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One of the items the Youth Senate Program looks at during acceptance is a students involvement in their school community. In addition, they also examine a student’s grades and performance in school. Senior Allison Clegg was able to use this to her advantage as she is an exceptional student and involved in several leadership roles. “One of the things they look at is extracurricular involvement as well as G.P.A.,” said Glegg. “I had to submit my transcript as well as name off the various leadership roles I’m involved in, which they looked at in addition to my test scores.”

[Photo] Senior for Senate

Chloe Parker, Staff Reporter
December 20, 2019
In the Advanced Studio class, students are granted a number of freedoms. It allows student’s imagination to run wild and think and execute ideas normally not done in lower level art classes. Senior Aryan Naik has let his creativity shown by painting the back of his denim jacket with the famous painting The Creation of Adam by Michelangelo. “This is by far the project I’m most excited for,” said Naik. “The freedom of this class has really allowed me to express myself fully in this class.”

[Photo] Coordinating the craft

Chloe Parker, Staff Reporter
November 26, 2019
Throughout the play, there are many emotional moments which can be heard through the voices and movements of the actors. Perhaps one of the most beautiful scenes is towards the end. This is when Amelie and Nino reunite and captivate the audience with their captivating performance. “The play has some very moving moments because it’s about a little girl who is very introverted and went through a lot of different traumatizing events in her life,” Moore said. “However, it’s all told through a very whimsical manner so you don’t leave feeling like ‘oh gosh that was really rough”, and has a beautiful, happy ending.”

[Photo] Applause for Amélie

Chloe Parker, Staff Reporter
October 11, 2019
The Monster Club is filled to the brim with some intriguing decor. Here at the center is the main bar area that contains a large, glowing sign of their brand. The center area is also surrounded by heads of many famous horror movie characters.

[Photo] Welcome to the club

Chloe Parker, Staff Reporter
September 11, 2019
When taking an Advanced Studio, each student is given a two week period to complete their assigned project. Here, senior Adrian Judson completes one of his sport realism paintings. Each takes about a week to complete and is extremely detailed.

[Photo] Larger than life artwork

Chloe Parker, Staff Writer
December 17, 2018
Cards containing the National Suicide Prevention hotline were handed out to students on November 13th. Students also were asked to participate in a Google Forms survey addressing signs of depression as well as concerns about their peers. The card also contains other hotlines that students can call on the back such as the Crisis Text Line and the Boys Town National Hotline.

[Photo] Something that can’t be ignored

Chloe Parker, Staff Writer
November 19, 2018
In the little botique of Spotlight Formal Wear lies an array of dresses. Here senior Elizabeth Sook searches the racks, hoping to find the perfect dress for her bride, druing the consultation.

[Photo] For the Love of All Things Bridal

Chloe Parker, Staff Writer
September 21, 2018
#BeKind with secretary Joyce Dornbier

[Photo] #BeKind Day

Chloe Parker, Staff Writer
August 28, 2018
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