Twice-Told Tale

The Student News Site of Lake Highland Preparatory School
Declining Freedom In the Land of the Free
Declining Freedom In the Land of the Free
April 9, 2026
(Above) Most nights, Bad Bunny will choose a fan from the crowd to bring on stage and into “La Casita” section of his set. In this case, a fan was pulled on stage to sing the beginning of the song “VOY A LLeVarte PA PR,” which has become typical on the tour. This colorful part of the stage serves to represent what a typical, Puerto Rican home looks like and further play into his goal of honoring and keeping alive Puerto Rican culture and heritage.
Bad Bunny Puts Fans Before Profit
March 9, 2026
(Above) In 1996, Ingrid Tejeda and her husband, Juan Atiles, decided to move to Orlando to provide a better future for their children. Now her small business, Ingrid Tu Varedad Boutique, has been serving downtown Kissimmee for 21 years, selling clothes for all occasions but specializing in wedding and quinceñera dresses. The dress pictured above is worn by a model from Images Development, a modeling school that Tejeda manages. It is a gorgeous baby pink ball gown with layers of tulle and beautiful beading on the bodice and hem.
Orlando Fashion Week Shines at Eola View
February 27, 2026
The Attack on the Department of Education
February 5, 2026
(Above) The parking lot at Se7enBites is bursting with different colors, designs, and forms of art following the erasing of the Pulse crosswalk. Each individual who participated in the Parking Space for Pride--A Rainbow Connection event was welcomed to let their creativity flow and create something unique to them. Rather than just decorating a few parking spots, the owner, Chef Trina Gregory, chose to let the decoration span all throughout her restaurant’s parking lot, leaving no room for a blank space while tying the overall atmosphere together as one.
Se7enBites Offers Censorship Alternative
November 6, 2025
(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
April 21, 2026
Student Photographers Create Their Own Space
April 17, 2026
(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
March 19, 2026
(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
March 18, 2026
Luke’s Corner
February 24, 2026
(Above) Bianca Trujillo, grade 11, will be focusing on her previous internship and will be shadowing, “Melissa Vickers, the state defense attorney for the 9th Judicial Circuit of Florida.” She plans to use this experience to decide between a career in criminal or international law.
Juniors Step into the World of Shadowing
April 10, 2026
(Above) One of the most popular stores on Park Avenue is Luluemon. The brand produces high quality athletic wear and is constantly progressing forward with their designs. According to Lululemon Locator the brand drops new clothing every Tuesday bringing new pieces for customers. Their new polka dot design has been a fan favorite.
Winter Park Storefronts on the Avenue
March 24, 2026
(Above) The Glass Knife is conveniently located within a very popular area, receiving a significant amount of foot traffic on Park Avenue, with surrounding restaurants and shops being Briarpatch Restaurant, Klassy, and Forema Boutique. With The Glass Knife’s prior popularity and status, it gives them an advantage in being located in an already crowded area, attracting more customers.
Glass Knife Expands With a New Address
March 12, 2026
(Above) Klassy's storefront is at 236 North Park Ave, Winter Park, Florida. The store is located nearby Rollins College, which helps make it a hotspot to a larger wider demographic. The target audience ranges from young teens to young women who care about being comfortable and stylish at the same time. The store is sandwiched between the Briarpatch Restaurant and the Wright & Company women's clothing store.
Park Avenue Gets Klassy
February 6, 2026
(Above) Giovanna handmade over 1,000, “Un Verano Sin Ti,” shirts, gaining Bad Bunny’s attention. This led to the tops to be posted on his main Instagram story.
Cariissima Charms Designer Labels
December 4, 2025
(Above) View from the Mountain, Annabelle Kwok, Grade 12, Oil painting.
Spring Literary Magazine Released 2026
April 29, 2026
(Above) Down the bustling walkways, food trucks line each side, representing a bond between hardworking owners and a strong, loving community. Here, each dish has a story, blending flavors and techniques from cultures across the world, including Argentinian, Dominican, and Middle Eastern cuisines. Every bite reflects the passions and creativity of the people who made it.
Central Florida Offers a World of Flavors
April 13, 2026
(Above) Rohna is an emerging indie-rock band from Tampa, Florida. In October of 2025, Rohna opened at the Céline in Orlando for Rehash, a rock band from South Florida, and Dogpark, an Indie-rock band from New York. Rohna has a way of captivating the crowd with their electric energy on stage and their talented performance. Although being a smaller band, they have taken to the stage with known artists such as The Black Keys, Lovejoy, flipturn, and more. This band unmistakingly has passion for their music that not only comes across on stage, but in their music as well.
A.I. Produces Sound Without Soul
March 12, 2026
