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Twice-Told Tale

Twice-Told Tale

(Above) Edison Learning Specialist, Clara Velasquez-Levin, enjoys vacation with her family during a trip by the water. Pictured with her husband, Mike Levin, their son Emanuel Levin, a ninth grader, and their daughter, who is in Pre-K. Outside of her work supporting students in the Edison Program at Lake Highland Preparatory School, Velasquez-Levin enjoys traveling and spending time with her family.

Edison Specialist Sparks Love of Learning

Justin Kelly, Staff April 21, 2026

Since 2011, Mrs. Clara Velasquez-Levin has been a crucial part of the Lake Highland community. She currently serves as the Upper School Edison Learning Specialist, assisting students with learning disabilities....

Student Photographers Create Their Own Space

April 17, 2026

Content creation is becoming more and more polarized with young adults, not only through the popular breakout methods such as TikTok and YouTube, but also through more traditional routes like photography....

(Above) “Right now I would like living in-
side the New York Brownstone that I am creating. I have always wanted to live above a restaurant or store so I think it would be an ideal residence.”

Peeking into Ms. Bryant’s World of Miniatures

Mary Collins, Director of Advertising March 19, 2026

The feeling of seeing your teacher grocery shopping outside of school may be a little weird, but learning about their hobbies and interests offers a new perspective on who they are beyond the lesson plans...

(Above) One of the most prominent places in St. Augustine is Flagler College, which was formerly known to be one of the oldest luxury resorts in America. According to visitstaugustine.com, this was opened in 1888 by Henry Flagler, and it is also known for being one of the first major buildings made with poured concrete. It is currently a private liberal arts college; founded in 1968.

Journey Through Centuries in St. Augustine

Hiba Bilal, Director of Photography March 18, 2026

Many people consider St. Augustine a touristy postcard town, but beneath its archaic exterior, visitors can start to see the town’s significance in history. Many tourists may remember visiting this site...

(Left) According to project.veja-store.com, “Since 2005, Veja has been creating sneakers in a different way, mixing social projects and economic justice.” Additionally, the brand uses eco-friendly materials like, “Organic cotton, wild Amazon rubber, and recycled plastic” for their shoes.

Veja Leads Sustainable Style

Justin Kelly, Staff February 23, 2026

Every year, fashion evolves, and with these evolutions, styles of clothing and shoes rise and fall in popularity. A prime example of this evolution would be each year's “it” shoe. With the rise of...

(Above) Valentina Lasa and Layla McCord, both grade 9, have bought more expensive items. Valentina said she, “Bought Coldplay tickets this summer” to see them in concert this past July. She bought her ticket for about $300, but if she had made the purchase in 2011, it would be equivalent to around $431. In 2011, she could have bought a designer purse from stores like Coach or Kate Spade. On the other hand, Layla decided to spend her money on, “New brakes for [her motocross] bike because [her brakes] kept on bending after wrecks.” She was also born in 2011, and her brakes cost about $300. In 2011, it would have also been equal to $431, and that money could be used to purchase a tablet or a phone during that time.

Discovering the True Power of the Dollar

Mabel Lin, Staff December 1, 2025

As things have been getting more expensive, our bank accounts have been drying up. Most of the time, instead of buying fun things, we tend to focus on essential needs to maintain our budgets. The cost...

(Above) The Scouts of LHP: Kanaan Walsh, Jack Lovejoy, Zane Rimes, Jorge Cadena, Adam Wayne, along side Mr. Jack Lovejoy and Mr. Declan Walsh, were at Philmount Scout Ranch where they participated in high adventure activities such as hiking, camping, and restoring trails.

Scouting Never Dies

Adam Wayne, Staff October 24, 2025

The Scouts of America is a prestigious organization that showcases young teens’ leadership, organization, and character. Scouting, specifically at Lake Highland Preparatory School, helps foster young...

(Above) Mr. Scrubbs shows his Highlander pride with a jacket similar to old designs for LHP outerwear from the 2001 era.

Alumni Returns to Bring Change

Sebastian Adam, Staff October 23, 2025

The athletics at Lake Highland are excellent, thanks to the continued efforts of the administration, coaches, and student-athletes. Last year, we said goodbye to former Associate Athletic Director Mr....

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