Twice-Told Tale

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(Above) As a last-minute decision for last year’s Great Gatsby themed Prom, I decided to borrow my sister’s light green satin dress that she wore to her sorority’s date function. With minor alterations, it fit perfectly. I accessorized with a pair of sparkly rose-gold heels from Dillard’s and gold jewelry from Kendra Scott and Tiffany & Co.
Students Curate Prom Culture
April 23, 2025
(Above) After Eid prayers are finished, everyone goes outside and wishes, "Eid Mubarak" or, "Happy Eid" to each other. This is where Muslims are able to meet with their friends and celebrate Eid together. At my local mosque, after Eid prayers occur, there are usually tons of food and treats outside. There is also toys and games children can buy, and that is when I go home and we give each other Eidi, or money, as a gift. According to bbcgoodfood.com, "Eid is all about feasting since it comes after a month of fasting (Muslims are not permitted to fast on this day). Whilst there is no set menu for what should be on the table, dishes prepared are always rich and decadent."
Season of Celebration Unmasked
April 2, 2025
(Above) Emily Sacco, grade 11, and Ashley Taddeo, grade 11, kick off Spring Break fashion from the starting block of the pool with matching outfits. The Hawaiian prints are reminiscent of vintage surf art and Hawaiian travel bringing a nostalgic aesthetic to their outfits. Hawaiian patterns are inspired by plumeria, palm trees, and ocean life.
Fashion That Makes a Splash
March 26, 2025
(Above) President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance were officially sworn in as the 47th President and 50th Vice President of the United States on January 20, 2025. Katie Mathews, grade 11 and Founder of Nerd Nite Next Gen, states,"With the rise of the new Bird Flu, we don't have the research and vaccine access necessary to combat this disease. The decline of our shared resources with other countries might put us behind and isolate the U.S., leading to scary outcomes."
W.H.O. Leaves Future Uncertain
March 12, 2025
(Above) Tessa Guerra, grade 12, loves sets that she can dress up and down, making all her outfits perfect for every occasion. Her set is designed for business casual from Aritzia's luxury line. She dresses her outfit down to make it casual with white sneakers, and scrunchies on her wrist.
Students Predict New Trends
March 5, 2025
(Above) The members of Sister Act can be seen memorizing their lines and music as they start rehearsing for their opening night this fall. Lila Klaproth, 11, who plays leading lady Deloris van Cartier says that, "It's nice to see who comes out for thespians every year and how much they have changed." She also states that, "I also love challenging myself with every new piece that we do!" showing the determined mindset that is needed to be a part of Sister Act.
Take a Break with the Class Act
September 5, 2025
(Above) Ms. Lynn Stewart helps organize the annual college fair hosted at Lake Highland Preparatory School. This event allows Central Florida students to come and learn about a variety of different colleges coming from all over the country and even beyond. From local schools like Rollins College and the University of Central Florida, to farther schools like Ohio University, Vanderbilt University, and Southern Methodist University, students have the opportunity to ask questions to the admissions representatives to get a better feel for the school, from basic questions like, “What makes your school special?” to more specific questions like, “What is campus life like?”.
How to Avoid Senior Regret
April 11, 2025
(Above) This art piece is called Autumn Vines and shows Louis Comfort Tiffany’s view of the beauty of nature. The green colored glass pieces are supposed to represent bushes and vines, while the other colors are different types of flowers, fruits, and vegetables. Louis Comfort Tiffany’s goal for this piece was to show the visitors the full and best view of nature. The statue behind the door panels is supposed to represent the perspective of walking through that beauty of nature and how nothing is holding back that beauty.
Exploring Through the Art of Tiffany
April 10, 2025
(Above) Mr. and Mrs. Thomas have adopted Ollie into the family. Ollie has become one of their favorite travel buddies, taking him on most family vacations, especially at the beach. Ollie loves to spend time with his family and loves to play on the sandy shores of Neptune Beach.
Mr. Thomas Transforms LHP Sports
March 21, 2025
(Above) Walt Disney World’s Epcot has a diverse selection of country pavilions to capture the around-the-world effect. The China pavilion is one of the two Asian countries that are a part of the park’s pavilions: The China pavilion highlights nature during the International Flower and Garden Festival with attractions such as this pond that has lilypads, tadpoles, topiaries, and gardens.
Epcot Blooms Into Spring
March 20, 2025
(Above) Bok Tower Gardens rings its daily carillon, a percussion instrument with a keyboard that sits at the top of the tower. A professional plays the carillon every hour, signaling the time of day. Bok Tower Gardens offers beautiful places to walk, including a playground structured children’s garden and a wild garden teeming with rabbits and flowers that are native to Florida. It also has a vegetable garden with beds of carrots and fennel.
Get to Know Your Own Backyard
April 21, 2025
