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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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Alison Walker, Editor

  Alison Walker is a junior at UHS. This is her third year on the staff and her second year as an editor at The Torch. Her favorite subjects in school are history and English In her free time, she enjoys reading, going for walks, watching Gilmore girls, and hanging out with Cricket.
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Protestors gather to object the proposed developments.

Whistleblower Fired For Leaking Florida Parks Plan

Alison Walker, Editor
October 1, 2024
JCC is one of many groups that displayed a poster during Club Rush.

UHS Starts Off School Year With Club Rush

Alison Walker, Editor
August 22, 2024
Volleyball Team Wraps Up Season

Volleyball Team Wraps Up Season

Alison Walker, Editor
May 21, 2024
The musical was divided into two acts, separated by an intermission.

There Is Nothing Rotten About “Something Rotten”

Alison Walker, Editor
May 6, 2024
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 Rey's 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 Rey's ninth studio album 'Did you know there's 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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