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Back to the Stage: OSOTA Prepares for District Thespian Festival

Back to the Stage: OSOTA Prepares for District Thespian Festival

Charlotte Drake, staff
October 22, 2025

Returning to Lyman and Lake Mary High School for the District 2 and 3 Thespian Festival has been one of the most highly anticipated events of the year for all Thespians at One School of the Arts. From...

Showcasing Cuba, Josiah Giles and Ava Crozier dance around stage in cultural attire as their announcer talks about the country.

More Than Just a Performance

Natalie Montalvo, staff
October 17, 2025

Hispanic Heritage month started in 1968 under President Lyndon B. Johnson later expanded to a month-long celebration in 1988 by President Ronald Reagan. September 15th was chosen to be the dedicated...

Lions Sweep Final Home Game in Memorable Three-Set Win

Lions Sweep Final Home Game in Memorable Three-Set Win

Amaya Lewis, Editor in Chef
October 17, 2025

The gym at Westview Baptist Church was filled with cheers, pink shirts, and school spirit on Monday, October 6th, as the Lions volleyball team closed out their final home game of the season with a clean...

Fins Up

Fins Up

Ariana Arroyo, staff
October 17, 2025

September 27th, 2025 was Redbulls Tandem Rollercoaster debut in the U.S. This year it was held at Cranes Roost in Altamonte Springs, Florida. There were over 40,000 people in attendance. This event...

Right Before Your Eyes: The Double Casting of James Trotter

Right Before Your Eyes: The Double Casting of James Trotter

October 6, 2025

“James and the Giant Peach,” written by Roald Dahl and adapted for the stage by Timothy Allen McDonald with music and lyrics by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, is a challenging show. The protagonist, James...

James and the Giant Peach

James and the Giant Peach

October 2, 2025

There are many ways to get involved with productions in addition to the stage, including behind the curtains. Scholars who are interested in becoming a tech crew member have to get selected by Ms. Katie...

Connie Delaney holding her plaque after being the 2025 inductee into the Florida Press Association Hall of Fame over the summer.

Headlines and Heartstrings: The Journal That Built a Family

Jacob Wilson, staff
September 22, 2025

In the heart of Lake Placid, Florida, a modest brick building once pulsed with the rhythm of typewriters, the scent of fresh ink, and the laughter of children weaving between printing presses. For decades,...

Class of 2026 El Salvador Mission Trip

Mission in Motion

Justin Lundberg, staff
September 9, 2025

In late July, the senior class traveled to El Salvador for a week-long mission trip that worked with local communities.  Based out of K59 in La Libertad, the group, led by the Waisanen family, visited...

Photo by Matthew Serrano, 11th grade

Talent on Display at Flag Football Tryouts

Amaya Lewis, Editor-In-Chief
September 7, 2025

Last week, the OS Flag Football team had tryouts. Although there are only 20 people on the team, including the practice squad, it was also an exciting event for the school.  11th-grader Ma’Kayla Christian...

At Character House Inductions, Karla Waisanen, staff, takes a photo with Elisha Waisanen, 11th grade, and Deborah Waisanen, ninth grade.

Envelopes Open, Rivalries Begin: Behind Character House Kickoff

Natalie Montalvo, Staff writer
September 7, 2025

Sealed inside an envelope. Drawn randomly from the board on stage. The character houses cheer, waiting to welcome the newcomers. Sweaty palms meet open arms. One question lingers: will the scholars get...

The Amazing Shake

The Amazing Shake

Sarah Jones and Amaya Lewis
January 24, 2025

According to the Harvard Business School Online, “In any business setting, professionals rely on communication to coordinate efforts and accomplish organizational goals.” This is the purpose of the...

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