Getting to Know…

By Isabelle Lounsberry Mrs. Cooke— Weaver, previous assistant principal and current Business teacher here at Apopka has returned to the classroom this year. She grew up in Florida, but not in Apopka. However, her love for the school shows through the work she has done and the connections she has […]

Former Assistant Principal Cooke- Weaver

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By Isabelle Lounsberry 17-year-old Al Smith, a junior here at Apopka High School, is a very active member of both the school and the LGBT community. Naturally talented in art, academics, and theatre, he has a well-rounded set of skills and interests. Al also has an affinity for psychology, specifically gender […]

Al Smith—A Creative Genius

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By Jordan Jenkins In the crowd of students who attend Apopka High School, senior Jessica Spiegal stands out as a leader amongst her peers. She plays many roles throughout the school, be it directing the school marching band on Friday nights throughout fall in her role of head drum major, or leading the […]

Getting to Know: Jessica Spiegal

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By Jordan Jenkins  Though most students not actively involved in the Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps, or JROTC, program may not be able to recognize him by name, there is little doubt that the man who heads it up, First Sergeant Dreher, is a staple of the Apopka High School […]

Getting to Know: First Sergeant Dreher

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By Michaela Etienne Who is Ms. Springer? Some of you might not know her, but may know her work. She has been working here since 1996. She is the teacher responsible for the distribution and arrangement of the AHS yearbook since 2003. Ms.Springer and her staff work hard on trying […]

Behind the Pictures

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By Michaela Etienne Who is Berlinda Clerger? She is a bright, outgoing, and extraordinary Senior. You might know her as an athletic trainer or seen her on the Homecoming Court.  During her Junior year, she was battling a life-threatening disease. It physically took a toll on her body, but she […]

Keeping up with Berlinda

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By Lenaia Powell Some people just kind of… stand out. One of those people is Darius Knight, a junior here at Apopka High School, who claims he is 6’5” (based on my experience, I believe he’s taller). But appearance isn’t everything, and while you’ve most likely seen his lanky frame […]

Getting to Know: Darius Knight

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By Lenaia Powell Amongst the plethora of newer teachers at Apopka, Ms. Ellington is one with an incredible backstory pertaining to teaching. Formerly teaching in Africa, and prior to that working as a construction manager, Ms. Ellington’s travels and story contain admirable deeds and an inspiring tale for women. Having […]

Getting to Know: Ms. Ellington

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<em>By Arianna Bekas Mr. Anchel is known for many things around the school. From his success rate pertaining to the number of students who pass the AP world exam; to his style of teaching that incorporates interesting facts to grasp the student’s attention, and if you’ve heard of Anchel then […]

Getting to Know: Marc Anchel

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By Arianna Bekas Clara is a foreign exchange student who is here for a year from Germany. Clara, who may seem a little shy when you first meet her, has an amazing personality that leaves you smiling after conversing with her. Not only that but she also has a knack […]

Getting to Know: Clara Hortsmann

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