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(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
April 7, 2022
(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
March 21, 2022
(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
March 3, 2022
(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
January 31, 2022
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
January 3, 2022
(Above) Kiera Moore and Delaney Bolstein, both age ten, bake cookies during the summer before sixth grade. Kiera sports a neon green tank while Delaney wears a shirt with a hipster cat. They represent the uniqueness of tween fashion while doing what most tweens today would not imagine staying off their phones.
Tweens Are The New Teens
April 1, 2022
(Above) Since its establishment in 2020, Aster Lit has focused on ways to expand and connect their international community of young writers. In the future, the non-profit is planning to host poetry and prose workshops to give back to their audiences that have impacted the team immensely.
A Galaxy of Writers Shine through Aster Lit
March 22, 2022
(Above) Mr. Derek Daly, Director of the Upper School, and Mr. Jonathan Hiett, Associate Director and Upper School Dean of Students, were two of many faculty and administrators that accompanied students in viewing the Hate Ends Now event. Mr. Hiett shared his thoughts, “The Hate Ends Now Tour was such a powerful and immersive experience. Being in the cattle car, hearing from Holocaust survivors, and getting a small taste for the horrific events they dealt with was indescribable.”
Cattle Cars Make Train Stop at Lake Highland
March 16, 2022
(Above, from left to right) Kate Ward, grade 9, Grace Wright, grade 9, Tynan Tracy, grade 9, Wali Hasan, grade 9, and Sophia Carraway, grade 10, perform and enjoy the Chinese dragon dance. The dragon dance was performed by LHP’s Chinese I and II classes in front of the Calkins Library, requiring students to build teamwork in order to learn how to walk together gracefully. The dragon dance is both a showcase of unification and power.
Chinese New Year Begins a Year of Celebration
March 14, 2022
(Above) While passing by Lake Highland’s Middle School campus, we noticed Atlantic Strings across the street. Walking in, we were mesmerized by the beautiful instruments lined up against the wall. The worker told us how much she loved working with everyone, from young children to adults, to help them find their perfect strings fit.
Amplifying the Stories of Women Workers
March 10, 2022
(Above) Prior to their performance, Zeal Patel and Santiago Calderon practice their presentation about Kendrick Lamar. Santiago explains, “Highlighting modern artists is important to see into the future, and that is exactly what we plan to do.” From initiating discussions regarding the life that African Americans face in Compton to providing evidence of black excellence in society today, they memorize their speeches before presenting in the Harriett Coleman Center For the Arts.
Poetry Pops Up Throughout Campus
May 6, 2022
Rom-Com Rambling
Rom-Com Rambling
April 6, 2022
(Above) If you could only order one thing from the menu at Sugar Dough Bakehouse, I would recommend the Strawberry Croissant. It was essentially a croissant filled with a cream filling and fresh strawberries. The light and sweet texture of the filling was unlike any other. Although expensive, the fresh and fluffy dough of the croissant was well worth it.
Bakehouse Introduces Global Flavors
March 30, 2022
(Above) The help of volunteers is at the forefront of what keeps Habitat for Humanity alive. In Florida, many high school students help out in order to meet their Bright Futures requirements of 100 community service hours for free college tuition to a Florida university. There are also people who seek to better themselves by volunteering, or families and friends who desire to bond on a common good. Many businesses organize employee builds, volunteer events, and fundraisers in order to bolster company culture. The volunteer opportunities with Habitat for Humanity are endless. While the most common is working on job sites, there is also a demand for resale employees, corporate volunteers, and fundraiser organizers.
New Habitats Offer Fresh Starts
March 25, 2022
(Above) At Magnolia Square, the famous clock in Downtown Sanford serves as a landmark for this area. The clock dates back to the early 1900s and was originally purchased for the First National Bank No. 1. This clock has been through four location changes, and was also interacted with during the Second World War by locals.
