Yearly Archives: 2017

By Cassidy Johnson Every student and faculty member at Apopka High School is familiar with it, but few truly know it. The DNN or Darter News Network has been a staple of the Apopka High experience for over two decades. It delivers important announcements and keeps us entertained at the […]

Dishing on the DNN

 in Clubs and Activities
By Jeffery Laux   Bright lights, sharp cleats and the smell of fresh clay, baseball season is upon Central Florida. New coaches have taken over the reigns and are ready to take their team to the top this season. Coach McDaniels and Coach Campbell are ecstatic about their team’s chances during […]

AHS Baseball Season Preview

 in Athletics
By Michaela Etienne 2017 was an eventful and surprising year. We’ve been through hurricanes, wildfires, White House scandals and more, but not all of 2017 was bad. The positive part about 2017 was the releasing of new movies and music. The thriller movie IT was released in 2017, which is a remake of […]

Making It Through 2017

 in Arts and Entertainment
By Victoria Mezera. Pets are an important member of any family who has them. They provide companionship, company, and joy to those around them. You love them as if they’re your child, and regardless of whether you have a cat, a dog, a bird or a 12 foot snake, pets […]

Pets of Apopka

 in Around Campus
By Arianna Bekas 2017 has been a very interesting year for many; between politics, pop culture, natural disasters, and more. This past year has not failed to disappoint. The year of 2017 began with the infamous “Holly-Weed” display that left many people with hope that this year may just be […]

Best Moments of 2017

 in Featured
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

 in Getting to Know...
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

 in Getting to Know...
By Valendy Pierre Wrestling is a combative sport that involves a variety of techniques such as joint locks, pins, and grappling holds. According to our head wrestling coach, Coach Simonelli, it’s actually the best sport in the world. Apopka High School currently has 50 students on the roster for wrestling, […]

Joint Locks and Locking Joints

 in Athletics