(Above) The role of Baron Von Rothbart, the sorcerer who captures Odette, was played by Francis Mihm. The 2025-26 season marks his fourth season with Orlando Ballet. Being a part of the Orlando Ballet company means working with over 85 other dancers on a production. Many productions around the globe depict Rothbart as an owl-like sorcerer. Meanwhile, The Orlando Ballet took a more animalistic approach, making him a cloak out of fur instead of feathers.
Curtain Call for Orlando Ballet’s New Season
February 16, 2026
Don't Wake Me, Sage Debnath, Grade 10, Digital art.
Fall Literary Magazine Released 2025
December 8, 2025
(Above) On the left Alexander Betancourt, grade 10, and on the right Christopher Herbet, grade 11, pushed each other to finish their last event off the meet. The two runners were teammates during cross country season which allowed them to control and communicate the pace for their race.
Track and Field Sprints into States
April 27, 2026
(Above) One of the Seniors, Jackson Angelou, West Virginia commit, wrestled in the 190 weight class for this meet. Aneglou is ranked thirteenth in the country in the 190 weight class by Flo Wrestling.
Wrestling Presents Dual-Sided Lunch
March 25, 2026
(Above) Lachlan Croft, grade 10 checks the defense before scoring a goal. Croft has stepped up as a full time starter this year. Lachlan has made incredible finishes this year and when asked He stated, “Our mindset is completely focused on the task at hand, bringing home the gold.”
Ninety Minutes to Save the Season
March 4, 2026
(Above) Being part of one of the country’s most storied women’s soccer programs helped shape Coach Palazzo’s daily emphasis on culture and accountability at practice. Coach Palazzo says “Those lessons translate across all sports.”
Two Coaches Finally Get Their Due
March 2, 2026
(Above) Layla McCord, grade 9, lifts off the track, capturing a moment of growth. She is determined and ready to display anything she learns on the track.
Women in Sports Overcome Prejudice
February 25, 2026
(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
April 28, 2026
(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
April 24, 2026
(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
April 22, 2026
(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
April 16, 2026
(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
(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
April 15, 2026
(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
April 7, 2026
(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
April 6, 2026
(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
March 16, 2026
(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
March 6, 2026
(Above) Black Phin Coffee Bar’s signature coffee drink is the Cà Phê Sũa Dá, which translates to, “Vietnamese Coffee.” What makes Vietnamese coffee different from typical coffee is that it comes with sweetened condensed milk instead of regular milk, and they use a phin drip method. This is a traditional Vietnamese way of brewing coffee. They offer cold foams with Asian flavors such as ube, egg foam, Pandan, sea salt, and coconut to add flavor to their drinks.
Asian Culture Takes Over Coffee in Orlando
April 23, 2026
(Above) The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy is not a standalone: there are four other books in the series. In fact, it is called a “trilogy” even though it contains five books. In order, they are: The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, The Restaurant at the End of the universe, Life, the Universe, and Everything, So Long, and Thanks for All the Fish, and Mostly Harmless.
Satire Among the Stars Still Soars
April 14, 2026
(Above) In Ms. Laura Oswald’s Freshman biology classroom, the inner organelles of two different cells are depicted in a model. Genetic information, which is what is actually edited by revolutionary CRISPR technology, is stored in the nucleus of the cell (the nuclei are represented by the large purple and blue sections of each respective model). CRISPR technology is able to affect genetic information inside the nucleus to fight deadly genetic diseases and even cancer.
CRISPR Leads to New Cures
March 13, 2026
Oscar winning costume designer, Jacqueline Durran, is in charge of creating the costumes and outfits presented in the movie. She told Vogue magazine that she mixed Tudor, Georgian, Victorian, and 1950s glamour for costume inspiration. The designer even took inspiration from famous modern designers, such as Manfred Thierry Mugler and Alexander McQueen to create a wardrobe that, “Feels dramatic rather than historically accurate.” Her design combines these different historical aspects with a modern fashion style to bring the director’s creative vision to life. Instead of reflecting early 19th century fashion when the story takes place, costumes look flashy, highlighting dramatic impact over authenticity.
Wuthering Heights Storms the Screen
March 12, 2026
(Above) When H Mart finally opened, hundreds of people showed up to enter the 100,000 square foot store. Many ended up waiting in extreme lines to enter. The company erected tents for the shoppers to have some shade while waiting 30 minutes to over an hour to enter.
Shopping The World At H Mart
February 26, 2026

