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Fellowship of Christian Athletes students planned and executed a night of worship at the school just before the holidays.

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Olympia High students performed a holiday concert. SEE PAGE 3.

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It was right before Christmas and all through the Windermere High auditorium, dozens of students were taking action for a purpose they knew was worth sharing.

The school’s Fellowship of Christian Athletes team is part of the national FCA organization, an interdenominational Christian sports ministry that focuses on impacting students and athletes alike. FCA primarily focuses on serving local communities by engaging, equipping and empower-

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Tanja Schreivogel and Nate Copeland had a pleasant exchange of kindness that warmed their hearts during the holiday season.

Windermere High student Nate Copeland could have accepted a gift of $20 at work but instead gave it back to a single mother and her family.

NIGHT LIGHTS Check out these festive homes featuring some of the best lights in Southwest Orange.

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ho knew a $20 check could mean so much?

Horizon West resident Tanja Schreivogel is thankful for the kindness of one Windermere High School student — 17-year-old Nate Copeland, who helped Schreivogel in her hour of need and followed up with a spirit of gratefulness.

Schreivogel arrived at the Walmart in Hamlin the evening of Dec. 6 hoping to quickly pick up some groceries and head back home — her daughter’s 7th birthday party was set for the following day, and Schreivogel had plenty of cooking to do.

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The staff of the Observer wishes you and your family a safe and happy holiday.

Students host divine night at Windermere High School

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We wish you a Happy New Year!

Healthy West Orange is hosting Westly’s third annual Virtual 5K in January.

Participants can complete 3.1 miles any time during January. Email a finishing photo to westly@healthywestorange.org or post on social media using #westlysvirtual5k. Folks who want to complete the 5K with a group can do so at 9 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 18, 2020, starting at the Winter Garden Station of the West Orange Trail. Register at runsignup.com/race/fl/wintergarden/westlysthirdannualvirtual5k.

MERRY CHRISTMAS

Trent Phillips made history with signing.

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THURSDAY, DEC. 26

THEO MOON 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 26, at Yellow Dog Eats, 1236 Hempel Ave., Windermere. (407) 2960609

FRIDAY, DEC. 27

HOLIDAY MUSIC AT FRIDAYS ON THE PLAZA 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 27, at the Centennial Plaza Gazebo, 101 W. Plant St., Winter Garden. A lineup of talented musicians will perform favorite holiday tunes: Dec. 27, Paint it Black Quartet.

Free. Cwgdn.com, (407) 6564111.

SUNDAY, DEC. 29

GRAND CAR MENORAH PARADE 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 29, at Chabad of South Orlando, 7347 W. Sand Lake Road, Orlando.

This parade, held on the eighth night of Chanukah, will begin at Chabad and end with a Menorah-lighting celebration near the Premium Outlets. JewishOrlando.com.

TUESDAY, DEC. 31

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NOON YEAR’S EVE PARTY 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31, at the Kenpo Karate Chophouse, 6506 Old Brick Road, Suite 140, Windermere. Citrus Church invites residents to this party, which will feature all the fun of ringing in a new year and still allow parents to get their kids to bed on time. The party will feature crafts, a balloon drop at noon, cookies with milk toast, and lots of fun. Open to families of young kids up to age 6. Cost is $15 per family. For more, visit bit.ly/2PF035e.

FRIDAY, JAN. 3, 2020

LET’S EMBROIDER LEVEL ONE 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 3, at the Southwest Library, 7255 Della Drive, Orlando. Start hand embroidery today. Learn the basics of using a hoop and needles to create running, back and cross stitches to create a beautiful sampler. (407) 8357323.

STORIES AND STRETCHES 10:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 3, 2020, at the Southwest Branch Library, 7255 Della Drive, Orlando. Calling all little yogis and wiggleworms!

Join the library for a special movement storytime focusing on motor development that is filled with stories, songs and fun.

Recommended for toddlers and preschoolers. (407) 835-7323.

TUESDAY, JAN. 7

MINDFULNESS MEDITATION 6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 7, at the Southwest Branch Library, 7255 Della Drive, Orlando. Promote well-being through mindfulness meditation. Develop abilities to cope with stress and anxiety, and promote well-being through mindfulness meditation. For beginners to advanced; ages 13 and up. Registration preferred; walk-ins welcome. (407) 8357323.

MONDAY, JAN. 13

SEEING 20/20 IN 2020 3:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 13, at the Southwest Branch Library, 7255 Della Drive, Orlando. Don’t be blindsided in the new year! Create a clear picture for where you want to go with a vision board.

Recommended for tweens and teens. (407) 835-7323.

WEDNESDAY, JAN. 15

NATURE WALK BOOK CLUB 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 15, at the Southwest Branch Library, 7255 Della Drive, Orlando. Do you enjoy taking a walk and love to discuss books? Join the Southwest Library for a casual walk followed by a lively discussion of the book “The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek”

by Kim Michele Richardson. Attendees are encouraged to wear comfortable clothing and shoes.

Light refreshments provided.

Meet at the Southwest Library for carpool to a local park walking trail. Registration required.

For ages 18 and older. In case of inclement weather, contact southwest@ocls.info or call (407) 835-7323.

THURSDAY, JAN. 16

FANTASTIC FAMILY FITNESS FIASCO 4 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 16, at the Windermere Branch Library, 530 Main St., Windermere. Get moving and work together with your family to complete challenges and have fun. Recommended for families. (407) 835-7323.

