the topic; involves attempts to erase Ukrainian culture, identity, and sovereignty; and act as punishment for resistance.”

Voice of the Future Speaks Out

Sophia DaSilva, Staff April 28, 2026

The growth of hope, speech, art, and protests throughout the nation has bloomed. A new generation of passion has shot out of the darkest corners of America and is bringing new attention to the youth. Topics...

(Above) Last year, friends and family attended the before Prom pictures to socialize with the other parents while taking memorable photos of their kids with their date or friends.

Prom: Sequins, Satin, and Statement Looks

Mary Collins, Director of Advertising April 24, 2026

Prom has long been considered one of the most memorable nights of high school, and in 2026, it continues to blend tradition with fashion trends. Trends break out, including certain cuts, sparkle accents,...

(Above) Zara features a two-story layout, taking the place of Forever 21. As one of the largest fast-fashion retailers, Zara’s opening is expected to draw strong attention, especially from the large number of tourists who visit The Mall at Millenia while traveling to Orlando.

The Mall at Millenia Renews Itself

Yara Koteish, Staff April 22, 2026

The Mall at Millenia opened to the public in 2002 with a variety of stores that have changed and renewed as time passed and as the mall became more popular. Originally, The Mall at Millenia was a “luxury...

(Above) Ava Savina (left) and Sheza Asrar (right), both grade 9, are shown holding Needohs at school. They talk about how much Needohs have kept them entertained, but also focused in and out of school. Asrar says she uses them everyday and still has not grown tired of them.

Need for Needohs Outpaces Supply

Renee Pugh, Staff April 16, 2026

Needohs have gained recent popularity through their satisfying, squishy, sensory experience that many adore. Whether you just need a casual fidget toy to squeeze throughout your day, or a stress reliever...

(Above) Timothée Chalamet has countless iconic roles, such as these shown above: Marty Mauser, an SNL barista, Bob Dylan, and just being himself in general. He has a very unique background, as he was his high school basketball mascot. Chalamet has formerly gone by the name “Lil’ Timmy Tim” when he was a rapper. In 2011, he had a viral video where he rapped about statistics for a class project at LaGuardia Performing Arts High School.

Timothée Chalamet Leads the Next Generation

March 26, 2026

As of January 22, 2026, Timothée Chalamet made Oscar history as the youngest actor to secure three Best Actor nominations with his lead role in Marty Supreme as Marty Mauser. Though he has not yet been...

(Above) Joe and the Juice is always adding fun ways to create and foster its community for its employees. The company creates fun and exciting traditions, “To emphasize the feeling of comradeship between the people behind the bar, a handshake-ritual was invented. The rule was that you had to perform the handshake ritual to everyone upon entering the bar. It gave a sense of belonging to Joe and the Juice and a secret routine that proved that you were a part of something unique. This handshake carried on for some years but was forgotten about with time. If you are lucky you might get to see it one day. Ask some of the old guys of Joe if they remember how to perform the Joe handshake.”

Joe and the Juice Set to Open Orlando Location

Emily Cypher, Managing Editor March 23, 2026

Joe and the Juice is a Danish chain that has been solely Denmark-based for many years. The company originally started as a small juice bar in a clothing store by Kaspar Basse, located in Copenhagen. ...

(Above) Details about Jennifer Joyce Kesse, kidnapped in January 2006, describe the beautiful life that Jennifer once lived. The two photos on the right were taken before the abduction. The background shares her apartment where she was last seen. Jennifer was a bright young women who had an amazing life ahead of her before she was reported missing.

A.I. Helps Crack Local Cold Cases

Layla McCord, Staff March 20, 2026

A University of South Florida study revealed that A over 500,000 people in Florida have been victims of human trafficking, making Orlando, Florida, third in the nation for trafficking. On January 23, 2006,...

(Above) A fan is getting ready for a mini game. During a timeout The Solar Bears would end up winning this game. This jersey is one, “By the fan” that the team offers in a all time fan experience where you can customize a jersey for the same price of a normal jersey. Overall, The Solar Bears have received an average rating on multiple review websites string from a 4.4/5 to 5/5 stars.

Solar Bears Rise From Unkown to Unstoppable

Reily Green, Staff March 17, 2026

Hockey has become increasingly popular in Orlando over the last month. The Orlando Solar Bears are a professional ice hockey team in the well known Minor Hockey League that plays their home games at the...

(Above) Sarah Coehlo, grade 9, created this piece of artwork last year for an art project. The design features a clock with Venezuela’s flag in the background.
Venezuela libre is presented proudly at the top of the artwork, while Hugo Chávez Frías, and Nicolás Maduro Moros are clearly shown to be crossed out.

Venezuela Fights for Freedom

Sophia DaSilva, Staff March 4, 2026

January 3, 2026, at 1:00 A.M. ET, Venezuela’s dictator, Nicolas Maduro Moros was taken into custody by the U.S. Army’s Delta Force and CIA operatives, through Operation Absolute Resolve. Relief immediately...

(Above) After the Lake Highland Preparatory School’s Varsity Basketball team’s standard practice drills, the team got to have some fun with the ASB GlassFloor technology. With special portable trackers that players can wear in their pockets, the ASB GlassFloor can track where each player is on the court. ASB GlassFloor offers many different modes of visual tracking on the floor with different graphic styles, such as the rainbow streaks and fire flames that will follow behind players as they run across the court. Additionally, the floor can track the special ASB basketballs offered at the facility with similar technology to get a full game mode experience, optimizing the possibilities that come with the court technology.

ASB GlassFloor Launches ASB Athletes’ Lab

Emily Cypher, Managing Editor February 19, 2026

ASB GlassFloor is a state-of-the-art facility in Orlando, Florida, that NBA teams across the country visit every time before they play the Orlando Magic. These professional players get to experience practice...

(Above) Rhode has officially launched at Sephora, designed to give a minimal, effortless glazed look. From Glazing Milk to Pocket Blushes, every product is formulated to make you glow. The products Hailey Bieber is shown wearing tempts the customers to buy Rhode’s products.This chic display attracts customers the minute they walk in.

Rhode Steps Farther into the Market

Shanze Humayun, Staff November 21, 2025

September 4 2025, marked Sephora’s most successful launch in its 50-year history. Hailey Bieber’s skincare brand, Rhode, first debuted on June 15, 2022. Many fans immediately fell in love with the...

(Above) Mrs. Adrian Schellbach and Mr. Calvin Schellbach and met back in 2015 here at the local Orlando dog park. Ten years later, their daughter Shea loves visiting Disney.

Keeping Up With The Schellbachs

Sofia Cohen, Director of Advertising November 20, 2025

Mrs. Adrian Schellbach might be new to the Lake Highland faculty, but she is definitely not new to the Lake Highland community. As an alum of Lake Highland, Mrs. Schellbach has a deep connection to our...

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