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Jason Zappulla

Jason Zappulla, Editor

Jason Zappulla is a senior who is now an editor of The Warrior Record, having previously served as a staff writer for two years. Jason is excited to be an editor at long last, and he looks forward to working with The Warrior Record staff to make this a great year! In his spare time, Jason enjoys playing video games, surfing the Internet, and keeping up with the news. While Jason’s future is still uncertain, his dream is to attend the University of Florida and study History and Journalism.

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The student parking lot is quiet and almost empty.

An ode to high school

Jason Zappulla, Writer May 27, 2016

OPINION As May turns into June, the school year is winding down. With EOCs, AP tests, and other tests wrapping up, students relax and unwind, engaging in leisure activities ranging from watching a few...

Maintance problems were some of the most unusual occurences that took place at Osceola this year

Top 10 Osceola events

Jason Zappulla, Writer May 26, 2016

With May almost over, the 2015-2016 school year has come and gone. For some, this was the longest year of their lives. For others, it was the shortest. Regardless, there has been no shortage of odd, weird,...

Jennifer Stott said her favorite piece is this portrait of her sister

Warriors win in Walker’s Rising Stars

Jason Zappulla, Writer May 16, 2016

On Monday, May 9th, the Walker’s Rising Stars scholarship completion took place at the Mahaffey Theater. According to Principal Bohnet, two winners were from Osceola: Jennifer Stott, 12th grade, won...

Dali docents display their knowledge

Dali docents display their knowledge

Jason Zappulla, Staff Writer April 22, 2016

On Tuesday, April 12th, Mr. Stewart’s AP Art History and Literature and the Arts students showed off their artsy knowledge for the Dali Museum’s teen docent program. According to a previous article...

Seminole Mall creating new jobs, shops

Seminole Mall creating new jobs, shops

Jason Zappulla, Writer April 12, 2016

Hundreds of new jobs and dozens of new stores will soon open up at the redeveloped Seminole Mall, officially known as the Seminole City Center. The project started in April of 2015, when demolition began...

Ryan Van Middlesworth's piece "Eat Your Words" is being displayed in the Metaphor High School Exhibition.

Warrior artists win for visual metaphors

Jason Zappulla, Writer April 8, 2016

Several student artists have received a big honor. Ryan Van Middlesworth, 11th grade, and Juliana Franzese, 10th grade, each had their artwork accepted in the Metaphor High School Exhibition at the Museum...

Prisoners hope to see things like this "tree" during Spring Break.

Osceola prisoners escape for spring

Jason Zappulla, Writer March 17, 2016

SATIRE Prison officials are on high alert at Osceola Fundamental State Penitentiary in preparation for a massive prison break. According to Chief Warden B.I.G. Tallman, the entire prisoner population...

This is only the beginning.

Parking trouble leads to desperate measures

Jason Zappulla, Writer March 4, 2016

SATIRE In a stunning announcement, Osceola administration has announced that the school will be torn down to make way for new student parking. At a press conference earlier today, Head Administrator Count...

Sun rises on Groundhog Day

Sun rises on Groundhog Day

Jason Zappulla, Writer February 2, 2016

UPDATE: The ground hog has predicted an early spring. It's the day to celebrate the favorite holiday of marmots and Bill Murray fans everywhere: Groundhog Day. Celebrated on February 2nd, Groundhog...

Students labeled with lanyards and IDs

Students labeled with lanyards and IDs

Jason Zappulla, Writer December 1, 2015

Due to new security procedures at the front office, students will now be required to wear their school-issued IDs during school hours. According to school administration, starting December 7th, all students...

Flag football goes forward

Flag football goes forward

Jason Zappulla, Writer November 17, 2015

For girls interested in flag football, listen up! According to Mr. Ziesenheim, Osceola’s Girls Flag Football team will be holding tryouts on Monday, February 15th, from 2 to 4 PM on the main Osceola...

Save the date: schools start August 10

Save the date: schools start August 10

Jason Zappulla, Writer November 4, 2015

Get ready Warriors, because Pinellas County schools will be starting two weeks earlier starting in the 2016-2017 school year. According to the Tampa Bay Times, the Pinellas County School Board voted for...

Radium Girls radiates enthusiasm

Radium Girls radiates enthusiasm

Jason Zappulla, Writer October 16, 2015

A tale of industry, illness, and struggle is coming to OFHS. The fall play for the 2015-2016 school year has been announced to be Radium Girls, by D.W Gregory. According to the OFHS Drama webpage, the...

Later school start times save students

Later school start times save students

Jason Zappulla, Writer October 1, 2015

OPINION Orange County may be on the verge of making an important decision. That county’s school board recently discussed a proposal for later school start times. While it is still uncertain if the...

Grantges goes for cross-country gold

Grantges goes for cross-country gold

Jason Zappulla, Writer September 18, 2015

One OHS Warrior has been honored for her athletic prowess. Emma Grantges, 12th grade, has been named "Hotshot of the Week" by the Tampa Bay Times. However, Emma was unaware that she had even been nominated;...

Sleepy zombies invade OHS

Sleepy zombies invade OHS

Jason Zappulla, Writer September 8, 2015

SATIRE News media rushed to Osceola Fundamental this morning, as over 1,000 sleep-deprived zombies rushed into the school. Reports say the plague was originally concentrated in the cafeteria and car...

Snore No More wakes up

Snore No More wakes up

Jason Zappulla, Writer September 2, 2015

Let the angel choirs begin singing, because OHS students’ favorite perks will soon be back. On Tuesday, September 1, the Snore-No-More coffee cart will return for another year. According to Ms. Michea,...