(Above) Part of Morgan and Jo’s journey to open their business was applying to the Small Business Administration, a government-run program there to give money to small local businesses. The project was two years in the making, and Morgan and Jo both led their friends in the community, aligning perfectly with their hopes for the Burrow to be a community center for its guests.
Introducing Your New Third Place
April 3, 2025
(Above) Before a player storytells any game, it is imperative to explain the rules of the game in a way that is easy to understand. The presentation may have been overboard, but I wanted to make sure everyone had a fun time while playing my most favorite game.
Good Morning Ravenswood Bluff
March 28, 2025
(Above) SOHO's new seating area is more vibrant and tropical rather than their old design which now matches the vibe of their colorful açaí bowls.
SOHO Debunks Health Myths
March 13, 2025
(Above) On display at Bethel Woods Center for the Arts are six albums that represent some of the music present during the rise of the hippie movement. The bright colors on the album covers highlight the psychedelic style of the hippie movement.
Music Through the Ages Moves Policy
February 20, 2025
1972, Keira Meyers, Grade 11, Mixed media (Embroidery)
Spring Literary Magazine Released 2025
May 1, 2025
(Above) As of February 26, 2025, Season 48 has released and Season 50 is on the horizon. Graphic by Jay Fredel.
Survivor Challenges Newest Members
April 28, 2025
(Above) The park participates in breeding programs for endangered species. Baby animals born at Animal Kingdom can help sustain populations of animals that are at risk of extinction. This aligns with Disney's broader commitment to supporting wildlife conservation both within the park and through external initiatives. These babies, such as Basko, help with both the educational and emotional aspects of the park, while also playing a significant role in conservation and breeding efforts.
Animal Kingdom Throws a Baby Shower
April 4, 2025
(Above) The history of Mardi Gras goes way back and is a completely different experience when understanding why it came to be. Mardi Gras, which means “Fat Tuesday” in French, has roots that go back to ancient times. It started as a way to celebrate before the season of Lent, which means they fast. People would eat fatty foods on the day before Lent to use them up before the fasting began. It was brought to America by French settlers, and overtime became a big festival. Today, Mardi Gras is known for its grand celebrations, especially in New Orleans, and is a huge event before Lent begins.
Laissez Les Bons Temps Rouler
March 14, 2025
(Above) When Nikki Glaser first started to approach how she wanted to write her jokes for the 2025 Golden Globes, she decided she'd, "Fawn and then flame." She pointed out that for all hosts, it's really important to balance being respectful and fun, and to her credit, it translated to her performance.
First Solo Woman to Host Golden Globes
March 7, 2025
(Above) In between innings before the Highlanders go up to bat, Coach Scherba always gathers his team to tell them the plan for the inning and give his team a quick breather before they have to go up to bat. Whether the team is up by five runs or down in the inning, these quick meetings always help relax and get the players focused for the inning ahead. With the team ready to go, Coach Scherba can motivate the team for the next play.
Promising Freshman Dominate the Diamond
April 24, 2025
(Above) Varsity player Camden Richards, grade 12, takes a knee near the goal line during a game. As the Highlanders prepare to play, they keep in mind their main objectives of the season: beating Bishop Moore High School and Winter Park High School. The team encourages everyone to come support the players at their first home game on February 25.
Lacrosse Embodies Warrior Mentalities
March 27, 2025
(Above) Clint Potner, grade 11, is getting ready to begin his wrestling match. Keeping his head in the game at all times is very important in such a quick- paced individual sport. Wrestler Ronin Gault, grade 11, mentions that, “Most of the team does their work after morning practice” which is an efficient way he makes sure he never falls behind in schoolwork. Their team tends to help each other and keep each other accountable with work.
Walk Three Paths With Different Athletes
March 6, 2025
(Above) Eadyn Rivera, grade 10, worked on practicing her free throws during the offseason and quickly has become one of the teams best free throw shooters. Making Eadyn more of an offensive weapon with many teams having to foul her to prevent her from making her three point shots, and tough layups in the paint. As one of the leaders on the team Eadyn also makes sure her team is prepared to grab the rebound and set up a new offensive play.
Connections on the Court Outplay Challenges
March 3, 2025
(Above) Beck Tews, grade 11, demonstrates how he does his backhand while instructing the athletes on how to get the perfect form. Tews said, “I enjoy teaching tennis to the younger kids at LHP. It’s always good to show the kids new skills and making them try something new. So in the future, hopefully they will stick with it and love it as much as I do.” After talking to the athletes they started to follow his instructions after watching an example of what to copy. With more practice the athletes began to finally under- stand the importance of coordination whether it is playing together or just practicing by themselves. Learning with a bounce drop from the coaches, which is thrown directly in front of them for practice to be able to start their warm ups and get ready for the rest of practice.
Tennis Camps Make a Racket
November 13, 2024
