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  • Congratulations Natalie Lima for being selected as OH's May Instructional Employee of the month Month
  • Congratulations Tameka Hickman for being selected as OH's May 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

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Death of a Beloved Actor: Michael Gambon

Death of a Beloved Actor: Michael Gambon

Isabella Conrado, Staff Writer October 20, 2023

On September 27, 2023, Michael Gambon, a beloved actor in the entertainment industry, lost his life following a bout of pneumonia. The confirmation of Gambon’s death was verified  by a statement made...

The Hopeful Future of the Olympic Heights Dunkin' Donuts Plaza

The Hopeful Future of the Olympic Heights Dunkin’ Donuts Plaza

Isabelle Dimant, Staff writer October 20, 2023

The Hamptons Plaza on Kimberly Blvd is the most popular and easily reachable after school location for Olympic Heights High School students to walk to. Despite this, many students aren’t aware of the...

The Taylor Swift Effect

The Taylor Swift Effect

Lily Ginder, Staff Writer October 20, 2023

The Internet cannot get enough of celebrity couple Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce. The rumors of NFL star Travis Kelce and singer-songwriter Taylor Swift dating started in late September and things have...

Mr. and Mrs. OH

Mr. and Mrs. OH

Jack Nomberg October 20, 2023

Last school year, the new Mr. and Mrs. Olympic Heights were elected. These two Seniors represent the pride of Olympic Heights, and they are the primary motivators of our school spirit. Andrew Cantor and...

New York State of Mind: Olympic Heights Homecoming 2023

New York State of Mind: Olympic Heights Homecoming 2023

Madison LeMaster, Editor-in-Chief October 20, 2023

“The best night ever,” Olympic Heights junior Grace Deeb shared.  On October 7, 2023, Olympic Heights hosted their annual Homecoming dance centered around the streets of New York City, featuring...

Jimmy Buffett's Lyrical Legacy

Jimmy Buffett’s Lyrical Legacy

Amelia Welch, Feature editor September 26, 2023

Jimmy Buffett Influences Generations A 50-year career, 40 tours worldwide, and more than 20 million albums sold all over the globe, Jimmy Buffett has had a monumental musical career. On September 1,...

Miley Cyrus New Hit Show, Miley Cyrus: Endless Summer Vacation (Backyard Session)

Miley Cyrus New Hit Show, Miley Cyrus: Endless Summer Vacation (Backyard Session)

Amanda DiTomasso, Staff Writer September 26, 2023

Miley Cyrus released her 8th studio album, Endless Summer Vacation,  on March 10, 2023. Following the release of the album, Cyrus announced her new show, Miley Cyrus: Endless Summer Vacation (Backyard...

Tis the Season for Haunting Fun

Tis the Season for Haunting Fun

Fia Dorris, Social Media Editor September 26, 2023

  The haunting holiday is slowly approaching, and it's time to start figuring out plans for the spooky season. There's always a long preparation for the actual holiday on October 31, but many people...

Coco Gauff, of the United States, holds up the championship trophy after defeating Aryna Sabalenka, of Belarus, in the women's singles final of the U.S. Open tennis championships, Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Coco Gauff Wins the U.S Open at Age 19

Lily Ginder, Staff Writer September 26, 2023

Coco Gauff won her first major title at the U.S open and a grand slam with a 2-6, 6-3, 6-2 victory over Aryna Sabalenka. Gauff joined Serena Williams (1999) and Tracy Austin (1979) as the third American...

The Fall of a YouTuber: Ruby Franke

The Fall of a YouTuber: Ruby Franke

Ellie Leibman, Staff writer September 26, 2023

Ruby Franke, a family vlogger known for her former YouTube channel, 8 Passengers, was arrested on August 30th for abusing two out of the six of her children. Since then, eyes have been opened to her continuous...

The Return of Anatomy at Olympic Heights High School

The Return of Anatomy at Olympic Heights High School

Isabella Conrado, Staff Writer September 26, 2023

Olympic Heights High Schools once again introduced the Anatomy and Physiology course for students after eliminating it during the 2022-2023 school year. With the number of science classes available,...

The 2023 Ballon d'Or Debate

The 2023 Ballon d’Or Debate

Isabelle Dimant, Staff writer September 26, 2023

One of the most esteemed awards one can receive in soccer is only a short month away, and football fans are in a heated discussion about the future winner. The 2023 annual Ballon d’Or ceremony is being...

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