‘YOU’RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN’ Horizon West Theater Company will present “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” at 7 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 16, Friday, Jan. 17, and 2 and 6 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 18, at the Cypress Center for the Arts at Windermere Prep, 6189 Winter Garden-Vineland Road, Windermere. For more, visit bit. ly/2Q1cffN.

FRIDAY, JAN. 24

ZOO ZEN 10:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 24, at the Southwest Branch Li-

brary, 7255 Della Drive, Orlando.

It’s time for an introduction to yoga with zoo animals and friends! Learn fun movements as you go on a wild and magical journey full of movement and stories. Recommended for preschoolers. (407) 835-7323.

SATURDAY, JAN. 25

WINDERMERE WINE & DINE 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25, at Windermere’s Town Hall and terrace, 520 Main St. This annual event is held outside under the stars and beautiful tree canopy with music and dancing all night.

Sample wines and food pairings from many of Central Florida’s finest eateries. The event will be held rain or shine. While this year’s event currently is sold out, you can join the waitlist should more tickets become available.

Visit windermerewineanddine. com.

TUESDAY, FEB. 4

CAR SEAT SAFETY 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 4, at the Windermere Branch Library, 530 Main St., Windermere. Certified technicians from Safe Kids Orange County will be available to check car seats on a firstcome, first-served basis. (407) 835-7323.

TUESDAY, FEB. 18

QIGONG MOVEMENT AND BREATHING 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 18, at the Southwest Branch Library, 7255 Della Drive, Orlando.

(407) 8357323.

THURSDAY, JAN. 30

FUEL, FUN, FITNESS 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan., 30, at the Windermere Branch Library, 530 Main St., Windermere. What are the best foods to eat to fuel your body before a fun workout? Get ready, eat a snack and get active.

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Baker has N.Y. bagel recipe on lox down Jeff Perera runs his bagel business from his home kitchen.

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Colby Fernandez was one of the many Olympia High School students who performed in the concert.

’Tis the season Olivia Schalk rounded out the flute section.

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Bill Cunningham conducted the band and kept the concert rolling.

lympia High School’s band, jazz, guitar and choral programs joined forces for a night of uplifting holiday music Friday, Dec. 13, in the school auditorium. The concert took the audience through a series of Christmas classics with a twist.

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Ridgewood Drive ordinance voted down Windermere is considering a different option to prevent cut-through traffic through the town.

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Windermere residents won’t be seeing any changes along Ridgewood Drive just yet.

The Town Council unanimously voted against an ordinance on second reading that would designate Ridgewood Drive from Lake Street to Lee Street for one-way traffic.

That ordinance would have allowed only eastbound traffic along that section of road. It would also give Town Manager Robert Smith the authority to install traffic control devices and “do not enter” signs at the three-way intersection of Ridgewood Drive and Lee Street.

Town Manager Robert Smith said the intent of the ordinance was to direct traffic back onto Sixth Avenue and prevent it from cutting through on Ridgewood heading north to avoid traffic.

A traffic study by Kimley-Horn and Associates Inc. showed that 76% of the traffic that’s cutting through is from outside of Windermere and that roads like Ridgewood Drive were being adversely affected.

Town Council members expressed reservations about making the segment of Ridgewood one way, explaining that it would

be causing pain for residents 24/7 in order to solve a four-hour issue that takes place during rush hour.

Instead, a new ordinance will be crafted allowing for no-right-turn signs along Sixth Avenue, placed at Ridgewood Drive and Lee Street and only in effect from 4 to 7 p.m.

The reduced signage plan was reviewed and recommended by the town’s Long Range Planning Committee.

Smith said that he asked Public Works to order speed bumps as well — a measure to deal with speeding along Ridgewood.

A meeting with Smith, Police Chief David Ogden and law firm Gray Robinson also will take place to discuss fines and other signage, as well.

“You need to have the teeth — which means the ability to fine that person — which I currently don’t have,” Smith said.

ROSSER RESERVE RENAMED

The Windermere Town Council also approved an ordinance on second reading to change the name of the Rosser Reserve property, located off Conroy Windermere Road.

That property will now be known as Lake Down Reserve, and Rosser Reserve Lane will be renamed as Down Reserve Court.

“I think (the owners) want to

IN OTHER NEWS n The Windermere Town Council recognized the Holiday Hoopla Committee for its hard work putting on town events. n The Windermere Town Council reached a significant milestone in regard to the town’s vision for a new police station and administration building, officially signing a lease with Synovus Bank.

get the stigma away from Rosser Reserve and own it themselves,” Town Manager Robert Smith told the Observer in November. “It’s a branding thing — they want to take away the old stigma and put on a new face to that development.”

The property has hit several roadblocks in recent years.

The Rosser Reserve property was intended to be a boutique, 10-home subdivision, but the lots did not sell. As a result, part owner Sue Prosser filed for bankruptcy.

The filing led to a legal battle between Prosser and majority owner Timothy Green, which was settled.

That eventually led to the pieces of the property being auctioned off. The majority of Rosser Reserve sold for $3.99 million during an auction Aug. 21 at Windermere Town Hall.

Three separate parties purchased the nine lots available for auction — a 10th lot on the property already was owned by a separate party.

The total contract price for all the lots was $4.38 million.