(Above) Orlando’s theme parks are great for an exhilarating staycation. Whether a one-day trip to the park or a multi-day vacation, there’s something for everyone. Walt Disney World is the perfect family-friendly theme park. The bigger parks, such as Universal Studios and Walt Disney World, have multiple resorts where guests stay on property. Each resort has its own theme and aesthetic, so it’s guaranteed you could find a resort that meets your interests.
Countdown to Spring Break
April 9, 2025
(Above) Part of Gen-Z’s influence on book culture is the modernized effect of sprayed edges on special edition copies of books. This generation’s take on an old tradition is just another way that young readers are making an impact.
Gen-Z Motivates B&N Expansion
March 24, 2025
(Above) Curl creams are used to provide curls with definition while still maintaining your natural hair's pattern. It can be applied by raking it in your wet hair using your fingers, or applying with
Unraveling Curly Hair Stigmas
March 19, 2025
(Above) The Australian brand Cotton On's store is located at the Florida Mall in Orlando. This location provides all of the clothing mentioned in the article along with some other great finds that only Australian fashion has produced.
Down Under Brings Up New Trends
February 26, 2025
TikTok Ban Debate Continues
February 18, 2025
(Above) The Orange County Animal Services pet shelter separates dogs by their designated weight. Dogs over 25 pounds are put in the bigger kennels, and the dogs under 25 pounds are put in the smaller ones towards the back of the dog facility. This makes it easier for adopters to find a dog at a size they want.
Highlanders Hep with Pet Placement
April 8, 2025
(Above) Before rehearsing the choreography to the song "No More Fear" by Emma Hunton, the cast watched the video filmed from a previous rehearsal to ensure they are refreshed on their part in the scene.
Freaky Friday Switches From Screen to Stage
April 1, 2025
(Above) Myanna Hatchette, grade 11, upcycled a jug of orange juice into a bird feeder. She even used water bottle caps and cardboard pieces to make it look like a bird.
Upcycling Cleans Up Tomorrow
March 31, 2025
(Above) Once people had their bags filled they would take them to a bag checking station, with the help of teachers Mr. Sharkey and Mrs. Flader, to determine the sizing of the clothes. Clothing items extended from shirts, sweatpants, flip flops, and many other kinds of sizes of clothes. Evan stated, “The event itself was both a huge success and a blast. I enjoyed watching both my fellow teachers and friends compete with each other to see who could fill the most bags out of everyone.” Evan, getting into specific detail, mentioned “Most of the articles of clothing and hygiene products were purchased from Dollar Tree. This was the best place to buy the items and make sure that I had enough.”
Backpacks Pack a Fresh Start
March 18, 2025
(Above) For Martin Luther King Day this year, Lake Highland Preparatory's Upper School had the honor of hearing Mr. Derreck Kayongo speak during the routine Unity meeting. Students such as myself and others had the opportunity to speak to him one-on-one and ask him questions about his inspiring speech.
Embodying MLK’s Spirit
March 11, 2025
(Above) The menu, along with the table decorations, may look boring at first, but once food arrives to the table it looks like a picturesque scene from a movie. Hours of operation are from 11:00 A.M. to 10 10:00 P.M. every day.
Vacancy Gives Way to New Cuisine
April 22, 2025
(Above) Down in Kissimmee at Old Town they host car shows weekly. They have free parking convenient for its attendants and a lot of shops that people can look to explore. Old Town offers multiple different tourist attractions such as Funspot America, t-shirt shops with Republican slogans, haunted houses, burger joints, and a variety of other food places. For a town being a recreation of an old Floridian town they have had quite the deal for parents and young ones to have fun. After nearly 35 years, Old Town has hosted many other car shows at the park while also hosting other events. Events such as Friday Night Muscle Car Show & Cruise, Saturday Night Classic Car Show & Cruise and other events like karaoke, Halloween, New Years Eve, and the 4th of July.
Cars and Coffee Unites Orlando
April 7, 2025
(Above) The atmosphere of Raising Cane’s locations are unmatched compared to other fast food chains. The usage of vibrant, stark colors and graphic designs makes the interior not look drab and bland like some other fast food chains. It creates a welcoming environment that fosters a dine-in experience just as much as a drive-through experience. Today, it is common for most places to be more of a drive through kind of restaurant due to the lack of atmospheric aesthetic and cost that dressier interiors require.
Florida Dips Into Canes
March 25, 2025
(Above) Many of Freya Skye’s songs have been hits so far. According to alisaltrojantribune.com, these songs include “Who Says,” “Walk Over,” “Someone to Love,” and “Winter Dream.” It also states that out of all of these songs, “Winter Dream” has grown the most attraction as it is, “A festive song perfect for the holiday season.” Her songs have unique tunes and many themes, from intense and emotional to festive and happy.
Former Eurovision Star Rises to Fame
March 17, 2025
(Above) One dish named Branzino is a whole fish that is either fried or grilled. It is a European Sea Bass rubbed in Greek spices and overall tastes amazing. The fish is sourced locally from various fish markets to ensure that they are always served fresh. Many describe the taste as flaky and also slightly sweet.
Bosphorus Creators Open Parea
March 3, 2025

