Sophia Rogers is one of the staff writers for Nonahood News and is also a local realtor. She was born in Chicago and lived in Ft. Lauderdale for elementary and middle school but moved back to Illinois for high school. She then moved to Orlando with her parents her senior year of high school. Rapid Fire Questions: Extrovert or Introvert? Extrovert. Unless you see me in a … [Read more...]
Short Stories: A Million Miles Away, Part One
I sat there in my one bedroom apartment watching the rain wash against my window. The pitter patter sound it made as it fell was quite relaxing. The water went from pouring, to moderate, then back to drizzling. I held a small black bag in my hand that I began to toss up and down. A friend had stopped by earlier and delivered it to me. I can’t remember the last time it … [Read more...]
The Lake Nona Book Maven Review: Exit West
Author: Mohsin Hamid Genre: Fiction Format: Paperback; 231 pages This book was a monthly selection in the TV and online PBS Book Club and was named one of the best books of 2017 by several newspapers and magazines. It has won other awards as well, so I wanted to read it before recommending it to my book group. On the surface, it’s the story of … [Read more...]
Lake Nona’s AIDA Nominated for 49 Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts Applause Awards
Lake Nona High School’s theatre department has had an exciting spring! The school’s production of Elton John and Tim Rice’s AIDA, with almost 100 students involved, was met with many accolades from the community at large. The timeless love story fused ancient locales with modern music and thrilled audiences over its two-week run. The school participated in the Dr. Phillips … [Read more...]
Editor’s Note: Everything Can Be Fixed
I’m a perfectionist. I freely admit this and accept this aspect of my personality. I recognize it as a strength in my career and an asset my employers have appreciated, even if it is sometimes annoying. However, anyone in the print media industry knows that letting go of the imperfections is critical to your sanity! Our online articles and social media posts can be edited and … [Read more...]
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