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Christian Mathis

Christian Mathis, Writer

Christian is a senior, and this is his third and final year writing for The Warrior Record. When he is not at school, or working at Publix, he enjoys going to the movies, hanging with his friends, watching Netflix and Hulu, and playing Xbox. After he graduates, Christian is going to attend SPC.

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Celebrating "Star Wars day"

Celebrating “Star Wars day”

Christian Mathis, Staff Writer May 4, 2017

      May the 4th be with you.  Today is a day most likely chosen to be "Star Wars day" because its sounds close to “May the force be with you,” a line uttered by many...

Dozens donate

Dozens donate

Christian Mathis, Staff Writer April 26, 2017

More than two dozen students donated during last Friday's blood drive, according to Mrs. Hlavacka.  The number that donated was less than usual because of field trips on Friday, she said. Each student...

Many students work at area businesses including CVS, PDQ and Publix.

Warriors work while in school

Christian Mathis, Staff Writer April 10, 2017

     Lots of students in high school have after-school jobs. Some even have two. There are also a lot of students who have summer jobs, or just have an opportunity to work more hours...

Righter ready to retire

Righter ready to retire

Christian Mathis, Staff Writer April 4, 2017

 Mr. Righter, U.S. Government teacher, is retiring at the end of the school year. He has taught a variety of subjects such as government, Global Studies, and AP comparative government and politics...

Hannah Jurgens holds her scholarship check.

Aspiring artist achieves art awards

Christian Mathis, Writer February 14, 2017

    A senior Warrior won a scholarship award at the Beth-El temple show which included a $200 cash price for Osceola’s art department as well as a $ 1,000 scholarship from the Florida...

Mitch Whitcomb head plant operator of Osceola.

Mitch wins prestigious award

Christian Mathis, Writer February 7, 2017

Several faculty and staff members received "of the year" awards recently. Lisa Reitz is  Support Staff member of the year, Ana Alvarez is Teacher of the year, and Mitch Whitcomb is Plant Operator...

Movie tickets from going to the movie theater (from 2017).

Students anticipate film arrivals

Christian Mathis, Writer February 1, 2017

     According to the  The Washington Post the highest grossing movies of the last weekend in January were, Split, A Dog’s Purpose, Hidden Figures, Resident Evil: The Final Chapter,...

This is website where students can print and file for FASFA.

How to file for FAFSA

Christian Mathis, Writer January 24, 2017

FAFSA stands for Free Application for Federal Student Aid and is a form that students headed to college in the summer or fall must fill out as soon as possible. Although the date that the form must be...

Warriors left campus for their longest break of the school year.

Students take trips over time off

Christian Mathis, Writer January 24, 2017

        Over winter break there are a lot of reasons for people to travel, whether going to see family for the holidays, going on a trip for vacation, or driving  just...

Mitch Huett is captain of the bowling team.

Bowling club strikes success

Christian Mathis, Writer December 2, 2016

“I bowled a perfect 300 game by getting 12 strikes, and then Phillip Reckner bowled one two weeks after I did", said Mitch Huett 12th grade bowling team captain. The bowling team is not considered...

Vinny the turtle, who lived in Mrs. Copello's classroom, is an example of a pet.  Your pet can help you relieve stress according to Psychology Today.

Ocean Bowl team ready for opposition

Christian Mathis, Writer November 7, 2016

Mrs. Copello is leading the national ocean science bowl competition team. Much like the school’s academic team, the NOSB is a series of trivia-based competitions where teams compete against each other...

Due to the large amount of cars in the parking lot, traffic backs up in the morning.

Parking lot plethora of problems

Christian Mathis, Writer September 22, 2016

“This is definitely the worst the parking lot has been; it’s the first time I’ve seen it this bad in the mornings before,” said Deputy Shorter. But why is the parking lot as bad as it is? ...

Culinary considers future courses

Culinary considers future courses

Christian Mathis, Writer August 26, 2016

Before Chef Foster and Chef Long, the culinary department had some rocky times, especially with not being able to secure teachers for more than one year. Hiring multiple teachers only to have the teachers...

Students will have May 31st off for Memorial Day.

Remembering why we have Memorial Day off

Christian Mathis, Writer May 10, 2016

Memorial Day is a day we take off to remember and reflect on all of the men and women who have died in the line of duty. This is a day we do not go to school so that we can properly honor the fallen men...

Illy Aimanza expresses her anticipation about the release of Finding Dory.

Warriors wait for movie releases

Christian Mathis, Writer April 14, 2016

With the release of Deadpool and Batman v Superman, the stage has been set. A year full of hype, expectations, speculation, theories and maybe even disappointment has begun. The rest of 2016 will be filled...

Students dressed up, ate food, and socialized to help understand the book The Great Gatsby.
Mr. Sadler said it helped his students "dive deeper into Gatsby."

English class goes Gatsby

Christian Mathis, Writer March 29, 2016

The Great Gatsby is a fictional novel set in the 1920s.  But for a day at OFHS, the book came alive in one English classroom. According to the University of Wisconsin's Young Auditorium website,...

Warriors lost on "Lost and Found"

Warriors lost on “Lost and Found”

Christian Mathis, Writer March 2, 2016

"Lost and Found" is located in student services with Mrs. Nolan. There are many unclaimed items from students there, including everything from lunchboxes, sweaters, hoodies and jackets, to an entire drawer...

Students will leave Friday, February 12th, but not have to return until Tuesday, Feb. 16.

