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Totem Talk: November 3, 2025

Posted Date: 11/03/25 (11:00 AM)
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The words 'TOTEM TALK' are displayed in large white letters on an orange background.

Community Brief

November 3, 2025
Boone High School Principal, Dr. Maestre, in a gray suit smiles at the camera, wearing an orange patterned tie.

Message From Dr. Maestre

I hope this finds your November off to an excellent start! I know thoughts of Thanksgiving break (Nov. 24-28) will naturally be on everyone's mind beginning this week, but I challenge our Braves to remain focused.

We are already into week four of the second quarter and even though it feels like it is moving fast, we are just hitting the mid-way point of the second leg in a long journey to the finish line. In this long journey, we must build up our endurance to complete the goal of finishing what we have started strong. Sometimes when we think of endurance, we think of a marathon and what it takes to compete in one. The mental and physical exertion a marathon takes on your body can be overwhelming, but the reward is great. Much like a marathon, school can be the same way for our students and staff. It is important for each of us to be here everyday, so we can build the endurance necessary to perform at the highest levels when it matters most and make Boone even more special than it is. 

I am looking forward to a great start to November!

As always, thank you for reading!


Forever Brave,

Dr. Maestre
Principal
 
Cheerleaders perform on a track during a football game, with a beautiful sunset in the background.
A large crowd of people wearing orange shirts fills stadium bleachers.
Football players in helmets and pads prepare for a play on a green field.
A football team huddles on the field at night, listening to their coaches.

Battle for the Barrel

This past Thursday Night our varsity football team competed against the Edgewater Eagles in the annual Battle for the Barrel. This is a rivalry that goes back to when Boone and Edgewater opened in 1952, after splitting from Orlando High School. This year the Braves fell to the Eagles, 28-7.

We may not have gotten the result we wanted but we are so incredibly proud of our football team. They played hard. They played smart. And most importantly, they played with class. Coach Andy Johnson and his coaching staff are phenomenal and we are excited to see them take our team into the playoffs next week.

We want to thank the Edgewater High School students, staffulty, and parents for a great night of football!
 
A marching band performs on a football field, playing brass instruments.
A marching band performs on a field, wearing orange and white uniforms.
A marching band practices on a football field, wearing white and orange uniforms.
A marching band performs on a football field, with colorful flags and instruments.

Marching Band Music Performance Assessment (MPA)

This weekend, our Sound of the Braves Marching Band, led by Mr. Josh Jackson, stole the show at MPA’s with their performance show. Our band students did an amazing job and earned straight superiors from the judges! The grace and class displayed by our students and staff at MPA’s truly showed how much they are committed to excellence. We were impressed by their performance and proud of their hard work!
 
An orange poster announces a SAC Meeting on Tuesday, November 4th at 5:30 pm.

November SAC Meeting

Join us on Tuesday, November 4, for our regularly scheduled SAC meeting. The meeting will take place in the Media Center and begins at 5:30pm. Everyone is welcome to attend!
 

Classroom Spotlight - Ms. Diaz

Students in Ms. Diaz's English classroom recently engaged in a consensus placemat activity to deepen their understanding of The Odyssey. Working in small groups, they shared insights, analyzed key themes, and built consensus around the epic’s central ideas. This collaborative strategy encouraged thoughtful discussion and critical thinking, bringing Homer’s classic tale to life in a meaningful and engaging way.
Students collaborate at a desk, reviewing papers and writing.
 

Halloween Spirit at Boone

Boone students and teachers brought the fun and creativity this Halloween, showing off a wide range of costumes—from spooky to silly to downright impressive! The halls were filled with festive energy as students celebrated in style, making it a memorable day of school spirit and community.
Two people pose for a photo, one in a black and red costume, the other in a black and white dress.
Two people dressed as Minions smile and give thumbs up in a cafeteria.
A group of young people pose together, wearing jerseys and sunglasses.
A person dressed as Snoopy, wearing a costume with a doghouse.
Two people pose in costumes, one in black and white, the other in orange.
A person in an orange tracksuit and glasses poses in a school cafeteria.
Three people in costumes pose for a photo indoors.
 
An announcement for Magnet House, with date, time, and a house graphic.

Magnet Open House for the 2026-27 School Year

We will be hosting our annual Magnet Open House on November 17, for prospective students in the 2026-27 school year. There will be a short presentation in the PAC followed by an opportunity to visit the Magnet classrooms. If you have any questions email laurie.stanton@ocps.net.
 

Walking Traditions

Written and photographed by Hannah Valera

Before Homecoming took place, the student body took its spirit to the streets on October 23, in the preceding parade. The event brought current students, staff and local residents together to collectively celebrate school tradition. “I enjoyed seeing everyone support one another,” freshman Lilly Trimble said. “It was my first Homecoming Parade and [it] exceeded my expectations.”
The parade also acted as an opportunity to showcase student creativity. Posters and floats were handmade and used to differentiate which groups students were walking for. Besides showing off student art, they highlighted the official Homecoming Court, clubs and sports teams.
“It was fun to see the different designs,” junior Addison Allman said. “You can tell a lot of effort was put into making them.”
Parents and peers stood on sidewalks, getting to share the experience as they cheered on students riding down the neighborhood. “It made me feel appreciated knowing they came to support me,” junior Mya Pugh said. The Homecoming Parade serves as a portrayal of student dedication. While the parade marks the end of the Homecoming season, the celebrations continue throughout the year.
 

Yearbook Senior Ad Night Dates

Listed below are all of the remaining senior ad nights. December 1st will be your final chance to create your senior ad with the yearbook staff. We hope to see you at one of our ad nights!
Email us at boonepubs@gmail.com with questions.
Announcement for Senior Ad Night with dates and times listed.
 
A group of students in black shirts pose on outdoor stairs, pointing.

Legend 2026

Purchase your yearbook at the link below:
 
The price of yearbooks is at its cheapest, $70. Simply go to the link and type in "Boone" (FL, not Kentucky). The price will go up so be sure to purchase your yearbook today!

 
The Boone High School logo is also referred to as the Brave Head. An orange and white graphic of a profile with a feathered headdress.

Contact info

If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact us.

Administration
  • Principal: Dr. Hector Maestre - 60998@ocps.net
  • Assistant Principal: Mr. Daniel Abalo - 34823@ocps.net
  • Assistant Principal: Ms. Denine Brown - 54177@ocps.net
  • Assistant Principal: Dr. Timothy Flynn - 100795@ocps.net
  • Assistant Principal: Ms. Kristen Gillespie - 105208@ocps.net

General Contact
  • (407) 893-7200
  • boone_hs@ocps.net
  • www.boonehs.ocps.net