When it comes to bagels, the New York variety is one of a kind — and a Horizon West resident bakes them fresh every day out of his home kitchen.

Jeff Perera bakes fresh-toorder New York-style bagels and bagel holes for pickup or delivery through his business, Jeff’s Bagel Run. He offers a variety of different flavors for his bagels and bagel holes — and he also has other flavors in the works.

“I think the biggest component of a New York-style bagel is its distinctive crunchy outside and chewy inside,” Perera said.

“Most New York-style bagels are boiled, and if you’re not boiling it, it’s really hard to meet the consistency of a New York-style bagel.”

Jeff’s Bagel Run was born out of an unfortunate circumstance.

After losing his job working in the senior-living industry in August, his wife — who was a stay-at-home mom — went back to work full time, and he ended up switching roles with her and became a stay-at-home dad.

“With her going back to work and me staying home, it gave us a lot of comfort in who was taking care of the kids and things like that,” Perera said. “Jeff’s Bagel Run was born out of the idea that we can do it from home.”

Although he enjoyed being home with their young children, Perera wanted to find a way to supplement the family income that also allowed him to be at home. A home baker of desserts and sweets, he turned to the savory side of baking and researched making bagels after he realized there wasn’t a place in the Horizon West area that offered fresh-baked, New York-style bagels. After weeks of experimenting with recipes, Jeff’s Bagel Run was born.

“I just started baking,” Perera said. “I baked with my mom growing up. I baked sweets around the house. I had a really awesome cookie bar that I made, but I never baked bread. The first dough from scratch that I ever made was my first batch of bagels, and it was terrible. …

My wife (was) really supportive in the process, and I practiced a

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Jeff’s Bagel Run offers seven different flavors: plain, everything, sesame, salt, onion, poppy and garlic.

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lot. I made a lot of bagels — had a lot of bad bagels, some good bagels — until I found a recipe that worked.”

Perera began taking orders on Nov. 11, and it didn’t take long for the orders to start piling in. Thanks to the power of social media and word of mouth through the many moms of Horizon West, Perera’s orders for the month of December soon booked up completely.

“I honestly didn’t know this was going to happen as quickly (and) as fast as it did, yet here we are,” he said. “A neighbor, who had been a taste tester, ended up having a party at her home and she had requested some of the (bagel) holes. … The next thing I know, I start getting flooded with Facebook messages from women who were at the party she was hosting. A lot of them were moms who my wife had previously been around and participated with in mom groups.

The power of the mom network in West Orange County is pretty strong; especially on Facebook and especially in Horizon West.”

He may have only been in business for a little more than a month, but the demand for Perera’s bagels already is through the roof. He goes through 150 pounds of flour each week. His bagel-baking process begins during the early morning hours, and each batch takes about a day to make. It’s a labor-intensive process, but it’s a labor of love that allows Perera to be home for his children while continuing to help support his family.

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Jeff Perera never baked a bagel in his life before starting his business.

He developed his recipe after weeks of trial and error, as well as some not-so-good batches of bagels.

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But when Schreivogel arrived at Walmart, she found several items were missing from her order when Copeland delivered the groceries.

“I said, ‘Geez, Nathaniel, I’m in a bit of a pickle, because it’s her party tomorrow,’” Schreivogel said. “He said, ‘Don’t worry.’”

Copeland rushed back into the store and helped gather the missing items to help send Schreivogel on her way.

Having used Walmart Grocery Pickup a handful of times, Schreivogel knew employees weren’t allowed to take tips.

“I knew I couldn’t give him three bucks to say, ‘thanks,’ but I thought, ‘You know what, I think I can get around this,’ because of the effort he made, so I wrote him a check.”

After talking with Copeland, Schreivogel learned the Windermere High student played football and they had a short conversation about sports and how her son plays baseball.

Schreivogel decided to write a

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check for $20 as a donation to his football pursuits, whether it be for cleats, pants or other equipment.

At the time, Schreivogel had about $120 in bank account, but what she didn’t realize was that a birthday gift purchase for her daughter hadn’t come out of the account yet.

“I wasn’t writing him a check thinking there was nothing (in my account), and it just so happened about three or four days later my account went into the negative, because it had withdrawn that amount,” Schreivogel said. “That same day — the exact same day my account went into the negative — I find a letter from him in my post box having returned the check and a letter. … We’re talking about a 16- or 17-year-old kid (who) made the effort not only to hand write me a letter, but to return my check telling me he was grateful for me to be on Earth and grateful that I was so nice to him.”

Schreivogel, who recently became a single mother, admitted the $20 check was reaching

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far considering her situation. The timing of Copeland giving that $20 back was incredible, considering the check would have bounced had he tried to deposit it, Schreivogel said.

“After I read (the letter), I just cried for like hours,” she said. “I couldn’t believe it that a teenager would take that much time out of their day to say something so nice to me — a complete stranger — and just return the money saying, ‘I’m good.’ … He truly, to me, seemed to just have this honorable, humble heart, which is so rare.”

Copeland said he just wanted to help and spread positivity.

“I don’t need to get paid for helping people — that’s just the

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“I think Christmas means salvation, because it’s when our Lord and Savior was born and where everything got started — not only our salvation but also freedom in that moment of celebration.”

“Christmas, to me, is just a time to celebrate with family and friends and just to be grateful for what you have and really love on others. Since I’m a Christian, it’s all about Jesus’ birthday, too.”

