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  • Congratulations Hedley Linton for being selected as OH's April Instructional Employee of the month Month
  • Congratulations Claudia De Almeida Menezes for being selected as OH's April Non-Instructional Employee of the Month
  • Congratulations to seniors Aviana Solorzano and Payton Betz for being selected to represent the South All Star Team for girls soccer
  • Congratulations to the Olympic Heights Chorus Department at District MPA for Receiving Superior Ratings!
  • Varsity Boys Soccer Team are Regional Champions!!!
  • The Girls Wrestling team placed 2nd out of 18 teams at the county tournament.
  • Congratulations to the OH Varsity Cheerleading Team for winning the State Championship!
  • Congratulations to the Girls Weightlifting team on winning the District Championship 4 years in a row!
  • Welcome Olympic Heights' New Varsity Baseball Coach Victor Gutierrez!
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

Adjust Your Alarms!--Florida House Bill 733 Is on the Rise

Adjust Your Alarms!–Florida House Bill 733 Is on the Rise

Tabassum Chowdhury, Staff Writer April 30, 2025

For years, students in the Palm Beach School District—one of the largest in the nation—have followed the same school start times. However, a big change is on the way. Beginning in July 2026, prior...

Athletes with their families: Ryan Kessner (left), Tyler Greenberg (center), Dylan Salazar (right)

OH Lions Roar Loud on Signing Day as Four Commit to College Teams

Arianna Phillips, Staff Writer April 24, 2025

On Wednesday, April 16, 2025, the Olympic Heights High School Athletic Department recognized four remarkable student athletes as they committed to play a sport at the NCAA collegiate level. This ceremony...

The Fate of Education: Will the Department of Education Survive?

The Fate of Education: Will the Department of Education Survive?

Jacob Yaciuk, Staff Writer April 23, 2025

As the second Trump administration nears its 90-day mark, it is still unclear what will happen to the Department of Education. The agency, responsible for administering educational funds, overseeing FAFSA,...

Olympic Heights Introduces Psi Alpha: A New Honor Society Focused on Psychology and Wellbeing

Olympic Heights Introduces Psi Alpha: A New Honor Society Focused on Psychology and Wellbeing

Amelia Welch, Features Co-Editor April 22, 2025

This school year, Olympic Heights High School introduced a multitude of new projects, clubs, and honor societies that highlight the school’s recognition and appreciation towards its students. One of...

Olympic Heights Soccer: Boys Enjoy a Year for the Ages, Girls Deliver a Productive Season

Olympic Heights Soccer: Boys Enjoy a Year for the Ages, Girls Deliver a Productive Season

David Hoyos, Sports Editor April 21, 2025

The 2024-2025 soccer season will be remembered at Olympic Heights. The boys’ squad experienced a record-breaking year, winning the district and the region championships before competing in the state...

TikTok Temporarily Shuts Down in the United States Amid Federal Ban

TikTok Temporarily Shuts Down in the United States Amid Federal Ban

Isabella Conrado, Staff Writer April 16, 2025

The popular social media platform TikTok was temporarily shut down on January 18, 2025, just hours before the Jan. 19th ban took effect. As viewers logged into the app, they were met with a message that...

The cast and crew of Into the Woods

Troupe 4992 Ventures Into the Woods

Bianca Carbo, Features Co-Editor April 9, 2025

The Olympic Heights Theatre Department’s most recent production of Into the Woods was a tremendous success, rendering audiences enthralled by the cast's enthusiasm, elaborate staging, and phenomenal...

Controversy Surrounding “Wicked” Movie, Explained

Controversy Surrounding “Wicked” Movie, Explained

Amanda DiTomasso, Staff Writer April 7, 2025

The acclaimed Broadway musical Wicked was released as a film on Nov. 22, 2024. Since then, the movie has garnered significant attention and received positive reviews from critics and audiences. Rotten...

Introducing the Class of 2025 Top 10:
Danielle Rodriguez, Arianna Henderson, Joey D’Annunzio, Madison Levitt, Austin Schneider, Sachin Ramnarace, Jaiden Scott, Ximena Reyes, Olivia Kottas, Annika Eden

Class of 2025: The Top Ten of Olympic Heights

Julia Andrade Xavier, Editor-in-Chief April 2, 2025

The Olympic Heights Class of 2025 has set a high bar for academic achievement and extracurricular involvement. Students in this exceptionally competitive class have demonstrated remarkable dedication and...

Is teen gambling becoming a pervasive issue in South Florida?
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All In: The Gambling Problem Amongst High Schoolers in Boca Raton

Isabelle Dimant, News Editor March 11, 2025

It’s no secret Boca Raton is one of the richest cities in Florida. Palm Beach County is among the five wealthiest counties in the entirety of Florida, after all. Our city boasts a myriad of both gated...

Navigating Change: The New Faces of Palm Beach County School Board

Navigating Change: The New Faces of Palm Beach County School Board

Tori Scaglione, Staff Writer March 6, 2025

Palm Beach County school district is the tenth largest school district in the nation and fifth largest in Florida. Nearly 172,000 students are enrolled in 234 schools, and approximately 22,800 people are...

Staff Writer Tabassum Chowdhury's family adopted a nine-year-old Boston Terrier, Shaye, in May 2024.

The Importance of Adopting and Fostering

Tabassum Chowdhury, Staff Writer March 4, 2025

According to ASPCA, approximately 6.3 million companion animals enter U.S. animal shelters nationwide every year. In a world where millions of pets are waiting patiently to find a loving home, adopting...

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