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Amelia Welch

Amelia Welch, Staff Writer

Amelia Welch is a staff writer in her first year on The Torch staff.  She is the Olympic Heights Key Club secretary, a member of the Best Buddies Club, and a member of the Dance Marathon committee. Amelia is also a varsity cheerleader and plays on the flag football team. Amelia enjoys spending time with her friends.

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Flag Football growing in popularity at Olympic Heights

Flag Football growing in popularity at Olympic Heights

Amelia Welch, Staff Writer
May 4, 2023
The new Dr. Joaquin Garcia High School in the western Lake Worth Beach area will open its doors to students for the 2023-24 school year.

Attendance zoning plans for the new Dr. Joaquin Garcia High now allow for more students to stay at their current schools

Amelia Welch, Staff Writer
March 31, 2023
The Olympic Heights competitive cheerleading team at the UCA National Competition held at Disney World over the Feb. 10 weekend.

Olympic Heights competitive cheerleading completes best season in school history with third place finish at Nationals

Amelia Welch, Staff Writer
February 24, 2023
The Olympic Heights varsity and junior varsity cheerleaders with the Little Lions participants.

Little Lions Cheer event inspires future OH cheerleaders 

Amelia Welch, Staff Writer
December 2, 2022
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 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
Tops that expose the midriff may be fashionable and comfortable, but they are a no-no at Olympic Heights.

Dress codes often clash with fashion trends and high temps

Amelia Welch, Staff Writer
September 12, 2022
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