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

The Torch

The Nickelodeon show “Nick News: Kids and the Impact of Climate Change” which aired in April is not the first time the network has tackled issues usually thought to be too mature for the networks target audience.

Nickelodeon special on climate change causes controversy

Lauren Albano, Staff Writer May 12, 2021

As the month of April came and went, so did Earth Day. People around the world spread awareness about the importance of keeping the planet clean, especially as the movement to stop global warming has gained...

After seven years at the helm of the Olympic Heights baseball program, Coach Casey Beck will be taking over the John I. Leonard program next year.

OH baseball coach Casey Beck leaving for John I. Leonard position: “One of the hardest choices [of] my life.”

Mason Silverstein, Staff Writer May 11, 2021

“The opportunities both on the field, on the course, and in the classroom here at OHHS will never be forgotten, and I am HUMBLE and forever THANKFUL for each second I have been a Lion!”  While...

Currently, Floridians as young as 16 years old can get the COVID-19 vaccine, and the age cutoff is expected to be dropped to 12 years old in the near future.

OH students share their COVID-19 stories, offer advice

Halli Arthur, Staff Writer May 7, 2021

COVID-19 has dominated the majority of the news in America for over a year now as our lives have collectively been altered in some way by it. And, of course, Olympic Heights has had its share of students...

U.S. Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar has been sentenced to 300 years in prison for years of sexual abuse of U.S. Gymnastics athletes.

Despite legislation, most amateur athletes remain at the mercy of the institutions to which they report sexual abuse

Danielle Anglin, Staff Writer May 3, 2021

The Protecting Young Victims from Sexual Abuse and Safe Sport Authorization Act became federal law on Feb. 14, 2018. The law  established the U.S. Center for Safe Sport to act as an independent watchdog...

The Black Gay & Lesbian Leadership Forum has been on the forefront of fighting for the rights of the two oppressed communities they represent.

Black and LGBQT+ communities now find themselves struggling to hold onto rights they fought so hard to gain

Sachin Moosai, Staff Writer April 29, 2021

Gay rights activism first started in the United States in 1924 when The Society for Human Rights was founded by Henry Gerber in Chicago. However, the issue first exploded onto the national scene and into...

Prognosis is good for OH Future Medical Professionals Club

Prognosis is good for OH Future Medical Professionals Club

Jessica Abramsky, News Editor April 13, 2021

Olympic Heights staff and students welcome a new club to campus, The Future Medical Professionals Club. This is the first year OH has offered this club with the help of students and club sponsor OH history...

Community service hours opportunities there for the taking

Community service hours opportunities there for the taking

Eva Woods, Staff Writer April 6, 2021

One of the requirements to graduate high school is volunteer hours. In Palm Beach County students are required to log 25 hours of community service. Although the requirement is relatively low, most students...

With the COVID-19 vaccination becoming more readily available, young people are finding it easier to get the shot.

Teens getting vaccinated as doses become more available

Lauren Albano, Staff Writer April 3, 2021

The rollout of COVID-19 vaccinations is in full swing across the country. The first vaccine, the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine, was authorized for emergency use (EUA) by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration...

District and OH announce senior activities plans, including a COVID-19 safe in-person graduation ceremony

District and OH announce senior activities plans, including a COVID-19 safe in-person graduation ceremony

Halli Arthur, Staff Writer March 28, 2021

With the end of what has debatably been one of the most bizarre senior years in history, events are finally seeming somewhat routine and familiar for the Class of 2021. While COVID-19 deprived seniors...

Olympic Heights Class of 2021 Top Ten (from Left): Andie Hirsch, Allison Brown, Matthew Nebenzahl, Sofia Ferraz, Jackson Domenico, Brooke Sefton, OH principal Ms. Kelly Burke, Drew Pinsky, Katlyn Moulia Arriola, Kasey Michaud, Chelsea Zipper, and Brenda Nakasone

The Olympic Heights Class of 2021 Top Ten

March 24, 2021

The “Top Ten” of the Olympic Heights Class of 2021 has been announced, featuring a diverse group of the school’s best and brightest.  Valedictorian: Brooke Sefton Intended College or University:...

With team sponsor Miss Nimmi in the foreground, the Olympic Heights Astronaut Challenge team is made up of (from left): Brenda Nakasone, Andrew Shack, Nicholas Ivanovic, Emilye Piperis, and Katherine Marrero.

Olympic Heights Engineering Academy team takes first place at the 2021 Student Astronaut Challenge competition

March 10, 2021

The Olympic Heights Engineering Academy’s Astronaut Challenge Team was the overall First Place winner at the 2021 Student Astronaut Challenge competition. The competition consisted of a Simulator Challenge,...

Amazon founder and CEO is stepping down as the companys leader.

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos stepping down as CEO

March 4, 2021

Recently Jeff Bezos publicly announced that he will be stepping down as CEO of Amazon later in the year. The news was shocking, leaving many wondering what the future of Amazon will look like. Jeff Bezos...

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