Twice-Told Tale

Twice-Told Tale
Hayden Roberts

Hayden Roberts, Editor-in-Chief

Hayden Roberts is a sports writer for Lake Highland Preparatory School’s Upper School newspaper, Twice-Told Tale. Hayden has been writing for the newspaper since January 2023. Roberts loves to cover and write about all different sports and hopes one day to study sports journalism.

All content by Hayden Roberts
(Above) In between innings before the Highlanders go up to bat, Coach Scherba always gathers his team to tell them the plan for the inning and give his team a quick breather before they have to go up to bat. Whether the team is up by five runs or down in the inning, these quick meetings always help relax and get the players focused for the inning ahead. With the team ready to go, Coach Scherba can motivate the team for the next play.

Promising Freshman Dominate the Diamond

Hayden Roberts, Co-Editor
April 24, 2025
(Above) Down in Kissimmee at Old Town they host car shows weekly. They have free parking convenient for its attendants and a lot of shops that people can look to explore. Old Town offers multiple different tourist attractions such as Funspot America, t-shirt shops with Republican slogans, haunted houses, burger joints, and a variety of other food places. For a town being a recreation of an old Floridian town they have had quite the deal for parents and young ones to have fun. After nearly 35 years, Old Town has hosted many other car shows at the park while also hosting other events. Events such as Friday Night Muscle Car Show & Cruise, Saturday Night Classic Car Show & Cruise and other events like karaoke, Halloween, New Years Eve, and the 4th of July.

