Plaque memorializes beloved teacher
When veteran teacher Sarah Kittrell retired after 44 years in 2013, as a tribute to her the upstairs 200 hallway became Sarah Kittrell Hall, complete with a mural reading “Mama…
Former basketball coach Wayne Rickman dies at 83
Story written by McKenna Murphy. Wayne Rickman, former head coach of the varsity boys basketball team, died at the age of 83 on Feb. 26. Rickman, who coached and taught…
NASA’s Perseverance takes her first look at Mars
On July 30, 2020 Perseverance rover launched into space, and on Feb. 18, 2021 the rover touched down on Mars. “It is the first Mars rover aimed specifically at astrobiology,”…
OCPS announces plans for end of year activities
On Feb 23, OCPS announced plans to host an in-person graduation and an alternative prom for seniors. Up until this point, the status of a graduation ceremony remained unclear, due…
Coronavirus vaccine eligibility expands in Florida
On Monday, March 1 Gov. Ron DeSantis signed an executive order that expands eligibility for COVID-19 vaccination across Florida to include K-12 teachers, law enforcement officers and firefighters age 50…
Gina Carano fired from The Mandalorian
As live action Star Wars franchise series The Mandalorian continues to bring major traction to the Disney+ streaming service, fan favorite actress Gina Carano, former MMA fighter playing Cara Dune,…
Cafeteria serves soul food in honor of Black History Month
In honor of Black History Month, OCPS will serve soul food in the cafeteria tomorrow at both lunches. “ displays the sheer determination of the enslaved African to make the…
Second impeachment trial ends with Trump acquitted, again
Former President Donald Trump’s second impeachment trial ended Feb. 13, with 57 votes in favor and 43 against. The final count, 10 votes short of attaining the two-thirds majority needed…
President Biden inaugurated, takes first steps in office
Amid threats of violence and pandemic restrictions, Joseph Robinette Biden Jr. was sworn in as the 46th President of the United States on Wednesday. “ I was very happy and…
Donald Trump-supporters attack Capitol Hill, riot leaves five dead
UPDATED Jan. 8 at 2:00 9.p.m: Nine of President Trump’s government officials have since quit, including the Secretary of Education and Secretary of Transportation. Democrats and several high-ranking Republicans are…