Dear Titan families,
The final weeks of the school year are here, and our focus remains firmly on academic success. End of year assessments are already underway, and this is an important time for students to demonstrate the growth they have made throughout the year. Across our campus, students have been building knowledge, strengthening skills, and rising to higher expectations in every classroom. These assessments represent more than a score. They reflect persistence, preparation, and a commitment to doing one’s best work. Our teachers continue to provide targeted support and intentional review to ensure each student is prepared and confident. We expect our students to remain focused and give their strongest effort through the conclusion of testing.
Family support plays an essential role during this time. Consistent attendance, arriving to school on time, and maintaining structured routines at home contribute directly to student success. Taking time to check in on assignments, encourage study habits, and ensure students are well rested can have a meaningful impact. When expectations are reinforced both at school and at home, students are more likely to stay engaged and perform at a high level. These final weeks require discipline, consistency, and accountability from all of us. We appreciate your continued partnership in supporting your child’s success.
This time of year also highlights the many talents of our students beyond the classroom. Our performing arts programs are preparing for their final performances, which reflect months of dedication, practice, and collaboration. These events provide students with the opportunity to showcase their abilities and build confidence in front of an audience. They also strengthen the sense of community that defines our school. We encourage families to attend and support these performances as we celebrate the accomplishments of our students.
Prom was a recent highlight and a successful event for our school community. Our students conducted themselves with maturity, respect, and responsibility throughout the evening. The event reflected the positive culture we continue to build and maintain together. It was rewarding to see students enjoy this milestone while representing our school with pride. Thank you to the staff and families who contributed to making the evening both safe and memorable.
The weeks ahead are significant, and how we finish matters. Continued focus, strong effort, and consistent habits will ensure a successful close to the school year. We are proud of the progress our students have made and remain committed to supporting them through the final days of instruction and assessment. Thank you for your ongoing support of our students and our school community.
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With Titan Pride,
Christy Gorberg
Principal, Olympia High
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5/13 Senior Drive Out 5/14 Last Day for Seniors
5/19 Graduation Rehearsal and Senior Breakfast
5/22 Graduation at Kia Center, 2:00 PM
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Prom Spirit week concluded with Thursday’s Pirates vs. Mermaids and Friday’s Titan Tsunami- AKA- Titan Gear with Polynesian flair. Titan Tsunami also included a school-wide game of Rock, Paper, Scissors, where the winner of each game could seal the loser’s leis. |
This year’s junior/senior prom was held at The Orlando Hilton. The Theme was Polynesian Paradise. Olympia’s juniors and seniors enjoyed a sit-down dinner and a night of dancing. Promgoers were welcomed by SGA 10th graders who greeted every attendee with a lei. At prom, Olympia’s 2026 Prom King and Queen were crowned, Elizabeth Hey and Eli Wing. |
Our Lady Titans Beach Volleyball team won districts! They beat Freedom HS in the district semi-finals 5-0 and then beat Lake Nona HS 3-2. Beach volleyball is a team sport, and even if your top 2 lines always win, you still need another team/line to win the overall match. The finals came down to line 5, Alyssa Bori and Katelyn Reedy secured us the district championship! Their overall record is now 11-1. |
From birdhouses to full-size walls, to roof lines. Small steps turn into big achievements. First year students Luke and Juju are working on their birdhouse. George and Michel are our 2nd year pictured with their full-size wall. The third year is currently working to finish our roof assembly. |
Windermere Elementary recently held a Reception for graduating Seniors who attended WES. Upcoming receptions are: Windy Ridge Elementary 5/7, Palm Lake Elementary 5/20, and Thornebrooke Elementary 5/21. |
One of Olympia’s senior traditions is hosting a senior award ceremony. Last Tuesday, we honored many of our Seniors with awards like 4-year Varsity Athlete, Most Athletic Female and Male, Super Scholar, Valedictorian, and Salutatorian.
A few notable Seniors Awarded are:
Valedictorian: Emma Hodson
Salutatorian: Amira Martin
Most Athletic Female: Ava Pazos
Most Athletic Male: Ethan Hodson
Rotary Club Scholar: Makenna Rossi
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Last week, to celebrate Earth Day, our AP Environmental Science classes spent several days in the courtyard cleaning up trash and debris. The students made a butterfly garden, added walkway paths through the grass, added benches in the courtyard, and cleaned up the memorial of teachers and students who passed while they were here at Olympia. The APES students are still finishing their work this week! |
This past weekend, Olympia had 25 students compete in the Novice State Championships. This tournament is exclusively for students who are in their first year of speech & debate competition. The Titan Debaters had a great tournament!
Jeremey Wesley was the Florida State Champion in humorous interpretation. He performs a 10-minute piece about speed dating with 9 different characters. We are so proud that he is the state champion as a freshman!
In Public Forum ( 2 vs 2 team debate) we had an incredible showing. Gia Spooner and Pearlen Kaur made it to the finals and placed 2nd in the state.