Twice-Told Tale

Twice-Told Tale
(Above) Coach Ben Fratrick discusses the team’s game plan during a timeout. The team had been hustling and working hard on the court, putting all of their stamina, training, and con- ditioning to the test. The timeout also helps the players get a minute of rest and keep their heads in the game. Even though the timeout only lasts a minute, the players enjoy a well deserved break. All photos by Tina Zhang

High Hoops, Even Higher Hopes

Hayden Roberts, Staff • March 7, 2023

Lake Highland sports are well known for championships and producing great players and leaders. One of the best teams that represent this goal is the Lake Highland basketball team. Lake Highland basketball...

(Above) The two plaques next to this bell are historical, each representing the time two employees served Dante, the school Andrea Santos went to when she was young. Photo courtesy of Mrs. Andrea Santos.

Other Nations Model Education Alternatives

Olivia Santos, Staff • March 1, 2023

Nowadays, plenty of students in America complain about how much homework they have or how many tests they are given each week. It is no secret that the American school system can be challenging with multiple...

(Above) Miya Okuda, grade 12, shares how she’s recently been doing two-shades on her nails. Her go-to nails are a shade of pink or blue, and anything with sparkles. This set reminded her of cherry blossoms, and she described them as, “Bright, sparkly, and fun,” adding how they reflect her personality. She would love to try storyboard nails and believes nails are really important because they, “Are one of the first things people will notice about you, especially when shaking your hand or when you’re moving.” When someone has nails as strong as these, they certainly are a great point of conversation indeed. All photos by Serena Young.

Express Yourself From Tip to Toe

Serena Young, Director of Advertising • October 21, 2022

As with any accessory, nails are a great way to express oneself, whether that’s choosing to get them done or not. For the girls that want to glam up, here are a few nails to take inspiration from. The...

Florida Man Reviews Florida Men

Zane Rimes, Staff • March 17, 2022

We all love stories about the well-known “Florida Man.” It is the meme phenomenon in which outlandish Florida news headlines become jokes for other states. Listening to those two words, everyone has...

(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) Mr. Derek Daly’s work ethic and ability to achieve goals comes from his parents. He took lessons of hard work, dedication, and passion from his parents and, “Applied them to my career and to the schools I have worked for.” This is manifesting in the Porter Family Center for Innovation and Academics, where Mr. Daly is collaborating with architects and giving input from Lake Highland design committees.

Working Hard on a Daly Basis

Santiago Calderon, Editor-in-Chief • March 1, 2022

When walking to class, have you ever wondered how Lake Highland runs so smoothly? It’s something that many of us usually take for granted. Administrators like Mr. Derek Daly, among others, put...

During the roughly 35 minute program, various images of night scenes, still life paintings, and bright skies pop up over the four-wall projection. In all, there are 60,600 frames of video and 90 million pixels that piece together Van Gogh Immersive Experience’s seamless exhibit. Additionally, while the walls encased the majority of the projections, the floors were also covered with art.

Painting a Canvas with New Technology

Rebecca Reif, Director of Photography • February 1, 2022

Van Gogh Immersive Experience, an enticing worldwide event, recently travelled to Orlando. This exhibit was showcased at the Orange County Convention Center on International Drive, from November 26 to...

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