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  • Congratulations Allen Townsend (senior) for playing an All-Star football game at Superdome!
  • Welcome Olympic Heights' New Varsity Baseball Coach Victor Gutierrez!
  • Congratulations to Steven Celestin for being selected as the OH November non-instructional employee of the month!
  • Congratulations to Natalia Gloria for being selected as the OH November instructional employee of the month!
  • Ana Smith is October's Support Staff Member of the Month!
  • Jenner Niedda is October's Teacher of the Month!
The award-winning student news site of Olympic Heights High School

The Torch

The award-winning student news site of Olympic Heights High School

The Torch

The competitive OH Debate Team

Word Warriors: How Debate Can Bolster Students’ Confidence

Ethan Taines, Staff Writer January 16, 2025

Debate is a battle of brains and wits and is highly competitive; it is one of the most popular electives at Olympic Heights, though not too long ago, it was not even offered as an option to students....

SWAT is Florida’s statewide youth organization working to mobilize, educate and equip Florida youth to revolt against and de-glamorize the tobacco industry. SWAT is a united movement of empowered youth working towards a tobacco free future.

Students Working Against Tobacco

Alexandra Ciliberti, Staff Writer January 14, 2025

About 1.63 million students vape in the United States, according to the CDC, which no doubt creates problems in school. According to the most recent data available, the Palm Beach County School District...

The design of the entrance to Lotus Edge, Boca's newest G.L. Homes neighborhood.
Photo credit: https://www.glhomes.com/lotus-edge/

Is the G.L. Homes Expansion Worth It?

Tori Scaglione, Staff Writer December 2, 2024

Boca Raton is popularly known for its luxurious neighborhoods: The Bridges, Seven Bridges, and Valencia, to name a few.  These modernized homes include a variety of amenities consisting of swimming pools,...

The Florida Department of Education determines the grade of each school using a variety of data including, state/EOC test scores, yearly student improvement on state/EOC tests, graduation rate, and the number of students taking and passing college-level classes (AICE, AP, IB, dual enrollment).

Olympic Heights Regains Its “A” Status

Jacob Yaciuk, Staff Writer November 19, 2024

The Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) announced the annual school ratings in August 2024, and Olympic Heights High School has regained its “A” school status. This comes after last year when the...

Club Rush: A Catalyst for Student Success outside the Classroom

Club Rush: A Catalyst for Student Success outside the Classroom

Bianca Carbo November 11, 2024

On August 30, 2024, Olympic Heights’ students gathered to showcase the multitudinous clubs and honor societies that our school offers, carrying on our school’s annual Club Rush tradition. This occasion...

Fishermen at work in a flood-affected area of Sylhet, northeastern Bangladesh, June 21, 2024. (AFP Photo)

Millions of Lives Affected By Floods in Bangladesh

Tabassum Chowdhury, Staff Writer November 7, 2024

Summer is the typical “hurricane season” for countries all over the world, so heavy rain is expected, but it usually entails no more than the usual brief warning of “Stay inside and carry an...

Go for Gold! The 2024 OH homecoming dance featured an Olympic theme.

Homecoming : A Week of Unforgettable Memories Filled with Friends and Fun

Isabelle Dimant, News Editor November 5, 2024

Every year, Olympic Heights students impatiently await for homecoming week to roll around - and luckily this year they didn’t need to wait very long. The 2024 OH homecoming fell on Friday, September...

Photo Credit: Sydney Marchionni, OHHS Class of 2025

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The Five-Year Plan

David Hoyos, Sports Editor October 31, 2024

The start of a new school year means a fresh start for students and teachers.  Student athletes also hope to achieve success both on and off the fields.  In particular, OH football fans eagerly anticipated...

Dining Out Dilemma: Major Restaurant Chains Face Mass Closures in 2024

Dining Out Dilemma: Major Restaurant Chains Face Mass Closures in 2024

Julia Andrade Xavier, Editor-in-Chief October 22, 2024

2024 has brought significant changes to the restaurant industry, with eateries across the nation facing shut downs. Economic challenges, changing consumer preferences, and increased competition are causing...

Olympic Heights Fall Kickoff: Spirit Week, Pep Rallies, and Fall Fun Unite the Lions

Olympic Heights Fall Kickoff: Spirit Week, Pep Rallies, and Fall Fun Unite the Lions

Amelia Welch, Co-Features Editor October 18, 2024

Olympic Heights Fall Kickoff: Spirit Week, Pep Rallies, and Fall Fun Unite the Lions As Halloween approaches, we anxiously await the cooler temperatures—at least as cool as it gets in South Florida....

Academies at Olympic Heights offer many opportunities for high schoolers to experience real-world work situations

Academies Presented At Olympic Heights: New Pathway for Students Success

Isabella Conrado, Staff Writer October 2, 2024

Olympic Heights High School welcomes students into a world of many possibilities. Not only do students learn basic math, English, science, and history, but they also have the opportunity to take an academy...

Junior Joey D'annunzio walks through the metal detector on his way to class.

Olympic Heights Airport Security

Isabelle Dimant, Staff Writer May 21, 2024

The newest and arguably most controversial addition to Olympic Heights is our brand new metal detectors. Every morning, every student needs to take their laptop or chromebook out of their backpacks, scan...

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