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Meet The 2024 FFA President: Olivia Barton
Meet The 2024 FFA President: Olivia Barton
This years prom was hosted at Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress.
This Year’s Prom Was A Night To Remember
The musical was divided into two acts, separated by an intermission.
There Is Nothing Rotten About “Something Rotten”
The powderpuff Cheerleaders perform a routine for the girls out on the field.
SGA Hosts Annual Powderpuff Game
The Future Fair Returns To UHS
The Future Fair Returns To UHS
The show is speculated to continue for another season, but Netflix has yet to renew the series.
Netflix’s Parasyte Is A Thrilling Sci-Fi Series
The series has been confirmed to coincide with the game, even continuing storylines and factions, such as the Brotherhood of Steel.
Fallout Is How You Do a Video Game Adaptation
The Tortured Poets Department surpasses one billion streams.
Taylor Swift Releases Another Record-Breaking Album
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
Lacrosse Team Carries On Without Coach
Lacrosse Team Carries On Without Coach
Volleyball Team Wraps Up Season
Volleyball Team Wraps Up Season
Track And Field Races Towards Success
Track And Field Races Towards Success
Tennis Team Swings Through Spring Season
Tennis Team Swings Through Spring Season
Flag Football Team Is On the Rise
Flag Football Team Is On the Rise
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
The Crumbleys were found guilty of involuntarily manslaughter during separate trials, but were sentenced together.
Parents of School Shooter Convicted of Manslaughter
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
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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Cricket Wainman

Cricket Wainman, Editor

Cricket is currently a sophomore at UHS and a Valencia Dual Enrollment student. This is her second year as a Staff Writer for The Torch and her first as an editor.  Some of her favorite hobbies are reading, playing video games, and watching her favorite shows. Cricket has four cats and loves hanging out with Ali.

All content by Cricket Wainman
Track And Field Races Towards Success

Track And Field Races Towards Success

Cricket Wainman, Editor
May 19, 2024
The Tortured Poets Department surpasses one billion streams.

Taylor Swift Releases Another Record-Breaking Album

Cricket Wainman, Editor
April 29, 2024
HOSA students present their medals following competition.

HOSA Club Holds Student Competition

Cricket Wainman, Editor
April 22, 2024
Every piece at this recital was choreographed by students.

Dance Magnet Showcases Student Choreography

Cricket Wainman, Staff Writer
March 11, 2024
Disney Princesses take to the stage in Disenchanted to tell their stories and set the record straight.

Disenchanted is Daringly Hilarious

Cricket Wainman and Ashton Young
March 4, 2024
The Competition Cheer Team competes at University for their final competition of the season.

Competition Cheer Season Ends on a High Note

Cricket Wainman, Staff Writer
February 28, 2024
Members of the Dance Magnet perform during the Prism show.

Dance Team Receives Overall Superiors at FDPA

Cricket Wainman, Editor
February 8, 2024
Students from Ms. Trihns class came to read to the dogs in Ms. Actons class to help recognize Literacy Week.

Students Read to Dogs During Literacy Week

Cricket Wainman, Editor
February 5, 2024
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

Cricket Wainman, Editor
January 24, 2024
Orange County has picked up where onePulse left off.

OnePULSE Foundation is Found Fraudulent

Cricket Wainman, Staff Writer
December 19, 2023
Taylor Swift takes a selfie with fans during her Eras Tour

Women’s Interests Are Not Taken Seriously

Cricket Wainman, Staff Writer
December 14, 2023
Chloe Gong has written the sixth and final book in the series.

Foul Heart Huntsman is Another Fun Add to the Series

Cricket Wainman, Staff Writer
November 2, 2023
Yellow Face is a Fascinating Read

Yellow Face is a Fascinating Read

Cricket Wainman, Staff Writer
November 2, 2023
Senior Mackenzie Calkins warms up before the teams match against Lake Nona and Oak Ridge.

Bowling Rolls Towards Districts

Cricket Wainman, Staff Writer
October 26, 2023
The Novella A Foul Thing is paired with This Foul Murder in the Last Violent Call collection.

A Foul Thing is a Compelling Addition to the Series

Cricket Wainman, Staff Writer
October 4, 2023
Senior Andrew Jacob OH competes during the Toho Invitational Cross Country Meet.

Cross County Runners Gain Speed in Toho Invitational

Cricket Wainman, Staff Writer
October 4, 2023
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

Cricket Wainman, Staff Writer
September 13, 2023
Students who are found with cell phones during school hours may have their device confiscated.

OCPS cracks down on Phone Use

Cricket Wainman, Staff Writer
August 23, 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
Poster for the Pet Supplies Drive that lists what shelter the supplies are going to, the date that its happening, and a list of supplies that are eligible to donate.

Sophomore Class Cabinet Pet Drive Seeks Supplies

Cricket Wainman, Writer
April 11, 2023
Chorus members perform for audience members at the pre-MPA concert.

Chorus Earns Superior at MPA

Cricket Wainman
March 10, 2023
Hogwarts Legacy is a Beautiful New Addition to the Harry Potter Universe

Hogwarts Legacy is a Beautiful New Addition to the Harry Potter Universe

Cricket Wainman, Staff Writer
February 16, 2023
Bella Ramsey and Pedro Pascal pictured as Ellie Williams and Joel Miller with a ruined city in the background.

HBO’s The Last of Us Reanimates Fandom

Cricket Wainman
February 14, 2023
Daniel Bonnet, Matteo Moreali, and Adrei Caquimbo, the first place winners of Cougar Night Live.

Cougar Night Live Spotlights UHS Talent

Cricket Wainman, Staff Writer
February 14, 2023
DeSantis targets school board and teachers unions with new Teachers Bill of Rights.

DeSantis Proposes New Teacher Bill of Rights

Cricket Wainman, Staff Writer
January 27, 2023
Kevin McCarthy finally won the vote for Speaker of the House after 15 votes.

Republics Divided on Speaker of the House

Cricket Wainman
January 27, 2023
Students from the dance magnet perform during Prism.

Prism Showcases UHS Talent

Cricket Wainman
January 23, 2023
House of the Dragon cast Viserys, Rhaenyra, and Daemon Targaryen pictured standing next to each other, played by Paddy Considine, Emma D’Arcy, and Matt Smith.

House of the Dragon impresses Game of Thrones fans

Cricket Wainman, Staff Writer
December 4, 2022
Students work on an assignment in their English class taught by Ms. Ramussen and Ms. McNairy

Sophomore English Classes Try Collaboration

Cricket Wainman, Staff Writer
October 14, 2022
Sofia Carson and Nicholas Galitzine star in Netflix’s new release, Purple Hearts.

Netflix’s New ‘Purple Hearts’ Fails to Serve

Cricket Wainman, Staff Writer
September 7, 2022
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