New Student Council Waved In

Stephani Spindel, Editor
May 3, 2012

Last Friday the new student council office election results were announced. Zachary Lang won Student Body President; Cheyenne Kerekes is the new Vice President; Gabby Costa was voted  Secretary; Natalie Chait is the new Treasurer, and lastly, Gabby Maraia was voted as Social Coordinator. Zachary Lang... Read more »

Last Day For Seniors!

Brian O'Connor, Senior Staff Writer
April 27, 2012

Today is the last day for many high school seniors with the exception of those who are completing AP course work. Seniors are about to begin their internships to fully complete their Senior Year. It is the beginning of a transition with the end of high school and just a few months leading up to the beginning... Read more »

Spirit Day Schedule 2012

March 23, 2012

As promised at Friday morning assembly, all Spirit Day related news will be posted on The Bolt’s website, so be sure to check for schedules, games, and for the appropriate attire for each day of Spirit Week. THEME DAYS Monday: Crazy Hair Day Tuesday: Student/Teacher Swap Day Wednesday: Celebrity... Read more »

Banyan Ball Announcement!

March 16, 2012

The annual ODA Banyan Ball will be held Saturday, March 17th, 2012 at the Uihlein Campus. The event has been very successful in the past, raising over $350,000. The evening’s proceeds will help the school become bigger and better, and lead to facility enhancements and faculty development at Out-of-Door. Parent... Read more »

6 Tips to Help You Write a Stronger Speech

Stephani Spindel, Co-Editor
March 5, 2012

With the seniors starting their second quarter into the Public Speaking class, juniors entering the college admission process, and the student body election coming up, we thought it would only be fitting to post a few tips on how to give a strong speech. The following tips come from an array of sources,... Read more »

Reminder for Juniors: First College Seminar!

Stephani Spindel, Junior Editor
February 7, 2012

The junior class is starting the college application process on February 8th, with their first college seminar. Juniors are asked to meet in The Commons at 6pm on Wednesday. The school will be serving students dinner. It is a mandatory event for students, and attendance will be taken. Parents are not... Read more »

How the Wikipedia Blackout Affected Students

Wyatt Page, Writer
January 27, 2012

Have you ever used Wikipedia for a project or presentation? The digital encyclopedia is very accessible and in 2005, according to a notable journal known as “Nature,” Wikipedia is “statistically as accurate as the Encyclopedia Britannica.”  Many students do refer to Wikipedia for a source of... Read more »

Sixth Graders Storm Campus

Harrison Lempriere, Staff Writer
January 23, 2012

The day the sixth grade moves to the Uihlein Campus is in the not too distant future and there is one reoccurring question; how are they going to fit? There have been countless rumors, some of which are plausible and others just do not seem practical. Here are just a few:   Build a second floor... Read more »

More Republican Candidates Face the Hatchet

Stephani Spindel, Junior Editor
January 20, 2012

The Remaining Republican Candidates / Photo by Fox News With Herman Cain out of the picture, Jon Huntsman’s, Rick Perry’s and Michelle Bachmann’s not-so surprising withdrawals, and Newt Gingrich quickly drowning in the polls, the remaining GOP candidates are battling it out for their last 15 minutes... Read more »

Frost Sighting

Cassandra Ratzlaff, Staff Writer
January 5, 2012

Finally in Sarasota we have some change. Instead of the usual oven-like, roasting days, its gotten a bit chilly outside. In the past few days the temperature has been in the 40’s and reached as low as the 30’s. This morning frost even formed on some car windows and the grass. If you’re not too... Read more »

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