In 2008 alone, there were 208 fatalities caused by drunk drivers. Twenty-six of those deaths were caused by people under the age of 21. Three sophomore girls wanted cut that statistic to zero and open students’ eyes to the dangers of drinking and driving. Brittany Gacek, Melissa Mach and Jessica Helm started planning a drunk [...]
Archive for April, 2010
Verona Chambers: A Tale to Tell, Part II : Things Not Found in East Germany
We already explored Verona Chamber’s experience in East Germany and her arrival to West Berlin under the arm of a democratic country in Part I. Now, in Part II, we will explore Mrs. Chambers’s experience coming to America. Mrs. Chambers, freshly released from Russian territory, experiences her new life in a free, democratic land. ”I can’t [...]
Getting credit where credit is due: Credit card advice that will save your life
For seniors that will soon be entering the real world, there are a lot of things to think about. Money will no doubt be a concern for the majority of graduating seniors, especially for the ones attending college. Credit cards can be a beneficial way for students to make purchases and learn about financial responsibility [...]
Making Lemonade out of Lemons: Allen steers his way to success
Signs of the recession are all over; empty stores at Oakwood Mall, teacher layoffs and a sinking job market. But there are signs of hope; Grant Allen (owner and operator of Steer Right Driving Academy) has turned his misfortune due to the failing economy into a blessing. “Last year I was laid off from my [...]
Track hopes to hit new heights
This year, the track team is sporting some high hopes and have been getting ready for this years track season. With those hopes comes a strong team that is boasting a good number of strong athletes. “I think this year we have a strong team that has a lot to offer,” said senior Adam Nichols. [...]
GGT Electronic Drive held April 10
GGT Electronic Drive Go Green Team stepped it up and hosted a city wide recycle day to promote the importance of going green. “[It's] to provide a service to the community, and it lets people know who we are,” said Go Green Team adviser Donna Wojciechowski. This is GGT’s first annual recycle drive and even [...]
04.22.10: Mock Crash Slideshow
FCCLA served up a timely reminder about the realities of drunk driving. Click on an image below to load a slideshow of photos. Using your mouse, you can click at the side of each picture to move to the next image.
4.19.10 School Board Update
The School Board had another busy night with an agenda filled with talk of resignations, new members, graduation requirements, RtI, virtual learning and the 2011 graduation date. Four district employees will be resigning or retiring at the end of this school year. Forrest Street Early Learning Center principal Sherri Torkelson and high school business teacher [...]
Senioritis: What are the signs?
April is Senioritis Awareness Month. We have all heard of senioritis, but how much do we really know? How can we protect ourselves from this rapidly-spreading illness?
I Love My Chucks
Not only is it important to today’s teens to wear the right tops and perfectly ripped and faded jeans, but the snazziest shoe is also a vital fashion statement. No teen wardrobe is complete without a trusty pair of chucks. They come in a variety of fun colors, patterns and styles, and they can vividly [...]
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