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Congrats to Seniors girls soccer players Ava Finnerty, Ava Vecchio and Sienna Higgott for being selected to the State Senior All Star Team being held in Lakeland Florida
WPBF's January Scholar Athlete of the Month: Alexa Araya
Non-Instructional Employee of the Month: Francismeire De Moraes
Teacher of the Month: Nicholas Downer
Para of the Month: Marelis Tejada de Matos & Valentina Tamayo Rodriguez
Custodial Staff Members of the Month: Nerlande Jean-Baptiste & Reina Rodriguez De Blanco
Students of the Month 12th grade: Jasmine Jairala, Catherine Hudicourt, Jean Mauricio Moreira Da Silva, Jacob Sheriden, Alaina Ulanowicz
Students of the Month 11th grade: Jayden Arias, Nate Moraes, Mellanie Ramos, Tori Scaglione, Hillary Toussaint
Students of the Month 10th grade: Christian Chiaverini, Guilherme Martins de Oliveira - Inclusive Ronaldo Silva, Avery Tun, Sviatoslava Weiss
Students of the Month 9th grade: Kai Lopez, Ana Clara Pereira, Iaroslav Rozum, Soleil Smith, Beril Yurekli

All content by Marie Preuss

Olympic Heights staff reflects on the Class of 2020

Marie Preuss, Editor-In-Chief
May 19, 2020

Florida’s unemployment compensation system working exactly as it was designed to: poorly

Marie Preuss, Editor-In-Chief
April 20, 2020

As many communities struggle with recycling, Palm Beach County and Olympic Heights keep going strong

Marie Preuss, Editor-In-Chief
February 28, 2020

OPINION: From yearbook portraits to prom to graduation cap and gowns, senior year costs are becoming exclusionary

Marie Preuss, Editor-In-Chief
January 22, 2020

Despite shortcomings, The Rise of Skywalker should satisfy most Star Wars franchise fans

Marie Preuss, Editor-In-Chief
December 28, 2019

OPINION: Olympic Heights and school district would do well to consider cutting ties with Chick-fil-A

Marie Preuss, Editor-In-Chief
December 9, 2019

Four Olympic Heights seniors are National Merit Semifinalists; four others receive letters of commendation

Marie Preuss, Editor-In-Chief
October 8, 2019

OPINION: While Donations to Rebuild Notre Dame Cathedral May Be Well-Intentioned, the Money Could Be Put to Better Use

Marie Preuss, News Editor
May 6, 2019

An Quick Look at the Crowded Field of Announced Candidates for the Democratic Presidential Nomination

Marie Preuss, News Editor
April 24, 2019

OH International Club Aims to Increase Cultural Awareness

Marie Preuss, News Editor
March 6, 2019

The “Tampon Tax” Effect Extends to Public Schools, Including Palm Beach County

Marie Preuss, News Editor
February 27, 2019

Linguists Look to Technology to Preserve Dying Languages

Marie Preuss, News Editor
January 28, 2019

NEWS ANALYSIS: Youths Suing U.S. Government over Climate Change Fighting Uphill Battle

Marie Preuss, News Editor
November 28, 2018

Marine Life-Killing Red Tide Becomes a Political Issue

Marie Preuss, News Editor
October 23, 2018

U.S. Students Continue to Fall Behind When Compared to Other Nations

Marie Preuss, News Editor
September 17, 2018

Solo, A Star Wars Story Satisfies Despite Shortcomings

Marie Preuss, Features Editor
June 7, 2018

Thinking About an “Educational Tour”? A Little Advice Before Shelling Out the Big Money

Marie Preuss, Features Editor
May 23, 2018

OH Administration Holds Town Hall Style Meeting with Students to Discuss School Safety Concerns

Marie Preuss, Features Editor
March 1, 2018

Olympic Heights Students Organize to Effect Change in Regards to School Shootings

Marie Preuss, Features Editor
February 22, 2018

2018 Grammy Awards Show Becomes A Platform for Political Activism; Prompts Controversy over Winners

Marie Preuss, Features Editor
February 1, 2018

Trump Expose Fire and Fury Becomes a Best-Seller Amid a Firestorm of Furious Controversy

Marie Preuss, Features Editor
January 23, 2018

Coco’s International Popularity Rooted in Its Family-Oriented and Hispanic Themes

Marie Preuss, Features Editor
December 11, 2017

Clim-ACT-ivists Club Works Locally to Make Global Impact

Marie Preuss, Staff Writer
December 5, 2017

NEWS ANALYSIS: Ending DACA Harmful Not Only to Dreamers, Hurts U.S. Economy As Well

Marie Preuss, Staff Writer
October 7, 2017

TORCH EDITORIAL: President Gives White Supremacist/Neo-Nazi Groups Validation and Cover by Not Labeling Them Domestic Terrorists

Marie Preuss
August 31, 2017

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