Dr. Washington-Brown joins the staff in the middle of a pandemic
Replacing Dr. Bray, who started at Apopka at the beginning of the month, Dr. Washington-Brown joined staff in the middle of a pandemic. Her transition was not typical, as she…
Braves Banter: Should people wear cultural fashion pieces if they aren’t from that culture?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KX-UVvxVi-I&t=1s Students answer the question, "Should people wear cultural fashion pieces if they aren't from that culture?" video/Boone Publications
Over 15,700 students return to school campuses for the second quarter
Around 15,792 OCPS students switched from the LaunchEd@Home Model to the Face-to-Face Model at the beginning of the second quarter. About 13% of students who chose LaunchEd for the first…
McDonald’s introduces trendy items this fall
McDonald’s released a spin on their classic McNuggets on Sept. 16 to add a little spice to their menu. In addition to the New Spicy McNuggets, so far this fall,…
Masks are being enforced but students worry about mask etiquette
UPDATED Sept. 16 at 9:34 a.m.: OCPS released Monday a COVID-19 dashboard that would allow parents and students to see the infection rates across the county’s schools. The dashboard sorts…
Depop attracts teen thrifters
A seller carefully writes out a personalized note, thanking a customer for their latest purchase. She then delivers the item — a hand-painted pair of her old jeans — to…
Top of Class: Salutatorian Kaitlyn Hanson finds passion through law magnet program, aspires to become criminal attorney
Kaitlyn Hanson is the salutatorian. What college do you plan to attend? “Duke University“ What are your goals and dreams for college and your future? “I plan to study Political…
Top of Class: Dena Cher-Fils prepares for college as an OCPS Super Scholar
Dena Cher-Fils is one of the 27 valedictorians. What college do you plan to attend? “Northwestern University” What is your intended major? “Biology.” What other colleges accepted you? “Vanderbilt, Emory,…
Top of Class: In his first year studying in the states, Foroughi becomes a valedictorian
Satyar Foroughi is one of the 27 valedictorians.
Top of Class: Mr. BHS recalls basketball game as his favorite memory
Sean McCabe is ranked number one in the 2020 class. What is your intended major and where do you plan to study? “Harvard University, Computer Science and Business.” What were…