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Old exemption policy changes

Josh Spruchman January 11, 2012

     This year the exemption policies have changed. Instead of past years’ three excused absences, students are able to miss school up to four days. This applies to all seniors who get 85 and above...

Wildcats on ice

Maddie Patton, Staff Writer January 5, 2012

     Slap shots, body checks, and bitter cold are all elements of the average hockey game. Every Thursday night, the hockey team battles it out to beat their rivals. There are 10 seniors this year,...

Smell the roses

Erin Ball, Staff Writer January 4, 2012

      The Floral Design class offers students the chance to learn about many kinds of domestic and wild flowers, and how to arrange them in lavish designs and structures. If students are interested...

Keepin’ It Clean

Shezal Padani, Staff Writer December 8, 2011

Born and raised in a traditional Mexican family, head janitor Jacob Ortiz Osorio moved to America in Dec. 1999 with his ultimate goal to move back to his home country. “[My goal is] to finish...

Teacher’s Pet: Jenay Pressly

Ashley Gaudlip, Staff Writer November 16, 2011

Some students are still trying to figure out the type of career they want to have after high school. But to junior Jenay Pressly, the choice is clear: teaching. Pressly, who is a student in the education...

A Work of Heart (and Hands)

A Work of Heart (and Hands)

Emma Barishman, Staff Writer November 15, 2011

Peyton Kennedy:      Interested in art for as long as she can remember, senior Peyton Kennedy is exploring her future career through Graphic Design.      “I’ve always loved shapes and...

More Than Dance

Erin Ball, Staff Writer November 15, 2011

Dancing for a Cause is a student led dance group entering its second year since its establishment during the 2010-2011 school year. It is a club where people are brought together to learn new styles of...

In it to win it: Foreign language clubs competed for the World Cup

Haley Bunnell, Staff Writer November 15, 2011

       There were three teams but only one trophy. The Spanish, French and Chinese clubs faced off against each other on Nov. 3. Wearing sombreros and their club t-shirt, Spanish club took the field...

Dancing the Dream

Dancing the Dream

Stephanie Jabri November 14, 2011

     Senior Ansyn Carpenter has been dancing since the ninth grade, and he is already on a Korean talent show. The show features singers, rappers and dancers in an “American Idol” type competition...

4×4 Game Plan

Jessica Allman, Staff Writer November 14, 2011

The 4x4 plan was passed in 2007 meaning that this year’s seniors will be the first to graduate under its requirements. With the 4x4 plan all students must take four years of math, science, English...

Hey Soul Sister: Meyer twins apply to college

Shezal Padani, Staff Writer November 14, 2011

As the time for college applications rolls around, twin sisters Samantha Meyer and Melissa Meyer have already made the decision to apply early to Columbia University. “Early decision at Columbia is...

No makeup Mondays

No makeup Mondays

Danielle Deraleau, Featured Columnist November 14, 2011

       The idea of No Makeup Mondays originated from an online blog entitled "The Beauty Bean". The bloggers expressed that they thought the idea of going without makeup for a day could help promote...

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