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  • OH PTO Students of the Month: Daniel Pinheiro (9) Nicholas Boselli (10) Daniella Rubinstein (11) Amar Noble (12)
  • Teacher of the Month: Ms. Kathleen Keithley (Social Studies)
  • Support Staff of the Month: Ms. Amanda Ludy (ESE)
Members of the Olympic Heights National Honor Society, under the direction Ms. Vanessa Koher (far right), collected over 200 Thanksgiving meal boxes for Boca Helping Hands.

Olympic Heights National Honor Society collects Boca Helping Hands Thanksgiving meal boxes for those in need

Amelia Welch, Staff Writer • November 16, 2022
Olympic Heights social studies teacher and Student Government Association adviser Ms. Chelsea Fink (left) and OH Best Buddies Club president senior Maya Goldstein are making an impact beyond the OH campus.

OH faculty, students making a difference in the community

Mason Silverstein, Managing Editor • November 8, 2022
An Iranian woman cuts off her hair in protest of Mahsa Aminis death while in custody of Iranian law enforcement after being arrested for wearing a loose-fitting hijab.

NEWS ANALYSIS: Mahsa Amini’s suspicious death after her arrest by Iranian morality police sparks worldwide protests

Lauren Albano, Editor-In-Chief • November 1, 2022
The Olympic Heights administration is made up of principal Ms. Kelly Burke (third from left) and assistant principals (from left) Mr. Hal Videtto, Ms. Sara Borah, Ms. Sara Riley, Ms. FeLicia Durden, and Mr. Frank DAnnunzio. Not pictured: Ms. Stacey Belton.

Getting to know the Olympic Heights administration team

Eva Woods, Features Editor & Lauren Albano, Editor-In-Chief • October 24, 2022
Olympic Heights Drama staging Noel Cowards Blithe Spirit

Olympic Heights Drama staging Noel Coward’s Blithe Spirit

October 19, 2022
NASA Artemis missions sending the U.S. back to the Moon

NASA Artemis missions sending the U.S. back to the Moon

Jack Nomberg, Staff Writer • October 16, 2022
Kanye West appeared on Fox News Tucker Carlson show doubling down on his recent anti-Semitic social media posts. Those comments on the Carlson show were edited out of the broadcast.

Kanye West’s recent antics and anti-Semitic remarks result in loss of business deals and fans questioning his sanity

Martand Agarwal, Staff Writer • October 14, 2022
Olympic Heights PTO members (from left) Vice-President of Membership Ms. Jenn Saiz, Ms. Vonda Sica, Vice-President Ms. Gretchen Scarborough sell school spirit merchandise at football games.

Olympic Heights Parent Teacher Organization aims to enhance school spirit and improve school environment

Amelia Welch, Staff Writer • October 13, 2022
Olympic Heights Students Speak up for Kids Club seeks to advocate for and assist voiceless foster care kids in distress

Olympic Heights Students Speak up for Kids Club seeks to advocate for and assist voiceless foster care kids in distress

Madison Lemaster, Staff Writer • October 10, 2022
The Select House Committee investigating former president Donald Trumps role in the Jan. 6, 2021 insurrection attempt at the Capitol Building will hold its final hearing on Sept. 28.

NEWS ANALYSIS: Investigations into former president Trump’s criminal wrongdoings increasing partisan divide

Lauren Albano, Editor-In-Chief • September 27, 2022
Class sizes at Olympic Heights, such as that of social studies teacher Ms. Wendy Zietz, have increased significantly from those of last year.

Driven by restrictive mandates and slow salary growth, Florida’s 9,000 teaching vacancies lead to drastic measures

Isabella Conrado, Staff Writer • September 22, 2022
Monkeypox can leave a painful rash, lasting for about two to four weeks.

Here we go again: will Monkeypox shut down schools?

Madison Lemaster, Staff Writer • September 21, 2022
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