— Peyton Recer, Windermere High, senior

“Christmas has always been a really big holiday for me just because it’s the birth of Christ — everything, ever, started right there. I think Christmas means to me a time of giving and giving back to your community and having special time with your family and friends.”

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right thing to do,” Copeland said.

“The next day, I brought it back to her house, because it had the address on the check. I brought it back to her house, and I wrote her a note because she was just so nice to me. She was really awesome. …

We had a little talk before, and we talked about football. She told me about her two (children) and how one of them played baseball, so I wrote on the note that instead of giving that check to me, I would rather have her use that check for one of her (children) or someone else who would need it more than I would.”

Schreivogel said she hopes her own 11-year-old son grows up to have the same character as Copeland.

“Nathaniel is just such an honest and humble person to have gone out of his way for a complete stranger that he doesn’t know, when he could have just cashed in $20,” Schreivogel said.

“It’s unwritten — nobody would have known about it, that he did this really kind deed. It’s the most considerate thing that a teenager can do — to be grateful.”

FCA puts on night of worship Dec. 13

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“I would say Christmas means a time where we just celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ and we remember what he did for us and what God did for us by sending his son to Earth — having him come down to be with us and sacrifice his own life just to become one with us, walk with us and show us what love truly is.”

“He truly, to me, seemed to just have this honorable, humble heart, which is so rare.”

“Christmas is about love and about family and realizing that we are all here for Christ and we wouldn’t be here without Jesus. We are all here to serve Jesus and find our purpose in this life through Jesus and share that with anyone who doesn’t know that.”

— Natalia Velez, Windermere High, senior

ing coaches and athletes to unite, inspire and change the world through the gospel.

However, not all students involved in FCA are athletes.

Some are part of the organization for the aspects of faith and fellowship. David Baginski, the Orange County area representative/missionary for FCA, adds that FCA is in place to empower Christian students to be able to share their faith openly on their school campuses and build relationships with other like-minded students.

And after a year of planning, the FCA students at Windermere High School got to host their first night of worship in the school auditorium Friday, Dec. 13.

Peyton Recer, a Windermere High senior, has been part of FCA since sixth grade and serves as one of the group’s captains at Windermere this year. Although they tried to put on a night of worship last year, she said the timing just hadn’t been right.

“We really thought over it, prayed over it and came up with a new vision for this year,” Recer said. “We really wanted to do it just to touch people’s hearts and let them know that there’s an intimate relationship that you can have with God and how loved you are. We really just want to connect with people tonight.”

Recer and fellow FCA members reached out to other schools countywide, along with youth groups and other faith-based organizations, to invite them to participate. The night of worship included energetic worship music performed by the band at C/Life Orlando — a church that currently meets at Chain of Lakes Middle School — as well as an address from its youth pastor, Myles MacCloskey.

“We decided to hold a night of worship because we wanted to reach the community around us

and we wanted to share our passion for Jesus and for worship and how much we cherish worship,” said Natalia Velez, a senior at WHS. “We wanted to share that with the community and with other FCAs around the county. …We all got together constantly every single week since October and (have been) planning this, and it looks amazing. I’m so proud.”

Baginski said that FCA’s weekly “huddles,” or meetings, serve as a time for students to dive into a Bible study, as well as to encourage and empower one another. The night of worship was an extension of that, and it gave other Orange County Public Schools students the opportunity to join together and do that in one location.

“To me, for Windermere High to do a night of worship, it’s really an opportunity for students in all of Orange County to get together and celebrate their faith in one location,” Baginski said. “I’m just so proud of this leadership team here at Windermere and how much work they put in just to put this night together. … It’s a lot of work, it’s a lot of effort, it’s a lot of diligence, and they had to be really flexible with some of the things they wanted to do.”

Recer added that she hoped the night of worship served an opportunity to let students know that there is a bigger purpose for their lives and that they’re loved, especially during a season that’s not necessarily merry for everyone.

“There’s a lot of statistics that say that people are the most lonely around Christmas, and also, this is the time of giving and love,” Recer said. “We really just kind of wanted to (do) it now so that not only would it be a good way to end the year but also to start off the new year and really start a revival in people’s hearts.”

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Windermere resident pens children’s Christmas book Louise Stimmel has a background in nursing, but she’s also a published author.

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Louise Stimmel, who goes by the pen name L.A. Meagher, is the author of “Getting Ready for Christmas.”

Originally from Dilltown, Pennsylvania, Stimmel moved to the Windermere area in May to be closer to her two children who live and work in the area. She has another child who still lives in her

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she wrote when she was 12 years old. She recalled that poem by memory when she put her Halloween book together. During the process of writing her first book, her mother discovered the poem Stimmel wrote when she was 12 tucked away in a Bible.

“I tweaked the Halloween poem a little bit and made it into a story and sketched some pictures and sent it (to a publisher),” Stimmel said. “We started with that (book), which then led to my Christmas book. I thought, ‘Well, I did Halloween. Let’s do something for Christmas.’”

In addition to being the author of two children’s books, Stimmel also has worked a 29-year career as a nurse. Most recently, she worked four months with Norwegian Cruise Line as a nurse onboard a cruise ship. Furthermore, she credits her nursing career and one of her fellow nurses with inspiring her to put pen to paper and eventually write her books.