Cars and Coffee Unites Orlando

Zane Rimes and Hayden Roberts
April 7, 2025
(Above) Emily Sacco, grade 11, and Ashley Taddeo, grade 11, kick off Spring Break fashion from the starting block of the pool with matching outfits. The Hawaiian prints are reminiscent of vintage surf art and Hawaiian travel bringing a nostalgic aesthetic to their outfits. Hawaiian patterns are inspired by plumeria, palm trees, and ocean life.

Fashion That Makes a Splash

Hayden Roberts, Co-Editor
March 26, 2025
(Above) Mr. and Mrs. Thomas have adopted Ollie into the family. Ollie has become one of their favorite travel buddies, taking him on most family vacations, especially at the beach. Ollie loves to spend time with his family and loves to play on the sandy shores of Neptune Beach.

Mr. Thomas Transforms LHP Sports

Hayden Roberts, Co-Editor
March 21, 2025
(Above) Tessa Guerra, grade 12, loves sets that she can dress up and down, making all her outfits perfect for every occasion. Her set is designed for business casual from Aritzia's luxury line. She dresses her outfit down to make it casual with white sneakers, and scrunchies on her wrist.

Students Predict New Trends

Hayden Roberts, Co-Editor
March 5, 2025
(Above) Eadyn Rivera, grade 10, worked on practicing her free throws during the offseason and quickly has become one of the teams best free throw shooters. Making Eadyn more of an offensive weapon with many teams having to foul her to prevent her from making her three point shots, and tough layups in the paint. As one of the leaders on the team Eadyn also makes sure her team is prepared to grab the rebound and set up a new offensive play.

Connections on the Court Outplay Challenges

Hayden Roberts, Co-Editor
March 3, 2025
(Above) The restaurant is filled with multiple different chandeliers. Decorated with murals and beautiful hanging from the walls.

Say Ciao to Simply Capri

Hayden Roberts, Co-Editor
September 30, 2024
(Above) Before United Against Poverty takes Art Club’s paintings to their building, members pose with their final artworks. Members would spend hours working on these paintings to encourage donors to sponsor their future works.

Art Club Combats Poverty

Hayden Roberts, Co-Editor
November 5, 2024
(Above) The majority of the volunteers are athletes who practice and train at the RDV. While most are younger athletes, professionals will join in now and then to help with the program. With the ice rink all to themselves, the program is able to create the perfect learning environment for these athletes to be able to have the one-on-one coaching and assistance they need.

Gliding Stars Take the Ice

Hayden Roberts, Co-Editor
October 15, 2024
(Above) Located on the patio wall of Tako Cheena on Mills 50 is a string of different mural pieces brought together through a collective color palette consisting of reds, blues, oranges, and yellows, to create one cohesive masterpiece at this Asian fusion restaurant. Just near school, Mills 50 is known as “The intersection of creativity and culture,” according to its Facebook page. There are countless opportunities for artistic expression, as there’s murals everywhere that paint the streets in color. This allows for representation of Orlando’s many talented artists and attracts Orlando residents to enjoy Mills 50’s unique restaurants, nightlife, live music, museums, and shopping opportunities. Check out some of this district’s murals the next time you drive to school!

Art Speaks Louder Than Words

Alyssa Wiboon and Hayden Roberts
September 25, 2024
(Above) Camila De Pool Maisonet, grade 12, celebrates winning the last tournament of the season with team Puerto Rico. Camila hopes to continue her career with this team.

Lake Highland Goes Global

Hayden Roberts, Co-Editor
April 23, 2024
(Above) The boys get ready for their game with their pre-game chant. The boys will huddle up after high-fiving their opponents at the net. They use this cheer to prepare the mindset for the game.

