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  • Congratulations Allen Townsend (senior) for playing an All-Star football game at Superdome!
  • Welcome Olympic Heights' New Varsity Baseball Coach Victor Gutierrez!
  • Congratulations to Steven Celestin for being selected as the OH November non-instructional employee of the month!
  • Congratulations to Natalia Gloria for being selected as the OH November instructional employee of the month!
  • Ana Smith is October's Support Staff Member of the Month!
  • Jenner Niedda is October's Teacher of the Month!
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
All content by Lauren Shapiro
Conceptual illustration for cyber bullying, gossiping; aspersion, defamation, slander, libel, slur, detraction, on female girl and teen

Despite Growing Awareness, Cyberbullying Still a Concern

Lauren Shapiro, Managing Editor
May 30, 2019
Technology has led to ways to contact emergency services without having to make a phone call.

What If You Need 9-1-1, But It’s Too Dangerous to Speak?

Lauren Shapiro, Managing Editor
April 28, 2019
Standardized test scores have become the end-all and be-all of education, seemingly sacrificing an emphasis on life-long learning.

Current Curriculum Seem More Designed to Produce Test-Takers Than Life-Long Learners

Lauren Shapiro, Managing Editor
March 30, 2019
Olympic Heights is paying honor to the victims of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas shooting on the first anniversary of the shooting that claimed 17 lives there.

Olympic Heights Shows Its Support of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School on One-Year Anniversary of Tragedy

Lauren Shapiro, Managing Editor
February 13, 2019
Student mental health disorders are becoming a focal point in avoiding the next school shooting.

To Prevent Another Stoneman Douglas type incident, Teachers Are Encouraged to Be Alert to Student Behaviors

Lauren Shapiro, Managing Editor
January 3, 2019
Unsubstantiated Reports of Human Trafficking Attempts in Boca Raton Raise Local Awareness Level

Unsubstantiated Reports of Human Trafficking Attempts in Boca Raton Raise Local Awareness Level

Lauren Shapiro, Managing Editor
December 7, 2018
Most doctors recommend a vaccine or nasal spray to ward off the flu.

Flu Season Is Nothing to Sneeze at; Take Precautions

Lauren Shapiro, Managing Editor
November 5, 2018
Mr. Dave Clark served as Olympic Heights principal from 2011 through 2018.

A TRIBUTE: Olympic Heights Faculty, Staff, Students, and Community Say “Thank You” to Mr. Dave Clark

Lauren Shapiro, Managing Editor
September 12, 2018
Coral Sky Amphitheatre in West Palm Beach will host several touring musical acts this summer.

Summer 2018 Brings a Plethora of Big Name Musical Acts to South Florida

Lauren Shapiro, Managing Editor
June 1, 2018
Studies Indicate New Magnetic Brain Therapy Can Eradicate Suicidal Thoughts

Studies Indicate New Magnetic Brain Therapy Can Eradicate Suicidal Thoughts

Lauren Shapiro, Managing Editor
May 25, 2018
High School Extra-Curriculars Can Be Cost Prohibitive for Low Income Students

High School Extra-Curriculars Can Be Cost Prohibitive for Low Income Students

Lauren Shapiro, Managing Editor
February 23, 2018
As Florida Renews Executions, the Debate Ramps Up

As Florida Renews Executions, the Debate Ramps Up

Lauren Shapiro, Managing Editor
November 10, 2017
Santaluces and FAU grad Lelya Sharafi has dedicated herself to improving women's rights on a global scale.

FAU Grad Leyla Sharafi Working with United Nations on Behalf of Women Worldwide

Lauren Shapiro, Managing Editor
October 27, 2017
One of the dozens of wildfires plaguing the southern U.S. burns in the mountains outside of Hot Springs, North Carolina.

Arson Suspected As Wildfires Burning Throughout Appalachian Mountains

Lauren Shapiro, Senior Wildfire Correspondent
November 17, 2016
FBI agents inspect the Chelsea neighborhood of Manhattan bombing site.

New York, New Jersey Bombings Suspected Terrorist Attacks

Lauren Shapiro, Staff Writer
September 22, 2016
Summer Wildfires Ravage California

Summer Wildfires Ravage California

Lauren Shapiro
September 5, 2016
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