Year in Photos 2015: August

West Orange High Principal Doug Szcinski directed a student to the correct classroom on the first day of school. Published Aug. 27.

The 2015-16 West Orange High School Warriorettes Dance Team attended UDA Camp in St. Augustine. The team won a Superior first place and qualified for Nationals with the home routine choreographed by coach Priya Singh, a former Orlando Magic dancer. Publis

Winter Garden and Intram Realty officials celebrated destruction of the Exclusive Inn office at Dillard Street and State Road 50 to begin the site’s demolition phase. Published Aug. 27.

Melanie David uses sign language to chat with her father, Earl Brigham, at his barbershop in downtown Winter Garden. She runs JFD Communications, a Windermere-based company that provides communication for the deaf community. Published Aug. 13.

Matthew’s Hope’s car-detailing program has helped program participants, including Kerc Hoyt, break the cycle of homelessness. Published Aug. 20.

Many friends came to a fundraiser for Windermere Elementary student Jules Goldberg, center, including Paris Collison, left, Julia Flower, Sophia Crossley and Keira Collins. Jules is battling cancer. Published Aug. 27.

Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs and Fire Chief Otto Drozd III honored Jeremiah Grimes, 11, and Isiah Francis, 10, at the Aug. 4 Board of County Commissioners meeting. Isiah and Jeremiah received the Mayor’s Hero Award and an Honorary Firefighter plaque

Colton Berry painted his face to show his team spirit during Windermere Prep’s summer camp. Published Aug. 6.

The students at Dr. Phillips High School perfected their marching technique at band camp. Published Aug. 20.

Friends Mikayla Mansour and Rayna Murillo were glad to start kindergarten at Independence Elementary together. Published Aug. 27.

Color guard member Natane Bryant enjoyed band camp at Ocoee High School. Published Aug. 20.

Twenty-month-old Paxton Pudney was born with Prader-Willi Syndrome. He has the love and support of his older brother, Greyson, and his parents, Sean and Catt Pudney. Published Aug. 6.