The Fort Lauderdale High School Class of 2025 thrives in academics and sports. Out of the thirteen first ranked seniors, nine are student athletes. Not only do they succeed academically, they are also the best in their sports. Athletic Director Timothy Lawrence acknowledged how impressive this particular group […]
This February, The Navigator is highlighting black media in honor of Black History Month. Hotter Than July by Stevie Wonder [2/3/2025] Today’s recommendation comes from Senior Britlyn Davidson. Stevie Wonder’s Hotter Than July is a multi-genre album released in 1980. The album features pop, jazz, funk, and aspects […]
The year 2024 was an energetic one in music, from BRAT summer to a Pink Pony Club fall and the 67th Grammy awards showed who really stood out. Beyonce’s Cowboys vs Taylor’s Poets Despite the long list of nominees, the Album of the Year award was realistically between […]
As we are approaching the new year, the Flying L’s senior class of 2025 is starting to decide on their post-graduation plans! The Navigator will be actively updating this page as students commit to a school. If you would like to be featured, please email Macy Martin (mmmmacymartin@gmail.com) […]
Fort Lauderdale High School staff voted for the 2024-2025 Instructional and Non-Instructional Employees of the Year. The winners were French teacher Madame Vanessa Liburd and clerical employee Ms. Elvia Umana. In Broward County Public Schools, the Employee of the Year award is a real institution. Each year, around […]
In an effort to promote community in the Fort Lauderdale High School student body, The Navigator is highlighting the 2024-2025 school year class councils. Election season is over and the Fort Lauderdale Class of 2027 has chosen its officers: Jack Olson (President), Jakayla Perez (Vice President), Francesco Corrales (Treasurer), Francesca […]
In a surprising change to the traditional first day of school entrance, the Senior class of 2024-2025 at Fort Lauderdale High School entered on the first day carrying children’s backpacks. There is a wide range of bags, from superheroes to unicorns to Minions, all distributed throughout the school […]
In an effort to promote community in the Fort Lauderdale High School student body, The Navigator is highlighting the 2024-2025 school year class councils. Jahziah Defoe (President), Lyne Thervil (Vice President), Lilly Gonzanlez (Treasurer), Samantha Burton (Historian), Esther Klavan (Secretary), and Aspen Menemenci (Representative) are proud to be […]
The Navigator staff welcomes you all back to school! Here are some student surveys to introduce the pressing opinions of Fort Lauderdale High School Students.
1. Ask questions! Don’t be shy; ask your teachers and friends for help. 2. Be curious! Show that you are interested and listen to advice. 3. Get involved! Participate in class and join clubs. This is a good way to make friends with the same passions! 4. Studies […]
Behind every musical legend is a multi-layered story of how they even got to a status of fame. From where a person grew up to the people they surrounded themselves with, every one of these factors unknowingly has an influence on the way their career turns out. Places […]
Fort Lauderdale High School junior Anton Frongillo has an unusual hobby that pushes him to new heights: rock climbing. Living in Sweden as a young boy, he had to climb to get places and continued with the sport even after moving to the United States. “I’m from Sweden, […]
For the 2023-2024 school year, Fort Lauderdale High School Principal Erin Brown initiated the Principal’s Advisory Board. The board’s purpose is to give the school’s diverse student body a voice. “We wanted to represent every student in this school,” said Brown. “The main purpose of this board is […]
Fort Lauderdale High School’s very own Drama Club is back at it again and stronger than ever, kicking off with its first performance of the year! The play was a one-act, which means that it has only one act as opposed to two, causing it to be shorter […]
