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One Last Note
One Last Note
Mara Kitzman May 18, 2026

The final orchestral concert of the 2025-2026 school year was held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 28, in the main auditorium. As is tradition, Seniors in the symphonic orchestra...

Senior Landon VanPelt presents his poster board on "hoop guard" to special education teacher Martrez Taylor. VanPelt said how young basketball players can prevent injuries. He really liked this project, "It felt good to you know talk about it."
Senior Spotlight 🎓
Ta'Kerriah Green, Journalism 1 Photographer • May 14, 2026

For a project, English seniors created different posters to present information to others. Each poster focused on a unique topic designed to teach and engage the audience....

Going For Gold
Going For Gold
May 14, 2026
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Sophomore Holden Shields and Lennox Dotson guarding a spike during practice. Holden says "I wish I had jumped sooner to stop the ball better, but it was a good block anyways."
Mens Volleyball: Hard At Work
Braden Plunkett, Journalism 1 photographer • May 18, 2026

Monday shows the last practice for JV mens volleyball before their game the next day.  The team worked hard to make sure they were ready. At their regular practice, varsity...

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Jack brought nonstop energy to the SPED class game of Duck Duck Goose, laughing the entire time as he raced around the circle. His competitive spirit kept everyone excited and moving while making the game even more fun. From quick reactions to big smiles, Jack made the class full of motion, laughter, and great memories
PE class offers inclusion
Brianna Jacobs, Journalism 1 Photographer • May 18, 2026

A special education physical education class is designed so students with different abilities can participate in physical activity in a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment....

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Should student artwork be for a grade?
Jaden Williams, Journalism 1 Reporter • April 23, 2026

Art is often described as subjective usually following the mentality of, “beauty is in the eye of the beholder.” With more schools specifically for art coming around I...

'Sinners' Buzz Grabbed My Attention
‘Sinners’ Buzz Grabbed My Attention
Eden Newton, Journalism 1 Reporter • February 12, 2026
One-Act Flight, Night 2
One-Act Flight, Night 2
Madison Paul, Journalism 1 Photographer • May 18, 2026

The final night of theater One Acts were stories created from junior and senior students. They worked hard and created amazing stories. From coming up with what to create...

One Last Note
One Last Note
Mara Kitzman May 18, 2026
Senior Phillip Gomez practices his sheet music in preparation for the full orchestra concert later that week. "It's crazy that it's almost over," Gomez said.
Orchestra Students Prepare for the May Concert
Nate Johnson, Journalism 1 Photographer • May 11, 2026
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One-Act Flight, Night 2
One-Act Flight, Night 2
Madison Paul, Journalism 1 Photographer • May 18, 2026

The final night of theater One Acts were stories created from junior and senior students. They worked hard and created amazing stories. From...

Data comes from a poll asked to the 13 students who went to Art Club on Tuesday, April 21.
Students Work On Projects During Art Club
C. Rudderforth, Journalism 1 Photographer • April 28, 2026