Business teacher Mr. Mattheus is one of the teachers who has unusual curios.

Teachers accumulate quirky oddities

Jason Zappulla, Staff Writer May 14, 2015

Despite what you may believe about teachers being evil overlords whose sole goal is to ruin our lives with homework and quizzes, teachers are human just like the rest of us. As the odd things in their...

Italian IV inspires students

Italian IV inspires students

Jason Zappulla, Staff Writer April 29, 2015

As you walk into Ms. Bennett’s Italian IV Honors class, you can see students collaborating on worksheets, while Italian-language music runs in the background. In terms of curriculum, the class includes...

Teachers fight testing with fabric

Teachers fight testing with fabric

Jason Zappulla, Staff Writer April 14, 2015

Students attending classes and going about their day may have noticed something different over the past few weeks. Every Friday, several teachers can be seen wearing red t-shirts with the words ‘Just...

Creative ceramics cluster at exhibition

Creative ceramics cluster at exhibition

Jason Zappulla, Staff Writer March 27, 2015

On Thursday, March 19, several OHS Warriors achieved recognition by having their ceramic pieces displayed at the 2015 Ceramic and Sculpture Show at Gibbs High School. Mar Martinez, Megan Devin, Lance Madow,...

Gatsby prom gets into gear

Gatsby prom gets into gear

Jason Zappulla, Staff Writer March 5, 2015

Flappers and Lindbergh look-a likes will be found in abundance at this year’s 1920s-themed prom, inspired by the novel The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald. According to Mrs. Griggs, Junior Class...

Art by Oliver Allen

Senioritis spreads among students

Jason Zappulla, Staff Writer February 27, 2015

SATIRE Earlier this week, hazmat suits swarmed Osceola as the school was placed under quarantine due to an outbreak of the highschoolis senioritis virus, commonly known as senioritis. According to Center...

Warrior wins for wonderful artistry

Warrior wins for wonderful artistry

Jason Zappulla, Staff Writer February 19, 2015

Marielle Martinez, 12th grade, has loved art for two years. “I took a class with Mr. Locascio and Mrs. Wallen,” Marielle explained, and she has enjoyed art ever since. Marielle recently won a $500...

Bright Futures pays out pennies… literally

Bright Futures pays out pennies… literally

Jason Zappulla, Staff Writer December 15, 2014

SATIRE The Florida Department of Education has announced a bold new measure, replacing the Bright Futures Scholarship Program with the Fading Lightbulb Program. “Like a fading lightbulb,” Education...

Students brawl in Battle of the Books

Students brawl in Battle of the Books

Jason Zappulla, Staff Writer December 1, 2014

Walking into the library, one’s eyes are immediately bombarded by hundreds upon hundreds of books. For some, this a daunting sight. For others, the prospect is a battle. A battle of the books, that is....

Sergeant Fitzgerald Mason gives a presentation to Ms. Iovino’s class during a previous year’s Great American Teach-in

Low turnout troubles Teach-in

Jason Zappulla, Staff Writer November 10, 2014

On November 19, the vision of Osceola being overrun by a horde of professionals ranging from clown college graduates to underwater archeologists may be revealed to be more fantasy than reality. The Great...

Weighted GPA will win Warriors more kudos

Weighted GPA will win Warriors more kudos

Jason Zappulla, Staff Writer October 29, 2014

New changes from Pinellas County Schools means Principal’s List, Honor Roll and other academic rewards may soon handed out more often. According to the Tampa Tribune, students’ weighted grade point...

People previously convicted of felonies may soon be allowed to volunteer at Pinellas schools

Forgive felons, let them volunteer

Jason Zappulla, Staff Writer October 21, 2014

Felons volunteering in school? It’s a thought everyone might wince at, but the Pinellas County School Board is considering just that. According to the Tampa Bay Times, school board officials are reexamining...

This field will soon be filled with eager soccer players

Girls’ JV Soccer gets going!

Jason Zappulla, Staff Writer October 6, 2014

Girls’ JV Soccer is looking for new members. From October 6th to the 8th, Coach Pile will hold tryouts for the team, concurrently with Girls' Varsity Soccer, on the band practice field after school....

Ms. Powers is the sponsor of the FFEA.

Aspiring teachers assume leadership

Jason Zappulla, Staff Writer October 3, 2014

Future Florida Educators of America, commonly known as FFEA, is back for the 2014-2015 school year. The FFEA has a storied and award-winning past; according to the Osceola website, the FFEA then-president...

9-week quarter brings change

9-week quarter brings change

Jason Zappulla, Staff Writer September 9, 2014

This year, Osceola is switching from a six-week long marking period to a nine-week long quarter. Assistant Principal Ms. Ouellet said, “The Pinellas County School Board approved quarters or four...

Mr. Pace takes over as the new drama teacher this year.

Students prepare for spring musical

Jason Zappulla, Staff Writer August 22, 2014

UPDATE: Mr. Pace has announced the name of the fall and spring productions. The fall theatrical show will be Done to Death by Fred Carmichael, and the spring musical will be The Sound of Music by Rodgers...

Dance Team gets ready

Dance Team gets ready

Jason Zappulla, Journalism 1 March 7, 2014

With the season now over, the Dance Team is slowing down and training for next year’s round of performances.   In preparation for next season, Mrs. Powers’ Dance Team is conducting conditioning...

GOP may soon be G-O-N-E

GOP may soon be G-O-N-E

Jason Zappulla, Guest writer December 3, 2013

Another election has passed, and another election is coming in 3 years. Once again, the Republican Party will go through primaries, caucuses, and the general election in the hope of winning the presidency....

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