Fort Lauderdale’s High School’s Mentoring Tomorrow’s Leaders program volunteered with the non-profit organization Habitat for Humanity on November 28 in Fort Lauderdale. MTL is a peer-to-peer mentoring program where upperclassmen are paired with underclassmen to serve as a friend and role model. The program aims to improve mentees’ […]
Thursday, October 26. It was the day that Fort Lauderdale High’s Head Baseball Coach Terry Portice was inducted into the High School Baseball Network (HSBN) South Florida Baseball Hall of Fame. Spending a long 27 years as Flying L’s head coach after being promoted in 1997 and 49 […]
Interact Club is a community service-based club sponsored by Ms. Cheryl Beach. Meetings are held every 2nd Monday of the month from 3-4pm afterschool in Room 811. It is 1 of 8 National Clubs by Rotary International, one of the largest community service organizations in the world. The […]
Fort Lauderdale High School’s Book Club, led by Ms. Knopp, provides students with a safe space to discuss various literary subject matter taught in their English classes. Book Club members consider a variety of books they enjoy and then vote on one as a group to read and […]
The trend of wearing pajama pants to school has been growing across Fort Lauderdale High School. This trend, which seems to defy traditional dress codes, has become a very common look. A study done by Austin Community College in Austin, Texas, shows that the more comfortable clothing people […]
The Beatles, the band that changed the face of music, broke up in December of 1974- and yet has still found its way back to the 2023 global charts. They have released their new single, the long-awaited “Now and Then” written by John Lennon in the 1970s. With […]
Broward County Honors Society (BCHS) is an integral part of Fort Lauderdale High School’s community. This year the organization plans to work on several projects including organizing beach clean-ups, hosting holiday drives, and helping with school beautification. Membership has strict requirements; members must uphold strong principles of leadership, […]
Scattered throughout the school there are many students who have concerns for their midterms and many who have never even taken midterms. The tips listed below could be used to create a more efficient daily schedule as well as better prepare you for midterms. Read the list of […]
Inside the halls of Fort Lauderdale High School, bass player Nicole “Nikki” Rapanos (9), embarks on her high school journey with a fervent passion for hard rock and glam metal music. Platform boots, ripped-arm jackets with patches, and jet-black, long, and curly hairstyle. Nikki’s punk-rock-inspired fashion sense sets […]
The talented and humorous Elijah Wellington (12) lives quite a double life. During the day he is a hardworking senior here at Fort Lauderdale High School, and at night he lives out his passion for musical theater. “I love acting because it brings me joy to make choices […]
Community in the classroom student, Elijah Newland (9), participates in a painting exercise on a field trip to Wynwood Walls. “Honestly, it was cool. There was creative art. My favorite was the astronaut art, outside The Basement Boys Club,” said Newland. “The whole experience was creativity-inducing. If I […]
This year has been an amazing time for the film industry. With various shows and movies being put out back-to-back, there has been no shortage of fresh and entertaining cinematic pieces to keep us hooked. One of the most popular watches of this summer was the highly-anticipated second […]
Elena Morvant (12) shows off her outfit for Barbie Day during FLHS Homecoming Spirit Week 2023. “I wanted to wear this because I wore it to the Barbie movie, and I wanted to recycle and wear it again.” FLHS’ English Department members celebrate Homecoming Spirit Week 2023 dressed as the 1920s, inspired […]
Fort Lauderdale High School awarded its Instructional and Non-Instructional Employee of the Year awards to two deserving individuals: English Teacher Vanessa Peña and General Clerk Rebecca Hill. The Flying L faculty recognizes the dedication that staff members put into their craft, whether they are teaching the students or […]
This week, The Navigator writers have been on the hunt, asking FLHS students to answer their surveys, many of which are related to current events.
