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Danielle Hendrix
April 28, 2021

Windermere Prep middle-schoolers turn 4,000 water bottles into art installation

Middle school students at Windermere Prep spent two months collaborating to create a coral-reef art installation made almost entirely from 4,200 plastic bottles.

Southwest Orange
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Danielle Hendrix
April 28, 2021

West Orange High theater gears up for 'Freaky Friday'

West Orange High theater students are thrilled to be back on stage this weekend for their production of the musical ‘Freaky Friday.’

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Danielle Hendrix
April 28, 2021

Influencer of the Week: Christy Requejo, The First Academy

Requejo is a middle school science teacher and Christian Educator of the Year.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Troy Herring
April 28, 2021

Windermere High student looks to donate chess boards to schools

Evan Mathura, a junior at Windermere High, is looking to bring chess to OCPS students with a new fundraiser to donate boards to schools.

Southwest Orange
News

Amy Quesinberry Price
April 21, 2021

Influencer of the Week: Jackie Conover, Foundation Academy

Jackie Conover is the curriculum and instruction specialist at Foundation Academy.

West Orange Times & Observer
Neighborhood

Danielle Hendrix
April 14, 2021

Influencer of the Week: Donna Lyle, Water Spring Elementary

Donna Lyle is the front-office clerk and volunteer coordinator for the Otters.

Southwest Orange
Neighborhood

Danielle Hendrix
April 7, 2021

Influencer of the Week: Sammie Lambourne, Windermere High

Sammie Lambourne is a senior at Windermere High who 'bleeds navy and lime.'

Southwest Orange
Neighborhood

Amy Quesinberry Price
March 31, 2021

Influencer of the Week: Antonio Roman, Lakeview Middle School

Antonio Roman has worked to create a climate of improved communication between the school and families.

West Orange Times & Observer
Neighborhood

Michael Eng
March 30, 2021

Windermere Prep thespians shine at state competition

The Windermere Preparatory School Thespians Troupe earned numerous accolades at the 2021 Florida Thespian Virtual State Festival.

West Orange Times & Observer
Neighborhood

Michael Eng
March 30, 2021

Work continues on Lake Buena Vista High

Lake Buena Vista High School founding Principal Dr. Guy Swenson announced via Twitter the new Southwest Orange school received its naming signage on the building.