“One of my coworkers came up to me and she said, ‘I have a class. I need a poem, so write me a poem,’” Stimmel said. “So I was

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sitting at work one night and I just wrote her a poem real quick, and everybody (was) in tears.”

Stimmel wrote that poem for a fellow nurse about nine years ago.

From there, she began to take her writing a little more seriously, and she would eventually come out with her first book.

With two children’s books under her belt, Stimmel already is in the works of planning her next book. She plans on paying homage to her previous experiences as a flight nurse. Additionally, one of her sons is a helicopter pilot.

“Because my son is a helicopter pilot and I have flown EMS, I have an idea about a … mommy and daddy helicopter waiting for this baby helicopter to arrive,” Stimmel said. “They’re going to teach the (baby) helicopter how to fly, and then I’m going to have — basically my son, I’m going to use his name — a pilot come and tell him he’s going to do a special job. (He’ll) then take this little helicopter and show him how to do EMS work.”

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But Stimmel, 52, has been able to find enough time to be the author of two children’s books.

Her most recent one came out last year and is called “Getting Ready for Christmas.” The book is written as a series of rhymes that count down the days until Christmas starting with the first day in December, and it also covers Christmas traditions that some folks might practice in preparation for the holiday.

“It talks about some of the things you do to get ready for Christmas,” Stimmel said.

“You’re going to see the bustle and the decorations and it’s going to start getting colder and you’re going to have to start wearing more clothes, putting up the tree and writing letters to Santa Claus.”

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This Lakes of Windermere home, at 6862 Duncaster St., Windermere, is one of the brightest displays in the Horizon West neighborhood.

Joy to the world Located at 9717 Lake Hugh Drive in the Braemar subdivision, this Gotha home has trumpeting soldiers adorning the entryway and Santa Claus overlooking the street.

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This Dr. Phillips home, at 5405 Baybrook Ave. in the Hidden Estates subdivision, features a trio of Minions and plenty of stunning lights.

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As part of Windermere Preparatory School’s collaboration with MIT, eighthgraders were tasked with identifying which environmental crisis they felt was most pressing to Florida’s future. Over the past several months, they created image-based public products with the goal of both informing and persuading the public that action needs to be taken now to address their chosen issue. From public-service announcements and Earth Day events to creating original children’s books and reciting a monologue as Mother Earth, teams analyzed how to transform scientific data into media that would both engage and galvanize their audience.

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TRACY TERRY

WINDERMERE HIGH SCHOOL As a cafeteria worker at Windermere High School, Tracy Terry takes on various duties such as special staff events, catering, and summer school food and nutrition programs. She also works closely with the cafeteria manager, her staff members and along with the entire school faculty to assist in any way she can that will help all of the students on campus.

What do you love most about your school?

I love the children and interacting with them each day when I see their smiling faces in the lunch room. I love when they say, “Good morning, Ms. Tracy.” It warms my heart that they smile every day with me.

What brought you to Windermere?

I was excited to be part of opening a new school, meeting new students, parents and staff in a wonderful area.

What’s your favorite part of your job?

Even on a bad day, interacting with students, parents and staff always cheers me up and makes me smile, which is my favorite part of my job.

What motivates you and pushes you to do your best?

I am motivated to do the right thing each day to make others happy. It’s easy because of the love I have serving meals to the children each day.

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What’s the nicest thing a student or faculty member has done for you?

There have been so many things, but just recently, during summer school, a calculus class brought me chocolates and a handmade math card to say thank you with math formulas and smiley faces. That truly warmed my heart.

What do you like doing in your spare time?

In my spare time, I like to read. I enjoy a girls’ day out and going out for dinner. I love serving in my community.

What’s your favorite restaurant and favorite meal?

I like Panda Express and chicken.

What fun talents do you possess?

I am an awesome cake decorator, and I am asked to create cakes for special occasions.

If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go and why?

I would like to travel to Paris, Jerusalem or Cancún.

If you could meet anyone — past or present — who would it be and why?

First, I would like to meet Jesus Christ my Lord and Savior, Abraham Lincoln or Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. I admire their determination, vision and the positive changes they made in the world.

What would you say is your greatest accomplishment?

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I like little dogs, because they are cuddly, loyal and lovable.

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Avery Morrill played the cheerful cruise director, Jessica.

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Band gets second chance at Homecoming Windermere High band members missed the school’s October Homecoming dance, so the Student Government Association gave them one of their own.

DANIELLE HENDRIX ASSOCIATE EDITOR

For many high schoolers, celebrating Homecoming and participating in the accompanying dance almost is a rite of passage.

Homecoming traditions have their origins in the 19th century.

In high school, Homecoming week — and the dance at the end of it — both are some of the most anticipated dates of the year.

With this year marking Windermere High’s inaugural Homecoming dance, it was all the more special for the Wolverines who attended it on Oct. 12. But for hundreds of students in the marching band, Homecoming night was about competition.

While their classmates hit the dance floor, members of the band hit the field at Camping World Stadium in Orlando to compete in the Bands of America Orlando Regional Championship.

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“I thought that as someone who represents the population in student government, it was kind of my obligation to help represent them and Homecoming.”

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events, band members weren’t able attend their first Homecoming. That didn’t sit well with junior Samantha Lambourne, vice president of the student body within the Student Government Association.

So, she and fellow SGA officers decided to plan a Homecoming specifically for the band — a “BOCO,” as they called it.