Nicole Mary Miller is a senior at Fort Lauderdale High School enrolled in the Pre-Law and Public Affairs Magnet Program, a prodigy dancer, and a future psychologist. Nicole has been dancing for 14 years, almost her entire life. “I can find other ways to express myself without words […]
It’s finally cooling down in Florida, but heating up when it comes to sports; Hello and welcome to a brand new edition of This Week in Sports! Sports like Girls’ JV and Varsity volleyball have wrapped up and are now in the books. Let’s take a look at […]
The Navigator staff have written a collection of student features for the month. Dior Kelis Wallace: The Whole Picture By: Jay’La Goldwire Fort Lauderdale High School senior, majorette captain, and future pediatric orthopedic surgeon Dior Kelis Wallace is the epitome of a well-rounded student. Dior started high school […]
A short story by Aspen Menemenci. In the recurring dream I don’t tell anyone about, we sat in the dewy patch of grass next to the gentle glow of the pool lights. The atmosphere hung heavy like never before. August had returned once more, and there I sat, […]
On September 22, Fort Lauderdale High School’s AP Environmental Science students engaged in a hands-on lesson planting and germinating seeds which they will be able to watch grow over the next few weeks. The classes planted a variety of seeds such as bean sprouts, radish, dill, and beet. […]
English and Theatre teacher Ms. Lisa Quinn introduces in a new community and leadership focus class, Community in the Classroom to her roster for the 2023-2024 school year. All students 9th-12th grade are welcome to take the honors level class. The class teaches students to be community leaders and […]
Astonishing and versatile student Mary Sophie Huguet (12), participates in a wide range of extracurriculars and social activities, while also juggling the difficulties of being a senior. “I am a life scout in the Boy Scouts of America and I am a rescue scuba diver,” said Sophie. “I […]
Hello and welcome back to This Week in Sports! We’re halfway through fall sports and things are heating up! There’s a lot to discuss, so enjoy this latest sports update provided by The Navigator! VARSITY FOOTBALL: Last Friday, the Flying L boys varsity football team took on Blanche […]
Hello, and welcome back to another edition of This Week in Sports. We are just about halfway through the first quarter, and thus a lot of action will occur in the coming weeks as fall sports heat up! Enjoy the latest sports update provided by The Navigator! CROSS […]
Fort Lauderdale High School junior, Tanner Martin, is no stranger to the South Florida music scene. He picked up playing the electric guitar at the age of 12 old and has not spent a day when he is not playing shows, writing music, or supporting the local music […]
Welcome back to another installation of The Navigator’s advice column! This week we have chosen a question that is a very common struggle among teenagers. If you have a question for the crystal ball, enter it here! Dear Crystal Ball, How would you tell one of your friends […]
Brianna Candelaria (12) (floor), Aleiah Luster (12), Sophia Dunbar (12), Kamara Johnson (12), Jordyn Minnis (12)(front), Joseph Ruwe (12), Chantal Mugayo (12), Malisha Simon (11), Anthony Figueroa (11), and Michael Klendworth (12) (back) try on their firefighter gear for the new school year. “The gear is supposed to […]
To kick off the start of the year, The Navigator conducted a series of surveys with over 100 responses. Below are the results; enjoy:)!
Welcome back to another edition of This Week in Sports! A lot has happened since last week, so let’s dive straight into this week’s exclusive coverage, provided by none other than The Navigator. Enjoy the latest edition of our weekly sports roundup! VARSITY FOOTBALL: On Thursday, the Flying […]
Hello and welcome back to This Week in Sports! The Navigator issues its apologies for the absence of Week Two’s update last week. This was due to the cancellation of the varsity football game against Hallandale High School and lack of sports content. This edition will include summaries […]
Trends are constantly reshaping our culture, and with the rise of digital media, this cycle has been thrown into overdrive creating a concept I find incredibly fascinating: micro vs macro trends. Micro trends are smaller, more niche trends that fall almost as quickly as they rise, whereas macro […]
Let’s be real. The Summer I Turned Pretty is ragebait. You watch it knowing you’re going to get emotionally wrecked, annoyed at Belly’s choices, and somehow still obsessed with every scene. And that’s exactly why it works. The show follows Belly, who spends her summers at Cousins Beach, […]
‘Tis the season for World’s Finest Chocolate; the time of year when students at Fort Lauderdale High School sell bars of chocolate in bright blue boxes to their fellow students. This fundraising method is effective, which is why so many organizations at the school employ it, but is […]
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