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Liz Ramos
January 23, 2025

Foundation Academy president gives State of the Academy

In his 2025 State of the Academy, Foundation Academy President David Buckles reflected on the past and presented the vision for the future — all while surrendering to God.

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Liz Ramos
January 23, 2025

Windermere High club creates literary magazine

"The Windy Word" gives a voice to students.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
January 22, 2025

INFLUENCER OF THE WEEK: Paramdai “Vicky” Somwaru, Hamlin Elementary

The fourth-grade teacher has spent more than 20 years with Orange County Public Schools, three of them at Hamlin Elementary.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
January 21, 2025

OCPS traditional high schools continue to outperform state graduation rate

Twenty-one traditional high schools have earned a graduation rate higher than 90 percent.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
January 15, 2025

INFLUENCER OF THE WEEK: Eva Latorre Drew, of Atwater Bay Elementary School

Eva Latorre Drew took on the enormous task of starting a PTO at the new elementary school.

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Sam Albuquerque
January 11, 2025

PHOTOS: Olympia High girls soccer host inaugural Titan Trot 5K

The Olympia High girls soccer program hosted runners of all levels, including their pets, for the fundraiser event that benefits the team at Bill Frederick Park.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
January 9, 2025

Saxophonist Caleb Wolf named division finalist in woodwind competition

Winners will be announced mid-January and advance to the national finals.

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By Annabelle Sikes
January 9, 2025

FORECAST: Ocoee band director a finalist for 2025 Grammy

Ocoee High School Band Director Bernard “Bernie” Hendricks Jr. is one of 10 finalists for the 2025 Grammy Music Educator Award.

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By Annabelle Sikes
January 9, 2025

FORECAST: Meet new Orange County School Board member Anne Douglas

Anne Douglas has replaced Pam Gould as the School Board representative for West Orange and Southwest Orange. She plans to utilize her background as a teacher in her new role on the board.

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Michael Eng
January 7, 2025

SAVE THE DATE: Foundation to host State of the Academy

Foundation Academy will present its annual State of the Academy at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 16, at The Mane Cafeteria/Worship Center, 15304 Tilden Road, Winter Garden.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
December 20, 2024

High school students march in Macy’s parade

Two members of West Orange High’s band and one from Windermere High spent the Thanksgiving holiday in New York City and marching in the famous annual parade.

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By Observer Staff
December 19, 2024

Local kids share wish lists to Santa

Horizon West children sent their lists to Santa at the Observer’s booth at the Christmas at Hamlin: A Festival of Holiday Traditions event.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
December 18, 2024

INFLUENCER OF THE WEEK: Doug Rose, of Gotha Middle School

Life science teacher Doug Rose has been employed at GMS for 21 years.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
December 11, 2024

INFLUENCER OF THE WEEK: Connie Feeney, of Whispering Oak Elementary

Feeney has been the registrar at WOES for three years.

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Sam Albuquerque
December 9, 2024

Windermere High, Olympia High athletics hosting toy drives at Dec. 13 games

At both the Titans boys soccer game at Windermere High and the Wolverines boys basketball game at Olympia High, there will be charity toy drives to benefit nonprofits.

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