“Our band makes up a huge population: I didn’t realize this, but our band is a lot bigger than other schools’ bands, and it’s about 5 to 10% of our students,” Lambourne said. “I thought that as someone who represents the population in student government, it was kind of my obligation to help represent them and Homecoming.”

Principal Douglas Guthrie approved the idea and the use of the school’s gym as a venue.

Because of this, tickets — normally $65 for Homecoming — were only $15 to cover the cost of the DJ and food.

And the band’s Homecoming theme coincided with its competition theme this year — Uncharted Waters. On Dec. 7, as band students made their way to the gym for a Homecoming of their own, they were greeted with the same oceanic theme they knew so well.

“We tried to make (the event) as similar to a Homecoming without it being in a hotel … we knew it wouldn’t be as glamorous, but we wanted to make it the most similar possible experience that

we could,” she said. “The same theme that they used the day they missed the regular Homecoming back in October was the theme of their own Homecoming. I think that was the coolest surprise to see those band kids recognize that it was the same theme they used for their competition.”

For Lambourne, the greatest reward was being able to give back to the band with another way for them to join in on a treasured highschool tradition. As she watched the students dance, let loose, socialize and have a good time, she realized it also was an opportunity for celebrating their hard work.

“It was really cool to see kids just have fun and use this as an opportunity to celebrate their amazing season,” she said. “This was the final event they were all together for. A lot of them had expressed how they had felt left out when

the original Homecoming had happened, but that this made up for it, that this made them feel connected with the school and the community again, and so I was really glad to hear that.”

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In Foundation Academy girls basketball’s 47-16 win over CFCA Monday, Dec. 16, eighthgrade guard Chelsea Bryant had a big night as she racked up 16 points, six rebounds and six steals for the Lions. Helping her were eighth graders Aliyah Perry (nine points, eight steals and two rebounds) and Zoe Sedo (eight points, seven assists and eight rebounds).

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Windermere Prep’s Patricio Font took home the title of Pan Am Next Generation Male Athlete of the Year (U-20) for his accomplishments in water-skiing Friday, Dec. 13. Font, a member of the Windermere Prep soccer team, became the youngest gold medalist in Mexico’s history at the Pan Am Games after winning the Tricks title in August in Lima, Peru.

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The West Orange High wrestling team showed out during the House of Payne at Harmony meet Friday, Dec. 13. The Warriors finished in fourth place behind Harmony, Park Vista and Hagerty. Daniel Perez defeated Harmony’s Tanner Hinman 6-4 in the 106-pound weight class, while Solomon Smith defeated Tyler Swingle (Hagerty) 4-1 in the 152-pound weight class.

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In Olympia boys basketball’s 59-54 win over Freedom Friday, Dec. 13, junior Tyeree Bryan led the Titans in scoring with 16 points, while senior Julian Fletcher tacked on 14 points in the win. The win was the second consecutive victory for the Titans, who moved to 3-4 on the season.

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LIVING E LEGACY

TROY HERRING SPORTS EDITOR

By signing to play football at Stetson University, Legacy Charter’s Trent Phillips became the first athlete in school history to go Division I.

very high school has college signing-day events to celebrate student-athletes’ achievements.

But the one in the gym at Legacy Charter Wednesday, Dec. 18, was special.

Surrounded by his family, Trent Phillips cracked a smile as he placed a Stetson University hat on his head.

With that simple gesture, Phillips made school history by signing to play football at Stetson University. He officially is the first student-athlete from Legacy to go Division I. “It feels really good knowing that I’m the first,” Phillips said. “Going up through middle school playing sports there, I always heard, ‘If you want to play at the Division I level,

you had to go somewhere else — Ocoee or West Orange.’ I just kind of used that as fuel to the fire.

“I just kept working every day and that was my goal — to prove to everyone around me that you can do things, you can be an uncommon breed and be different than everyone else and still make your own path,” he said.

Legacy football coach Trent Hopper was among those who attended the signing. Having coached Phillips for the last few years, Hopper knew it would be Phillips who would make history.

“If anyone deserved to be honored as the first DI kid, he’d be it,” Hopper said. “He’s not overly tall, overly big or overly fast, he just works his tail off. Any time you can shower praise on a kid like that, life is good.”

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Windermere High senior to compete on international stage Longtime OARS member Samantha Claborn will participate in the World Rowing Indoor Championship in Paris.

TROY HERRING SPORTS EDITOR

Samantha Claborn has known for a while that she would be adventuring on a big trip to kick off her 2020 season of rowing.

The Windermere High senior and Orlando Area Rowing Society member had signed up for the World Rowing Indoor Championship — which runs Feb. 7 and 8, 2020 — at the Coubertin Stadium in Paris, France, but hadn’t discussed it aloud often.

The reason? She wanted to stay humble and just keep her nose to the grindstone.

“A couple of them know, and my coaches definitely know,” Claborn said. “My coaches had said something at the beginning of the year, but I think everyone pretty much forgot about it. But I like to keep it low key, because not everybody gets the opportunity to go over there, so I don’t want to seem like I’m bragging or anything.”

Like many outdoor sports, rowing can be hampered by bad weather. However, in those cases, rowers have another option available to them — erging.

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Courtney Mogauro A sophomore on the Windermere Prep girls soccer team, Courtney Mogauro has been playing soccer at the school since sixth grade and began getting playing time on the varsity team in eighth grade. Since then, Mogauro has become a scoring machine for the Lakers — leading Windermere Prep in goals last year as a freshman.

