Monday, June 19, 2023
Knights Make It Happen!
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Ocoee Community Member
Hopefully this Knight News special edition finds you having a wonderful summer so far! While most of our Knights and their teachers are away, we are already at the mid point for summer school and we have a number of events continuing on through the summer. Once the state releases EOC scores, report cards will be posted to Skyward. This should occur in early July, but we will let you know for certain as that time nears. |
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Summer conditioning for the 2023 football season began this month. |
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Getting ahead of the upcoming school year, our SGA leaders participated in a special camp teaching communication and leadership skills. The camp drew in SGA leaders from across Florida. Pictured above to the right is Bayleigh Castle guiding her partner through the obstacle course—one of their leadership development exercises. (Please see story with additional pictures below.) |
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We want to keep our Ocoee community aware of any important news plus recent student successes, so I think you will enjoy this summer #2 issue. If you are opening it on Father's Day and as it may apply, please take a moment to remember a father, grandfather, uncle, coach, counselor or other male advocate that has made a difference in your or your child's life. Fathers, and father figures, are incredibly important roles and deserve their special day. Have a great week!
In Knight Pride,
Dr. Karcinski
Principal
Ocoee High School
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THIS MONDAY EVENING: Freshman Football |
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Summer Reading Challenge: |
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Orange County Public Schools launched its summer Reading Celebration with Beanstack and Orange County Library System earlier this month. Students have the opportunity to read and log their minutes in Beanstack for a chance to win prizes.
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Our AFJROTC program at Ocoee meets up during the summer to go through a cadet Leadership Course. This is a four-day camp where cadets are tested on character, leadership, physical ability, drill, academics, and more. This camp allows for the unit to determine who the future leaders of AFJROTC FL-20064 are going to be. This camp was invite only meaning that these are cadets that have shown leadership qualities throughout the previous school year. |
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Mr. Kelly and the student leaders of SGA have been busy this past week as they learn leadership skills to bring to Ocoee for the 2023-2024 school year. They were invited to a week-long camp working on communication and leadership skills with other SGA students around the state of Florida. This included conquering their fears by climbing up a telephone pole and jumping off, learning to talk and guide their partners through a blind folded obstacle course, and taking/giving leadership courses throughout. |
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Daniel Gonzales, Karla Soto, Bayleigh Castle, and Gabriel Gonzales |
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Daniel Gonzalez in the blind folded obstacle course. |
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Gunnar Patterson presenting during the leadership camp. |
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Karla Soto climbing up a telephone pole. |
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Gabriel Gonzalez jumping off the telephone pole like a pro! |
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Senior Photos
Class of 2024: You need to book your senior portrait session THIS SUMMER. Sessions are free. Book here: https://new.leonards.com
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Daniel Gonzalez and Gabriel Gonzalez
Our very own Daniel Gonzalez and Gabriel Gonzalez were picked to be student journalists for the Orange Observer. They were 2 of four students chosen to take on the challenge of writing about topics of interest to them.
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Daniel Gonzalez will be a senior this yar. He participates in yearbook, Student Government, National Honor Society, Science National Honor Society, cross country, track and field, and sports broadcasting. Daniel said he is interested in writing about residents’ opinions on certain laws, particularly as they pertain to LGBTQ+, and how they are affected by it. |
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Gabriel Gonzalez will be a senior this year. He is active in several school organizations, including the yearbook club, and serves as the student body president. This summer, Gabriel hopes to write stories that highlight the greatness of the West Orange County community. |
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Uriel Rodriquez
Class of 2023 Senior Uriel Rodriquez was the spotlight for Orange County Public Schools as a positive role model as well as being a first generation college student! Click here to watch the full video: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1279339872709329
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** This step is required for Band, JROTC, and any sport a student wants to try out. This includes summer workouts! ** |
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Summer workouts are underway: |
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Coach Buck and the football team have already been putting in the work this summer as they prepare for this fall's football season! The Knights open the 2023 season away vs. Apopka on August 25. (2023 schedule)
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Athletics Golf Tournament Winners: |
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Congratulations to Coach Pico and his team for winning the annual golf tournament!
Our Athletics Department had their tournament this past week at Forest Lake Golf Club. The tournament is a great way for local companies and organizations from the community to come together and support our athletic programs.
Thank you to all that participated!
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Thank you Dr. Jordan Mohammed for being one of the sponsors of the Golf Tournament. Please reach out to Jordan at FWD Rehab Performance for any physical therapy needs you have!
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25 jobs that pay more than $80,000 a year and don't require a 4-year bachelor's degree: |
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No. 1 on the list are air traffic controllers who average more than $130,000 with extensive benefits. These jobs will be in demand within a growth state like Florida. |
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No. 8 on the list are theatrical and performance makeup artists. Nishimura was a makeup artist at major events like New York Fashion Week and Miss Universe. |
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No. 17 on the list are detectives and criminal investigators who average +$86,000 nationally. In the central Florida region, we have a number of police agencies which are growing along with the population. |
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There are 215,000 dental hygienists in the US and they average $81,400 per year. A 2-year associate's degree is usually expected. |
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Note for our Knights: Using the most recent occupational wage data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, these are the 25 highest-paid jobs that don't require a bachelor's degree. They span transportation, energy, healthcare, and more. All of these jobs pay above $80,000 a year.
If even one of these careers or something else peaks yours interest, your time at OHS will help you to move in that direction. Once school begins in August, please be sure to take advantage of our outstanding College and Career Center with any post secondary questions. |
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What's Happening in Ocoee . . . |
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1) Summer health & safety: |
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Sunscreen reminder for our Knights: Dabbing a bit of sunscreen on your face each morning if headed outside significantly lowers the odds of skin cancer. Yet, while everyone brushes their teeth, fewer than 10 percent of Americans apply sunscreen each day.
Source: The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg
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2) Average hourly wages for US teens during this decade: |
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3) Knights, please be careful this summer whether driving, out walking/running, or riding your bike. Road fatalities per 100 million miles traveled:
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4) WISDOM TO LIVE BY: Week of June 19, 2023 |
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Roberto Clemente On Altruism
Any time you have an opportunity to make a difference in this world and you don't, then you are wasting your time on Earth.
~ Roberto Clemente, baseball legend
Steve Jobs On Dreams
Your time is limited, so don't waste it living someone else's life.
~ Steve Jobs, Apple founder
Sheryl Sandberg On Action
Done is better than perfect.
~ Sheryl Sandberg, technology executive
Mac McClung On Motivation
Proving others right instead of others wrong brings a little more satisfaction.
~ Mac McClung, pro basketball player
Denzel Washington On Family
Acting is just a way of making a living, the family is life.
~ Denzel Washington, Academy Award Winner for Best Actor
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KNIGHTS MAKE IT HAPPEN!
Dr. Karcinski, Principal
Ocoee High School
Sunday, June 18, 2023
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Ocoee High School Senior Leadership Team |
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Ocoee High School
1925 Ocoee Crown Point Parkway,
Ocoee, FL 34761
Phone 407-905-3000
Fax 407-905-3099
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