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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

Riley Hazel

Riley Hazel, Editor-in-Chief

Senior, Riley Hazel is the head of the 2019-20 The Bear Truth newspaper. From afar, she seems quiet, but in reality, she’s outgoing, quirky, and compassionate towards everyone. Riley enjoys writing, educating herself, exploring new topics, and running. Seeing that this is Riley’s last year in high school, she looks forward to “Just being a senior because I’ve been waiting for this forever.” This is Riley’s second year in newspaper, and she’s writing about recent news and in-school happenings. Riley joined newspaper last year because her friend told her about the class option. Hazel says she fell in love with newspaper after standing up when no one else did, claiming “I wasn’t just going to let it fall apart.”

All content by Riley Hazel
Senior Spotlight

Senior Spotlight

Riley Hazel, Editor-in-Chief
May 14, 2020
Best Buddies members at the Best Buddies Friendship Ball stop to take a picture.

Winter Springs celebrates inclusion

Riley Hazel, Editor-in-Chief
March 10, 2020
Helping during a crisis

Helping during a crisis

Riley Hazel, Editor-in-Chief
April 15, 2020
Winter Springs High School honored those who are currently serving in the US military through an assembly on Veteran's Day.

WSHS celebrates Veteran’s Day

Riley Hazel, Editor-in-Chief
January 31, 2020
Girls Weightlifting dominates at meet

Girls Weightlifting dominates at meet

Riley Hazel, Editor-in-Chief
January 13, 2020
Senior takes unique approach to music

Senior takes unique approach to music

Riley Hazel, Editor-in-Chief
January 13, 2020
Fast-paced not always factual

Fast-paced not always factual

Riley Hazel, Editor-in-Chief
January 13, 2020
Cecilia Viloria works in Indesign.

Are times changing?

Riley Hazel, Editor-in-Chief
November 8, 2019

A guide to post-high school life

Riley Hazel, Editor-in-Chief
October 29, 2019

Is Journalism a dying art?

Riley Hazel, Editor-in-Chief
October 25, 2019
Spotlighting Summer News

Spotlighting Summer News

Riley Hazel, Editor-in-Chief
September 12, 2019
Photo courtesy of WSHS Yearbook

What It Takes to Be a Student-Athlete

Riley Hazel, Lead Staff Writer
April 30, 2019
Photo by Paul Aiken

WSHS 2019 Seniors Dream and Reflect

Riley Hazel, Lead Staff Writer
April 30, 2019
Courtesy of Flickr

A Monumental Earth Day

Riley Hazel, Lead Staff Writer
April 24, 2019
Celebrating Women’s History Month

Celebrating Women’s History Month

Riley Hazel, Lead Staff Writer
March 8, 2019
WSHS Water Polo Plays First Games

WSHS Water Polo Plays First Games

Riley Hazel, Lead Staff Writer
February 15, 2019
YWOE students pictured with fashion designer and entrepreneur, Ms. Ayuna Williams

WSHS YWOE Makes an Impact

Riley Hazel, Lead Staff Writer
January 18, 2019
WSHS Leadership at Layer Elem. Trunk or Treat
(Courtesy of Mr.  Gaffney)

WSHS Encourages Student Club Participation

Riley Hazel, Lead Staff Writer
December 4, 2018
A flag rests in a memorial wreath during a Veterans Day Celebration ceremony in Sumter, South Carolina, Nov. 11, 2017. During the ceremony, attendees paid tribute to prisoners of war and individuals missing in action, and honored the sacrifices of veterans who lost their lives. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kathryn R.C. Reaves)

WSHS Celebrates Veterans Day 2018

Riley Hazel, Lead Staff Writer
November 12, 2018
Picture courtesy of Mr. Gaffney.

WSHS Celebrates Hispanic Heritage

Riley Hazel, Lead Staff Writer
October 17, 2018
Courtesy of WSHS Yearbook

WSHS Revamps Homecoming for 2018

Riley Hazel, Lead Staff Writer
October 3, 2018
Photo courtesy of Axios

Scandals Disrupt Trump Administration

Riley Hazel, Lead Writer and Editor
September 12, 2018
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