Alex LaVerdi and Fabian Solarzano finished in the top 10 in the state and Brianna Gopaul and Desiree Grace finished in the top 8 in the state.
In Lincoln Douglas Debate, Andersen Liao finished in the top 8 and Cole Niemas finished in the top 10 in the state!
In the Congressional Debate, Leo Bertolucci made it to the Semi-Finals. Great Job!
We are so very proud of all of our Titans who competed in this tough competition! These are our newest team members, and it speaks volumes to the strength of our program going forward. The future is bright!
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Olympia Science Olympiad sent four teams (60 students) to compete at the Florida State Science Olympiad Tournament on Saturday, April 11 at the University of South Florida. Out of 50 teams competing, Olympia placed 16th (Prometheus), 21st (Hyperion), 24th (Asteria), and 32nd (Iapetus). The vast majority of teams that placed ahead of us are either STEM Magnets or Science Charter Schools, so I am very proud of our group!
Individually, we had some great successes:
- 2nd Place (State Runner-up) in Helicopter to Lina Xu and Lucia Sanchez
- 3rd Place in Forensics to Nola Da Silva and Alexis Ownby (five straight tournaments placing in the top 3)
- 5th Place in Forensics to Emmaline Lee and Shaylan Patel
- 6th Place in Helicopter to Connor Cha and Alina Jaehnel
- 7th Place in Dynamic Planet to Anthony Giordano and Alexis Ownby
- 8th Place in Engineering CAD to Christian Barnes and Colin Emerson
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Science Olympiad is graduating our largest group of Science Olympiad senior students ever!
Alan Gonzalez Amira Martin Ana Santos Andrew Ebied Aria Abdula Aspen Quach Bao-Phuc Huynh Bennett Gordon Bernisha Cherisier Brandon Liu Cayden Cerezo Charlotte Jaehnel Connor Cha Corday William Emily Armao Fabian Ruiz Fiona Eyob Gardyth Bien-Aime Haiden Wery Hongphuc Tran Jacob Truong
Jay Kim Jenny Xiao Jesus Azpurua Josephine Dee Katherine Nguyen Katie Heald Larissa Marostegan Calegario Liam Bonnet-Emyard Lucas Goncalves Makenna Rossi Natalia Semaan Nizar Sahimi Nola Da Silva Pedro Dos Santos Nunes RJ Van Brussel Safaa Siddiqi Winston Villavicencio Infante
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What sport do you play? I play volleyball.
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How long have you been playing this sport? 4 years.
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What’s one of your favourite memories? One of my favorite memories playing this sport was defeating Oviedo in a super close 5 sets on our senior night
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What is one word you would use to describe this season, and why? One word I would use to describe this season would be fight, since we definitely had some really hard matchups and were tested to see if we could rise to the occasion.
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What impact have others, like teammates or coaches, had on you this year? My teammates and coaches have motivated me so much to become a better player through both the guys I look up to and the ones that I need to set an example for as a senior.
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What is the most important thing you have learned from this season that you will carry forward? The most important thing I learned from this season is that no matter what, you cannot worry about what happened in the last point or the past and must instead focus on what's next in the future.
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What do you like most about playing your sport? I love the team chemistry aspect of volleyball and how sometimes my teammates and I will be so synergistic that we can have the same idea without even having to communicate.
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What sport do you play? Water Polo
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How long have you been playing this sport? I have been playing Water Polo since Middle School.
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What’s one of your favourite memories? One of my favorite memories would be regionals this 2026 season, we were able to travel to South Florida.
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What impact have others, like teammates or coaches, had on you this year? My coaches were both Olympia water polo alumni, so just having two coaches that really love the sport and are dedicated really impacted the whole team and me very positively.
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What is the most important thing you have learned from this season that you will carry forward? The most important thing I learned this season is just not to give up on things you care about. At the beginning of the season, we were unsure that we would have enough players for the boys or girls team, as well as not having coaches, but we kept trying and were able to have an amazing season.
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What do you like most about playing your sport? How much we work together and depend on one another during games.
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How long have you been teaching?
This is my 20th year teaching.
What do you teach, and have you taught anything else?
I currently teach AP Environmental Science. I have also taught standard and honors Biology, Anatomy and Physiology, and Forensics.
What schools have you taught at previously?
I taught at Ocoee High School for 10 years, Gotha Middle School for 3 years, and Lake Highland Preparatory School for 7 years before coming to Olympia last year.
What is your favorite thing about teaching?
Getting to know my students and learning about their interests. I especially love greeting them at the door most days.
What made you want to come teach at Olympia?
I was ready to return to the county and really wanted to teach closer to home.
Fun facts:
I have coached Olympic recurve archery and girls' soccer, and I am currently learning to play field hockey with my daughter. I am also a big believer in advocacy and using my own experiences to help others. I was a national spokesperson for the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women movement in 2009, and I still work with the OneBlood campaign to promote blood donation since I am a heart disease survivor and blood recipient.
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