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Students posed for pictures with their favorite Disney princesses.
JCC Hosts ESE Prom
Choir Heads To States Following District Triumph
Choir Heads To States Following District Triumph
Meet Your 2024 Senior Class President
Meet Your 2024 Senior Class President
Senior Sarai Gonzalez-Parchment performs during The FFCC competition.
UHS Hosts FFCC Regional Competition
Donations made to the Cougar Closet are available to students who qualify for the support.
Cougar Closet Has Been Created For Students in Need
Following its Netflix debut, this movie made the Top 10 biggest non-English language films list.
New Society of the Snow Movie Portrays True Story
Players work together in co-op extraction missions that decide the outcome of a real-time, community driven galactic war.
Helldivers 2 is a Chaotically Fun Time
This musical adaptation of Mean Girls was released January 12th, 2023.
New Mean Girls Movie is Totally Fetch
Baldurs Gate 3 has sold over 2.5 million copies.
Baldur’s Gate 3 Wins Game of the Year, Here’s Why They Deserved It
Ms Marvel Undersells its Potential
Ms Marvel Undersells its Potential
The Competition Cheer Team competes at University for their final competition of the season.
Competition Cheer Season Ends on a High Note
Junior Momolu Kamara led University with 27 points and 11 rebounds in a regional semifinal loss to Seminole HS, 64-75.
Boys Varsity Basketball Season Ends at Semi-Regionals
The varsity team plays against Deltona High School.
Varsity Girls Soccer Season Ends At Districts
Junior Ethan Fowler celebrates a goal against East River High School.
Boys Varsity Soccer Slams Lyman
Junior Nawla Williams competes in the teams meet at Freedom High School.
Girl’s Weightlifting Dominates Competition
Students enjoyed a field trip that included a visit to a construction site.
Construction Career Day: Another Option For High School Graduates
Viera High Schools football team engages in practice.
The Hazards of Hazing
South Carolinian neighborhoods flooded after Hurricane Idalia, debris from damaged houses piled in the middle of the street.
The Role of Global Warming in Hurricane Devastation
Opportunities for students to share their scholarship winnings pop up around school as college acceptance season approaches.
 The Price To Pay for a Higher Education
Students in Ms. Acton’s veterinary class learn how to check vitals on Slater.
Doggie Day Care Educates and Entertains
Asian Festival
Girls Varsity Basketball against Tohopekaliga High School
Girls Varsity Basketball against Tohopekaliga High School
Girls JV Basketball against Tohopekaliga High School
Girls JV Basketball against Tohopekaliga High School
Girls Weightlifting at Freedom High School
Girls Weightlifting at Freedom High School
Crush Colonial Week
Crush Colonial Week
Iranian missiles are intercepted by Israeli missile defense systems.
Iran Launches Retaliatory Attack on Israel With Over 300 Drones And Missiles
Polls open for Florida voters on November 5th.
Floridians Vote On State Constitutional Changes This Fall
Experts estimate that the lake is set to disappear in the next 5 years
The Great Salt Lake: Why is it Shrinking and Why is it Important?
A ship going through the Panama Canal during the dry season.
Panama Canal Drought Impacts Trade Worldwide
Neuralink was launched in 2016 and was first publicly reported in 2017.
Elon Musk Is Working On A Brain Chip For Humans
Gov. DeSantis pictured during speech on new social media bill.
Florida’s Social Media Bill: Is 16 The Right Age?
Taylor Swift takes a selfie with fans during her Eras Tour
Women’s Interests Are Not Taken Seriously
Smart Pass Needs Some Improvements
Smart Pass Needs Some Improvements
OCPS’ new phone policy went into effect earlier this school year on June 1st, despite backlash from students.
OCPS Phone Policy is Just a Cheap Attempt to Satisfy DeSantis
Franke has been charged with 8 counts of child abuse.
Vlogger’s Arrest Ignites Discussion about Children’s Privacy

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Alison Walker is a sophomore at UHS and this is her second year on the staff and her first year as an editor at The Torch. In her free time, she enjoys reading, going to the beach, watching Gilmore girls, and hanging out with Cricket. 

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Polls open for Florida voters on November 5th.

Floridians Vote On State Constitutional Changes This Fall

Alison Walker, Editor
April 17, 2024
OCPS 202-2024 Spring Break took place March 18th-22nd.

How UHS Students Spent Spring Break

Alison Walker, Editor
April 2, 2024
JROTC formed up and prepared for the uniform and knowledge inspection.

JROTC Aces Their Annual Inspection

Alison Walker, Editor
March 11, 2024
Freshman Delilah Winters works around her Jones opponent.

Girl’s Varsity Basketball Improves with New Coaching Staff

Alison Walker, Editor
January 23, 2024
The fourth republican debate was held in in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

GOP Candidates Race For Second Place

Alison Walker, Staff Writer
December 14, 2023
Seniors Megan Griffin-Ferry and Geovanni Montalvo play characters Apollo and Cassandra in the one-act play Gold Dust Woman.

Thespians “Gold Dust Woman” Moves to States after UHS Hosts Districts

Alison Walker, Staff Writer
December 4, 2023
Lana Del Reys performance in Tampa showcased breathtaking vocals in a standout show.

Lana Del Rey’s Florida Debut Did Not Disappoint

Alison Walker, Staff Writer
October 20, 2023
Franke has been charged with 8 counts of child abuse.

Vlogger’s Arrest Ignites Discussion about Children’s Privacy

Alison Walker, Staff Writer
September 29, 2023
Barbie has surpassed one billion in box office revenue already.

Barbie Earns Billions While Bringing Controversy

Alison Walker, Staff Writer
August 18, 2023
A student converses with a representative from VERTO Education at a career fair table.

UHS Hosts first Career Fair

Alison Walker and Cricket Wainman
May 3, 2023
Varsity Boys Baseball Keeps Swinging

Varsity Boys Baseball Keeps Swinging

Alison Walker and Cricket Wainman
April 21, 2023
Lana Del Reys ninth studio album Did you know theres a tunnel under Ocean Blvd was released March 24th, 2023.

New Lana Del Rey Album Takes a Unique Approach to Songwriting

Alison Walker, Staff Writer
April 11, 2023
The drill team showcases their skills on Lake Buena Vista High field on February 11th.

JROTC Marches Toward Victory

Alison Walker, Staff Writer
February 28, 2023
HOSA, the UHS organization planning the Bandaid Collection Drive, pose for a group photo.

HOSA Collection Drive Makes a Difference

Alison Walker, Staff Writer
February 16, 2023
The UHS Competition Cheer team performs their Game Day routine at the UCA regional competition

UHS Competitive Cheer Places 3rd at FHSAA Regionals

Alison Walker, Staff Writer
January 31, 2023
Gas app encourages students to vote on polls about their peers.

Is Gas the Next Major Social Media?

Alison Walker, Staff Writer
December 7, 2022
Hurricane Ian caused millions in damage in Ft. Myers and other coastal areas.

Hurricane Ian Causes Severe Damage in Coastal Areas

Alison Walker, Staff Writer
October 12, 2022
Coach Ed Lebeda looks on as Freshman Colten Fagan practices his release.

Fall Sports Begin with New Coaching Staff

Alison Walker, Staff Writer
September 13, 2022
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