Warriors ready to relax

Christian Mathis, Writer February 4, 2016

February 15th is a day off for students this year. According to Assistant Principal Mrs. Mowatt, the reason for the day off is because teachers have a training and workshop day. “Teachers are expected...

Warriors enjoy excellent gifts

Warriors enjoy excellent gifts

Christian Mathis, Writer January 13, 2016

Winter break has come and gone and many students received a wide variety of gifts. Students' gifts ranged from watches, fit bits, gift cards to iPhones and even a car. During the holiday season people...

Students make stuffing in Culinary III on Thursday.

Culinary club cooking up concoctions

Christian Mathis, Writer November 20, 2015

Osceola’s culinary department now has a culinary club; it is held every Thursday at 1:45 in Chef Foster’s room 170. It is being held by Chef Foster and Chef Long. According to Chef Foster, the purpose...

Sophomores anticipate parking on campus

Sophomores anticipate parking on campus

Christian Mathis, Writer October 27, 2015

Sophomores may soon be able to park at OFHS, if plans to create more spots are approved. Right now, here is a junior and senior parking lot, but no room for sophomores' cars. Back in 2013, sophomores...

Science society starts soon

Science society starts soon

Christian Mathis, Writer September 11, 2015

With the beginning of the school year underway, there are many clubs and honor societies for students beginning to form. One of the honor societies is the Science National Honor Society. If you are...

Studnets excited for prep rally.

Prep rally has positive “beat”

Christian Mathis, Staff Writer May 27, 2015

Last week, students and teachers gathered to cheer on fellow students.  But this time, it wasn't your traditional pep rally.  The so-called "Prep Rally" started off its second annual appearance with...

Enrique Hernaiz gets ready to enjoy summer traveling.

Warriors make plans for summer

Christian Mathis, Staff Writer May 7, 2015

There are four weeks left of the school year and summer is just around the corner. For many students, vacation is the only thing on their mind. So what are people anticipating over break? David Hernandez...

The whole guitar ensemble worked with a clinician at last month's guitar festival at Blake HS.

Guitars take center stage at concert

Christian Mathis, Staff Writer April 13, 2015

The strumming of acoustic guitars and applause of the crowd could be heard last week at the 2015 All-County Guitar concert. According to guitar teacher Mr. Campbell, this is the second year that Pinellas...

Spring break sends happiness to Warriors

Spring break sends happiness to Warriors

Christian Mathis, Staff Writer March 27, 2015

Students are eagerly anticipating spring break which is next week. Whether Warriors go to the beach,  see a movie or just watch T.V., they will definitely enjoy every minute of their time off. Jenna Van...

Leadership collects cans for charity

Leadership collects cans for charity

Christian Mathis, Staff Writer March 2, 2015

A canned food drive is off to a great start thanks to contributions from culinary. Ms. Swann said, “My box has not received any donations, but the culinary department is donating all the dry and canned...

Tech crew tweaks "The Sound of Music"

Tech crew tweaks “The Sound of Music”

Christian Mathis, Staff Writer February 3, 2015

Rehearsals start this week for The Sound of Music. But it’s not just the actors on stage. The tech crew behind the scenes is also important. Osceola’s tech department is getting the stage ready. But...

Christian Helinger remebers Stuart Scott as agreat sports reporter.

A tribute to Stuart Scott: Opinion

Christian Mathis, Staff Writer January 14, 2015

Stuart Scott, a long time anchor at ESPN, passed away on January 4, 2015. His health troubles first appeared on Nov. 26, 2007, while covering a "Monday Night Football" game between the Steelers and Dolphins....

One of the "better dressed" Ugly Sweater Day participants  gets into the holiday spirit.

Warriors wear it… proudly

Christian Mathis, Staff Writer December 16, 2014

Osceola’s ugly sweater day was a big hit. The Leadership Class event was held Friday, December 12th.  Students, teachers and staff members wore all different kinds of sweaters in different shapes and...

Tech gifts for teens

Tech gifts for teens

Christian Mathis, Staff Writer December 5, 2014

It’s that time of year again to head to the store to buy gifts for everyone on your list. It is part of the American culture to buy technology that is current and up to date. The technology companies...

Pinellas pilot program takes off

Pinellas pilot program takes off

Christian Mathis, Staff Writer November 12, 2014

Eventually Osceola students may be able to pick their learning plan. According to the Tampa Bay Times next year 5 schools in the Pinellas school district, as well as many school districts throughout the...

Sam Generalli works on an octopus for the courtyard installment.

Art sculptures swimming in the courtyard

Christian Mathis, Staff Writer November 3, 2014

Soon artwork by Osceola students will swim into the courtyard by the auditorium. The theme for the installation is Marine Life. Mrs. Wallen’s 3D Studio Art students are now creating ceramic fish and...

The editors of the Oracle talk to members after school.

Students submit stories to Oracle

Christian Mathis, Staff Writer October 15, 2014

The Oracle, Osceola's award-winning literary magazine, is now accepting submissions. Madison Murphy, one of the Orcacle editors, said it's easy to submit. What kind of drawings are you looking for?...

Anthony Hunsinger draws a pumpkin at art club.

Students get creative for Art Club

Christian Mathis, Staff Writer October 8, 2014

There is a time set aside after school for students who want to get creative. It’s the art club. The club has open studio time that students can use to finish projects for school or their own art work....

Photo of Diane, 10th grade

Students speed through homework

Christian Mathis, Staff Writer September 9, 2014

What’s your best technique for getting homework done quickly? A high school student’s day doesn’t end when the bell rings. Most students have very hectic schedules and a lot of students...

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