YEAR IN PHOTOS: Southwest Orange Observer, August 2019

Young Star Musical Theatre in Winter Garden is open to elementary, junior high and high school students of all skill levels that are looking to learn about the performing arts.

Olympia High students Logan Siemienas, Evan Richman and Brady Kullich spent a week learning about the principles of flight and other skills at an aviation camp at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center.

Avery Luu, 5, and Athena Krush, 5, were inseparable best friends during Rosen JCC’s Orlando Repertory Theatre Camp, which kicked off the Disney Summer CineMagic week with dance moves and sing-a-longs.

Lori and Joel Aach are proud of their son Eric, also known as “The Fireboy.” Eric was named an honorary firefighter for the Orange County Fire Rescue Department.

Brother and sister duo Davien, 9, and Adalyn Bradley, 6, both captured national championships at the Irish Dance Collective American Irish Dance Nationals July 13 in Cape May, New Jersey.

Zoey, 6, and Christopher Martin spent some quality time together at a bike rodeo event Saturday, Aug. 10, outside of Keene’s Crossing Elementary.

A song by singer/songwriter Patrick Gibson shared the testimony of Foundation Academy student Bailey Trinder at a live concert Friday, Aug. 16, at the House of Blues in Disney Springs.

Lawrence Alan Carastro’s memoir earned first place for best nonfiction in the Indie Originals Book Competition at IndieCon 2019 in Melbourne.

Windermere Elementary fifth-grader Loren Williams was inspired to bring a little free library to the town of Windermere after seeing one on the Disney Channel.

Max Wiese, of Dr. Phillips’ Troop 6, custom-designed a standalone station that gives riders access to tools and a tire pump.