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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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Andy Avila

Andy Avila, Staff Writer

 Andy Avila is a senior at UHS and this is his third year writing for The Torch. He enjoys playing volleyball and riding roller coasters in his free time. His favorite sections to write about in The Torch are World News and Entertainment. 

All content by Andy Avila
Senior Samantha Roberts performing as "Mother" on Tuesday, November 19th.

Troupe 4848 Wins Superior One Act With “Unclaimed”

Andy Avila and Ranger Wainman
December 6, 2024
Boys Bowling Strikes Back This Season

Boys Bowling Strikes Back This Season

Andy Avila, Staff Writer
October 18, 2024
Flooding covers streets in Asheville, North Carolina

Asheville Takes A Devastating Hit By Hurricane Helene

Andy Avila, Staff Writer
October 7, 2024
Law enforcement personnel inspect the site where the suspect was initially found.

Former President Trump Targeted In Another Assassination Attempt

Andy Avila, Staff Writer
September 28, 2024
Student Spotlight: Cheer Captain Daylena Alveraz

Student Spotlight: Cheer Captain Daylena Alveraz

Andy Avila, Staff Writer
September 16, 2024
Meet the New UHS Football Coach

Meet the New UHS Football Coach

Andy Avila, Staff Writer
August 27, 2024
Tennis Team Swings Through Spring Season

Tennis Team Swings Through Spring Season

Andy Avila, Staff Writer
May 16, 2024
Students posed for pictures with their favorite Disney princesses.

JCC Hosts ESE Prom

Andy Avila, Staff Writer
April 11, 2024
A ship going through the Panama Canal during the dry season.

Panama Canal Drought Impacts Trade Worldwide

Andy Avila, Staff Writer
March 12, 2024
Sophomore Yug Patel performs during the Asian Festival.

Starting The Month Off Right with Asian Night

Andy Avila, Staff Writer
March 6, 2024
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

Andy Avila, Staff Writer
February 26, 2024
Junior Matteo Moreali was selected to represent NHS at Legacy Middle School.

Student Spotlight: Guest Speaker For New Generation

Andy Avila, Staff Writer
February 12, 2024
Second Place finalist, Domnick Cline performs "She Used to Be Mine."

Students Show Off Skills at Talent Show

Andy Avila, Staff Writer
February 7, 2024
Local paramedics came to school to help teach CPR to students on World Heart Day,

UHS Teaches CPR for World Heart Day

Andy Avila, Staff Writer
January 25, 2024
Junior Hudson Maurer scores against East River High School

Boys Basketball Dominates this Season

Andy Avila, Staff Writer
January 18, 2024
The ASVAB is used for military placement and career placement.

ASVAB is the New Career Finder

Andy Avila, Staff Writer
December 22, 2023
AI is being are used to help remove plastic from the ocean and reduce pollution.

AI’s Impact on the Environment

Andy Avila, Staff Writer
December 12, 2023
Bride and Groom Oakley Buck and Kahlua Abbott were joined together in holy matrimony during a wedding event in the plaza.

Vet Program Creates Magical Moments for Everyone

Andy Avila, Staff Writer
December 4, 2023
Ms Marvel Undersells its Potential

Ms Marvel Undersells its Potential

Andy Avila, Staff Writer
November 16, 2023
World History teacher, Ms. Emily Mojica, began working at UHS this week.

Core Classes Get New Teachers at UHS

Andy Avila and Lukas Chargas
October 20, 2023
Last year the Homecoming Parade was organized by SGA, but this year they are hosting a festival immediately before the game instead of the parade.

Homecoming Festival Replaces Parade

Andy Avila, Staff Writer
September 28, 2023
Junior Jah-Riel Miller-Peterkin runs the ball against Oak Ridge opponents.

Varsity Football Falls to Oak Ridge

Andy Avila, Staff Writer
September 21, 2023
Construction for the new culinary classroom is expected to be finished later this month.

Culinary Program Waits for New Workspace

Andy Avila, Staff Writer
September 7, 2023
80% of the city Lahaina, Hawaii was destroyed after catastrophic wildfires.

Maui Wildfires Lead to Devastation and Death

Andy Avila, Staff Writer
August 18, 2023
The lacrosse team was reformed after missing last year's season.

Boys LaCrosse Finishes Season with Hard Losses and Memorable Wins

Andy Avila
May 3, 2023
Seniors competed in a variety of games for the olympics.

SGA Hosts Senior Olympics

Andy Avila
May 3, 2023
The mural that is being painted by SGA members is expected to be finished by the end of April.

SGA Students Create Mural that Promotes Unity

Andy Avila
April 10, 2023
The Lacrosse team huddles before their game against Lake Wales.

Lacrosse Falls to Edgewater after Colonial Win

Andy Avila
March 3, 2023
Students in Helping the Homeless work together to create jambalaya bags.

Helping the Homeless Provide 10,0000 Meals

Andy Avila, Staff Writer
February 6, 2023
Joseph Healing (second from the left) dances alongside the rest of the Powderpuff cheerleaders.

SGA Begins New Tradition with Powderpuff Game

Andy Avila, Staff Writer
January 26, 2023
Students in Ms. Acton’s veterinary class learn how to check vitals on Slater.

Doggie Day Care Educates and Entertains

Andy Avila, Staff Writer
January 15, 2023
Marching Band Dominates Ian, Nicole, and FMBC

Marching Band Dominates Ian, Nicole, and FMBC

Andy Avila, Staff Writer
December 2, 2022
Senior Xiyan Green runs the ball down the field during the Homecoming game against their opponent Mountain Vista High School.

Varsity Football Struggles Against Competition

Andy Avila, Staff Writer
October 28, 2022
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