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SGA students pictured after loading donation items onto a truck for transportation.
SGA Gives Back This Thanksgiving Season
Senior Samantha Roberts performing as "Mother" on Tuesday, November 19th.
Troupe 4848 Wins Superior One Act With “Unclaimed”
Freshman Olivia Caurtas pictured playing violin at the Fall Concert.
Orchestra Performs Their Annual Fall Concert
Casey and Cassie the Cougars greeting each other at the Homecoming Pep Rally.
A City of Stars: UHS’s 2024 Homecoming Weekend
Beta Club members Lara Jimenez and Benjamin Vo pictured making dinner for the Ronald McDonald House.
Beta Club: A Chance to Serve and Grow
Tyler, The Creator recently announced his 2025 World Tour in support of his new album.
Is Chromakopia Album of The Year?
The Short n' Sweet tour continues to perform in cities across North America and Europe.
Sabrina Carpenters Short n’ Sweet Tour Delights Audience
The Substance accumulated nearly 50 million dollars in the box office.
The Substance Combines Horror and Social Commentary
Universal Studios celebrates 48 days of fun-filled fear this year.
Halloween Horror Nights 2024 Does Not Disappoint
We Live In Time made a grand total of $28.8 million in the box office.
We Live In Time Tells A Tragically Beautiful Tale
Girls Varsity Volleyball holds an overall record of 10-6.
Varsity Volleyball Shows Off Skills On the Court
UHS boys swim team pictured at Senior Night competition.
Varsity Swimming Celebrates Senior Night
UHS runners pictured at West Orange meet (9/14).
Cross Country Team Competes At West Orange
Boys Bowling Strikes Back This Season
Boys Bowling Strikes Back This Season
UHS faces off against Innovation HIgh school on Friday, September 20th.
Varsity Football Prepares For Upcoming Games
A 2023 survey found that half of Americans indicated they believe national news organizations "intend to mislead, misinform or persuade the public to adopt a particular point of view through their reporting."
Looking For Reliable News Sources?
99% of US households now subscribe to at least one or more streaming services.
Are Streaming Services the New Cable TV?
Students enjoyed a field trip that included a visit to a construction site.
Construction Career Day: Another Option For High School Graduates
Viera High School's 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
JV Football Against Windermere
JV Football Against Windermere
West Orange Invitational
West Orange Invitational
Girls Volleyball Against East River
Girls Volleyball Against East River
Back to School Spirit Week
Back to School Spirit Week
Asian Festival
Donald Trump and Lara Trump pictured together at a primary election party night.
Lara Trump Steps Down As RNC Co-Chair
Joe Biden greeting his son Hunter at the Democratic national convention.
Hunter Biden Pardon Incites Bipartisan Unease
Protesters hold up signs that read "Step down President Yoon Suk Yeol" as people and lawmakers attend a rally in Seoul. Credit: REUTERS/Kim Hong-Ji.
South Korean President Yoon Attempts Military Coup Of Government
Members of the NYPD investigating the crime scene outside the Hilton Hotel in midtown Manhattan.
UnitedHealthcare CEO Assassinated By Unknown Suspect
Jones pictured speaking to reporters outside a federal courthouse in Houston.
Satirical Paper ‘The Onion’ Buys InfoWars In Bankruptcy Auction
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
Is Marvel Dead? A Closer look at the Franchise's Current State
Is Marvel Dead? A Closer look at the Franchise’s Current State
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

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Alyssia Ibanez

Alyssia Ibanez, Staff Writer

Alyssia Ibanez is a senior reporter/writer and has been with the torch staff for 2 years. Her favorite stories to write are UHS News and Entertainment. During her free time she enjoys colorguard, listening to music, watching movies, and longboarding at the beach with friends. After high school, she plans on becoming a waxing/facial esthetician.

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Sophomore Sylvia Smith competes against Oak Ridge early in their season.

Girls Tennis Ends with Boone at Districts

Alyssia Ibanez
May 16, 2023
Mario Movie has becomes the highest grossing video game film of all time

Super Mario Bros. is a Super Smash Phenomenon

Alyssia Ibanez
April 17, 2023
Sophomore Sylvia Smith prepares to volley the ball back to her Oak Ridge opponent.

Girls Tennis Looks for More Wins

Alyssia Ibanez
March 7, 2023
Senior Keten Abebe, President of the Black Leaders of Tomorrow talking with WESH 2 News talking about Tyre Nichols.

Black Leaders of Tomorrow Honor Tyre Nichols

Alyssia Ibanez
February 14, 2023
Senior Joshua Paul Estabalaya makes dinner at Ronald McDonald House as part of his community service work for Beta Club.

Beta Members Help at Ronald McDonald House

Alyssia Ibanez
February 7, 2023
That '90s Show Reunited Former Characters

That ’90s Show Reunited Former Characters

Alyssia Ibanez, Staff Writer
February 2, 2023
The 2nd Period IB Film class poses in a picture to be sent to Mr. Gottlieb, thanking him for the interview opportunity.

Film Students Catch A Great Interview

Alyssia Ibanez, Staff Writer
January 20, 2023
Wednesday now holds the record for most hours viewed in a week for an english-language series on Netflix, with 341.2 million hours.

Wednesday Makes it to Top 10 Best Shows on Netflix

Alyssia Ibanez, Staff Writer
December 2, 2022
Kanye West in a recent InfoWars interview where he stated "I see good things about Hitler."

Ye: New Name, Same Anti-Semitism

Alyssia Ibanez, Staff Writer
December 2, 2022
Alejandro Berrio Breaks Cross Country Record

Alejandro Berrio Breaks Cross Country Record

Alyssia Ibanez, Staff Writer
December 1, 2022
The boys golf team practices early in the season.

Girls’ Golf Finishes Season with Top Scorer

Alyssia Ibanez, Staff Writer
October 18, 2022
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