Freshman track athlete Jefferey Modica seems to always have a smile on his face during practice. “[I enjoy] running with friends and the friendly competition,” said Modica. “I like being active.” Modica keeps himself busy; he runs in the 100 meter dash, 110 hurdles, 200, relays and 300 hurdles. “300 hurdles [are the hardest] because [...]
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Open Campus Follow Up
Starting at the beginning of the 4th quarter those lucky students who were on the privilege list could partake in a trial open campus lunch. Privilege during 4th quarter is having all of your grades be above a B-. Seniors are the only students who can qualify for open campus privilege. During open campus students [...]
AP Classes: You are not alone
May is upon us, which can only mean one thing: Advanced Placement testing. For students, this can mean hours of studying, reading, note-taking and highlighting. But students are not the only ones who must prepare for Advanced Placement tests. Teachers go above and beyond to provide students with a realistic college experience. AP English with [...]
Staying Focused… it’s Good For Your Health
The end of the year for seniors is a time where being lazy and not turning in assignments becomes a normal, everyday occurrence. This slide downwards in production from the senior class is seen by the underclassmen. They see this behavior and think that it is okay to become lazy and slack off at [...]
Say Cheese! – It’s Time for Senior Portraits!
Going to The Studio? How about making your senior portrait “Something Special”? Heck, why bother even paying for senior portraits? Are you feeling confused and stressed about where to get your senior shots taken? Don’t worry – you’re not alone! For many students, getting their senior portraits taken is a huge part of the high [...]
Who Done It: Why, Savannah Hansen, of Course!
Sophomore Savannah Hansen shows her creative side with her behind-the-scenes sketching. “My grandma had a fake tattoo ‘lick and stick’ and I saw it,” explained Hansen. “So, I challenged myself [to recreate it] and the results turned out pretty well.” To Hansen, a sketchbook is a necessity. “I love sketchbooks,” said Hansen. She has one [...]
NHS Inducts 23 New Members
Character, service, leadership and scholarship are the pillars of the Nation Honor Society, and on March 30, 23 students were recognized for these extraordinary qualities. “Being smart isn’t the only important quality members of Nation Honor Society must possess,” said NHS President Austin Marg. “Members must also be leaders, service-oriented and display exemplarity character.” These [...]
Mole Day Slideshow
Mole day is a special day in chemistry classes around the United States. Usually it is celebrated on October 23 from 6:02 on the morning to 6:02 at night. The date and time is represented by Avogadro’s number (6.02 x 10^23) a measuring unit used in chemistry. Since the spring semester chemistry class is not in [...]
Prom Reminder: Sober Driving is Safe Driving
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 [...]
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 [...]
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