Historic District Showcases Modern Content
March 23, 2022
My Unfinished Face, Merium Qureshi, Grade 10, Embroidery.
By Any Other Name Showcases Another Season of Art
May 11, 2022
(Left) Pointe Orlando recently underwent a $32 million redevelopment which included a new corridor nicknamed “The Link,” which connects visitors from the I-Drive entrance to the back of the complex. A new modern seating area also caters to guests who want to explore the variety of new restaurants and socialize.
Exciting Entertainment Revives I-Drive
March 28, 2022
Users of TikTok scroll through their For You Page or “FYP” to view a feed of videos that an algorithm thinks they will like. Getting lost within the billions of videos, TikTok is known to take up hours of a user’s day. Influencers recently have been starting their platforms through TikTok, as it has proven to allow creators to grow faster than other platforms.
Influencers Set Unrealistic Expectations
March 18, 2022
(Above) Ideas for the film Nomadland began in 2018 when Chloé Zhao, Peter Spears, and Frances McDormand met in McDormand’s apartment to discuss the film. During that discussion, it was evident that Zhao should take the position of director of the film. They heavily took inspiration from Jessica Bruder’s book Nomadland which focused on similar themes of community and freedom.
Oscars Spotlight Top Films in the Industry
March 8, 2022
(Above) With the resources available on campus, The Podcast Club utilizes Lake Highland’s Toby Wosskow Film Studio in order to produce the highest quality podcasts possible. By brainstorming, revising, recording and editing, The Podcast Club’s acquired technical expertise has been critical to foster media development on campus.
Media Clubs Create New Buzz
March 7, 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
(Above) For Coach Scott Schenker, he is honored to help everyone grow as an athlete as they continue to achieve their goals. He explained, “They are family, and there is nothing more rewarding than that.”
Varsity Softball Hits Off a New Season
March 31, 2022
Above) The finish line ended up being much less glorious than I thought. The two hour finish time on the watch was not something I took pride in, as I did not did I want to think about it. Some of the cheers from fellow runners felt like they were more out of pity than admiration, but, nonetheless, stopping every 10 minutes to meet characters (from a six foot distance) was worth the slight feeling of defeat.
Running the Distance
March 9, 2022
Members of the team admitted they were nervous about competing at Regionals this year. They attributed these fears to the setbacks in the weeks leading up to it due to COVID-19. But, with more practice came more confidence for their performance.
LHP Cheer Soars Into States
March 2, 2022
(Above) Prior to their performance, Zeal Patel and Santiago Calderon practice their presentation about Kendrick Lamar. Santiago explains, “Highlighting modern artists is important to see into the future, and that is exactly what we plan to do.” From initiating discussions regarding the life that African Americans face in Compton to providing evidence of black excellence in society today, they memorize their speeches before presenting in the Harriett Coleman Center For the Arts.
Poetry Pops Up Throughout Campus
May 6, 2022
Users of TikTok scroll through their For You Page or “FYP” to view a feed of videos that an algorithm thinks they will like. Getting lost within the billions of videos, TikTok is known to take up hours of a user’s day. Influencers recently have been starting their platforms through TikTok, as it has proven to allow creators to grow faster than other platforms.
Influencers Set Unrealistic Expectations
March 18, 2022
Sculptor Paul Day sculpted A Beautiful Day for a Neighbor, which was added to the campus recently in 2021. Day adorned the back of the sculpture with puppets from Mr. Roger’s show Mister Roger’s Neighborhood to illustrate how much Mr. Rogers valued creativity and imagination. As Rollins’ most famous alum, Fred Rogers discovered his passion for music composition while at Rollins, learning the importance of fostering relationships through creating a personalized learning environment. For the next five decades, Mr. Rogers took what he learned and became a cultural icon, teaching lessons of kindness, responsibility, and service to the community to millions of children around the world through his show.
Rollins College Preserves Legacies
March 15, 2022