When did you first get into soccer?

I started playing in third grade competitively, and I got into it because my parents me to just try whatever sport I wanted. I tried a lot, and then I started playing soccer. I really loved it and I didn’t want to try other sports, because I knew it was just the one I wanted to play.

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What was it about soccer that drew you to the sport?

I’m a very competitive person, and I guess it just made me competitive, and I loved it.

What would you say is the toughest part about playing in the midfield? The most fun aspect?

Midfield is kind of the quarterback — you have to command and you’re in the middle of everything, so you get the ball often and it’s hard to distribute the ball. And a challenge is making sure everyone stays organized and making that happen. The fun thing is definitely having the control, and you get to distribute the ball and you’re always in the play.

What has motivated you to stay in this sport for so long?

Honestly, I just think that it’s just the love for the sport. I enjoy playing it, and I never get sick of it. A lot of people stop playing sports — they get burned out. But I just never have that feeling.

What is the most challenging part about playing soccer?

The most fun aspect?

Probably just trying to improve, especially when you’re playing other people and you know they are better than you. You just want to improve, and it’s hard sometimes. You don’t want to get down on yourself because you’re not as good, but it’s hard to not to — you just have to get better. The most fun thing is probably just having fun — playing and enjoying your time playing.

Has there been a highlight moment for you that stands out since you first started playing soccer at Windermere Prep?

Last year, I was the leading goal scorer for the girls team as a freshman, so that was a definite highlight. Gamewise, we played against TFA and they were beating us 2-0 or 3-0 at half, but then we came back and won. It was a good game for us, and they are our rivals, so that was definitely a good moment.

What are the best words of advice you’ve been given when it comes to playing soccer?

Stay composed, stay calm and don’t get worried about it.

Just keep calm and do what you’re supposed to do, and everything will be fine — it’ll work out.

Coming into the season, did you have any goals in mind that you wanted to accomplish?

I wanted to be the leading goal scorer again, because I feel like that is a good accomplishment.

And I just want to improve myself — get better at what I do and my skills and whatnot.

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Phillips makes history on NSD CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11

“I HAVE TO BE THE FIRST” Phillips first picked up football at an early age, but it wasn’t until his freshman year at Legacy that he grew serious about the sport.

There was a fire that lit up in him going into high school, and he dedicated himself to his sport. But he was also realistic and understood the trials of become a factor on the team.

“I had a little bit of determination and dedication, and then you add in people saying I can’t play Division I football or people saying I’m just like every skinny, athletic white kid at Legacy,” Phillips said. “There were some obstacles, but I knew it would pay off in the end.”

The first obstacle that first year of high school was that he had to play behind his brother on a team loaded with senior talent. There also was the aspect of physical size.

Going into high school, Phillips was about 6 feet tall and 160 pounds, and he knew those numbers had to change. That’s when he discovered the weight room.

“I realized I needed to step up,” Phillips said. “I just kept gaining weight and grew an

inch, and then sophomore year, I gained some more weight and some more weight, and I became faster and stronger, and it just kept getting better each year.”

The end of that first year, Phillips learned no studentathlete had ever made it to the Division I level from Legacy.

That’s the moment when he realized what he had to do.

“I made that my goal,” Phillips said. “No one had ever played anything with Division I, so I was just like, ‘OK, I have to be the first.’”

Through his sophomore and junior seasons, Phillips made significant headway on the team — becoming a starter at slotback on offense and defensive end on defense. He refined every aspect of his game and started getting attention from a few schools — including Stetson.

With each year his dedication grew, and Hopper and his staff took note of the strides Phillips made. he had become a football-playing machine.

“He was the kind of guy who has his playbook under the pillow — and he actually literally kept his playbook under his pillow,” Hopper said with a laugh.

“There were times when we heard about him in December pushing a sled up and down a

hill behind his house because he didn’t drive yet, and he couldn’t get to the gym that day.”

However, all that hard work felt as though it would be bulldozed in the first game of the 2019 season.

On the first offensive drive of the year, Phillips went down with what he thought was a stinger. But the diagnosis was worse — he had torn his ACL. The injury sidelined him for the entire year, and Phillips was put into physical therapy for months. It was the hardest thing he had ever done, Phillips said.

Fortunately for Phillips — and thanks to starting the recruiting process early — Stetson stood by its offer despite the injury. Becoming a Hatter also was made easier after Jacksonville University — which had also shown interest — folded its football program.

Despite the setback — which will affect his first year with the team — Phillips is ready for the challenges that come with college ball.

“I know it’s going to be a little awkward being in unfamiliar territory, but at the same time, it’s going to be so much fun — I’m going to be doing what I love,” Phillips said.

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When the waves whitecap and winds pick up, rowers such as Claborn can go indoors and jump on the ergometer — a rowing machine — to get in some practice time.

While time on the ergometer is normally done as a way to better oneself for outdoor rowing, this time Claborn will be using her time on the machine to prepare to take on some of the finest rowers in the world.

“So it’s very terrifying for me, because it’s obviously a very different atmosphere than the United States,” Claborn said.

“The girls out there are fast in Europe, but I’m just going to try and go out there and not just have fun but (also) enjoy the experience and go as hard as I can.”

Being on a machine is obviously different than being out on the water, but that doesn’t make it any easier, Claborn said. Rowers still have to deal with the same struggles, and it can be exhausting in a number of ways.

