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2021-2022 Photo Director Ofelia Mattingly. Photo by Molly Gregory.

Ofelia Mattingly, Photo Director

Ofelia Mattingly is the Photo Director on Manual RedEye this year. She spends her time reading many books she has in her house, rubbing her dog’s ears and learning how to box. 

All content by Ofelia Mattingly
Michelle Quan (11, J&C) works on her AP Language and Composition practice exam to prepare for the upcoming AP test. Photo by Ofelia Mattingly.

Final semester testing dates

Ofelia Mattingly
May 1, 2022
Graduation is quickly approaching for seniors and the school administration and senior class officers are planning out fun events for seniors to participate in. Graphic by Ofelia Mattingly.

Upcoming senior events to look forwards to

Ofelia Mattingly
April 17, 2022
AP exams will take place at school through May 2nd through the 13th, which is two months away. Upperclassmen offer tips and suggestions when preparing for the AP exams. Graphic by Ofelia Mattingly.

Upperclassmen share their top AP exam tips

Ofelia Mattingly
March 19, 2022
Manual, as a magnet school, offers different opportunities to discover what students might find an interest in, especially for the future with college and job/internships. Graphic by Ofelia Mattingly.

Different career opportunities based on your magnet experience

Ofelia Mattingly
March 4, 2022
Graphic by Mya Cummins.

BHM: Five facts about Black History Month

Ofelia Mattingly
February 18, 2022
During the month of February, enjoy yourself at events from a show with dinosaurs to honoring Black horsemen in the newly added exhibit in the Kentucky Derby Museum. Graphic by Molly Gregory.

Five festive February activities

Ofelia Mattingly
February 1, 2022
The personal essay is one of the most important parts of the college application process. Graphic by Ofelia Mattingly.

Tips for writing a good personal essay

Ofelia Mattingly
January 25, 2022
What to know about Manual’s NTI 3.0

What to know about Manual’s NTI 3.0

Ofelia Mattingly
January 8, 2022
top 10 redeye stories in 2021

RedEye’s most-read stories of 2021

Ofelia Mattingly
January 2, 2022
Though the Omicron variant is not the main variant of COVID-19 affecting the U.S., it is still a variant of concern for U.S. citizens. Graphic by Ofelia Mattingly.

What you should know about the Omicron variant

Ofelia Mattingly
December 14, 2021
There are many items to gift to your friends and family. Graphic by Ofelia Mattingly.

[Photo] Cheap holiday gift ideas

November 23, 2021
There are many items to gift to your friends and family. Graphic by Ofelia Mattingly.

Cheap holiday gift ideas

Ofelia Mattingly
November 23, 2021
Ms. Cecil and Ms. Robinson (History) discuss geographical terms with a student. Photo by Ofelia Mattingly.

What the midterm schedule looks like and useful stress reduction tips

Ofelia Mattingly
November 20, 2021
Students look on as the 2021 Male/Manual game begins. Photo by Ofelia Mattingly.

[Photo] The Old Rivalry Returns

October 23, 2022
Students pose in the senior cafeteria showing off their school spirit. Photo by Ofelia Mattingly.

GALLERY: R/W Week 2021 day five

Ofelia Mattingly, Aliyah Lang
October 30, 2021
Adam Tichy, (12, HSU), losing his head in the senior cafeteria. Photo by Justin Farris

GALLERY: R/W Week day four

Justin Farris and Ofelia Mattingly
October 28, 2021
Three students pose together as their Disney characters in the courtyard. Photo by Ofelia Mattingly.

GALLERY: R/W Week day three

Yaara Aleissa and Ofelia Mattingly
October 27, 2021
R/W Week: Executive council decorating night 2021

R/W Week: Executive council decorating night 2021

Leo Tobbe, Kaelin Gaydos, and Ofelia Mattingly
October 26, 2021
Three students pose together inside the freshman cafeteria. Photo by Molly Gregory.

GALLERY: R/W Week 2021 day two

Ofelia Mattingly, Aiden Bonilla, and Molly Gregory
October 26, 2021
Fall October Basket Seasonal Autumn Thanksgiving

Top five events to check out this October

Ofelia Mattingly
October 7, 2021
The SAT/ACT are test-optional for a majority of colleges in the states. Design by Ofelia Mattingly.

OPINION: Universities should be test-optional after the pandemic

Ofelia Mattingly
September 24, 2021
Get prepared to apply for college using these easy steps. Design by Macy Waddle.

Senior year checklist

Ofelia Mattingly
September 10, 2021
Students during 4th lunch prepare to leave the cafeteria. Photo by Ofelia Mattingly.

OPINION: Teachers need to be more engaging in the classroom

Ofelia Mattingly
September 2, 2021
Students walking to their buses to return home. Photo by Ofelia Mattingly

OPINION: JCPS needs to implement seat belts in buses after the pandemic

Ofelia Mattingly
August 26, 2021
Design by Ofelia Mattingly

Students reflect on the past school year schedule

Ofelia Mattingly
May 24, 2021
Design by Ofelia Mattingly.

Everything you need to know about upcoming testing dates

Ofelia Mattingly
May 3, 2021
Graphic by Ofelia Mattingly.

How have teachers handled teaching both in-person and virtually?

Ofelia Mattingly
April 30, 2021
Designed by Mya Cummins

Redeye’s mixtape and local feature band Bendigo Fletcher

Mya Cummins and Ofelia Mattingly
April 28, 2021
Photo by Ofelia Mattingly.

Covid-friendly activities for the spring time

Ofelia Mattingly
April 14, 2021
Mental health is a problem that plagues everybody, including students. Graphic by Ofelia Mattingly.

