The sun is rising, the birds are chirping, and all is normal on this saturday morning. But while most kids are snug in their beds, watching cartoons, or eating cereal these kids are busy doing what they love: Basketball. But this is no ordinary league. The upward program promises to [...]
Articles written by: Fayth Logan
Student teachers learn in ‘real world’ classrooms
The second semester has begun, and many of our teachers have gotten a student teacher to watch and aid them as they teach. “I haven’t had a problem with my student teacher, Mr. Daugherty. He has done everything that I’ve asked him too, he works really hard, and because of [...]
Seniors work on college admission, scholarships
As the second semester has started the seniors begin to think about their future and for many of them that future is college. “I applied early to lots of colleges, probably about six colleges, and I have applied for lots of scholarships, so I’ll be able to put money in [...]
Riabley loves running cross country
He runs and runs and runs. Rhett Riabley is a distance runner. “I’ve never really been a sprinter, I have always just preferred the long distance races,” said senior Rhett Riabley. Becoming a great distance runner requires a lot of time and effort. “I’ll run about sixty miles each week, [...]
Students Council delivers turkeys to faculty
Every holiday season, student council shows their appreciation for classified workers in a unique way. Each member delivers a vital part of the Thanksgiving meal to a worker. “Today we delivered Turkeys to all of the faculty, to thank them for what they do,” senior Laurel Fitts explained. Student council [...]
Chess Club meets for competition, fun
Although there are many clubs, some are not as well known as others. Chess club is one of these unfamiliar groups. Each member has their different reason for joining the club. “I wanted a hobby after school, because I was really bored after school,” senior Joshua Lovitt explained. “I’ve just [...]
Students support Red Ribbon week
This week Youth to Youth is sponsoring Red Ribbon week. Red Ribbon week encourages students to stay away for drugs. “I think it is spreading awareness that people need to be drug free, because it is just going to lead to bad problems in your life, but I think having [...]
Orchestra hosts a dinner to raise money
For the first time, the Orchestra held an event to showcase their talent to the community while the audience ate their dinner. “There was a fundraiser to help get money for the Orchestra program to get new instruments, music, and other stuff that we need,” sophomore Orchestra member Nichole Cook [...]
Lions surprise Central Tigers in final seconds
The “Red out ” Football game last Friday against Little Rock Central was one of the most exciting that we’ve seen this season, according to fans. “I was kind of mad when they let them get the first touch down, but then we tied it, so everything was okay. Central [...]
Facebook keeps students checking status
Facebook: It’s one of the most active social networking sites today. But some argue whether or not Facebook is an addiction or just a guilty pleasure. “It’s my favorite thing to get on,” Sophomore Ariel McCormack said. It’s just the most amazing thing ever. I moved away from my original [...]
