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The student news site of Winter Springs High School

The Bear Truth News
The student news site of Winter Springs High School

The Bear Truth News

Mackenzie Grzesik, Editor-in-Chief

Mackenzie Grzesik, a senior at Winter Springs High School, has been a member of The Bear Truth News for three years and currently serves as Editor-in-Chief. She takes part in many school activities, including varsity lacrosse and the WSHS Band of Gold, where she holds the position of clarinet section leader. Following high school, Mackenzie plans to attend college with a goal of becoming an aerospace engineer.

All content by Mackenzie Grzesik
The college application process starts earlier than one may expect...

An Underclassman’s Guide to College

Rachel Casey and Mackenzie Grzesik
March 1, 2018
Come out and support the Lady Bears lacrosse team!

WSHS Grad Returns to Coach Girls Lacrosse

Mackenzie Grzesik, Editor-in-Chief
February 20, 2018
Seniors, it's time to get ready for graduation!

Seniors: Prepare for Graduation!

Rachel Casey and Mackenzie Grzesik
January 11, 2018
Winter Holiday Recipes

Winter Holiday Recipes

Rachel Casey and Mackenzie Grzesik
December 15, 2017
The Winter Springs Band of Gold looks forward to their showcase performances on December 7th and 8th.

WSHS Winter Showcase 2017

Mackenzie Grzesik, Editor-in-chief
December 4, 2017
Thanksgiving celebrates the modern, American society.

Thanksgiving and the American Ideal

Mackenzie Grzesik, Editor-in-Chief
November 16, 2017
The Winter Springs Band of Gold looks forward to their showcase performances on December 7th and 8th.

WSHS Band of Gold Receives Straight Superiors at MPA

Mackenzie Grzesik and Rachel Casey
November 2, 2017
Fall Dessert Recipes

Fall Dessert Recipes

Mackenzie Grzesik, Editor-in-Chief
October 17, 2017
Hurricane Irma made landfall in the Caribbean and Florida, devastating communities across the countries.

Prepare for Hurricane Irma

Rachel Casey and Mackenzie Grzesik
September 5, 2017
Mr. Gaffney prepares teachers and staff for the new school new year.

New Principal Brings Changes to WSHS

Mackenzie Grzesik and Rachel Casey
August 25, 2017
13 Reasons Why is returning for a second season.

13 Reasons Why is Returning

Rachel Casey and Mackenzie Grzesik
May 15, 2017
Miley Cyrus unleashes her wild-side at the 2013 VMAs.

Senior Flashback

Rachel Casey and Mackenzie Grzesik
April 21, 2017
On Wednesday, March 22nd, 2017 a terrorist attacked the Parliment in London, killing two and inuring 50 people.

Terrorist Attack Occurs in London

Mackenzie Grzesik, Copy Editor
April 4, 2017
Watching Netflix, reading a new book, catching up on sleep, and petting a dog are one of the many things you can do over spring break.

28 Things to do During Spring Break

Mackenzie Grzesik, Copy Editor
March 13, 2017
NASA has found seven new planets that will be able to sustain life.

NASA Finds Seven New Exoplanets

Mackenzie Grzesik, Copy Editor
March 6, 2017
The WSHS Water Polo season is off to a great start, and will hopefully finish strong.

Team Spotlight: Water Polo

Mackenzie Grzesik, Copy Editor
February 16, 2017
Within the first week of inauguration, Trump has made several executive orders, which have become very controversial to people around the world.

Trump Makes Controversial Progress within First Weeks of Inauguration

Mackenzie Grzesik, Copy Editor
February 2, 2017
While many people see the new year as a fresh start, the motivation to live a better life should be continued throughout the whole year.

Do New Year’s Resolutions Really Last?

Mackenzie Grzesik, Copy Editor
January 20, 2017
Some of the lesser known holidays celebrated during the Winter season are Hanukkah and Kwanzaa.

The Holiday Season is not Only about Christmas

Mackenzie Grzesik, Copy Editor
December 16, 2016
This coming January 2017, the Winter Springs High School Band of Gold has been given the opportunity to march in the London New Year's Day parade.

WSHS Band of Gold is Going to London

Mackenzie Grzesik, Copy Editor
November 18, 2016
Since Florida is a major swing state, it is a strategic area for political rallies.

Why are There so Many Election Rallies in Florida?

Mackenzie Grzesik, Copy Editor
November 10, 2016
The new iPhone 7 comes with many new upgrades to enhance the phone, but some Apple users miss some of the older features.

New iPhone 7 Causes Concern for Apple Users

Mackenzie Grzesik, Copy Editor
October 31, 2016
The Boys Golf team competing at the 3A District 5 Championship.

Sports Spotlight: Golf Team

Mackenzie Grzesik, Copy Editor
October 28, 2016
Over the summer, students were able to decorate their senior parking spots.

Painted Parking Spots Boosts School Spirit

Mackenzie Grzesik, Copy Editor
September 9, 2016
Macy's Inc. has decided to close down 15% of their retail stores and move their focus to online shopping.

Macy’s Inc. is Closing Stores

Mackenzie Grzesik, Copy Editor
September 1, 2016
As terrorism becomes more prominent throughout the globe, many countries are putting their guard up as well as supporting affected countries.

Tragedy in Brussels and Pakistan

Mackenzie Grzesik, Staff Reporter
April 11, 2016

WSHS Girl’s Lacrosse Team

Mackenzie Grzesik, Staff Reporter
March 7, 2016

Renovations at Universal Studios and Islands of Adventures

Mackenzie Grzesik, Staff Reporter
February 17, 2016
Within days of each other, singer David Bowie and actor Alan Rickman, both legends in their respective fields, passed away after long battles with cancer. Both men may be gone, but their work will never be forgotten.

Remembering Alan Rickman and David Bowie

Mackenzie Grzesik, Staff Reporter
February 8, 2016
Critics and fans are calling on Lebron James to sit out during several basketball games in light of the Black Lives Matter Movement.

Is Lebron James going to sit out upcoming basketball games?

Mackenzie Grzesik, Staff Reporter
January 25, 2016
The IUPAC confirmed on December 30th, 2015 that four new elements have been found and will be placed on the periodic table, completing the seventh row.

The seventh row of the periodic table is complete

Mackenzie Grzesik, Staff Reporter
January 11, 2016
The seniors of the boys Varsity soccer team from their senior night. The team ended the season as fourth in the district with a record of 3-3-0.

WSHS girl’s and boy’s soccer heat up their winter season

Mackenzie Grzesik, Staff Reporter
December 9, 2015
From the Area 51 to the dress of many colors, Americans are obsessed with conspiracy theories and the truth behind them...and to discover what the government is hiding.

Conspiracy theories of 2015 and beyond

Mackenzie Grzesik, Staff Reporter
December 9, 2015
The dark streaks here are hypothesized to be formed by flow of briny liquid water on Mars.

Water on Mars: What Does This Mean for the Future?

Mackenzie Grzesik, Staff Reporter
October 15, 2015
The WSHS Band of Gold has been invited to perform in the 2017 New Year's Day parade in London, England.

Winter Springs High School Band of Gold is headed to London

Mackenzie Grzesik, Staff Reporter
October 7, 2015
The recent Ashley Madison hack has led to increased concern over how safe private information is online.

The Ashley Madison hack and what it means to internet security

Mackenzie Grzesik, Staff Reporter
September 21, 2015
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