Above) The finish line ended up being much less glorious than I thought. The two hour finish time on the watch was not something I took pride in, as I did not did I want to think about it. Some of the cheers from fellow runners felt like they were more out of pity than admiration, but, nonetheless, stopping every 10 minutes to meet characters (from a six foot distance) was worth the slight feeling of defeat.
Running the Distance
March 9, 2022
Boys & Girls Clubs Foster Equal Opportunity
Boys & Girls Clubs Foster Equal Opportunity
March 4, 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
(Above) Some of the favorite FPS memories for coaches and participants alike is being lucky enough to travel to and participate in international competitions at a variety of universities throughout the United States with students from over 36 states and 7 countries worldwide. LHP was lucky enough to attend the last International Conference in June 2019 at UMass Amherst, and LHP’s competing teams brought back many awards to add to their huge collection.
Creating a Better Tomorrow Today
March 24, 2022
(Above) Mr. Derek Daly, Director of the Upper School, and Mr. Jonathan Hiett, Associate Director and Upper School Dean of Students, were two of many faculty and administrators that accompanied students in viewing the Hate Ends Now event. Mr. Hiett shared his thoughts, “The Hate Ends Now Tour was such a powerful and immersive experience. Being in the cattle car, hearing from Holocaust survivors, and getting a small taste for the horrific events they dealt with was indescribable.”
Cattle Cars Make Train Stop at Lake Highland
March 16, 2022
(Above) Students from leadership would typically assist teachers at Ivey Lane and interact with the school’s students in small groups by helping them complete academic hands-on activities. Alec Bankston, grade 11, helps children in his group complete a fun measuring activity. Working in this environment helps Highlanders practice interpersonal communication skills from these new experiences.
From One Campus to Another
February 23, 2022
Seniors, including Ainsley Myers, Ella Kalicak, and Lucy Adams, were busy promoting the upcoming Dance Marathon during December’s Winter Carnival. Students were incentivized to donate and support the cause by joining a raffle to win a parking pass in the Annex. Photo courtesy of Grey Chapin, grade 12.
Raising the Roof “For The Kids”
January 26, 2022
(Above) If you could only order one thing from the menu at Sugar Dough Bakehouse, I would recommend the Strawberry Croissant. It was essentially a croissant filled with a cream filling and fresh strawberries. The light and sweet texture of the filling was unlike any other. Although expensive, the fresh and fluffy dough of the croissant was well worth it.
Bakehouse Introduces Global Flavors
March 30, 2022
A comparison of Battlefield 4 and Battlefield 2042’s tanks demonstrate the clearly defined differences between the two photos. Many people have seen and shown that the tanks feel less powerful than Battlefield 4’s tanks. They seem to have less health and loss of some of the abilites. Power over armor is not a good dynamic. It should be more of focus than power to make it work properly.
Battlefield 2042 Disappointing Fans
March 29, 2022
(Above) Twenty Pho Hour has a wide variety of offerings on their menu, consisting of appetizers, fresh summer rolls, stir fry noodles, pho bowls, signature bowls, build your own bowls, drinks, and desserts. While the menu is mainly focused on pho, other pan-Asian options are available. The most favored seem to be boba teas and refreshers and any type of pho with Twenty Pho Hour’s specialty sauce: 24 sauce. Twenty-four sauce showcases sweet, spicy, and savory flavors, which makes it the perfect pair with many of the dishes.
2D Restaurant Brings 3D Flavor
March 11, 2022
(Above) Ideas for the film Nomadland began in 2018 when Chloé Zhao, Peter Spears, and Frances McDormand met in McDormand’s apartment to discuss the film. During that discussion, it was evident that Zhao should take the position of director of the film. They heavily took inspiration from Jessica Bruder’s book Nomadland which focused on similar themes of community and freedom.
Oscars Spotlight Top Films in the Industry
March 8, 2022
(Above) Many of the acai restaurants utilize plants and nature to jazz up their settings. Purple Ocean presents tropical plants around their silver camper. An Instagram worthy greenwall spans the interior of Create Your Nature. SoHo provides a hanging plant wall with both real plants and fake plants. As acai is an organic, vegan health food it typically attracts a more nature-friendly crowd, which the designs model.
Best Bowls Revealed
February 11, 2022