Constant Growth Spikes for Team

Hayden Roberts, Co-Editor
March 12, 2024
(Above) The many athletes like to take photos after each event for memories and to help calm them down before they know the final results. The swimmers had great scores in States with relay, breaststroke, and freestyle.

Swim and Dive Makes a Splash

Hayden Roberts, Co-Editor
February 29, 2024
(Above) The second blind date with Aishwarya Vangala, grade 12, went well. It started off with cookies being brought in by Delaney Bolstein, grade 12, which acted as an icebreaker. It started with the first question, “What’s your favorite dinosaur?” both a humorous and an amazing opener. The date went on for about ten minutes diving into what Aishwarya does outside of school and her favorite activities. She gave key advice by saying how there has to be good communication. You both should understand what you do and don't like, whether that comes to courses or to your personal life. Communication is key, as it's important to understand what the other person expects from you and what you can expect from them.

[Photo] Cupid Fires a Shot

Zane Rimes, Director of Advertisement
March 4, 2024
(Above) The book Hallowe’en Party was the inspiration for the movie. Despite being completely different from the movie title, the book fathers the movie’s prescence and theme. Agatha Christie has written multiple hit mystery books and series.

Poirot Returns to the Silver Screen

Hayden Roberts, Co-Editor
November 6, 2023
(Above) Connor Allen, grade 9, has worked very hard this season to better his score. In practice and during games, with the help of Coach Lee and Assistant Coach Tyre, he focuses on hitting his mark. It is important for the team to work on their individual scores and to help the team as well. These student-athletes have worked extremely hard to get better.

Varsity Bowling Strikes Out Competition

Hayden Roberts, Co-Editor
November 7, 2023
(Above) The football team reflects on the game against Orangewood Christian Academy. The post-game speech consists of the highs and lows of the game. It is important to remember on the game to help them know what they will work on in practice, and what to look for when watching a game or practice film next. Coach Bullock tells the xteam what he saw in the game, making sure to spotlight the plays of the game and impact players. Also during the speech, Coach Bullock makes sure to mentally prepare the team for the next game. Coach Bullock always ends every speech on a high note., to keep his players’ energy up.

Bullock Coaches Highlanders to a “Three-Peat”

Hayden Roberts, Co-Editor
October 18, 2023
(Above) A mocktail that includes watermelon, basil, white balsamic vinegar, IPA simple syrup, mint, and a slice of lemon one of the more popular drinks. Then to top it off, a gator gummy is added on top mint leaf. It is a summer mocktail that is a seasonal option, making the drink more popular during the summer.

[Photo] “Domu” Serves up Second “Michelin Star”

Zane Rimes, Director of Advertisement
October 16, 2023
(Above) Coach Randy O’Neal works on his leg strength with the workouts Coach T gave him. Coach O’Neal pitched in the Major Leagues from 1984-1995. He then was drafted in the 1981 MLB draft as the 15th overall pick to the Detroit Tigers. Coach O’Neal made his major league debut on September 12, 1984 in Baltimore against the Orioles, pitching a solid three scoreless inings, pitching against the retiring the reigning Iron Man at his second at bat. Coach O’Neal pitched for five teams throughout the span of his major league career including the Detroit Tigers, Atlanta Braves, St. Louis Cardinals, Philadelphia Phillies, and San Francisco Giants.

Lake Highland Athletes are Fit to a “T”

Hayden Roberts, Co-Editor
September 20, 2023
(Above) Alex Horn grade 11, looks to win the faceoff against her opponet. After the Highlanders scored, they always have to be prepared to win the ball. Alex waits for the referee to blow her wistle to start the faceoff. Alex had succesfully won this faceoff. All Photos by Hayden Roberts.

Inside the Start of a National Powerhouse

Hayden Roberts, Staff
April 14, 2023
(Above) Landon Towns, grade 10, practices a game-like situation, throwing the ball from his shortstop position to first base. This is a very important skill to practice because the shortstop must always be ready to help his team get an out.

Swinging for the Fences and Goals

Hayden Roberts, Staff
March 30, 2023
(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
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