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  • Congrats to our SECME team for winning 1st place in the district!
  • OH Boys Weightlifting team won Regional Championship on 4/5! Good luck at the state championship!
  • Congratulations to our amazing theatre teacher Kimberly Coyle for being named a Dwyer Finalist for Senior High Education!
  • For the second consecutive year, the Olympic Heights girls soccer team is the 7A district 2023-2024 Academic Team Champion
  • Congratulations Florida DECA State Champions 2024: Katelynne Deale, Tai Graham, and Elsie Throckmorton!
  • Girls Soccer Coach Jim Cappello is coach of the year, leading the lions to 21 victories, and their eighth straight regional appearance.
  • Soccer: Senior Ava Cardaci was selected 7A District 12 Player of the Year with 15 goals and 27 assists.
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

A manatee left stranded after a hurricane sucked all of the water out of the bay in which it was living.

Florida’s hurricanes have profound impact on wildlife

Jack Nomberg, Staff Writer November 18, 2022

Hurricane Ian was a devastating Hurricane that hit Florida in late September. Ian was on the stronger side of a category 4 hurricane, as it was extremely close to the 157 mph winds that would have made...

Ana de Armas portrays Marilyn Monroe in the Netflix film Blonde.

Marilyn Monroe film Blonde disdained as exploitative

Amanda DiTomasso, Staff Writer November 17, 2022

Norma Jeane Mortenson, better known as Marilyn Monroe, has been one of the world’s most beloved since she came onto the scene in the 1947 film Dangerous Years. With so many eyes on Monroe, her career...

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

Who doesn’t love looking forward to a Thanksgiving feast? Unfortunately, food insecurity is a reality in Boca Raton even though many are unaware of this community need. Thankfully, organizations such...

With American players Tyler Adams (left) and Brenden Aaronson on the roster, Leeds United has become one of the more popular English Premier League teams for fans in the United States.

Leeds United becomes a favorite for American soccer fans

Pedro Lagoeiro, Co-Sports Editor November 16, 2022

As soccer continues to grow its popularity in the United States, so does the English Premier League. Being the most popular league in the world, and the second most viewed soccer league in the U.S., the...

The Torch predicts that Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid will lead his team to the hoisting of the Stanley Cup while winning the Hart Trophy for himself in the process.

The Torch’s NHL Predictions: Edmonton to win Stanley Cup

Brayden Schultz, Co-Sports Editor November 11, 2022

Hockey fans UNITE! The NHL is back in full swing as the Colorado Avalanche look to defend their possession of Lord Stanley’s Cup after a long, blockbuster-filled offseason. Stars such as Johnny Gaudreau,...

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

At Olympic Heights, there are many stellar students and teachers that make a difference beyond the classroom. These individuals impact others every single day through their good attitude and effort.  OH...

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

Protests in Iran have surged following the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini, who was allegedly killed by Iranian law enforcement for not covering her hair fully with her hijab. Many protesters have been...

Halloween costumes that  play on cultural stereotypes are viewed by many as offensive.

Cultural appropriation in Halloween costumes problematic

Sophia Dorris, Social Media Editor October 26, 2022

It’s important to know the significant difference between appreciation and appropriation. This includes Halloween, a holiday where some revelers dress up in costumes that are offensive to some cultures...

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

The seven administrators of Olympic Heights are the heart of the school, and they ensure student safety, create policies, and oversee school activities. Yet, unless they are frequent flyers to student...

The cast of Dont Worry Darling at the Venice Film Festival. From left: Gemma Chan, Harry Styles, Sydney Chandler, director Olivia Wilde, Chris Pine, Florence Pugh and Nick Kroll.

Don’t Worry Darling production drama overshadows film

Isabella Conrado, Staff Writer October 21, 2022

When it was announced back in April 2019 that production had begun on the film Don’t Worry Darling, with Olivia Wilde at the director’s helm, not many took notice. However, when it was announced in...

Indigenous people have and continue to fight for the rights so many other Americans take for granted.

Indigenous People’s Day highlights the long struggle ahead for respect and equal rights these “true Americans” face

Sophia Dorris, Social Media Editor October 20, 2022

Many people across the country celebrated Indigenous People’s Day on Monday Oct. 10. This national holiday has received more recognition in recent years as the rights of indigenous people are being challenged,...

The appeal of Ivy League schools comes with a high price

The appeal of Ivy League schools comes with a high price

Amanda DiTomasso, Staff Writer October 19, 2022

Deciding which university or college to attend is one of the most important decisions for a college-bound high school senior to make. Price, location and available programs and majors are just some of...

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