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(Above) Kiera Moore and Delaney Bolstein, both age ten, bake cookies during the summer before sixth grade. Kiera sports a neon green tank while Delaney wears a shirt with a hipster cat. They represent the uniqueness of tween fashion while doing what most tweens today would not imagine staying off their phones.

Tweens Are The New Teens

Delaney Bolstein, Staff • April 1, 2022

Marked by newfound interests and celebrity crushes, the tween years are the transition period from childhood to teenhood. Tweens navigate through various levels of independence as they start drifting...

(Above) Since its establishment in 2020, Aster Lit has focused on ways to expand and connect their international community of young writers. In the future, the non-profit is planning to host poetry and prose workshops to give back to their audiences that have impacted the team immensely.

A Galaxy of Writers Shine through Aster Lit

Amanda Wiboon, Co-editor and Director of Media • March 22, 2022

Derived from the Greek word, “Aster,” meaning star, an aster flower symbolizes love and wisdom with its star-shaped blooms. Like the aster, Aster Lit is devoted to blossoming the international...

(Above) Mr. Derek Daly, Director of the Upper School, and Mr. Jonathan Hiett, Associate Director and Upper School Dean of Students, were two of many faculty and administrators that accompanied students in viewing the Hate Ends Now event. Mr. Hiett shared his thoughts, “The Hate Ends Now Tour was such a powerful and immersive experience. Being in the cattle car, hearing from Holocaust survivors, and getting a small taste for the horrific events they dealt with was indescribable.”

Cattle Cars Make Train Stop at Lake Highland

Staff of Twice-Told Tale • March 16, 2022

Hate Ends Now, The Cattle Car Experience, was brought to Lake Highland to give students an opportunity to experience and learn about the Holocaust. While students learned...

(Above, from left to right) Kate Ward, grade 9, Grace Wright, grade 9, Tynan Tracy, grade 9, Wali Hasan, grade 9, and Sophia Carraway, grade 10, perform and enjoy the Chinese dragon dance. The dragon dance was performed by LHP’s Chinese I and II classes in front of the Calkins Library, requiring students to build teamwork in order to learn how to walk together gracefully. The dragon dance is both a showcase of unification and power.

Chinese New Year Begins a Year of Celebration

Serena Young, Freelance Writer • March 14, 2022

The last time I wore this QiPao was at my cousin’s wedding. I wore it again at Lake Highland Preparatory School for another important occasion: Chinese New Year celebration — the Year of the Tiger....

(Above) While passing by Lake Highland’s Middle School campus, we noticed Atlantic Strings across the street. Walking in, we were mesmerized by the beautiful instruments lined up against the wall. The worker told us how much she loved working with everyone, from young children to adults, to help them find their perfect strings fit.

Amplifying the Stories of Women Workers

Arely Rubio and Arya Sant, Staff • March 10, 2022

While roaming around The Mills 50 District we decided to shine a spotlight on our local businesses. Suited-up workers admire a toy microphone, never thinking their shift...

(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...

Janmashtami is a festival annually celebrated in August or September to respect the birth of Lord Krishna, the eight avatar of Vishnu. To celebrate, followers fast the entire day, partake in devotional rituals such as kirtans, or songs of devotion, create flower garlands, read religious scriptures, and clothe and bathe a Krishna idol. At midnight, the fast is broken and a food is offered to the idol before consumption. Throughout the celebration, embroidered clothing is worn, especially the dressed-up youth.

Exploring Unknown Facets of Hindu Temples

Santiago Calderon and Zeal Patel, Editor-in-Chief and Co-Editor • February 24, 2022

As the world has become more culturally diverse and interconnected, it can be easy to overlook the independent importance religion has for people other than oneself. In particular, there are a lot of aspects...

By Zane Rimes

The Four Year Struggle

Zane Rimes, Staff • February 22, 2022

Although this is only Mr. Jonathan Heitts second year of being the Upper Schools dean of students and Associate director, he has plenty of experience working at LHP. He tutored for eight years while completing graduate school at UCF. After that, Mr. Heitt, Started working full time at LHP in 20124 as a school counselor.

The Homecoming That Never Ends

Kailey Calvo, Staff • February 9, 2022

Lake Highland has been regarded as one of the best private schools not just in Central Florida, but the entire state. Yet, one of Lake Highland’s most esteemed accomplishments is its 21 alumni that have...

One of the reasons why Converse have had a surge in popularity is because of their extensive list of collaborations. Their collab with luxury brand, Comme Des Garcons, combines playfulness with a retro feel. After Travis Scott was seen wearing them in 2021, the Comme Des Garcons Converse saw a massive wave of demand.

Chucks Relive Their Golden Age

Delaney Bolstein, Staff • February 8, 2022

From basketball players to the runways of New York Fashion Week, Converse sneakers are a cult classic among generations. Founded in 1908 by Marquis Mills Converse in Malden, Massachusetts, Converse sought...

Arias prepares himself before hopping in the Formula Regional Tatuss cockpit for his qualifying session in Sardinia, ultimately proving to be sucessful.

Behind the Wheel with Arias Deukmedjian

Zeal Patel, Co-editor • February 7, 2022

Growing up, most children desire to become a part of the next generation of athletes. Whether aspiring to become the next Michael Jordan or revolutionizing the industry like Serena Williams, traditional...

(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...

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