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Prom King Christopher Garcia dances at prom.
A Night of Elegance; A Royale Affair Prom 2025
Mr. Jay Dunn, who is leaving at the end of the school year, directs the Winter chorus Concert.
UHS Chorus Wraps Year with Heartfelt Performances 
Coach Carrington pictured in front of the UHS bleachers.
Football Team Welcomes Coach Carrington to the Cougar Family
Cote pictured with his $180,000 scholarship check.
Meet Gavin Cote: $180,000 JROTC Scholarship Recipient
Students pictured performing dance rendition of "Blue Suede Shoes."
Troupe 4848 Presents Spring Musical: All Shook Up
"The Pitt" is available to stream on Max and Roku.
Hit Medical Drama The Pitt Is Well Worth the Watch
A Minecraft Movie has surpassed $800 million in global box office revenue.
A Minecraft Movie Is A Fun and Frivolous Watch
PIctured above is a behind-the-scenes look at the highly anticipated Stardust Racers ride.
Universal Orlando Presents Highly Anticipated Park: Epic Universe
This joint tour has garnered over $108 million so far.
Tyler, the Creator Headlines Orlando With Chromakopia tour
Since the series premiered its second season on Jan. 17, the Apple TV+ drama/thriller has accumulated over 3.055 billion streaming minutes.
Season 2 of Severance Is Nothing Short of Showstopping
Flag Football Team Further Develops Their Skills This Season
Flag Football Team Further Develops Their Skills This Season
Varsity Boys Baseball Keeps Swinging This Spring
Varsity Boys Baseball Keeps Swinging This Spring
Girls softball players celebrate during a recent game.
Softball Team Pushes Forward with Determination
Girls Track and Field Shows Great Stride in Improvement
Girls Track and Field Shows Great Stride in Improvement
Boys Track and Field Team pictured on the move during a meet.
Boys Track Team Races Toward Florida State Championship
In the U.S. an estimated 11.4% of children have ever been diagnosed with ADHD, and 6% of adults have a current diagnosis. (CDC)
Discoveries In ADHD Research Lead to Breakthroughs In Treatment
This indispensable current flows clockwise from west to east across Antarctica. It is the world's only global current.
The World’s Strongest Ocean Current at Risk of Failure
Students in Sarasota pictured protesting DeSantis signing of DEI legislation.
DEI Program Ban Will Affect Employment on a National Scale
My aunt's home after returning to Gaza City, destroyed by Israeli airstrikes.
Palestinians Return Home to Mass Destruction
James Earl Carter Jr. was born on October 1st, 1924 in Plains, Georgia.
Remembering Our 39th President: Jimmy Carter’s Legacy
Boys Waterpolo
Boys Waterpolo
Varsity Softball
Varsity Softball
Varsity Flag Football
Varsity Flag Football
Boys Lacrosse
Boys Lacrosse
Boys Varsity Volleyball
Boys Varsity Volleyball
Satellite high school students rally in support of Ms. Calhoun.
Teacher Fired After Using Student’s Preferred Name
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is facing growing backlash over allegations involving the Hope Florida scandal.
Florida House Abruptly Ends Probe into DeSantis Admin
Photo released by the Vatican reveals the Pope resting at his funeral.
Vatican Announces the Passing of Pope Francis
Protestors pictured at the Cambridge, Massachusetts university calling on Harvard leadership.
Harvard Files Lawsuit Against the Trump Administration
One of the wolf pups (Romulus) pictured at five months old.
The Legendary Dire Wolf Returns, Or Does It?
Candace Falls visits the grave of her daughter Nevaeh Crain and granddaughter Lillian Faye Broussard in Buna, Texas.
Abortion Ban Places The Lives of Women In Jeopardy
Sammy Lahik, 18, died in a car crash on March 1st.
Tragic Orlando Crashes Claim Young Lives, Urging Safe Driving
If made HHS secretary, Kennedy could rollback vaccine efforts across the country.
RFK Jr. Is Not Only Unqualified; He’s Dangerous.
Under Florida Law, schools do not have to teach sex education to students.
OCPS Introduces Sex Education Plan Outlining Abstinence
On July 10th, The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act.
Don’t Save the SAVE Act

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UHS News
Prom King Christopher Garcia dances at prom.
A Night of Elegance; A Royale Affair Prom 2025
Dianaliz Morales • May 13, 2025

   This night of April 26, often one of the most anticipated events of high school, brings together memories that last a lifetime. This year’s...

Mr. Jay Dunn, who is leaving at the end of the school year, directs the Winter chorus Concert.
UHS Chorus Wraps Year with Heartfelt Performances 
Sima Sakalla • May 13, 2025

   The Chorus Spring Concert was performed on May 6 in the UHS auditorium, featuring a variety of songs practiced by our chorus, showing their...

Coach Carrington pictured in front of the UHS bleachers.
Football Team Welcomes Coach Carrington to the Cougar Family
Ranger Wainman, Staff Writer • April 21, 2025

      Former Football Coach and weightlifting teacher Jeremy Palmer has taken a leave of absence in order to continue  treatment and recovery...

Sports
Flag Football Team Further Develops Their Skills This Season
Flag Football Team Further Develops Their Skills This Season
Jaden Deo, Staff Writer • April 6, 2025

      The Varsity Flag Football team lost their most recent game against East River High School with a close score of 16-21. The team currently...

Entertainment
"The Pitt" is available to stream on Max and Roku.
Hit Medical Drama The Pitt Is Well Worth the Watch
Cricket Wainman, Editor • May 6, 2025

     HBO Max’s original show, The Pitt, aired January 9th this year and released their final episode on April 10th of this year. This fifteen...

Editorial
Candace Falls visits the grave of her daughter Nevaeh Crain and granddaughter Lillian Faye Broussard in Buna, Texas.
Abortion Ban Places The Lives of Women In Jeopardy
Dianaliz Morales, Staff Writer • April 8, 2025

       Over the past few years, women in certain parts of the world, particularly in places with restrictive abortion laws, continue to face...

World News
Satellite high school students rally in support of Ms. Calhoun.
Teacher Fired After Using Student’s Preferred Name
Isabel Reymann, Staff Writer • May 15, 2025
Features
In the U.S. an estimated 11.4% of children have ever been diagnosed with ADHD, and 6% of adults have a current diagnosis. (CDC)
Discoveries In ADHD Research Lead to Breakthroughs In Treatment
Ranger Wainman, Staff Writer • May 6, 2025
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