OPINION: NTI has shown how imperative mental health days are

Ofelia Mattingly
March 28, 2021
Graphic by Ofelia Mattingly

OPINION: Pros and cons of returning in-person or staying virtual

Ofelia Mattingly
March 15, 2021
Graphic by Molly Gregory.

New schedule combines in-person and asynchronous learning

Ofelia Mattingly and Payton Carns
March 10, 2021
Snow angels are another nostalgic winter activity that can bring back memories of childhood winters. Photo courtesy of @maddie.goldstein via Instagram.

OPINION: JCPS should replace snow days with NTI

Ofelia Mattingly
March 3, 2021
The Jefferson County Board Members have a discussion before they address Superintendent Dr. Marty Pollio’s proposal for in-person schooling in the district.

JCPS prepares to return to in-person school

Ofelia Mattingly and Macy Waddle
February 26, 2021
RedEye conducted a poll of the Manual student body to find out how they handle the school workload and temptation to procrastinate. Graphic by Ofelia Mattingly.

OPINION: Procrastination culture needs to stop

Ofelia Mattingly
February 25, 2021
JCPS reveals their new back-to-school plan in a Google slides presentation.

JCPS announces plan to return to in-person school

KC Ciresi and Ofelia Mattingly
February 19, 2021
Light illuminates the J+C annex on a school day in spring 2020. Photo by Molly Gregory.

Manual releases specific guidelines for in-person schooling

Ofelia Mattingly
February 11, 2021
Graphic by Mya Cummins.

BHM: Prepare for Black History Month

Ofelia Mattingly
January 31, 2021
Feature Image by Ofelia Mattingly

OPINION: We need to give this new schedule a chance

Ofelia Mattingly
January 15, 2021
Graphic by Mya Cummins.

Students after a semester of NTI

Ofelia Mattingly and Mya Cummins
December 18, 2020
Photo by Ofelia Mattingly

COVID-friendly activities this holiday season

Ofelia Mattingly
December 5, 2020
Design by Macy Waddle.

2020 election brings more representation to the LGBTQ+ community

Ofelia Mattingly and EP Presnell
November 28, 2020
Design by Molly Gregory.

Principal Darryl Farmer retires from Manual

Payton Carns, KC Ciresi, and Ofelia Mattingly
November 25, 2020
A woman proudly holding a sign as she celebrates Joe Biden's victory. Photo by Rom Matibag. Sourced from unsplash.com.

OPINION: Kamala Harris represents women in the White House

Ofelia Mattingly
November 19, 2020
Manual students plan their Halloween festivities

Manual students plan their Halloween festivities

Ofelia Mattingly
October 27, 2020
OPINION: Online courses should always be available

OPINION: Online courses should always be available

Ofelia Mattingly
October 6, 2020
A laptop on top of school textbooks. Photo by Ofelia Mattingly.

OPINION: Online textbooks should be an option for students

Ofelia Mattingly
September 7, 2020
OPINION: Essential workers deserve a reward

OPINION: Essential workers deserve a reward

EP Presnell and Ofelia Mattingly
May 30, 2020
Students eat during red fifth lunch. Photo by Molly Gregory.

OPINION: How Manual’s A/B scheduling should work

Ofelia Mattingly
May 27, 2020
Try these tasty Valentine's Day treats

Try these tasty Valentine’s Day treats

Ofelia Mattingly
February 12, 2020
BHM: REFLECTION: Black History Month from a biracial perspective

BHM: REFLECTION: Black History Month from a biracial perspective

Ofelia Mattingly
February 9, 2020
Key Club members get food and hang out with friends before the trivia games begin. Photo by Ofelia Mattingly

Key Club’s Hope and Warmth project

Ofelia Mattingly
January 30, 2020
OPINION: Manual should have a one hour free period each day

OPINION: Manual should have a one hour free period each day

Ofelia Mattingly
January 29, 2020
Freshman year: first semester reflection

Freshman year: first semester reflection

Ofelia Mattingly
January 23, 2020
Five simple recipes for the holidays

Five simple recipes for the holidays

Ofelia Mattingly
December 23, 2019
Fall October Basket Seasonal Autumn Thanksgiving

Five tasty treats for this thankful Thursday

Ofelia Mattingly
November 27, 2019
Students pose at the China booth at the multicultural fair. Photo by Macy Waddle

Manual honors diversity with second annual multicultural fair

Adrienne Sato, Isabella Bonilla, Ofelia Mattingly, and Tyler Lericos
November 23, 2019
Key club hosts Avenger-themed trivia night

Key club hosts Avenger-themed trivia night

Ofelia Mattingly and Liv Bohler
November 19, 2019
OPINION: Start celebrating Christmas on or after Thanksgiving

OPINION: Start celebrating Christmas on or after Thanksgiving

Ofelia Mattingly
November 12, 2019
A Jack-O-Lantern, due to Red-White week and especially Doomsday's association with Halloween.

Last minute Halloween treats

Ofelia Mattingly
October 31, 2019
MST students play Jenga in the courtyard. Photo by Jaesylin Stephens.

OPINION: The “teenage” phase is misunderstood

Ofelia Mattingly
October 24, 2019

VIDEO_ What Manual Students Like About Their Magnet from duPont Manual on Vimeo.

What do students like about their magnet?

Ofelia Mattingly
October 22, 2019
Freshman Feelings

Freshman Feelings

Ofelia Mattingly
September 22, 2019
Louisville hosts annual American Heart Association Heart Walk

Louisville hosts annual American Heart Association Heart Walk

Ofelia Mattingly
September 21, 2019
OPINION: Too much homework is damaging to students

OPINION: Too much homework is damaging to students

Ofelia Mattingly
September 12, 2019
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