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 [...]
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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. [...]
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 [...]
Facebook: Can we fix it? Yes we can!
Cleaning up your Facebook is important when applying to college and for jobs.
Five Questions with Zachary Bo Anderson
1. How has the town of Hixton prepared you for life in the world? Hixton is a great community full of good-hearted citizens they make anything possible. 2. Where do you see yourself in five years? Doing what? I plan on building a castle in Hixton after winning the lottery. 3. Do you plan on [...]
A Tale to Tell, Part I: Leaving East Germany
When Verona Chambers, wife of Principal Tom Chambers, decided to leave East Germany, it was not a simple walk in the park. “To come to America was not the struggle,” said Mrs. Chambers. “The struggle was to actually to leave East Germany.” East and West Germany were divided by an impenetrable wall known as the [...]
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