Are manicures and pedicures worth it?
January 12, 2012 • Katie Krug, Staff Reporter
Filed under Feature
One of the most favored past times of teenage girls is going to the salon. There’s nothing like the feeling of a fresh manicure or pedicure. And for that pasty skin? Just go to the tanning booth. But all of those vanity extras really add up. Hays Academy of Hair Design has Spa Manicures for $15 and... Read more »
Senior to take non-traditional path after graduation
September 19, 2011 • Laurissa Marcotte, Staff Reporter
Filed under Feature
During this time of the year, many seniors are busy writing essays, applying for colleges and scholarships, and filling out the FAFSA. For one particular senior, however, the story is different. “I’m applying to the Coast Guard because it’s a great alternative to college, especially because I’m... Read more »
Freshmen adapting to high school life
September 7, 2011 • Madeline Trout, Staff Reporter
Filed under Feature
When making the transition between middle school and high school, new students are overcome with the struggles of adapting to a new school. On Aug. 18, new students filled the freshman hallway on the first day of the 2011-2012 school year. “I thought it’d be a scary place full of tall big people,”... Read more »
Students look forward to summer activities
May 26, 2011 • Erica Staab, A&E Editor
Filed under Feature
As the school year is winding down, many are dreaming of splashing water, cool lemonade and spending some quality time in the sun and with friends. Many students are looking forward to the carefree, relaxing days of summer. But summer isn’t just laying around catching some rays. Some will be spending... Read more »
Summer movies are action packed
May 16, 2011 • Cora Jaeger, Staff Reporter
Filed under Feature
Summer vacation has always guaranteed movie goers some major box office hits to get excited about, but summer 2011 seems to be better than ever with some huge action movies hitting theaters. Some of the action flicks to be excited about are: “Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides” – May 20 “X-Men:... Read more »
Band trip to KC is success
May 16, 2011 • Cora Jaeger, Staff Reporter
Filed under Feature, Top Stories
Since before spring break, band students have dealt with a change in routine. Director Craig Manteuffel’s absence due to his health has caused stress to be put upon both the band and the replacement director Marcus Bishop, but in spite of recent events the band is still went on their bi-annual trip. At... Read more »
Self-defense information from Officer Eiden
May 16, 2011 • Christina Carreira, Advertising Manager
Filed under Feature
A concern of many adolescents is that of being caught in the wrong place at the wrong time or being involved in a situation which may call for the individual to exercise self-defense. School Resource Officer Nick Eiden researched the correct response for students to go about when faced with similar situations. “The... Read more »
Students discuss favorite vacation spots
May 16, 2011 • Anna Shippy, Staff Reporter
Filed under Feature
With summer vacation approaching, many students are excited about their plans for the break. To find out where students go over the summer, they discussed what their favorite vacation so far has been. “My favorite vacation was when we went to Disney World when I was 11,” senior Tara McGuire said.... Read more »
Students suggest new Foreign Language courses
May 12, 2011 • Delphine Burns, Staff Reporter
Filed under Feature, News
You’re sitting down with your enrollment paper for next year sitting on your lap. You gaze down at the paper contemplating which classes would be useful to take. You realize that foreign language credits would come in handy, and consider enrolling. However, the language that you’re interested in... Read more »
Seniors share about the end of their high school career
May 10, 2011 • Jessica Carreira, Staff Reporter
Filed under Feature
With the last couple weeks of school rapidly coming to a close, the senior class takes time to reflect on their high school memories. “My favorite part about high school was meeting new people,” senior Rycor Reese said. “I’m going to miss the close contact with my younger friends.” Senior Riki... Read more »
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