“The hardest part about rowing is that, while it is physically demanding, it is (also) one

of the most mentally demanding sports that you will find,” Claborn said. “When you’re erging, you’re not only pushing yourself physically, (but) you have to think about it mentally.”

Claborn has been pushing by those barriers since she first started rowing in the seventh grade. She followed in the footsteps of her sister — who also rowed at OARS. Like most kids, she went through a slew of different sports, but it was rowing that stuck.

Six years later, she is getting ready to take on a talented field in an international tournament.

“Last year, my mom was watching the international Erg Sprints … last year it was in California,” Claborn said.

“My mom was like, ‘Oh, how cool would it be if we went to the next one? Let’s see where it is, and maybe it’ll be close.’

We saw it was in Paris, and my mom was like, ‘Wow, maybe we can convince your dad.’”

Luckily for Claborn, her dad agreed, and since then, she has been preparing for the event — all while juggling her training schedule at OARS.

And if starting her 2020 with a trip to Paris wasn’t big enough, Claborn recently announced that she had committed to row at Gonzaga University in Spokane, Washington.

“When I went to Gonzaga, it was just a gut feeling when I left,” Claborn said. “I went back out West for another official (visit) — this time my dad had come with me — and all I could think was, ‘Wow, I want to show my dad Gonzaga’s campus,’ and that kind of clued me in … that maybe that’s the place for me.”

The commitment to Gonzaga — and the championship in Paris — are just the latest of the many achievements in Claborn’s life, and they’re byproducts of her dedication to the sport of rowing.

But the driving force behind the tireless work ethic isn’t defined by the physical — it’s defined by passion and community, Claborn said.

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Dharius ‘Seth’ Daniels commits to Army The Foundation Academy senior will bring his game to the Army football team at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point.

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With one call, Dharius “Seth” Daniels’ life changed forever.

Back in August, as his first — and only — year of football at Foundation Academy was ramping up, the senior standout took an hourlong phone call with a football recruiter at the United States Military Academy at West Point.

By the end of that phone call, Daniels was offered something many people dream to have — a chance at playing Division I football at one of the country’s most historic programs.

“After that, it was like, ‘This is the greatest opportunity of my life, and I got it off of playing a sport,’” Daniels said. “It really gives me love for the game of football — something as simple as a sport can change the rest of your life.”

He took his time before announcing his commitment, but on Thursday, Dec. 12, Daniels revealed on Twitter that he was officially committing to play for the Black Knights — thanking his family, coaches and teammates for their support.

The tweet also signaled something Daniels has been looking forward to for a few years: the

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“It’s definitely a great feeling,” Daniels said. “The whole recruiting process is definitely a blessing, but it is also kind of stressful trying to figure out where you want to go, who is going to offer you and where you’re going to fit in the best. It’s a burden off my back, and I’m just excited to sign and get to (play) college football.”

Daniels — who played both on offense and defense at the wide receiver and defensive back positions for the Lions — will play cornerback for Army, although he will start on the school’s prep team before joining varsity.

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“It’s definitely a great feeling. The whole recruiting process is definitely a blessing, but it is also kind of stressful trying to figure out where you want to go, who is going to offer you and where you’re going to fit in the best.”

— Dharius “Seth” Daniels

first year with the varsity team, Daniels knows the opportunity with Army is special. He had taken multiple visits to different schools — including Ivy League schools such as Princeton — but that trip to West Point was different, Daniels said.

“Because it’s West Point, and because it’s military — I didn’t know what to expect,” Daniels said. “I come in and see thousands of people tailgating. I went to the Army/UMass game — they beat them by like, 70 — and it wasn’t a big game, and the stadium was three-fourths full.

“It’s just crazy, the support there and the love,” he said. “I’ve played at Windermere Prep and Foundation, so I’ve played in some big games, but Minchie Stadium seats, like, 38,000.”

A LATE START

Unlike many players, Daniels didn’t play youth football — he was a basketball player by trade.

It wasn’t until ninth grade that the New Jersey native picked up a football and began to move away from basketball and lacrosse.

The reason? His parents were nervous about football — and for good reason.

“My parents didn’t want me to play because my cousin had broke his neck and became paralyzed from football,” Daniels said. “I ended up playing ninthgrade year just for fun and to meet people. I think it was my second game I got four interceptions, and I was like, ‘Yeah, this is kind of fun — I like tackling people.’”

Daniels and his family moved to Florida halfway through his freshman year, and for his sophomore and junior years, he played on the team at Windermere Prep.

Despite hitting a bit of a sophomore slump, Daniels rebounded in his junior season with a year that grabbed the attention of several schools. It also was then when he realized football could help get him to college.

The budding star ramped up his play even more after transferring to Foundation. In his only year for the Lions, Daniels racked up more than 1,100 all-purpose yards and eight total touchdowns on offense. On defense, he grabbed an interception, one forced fumble and 20 total tackles.

Those kinds of numbers — along with all of that hard work and progression over the last four years — led Daniels to a place where he can really shine at Army. It’s a big opportunity in many ways for Daniels, and it has perks — such as playing in the Army/Navy game.

“That’s something that I’ve been thinking about since Army reached out to me,” Daniels said.

“That’s one of the most historic, classic rivalries in college football. Just the opportunity to be able to participate in that — it’s just going to give me chills.”

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