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Expanding orchestra adds a third class

Mimi Fhima September 3, 2015

As class sizes grow larger orchestra director Miriam Edgar anticipates teaching new students and continuing to mentor those who are returning. According to Edgar, the orchestra had around 36 students...

Senior Jonah Kupritz explains the membership process for the club to incoming freshmen at the activity fair Sept. 2.

NHS increases leadership opportunities

Makagbe Kuyateh September 2, 2015

When senior Kate Duerksen found out she would be the very first one to fill in the new position of historian this year, she was overcome with excitement. According to National Honor Society (NHS) adviser...

Club aspires for bigger presence

Club aspires for bigger presence

Lauren VonEschen September 2, 2015

As summer comes to a close, senior Charlie Berg, one of the film club leaders and founders, said he’s excited to start his school year watching, discussing and analyzing films with his recently-formed...

FCA looks to expand

FCA looks to expand

Genesis Buckhalton September 2, 2015

The Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) offers teens the ability to have a relationship with Christianity through the sports they play, according to club leader and senior Mackenzie Evenson. As the...

Seniors Jonathan Ayele, Brigid Duffy, Jessica Schmidt and junior Megan Aune discuss this years plans for activities at a student council meeting Sept. 1.

Student council works to improve school spirit

Adah Koivula September 2, 2015

Student council members hope that with an increased number of members, events will see an increased number of participants as well. Senior council treasurer Eric Hendricks said he hopes adding members...

Junior Maddie Cook visited Amboise (the Chateau) during her family stay. The students lived with their host families for a week in Tours, France after three-and-a-half days in Brussels, Belgium, and Paris.

French class traveled to Belgium, France

Jayne Stevenson September 2, 2015

This past summer, 10 students said “c’est la vie” and hopped on board a plane for two weeks of language immersion and cultural experiences in Belgium and France. French teachers Julie Conrad...

Day One prepares to entertain

Day One prepares to entertain

Joe Brandel, Ethan Brown, and September 1, 2015

As summer dwindles, students prepare for an early awakening on the first day of school. Day One adviser Danya Castro said she hopes to make that first alarm a bit sweeter. Castro began leading Day One...

Counseling department adds second activity fair

Counseling department adds second activity fair

Katie Orton August 31, 2015

During the 2014 freshmen orientation activity fair, the gym buzzed with excitement. Sophomore Alex Monson traveled to tables inquiring about extracurriculars, but with limited time and distractions, she...

Junior brings big ideas to GSA

Will Huyck August 25, 2015

As the Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA) continues to push for equality, one member in particular, junior Kaleb Schweizer, has very progressive thoughts on current gender and sexual equality issues. When...

National Honor Society finishes year with new adviser

Albie Sher June 3, 2015

The 2014-15 school year has come to a close, leaving NHS members to reflect upon their experiences in the club. Ms. Magdal spent her first year as head of the National Honor Society. In Magdal’s first...

Sexual Health Education Club to continue next year

Sara Tifft June 2, 2015

The Sexual Health Education Club (SHEC) wrapped up the year with a final meeting about consent on May 28 and are looking onward toward next year’s plans, according to club adviser and health teacher,...

Officers for upcoming DECA year announced

Sari Hattis June 2, 2015

New DECA officers juniors Mikey Segal, Jimmy Arms, and sophomores Sophie Kedrowski and Mitch Jones found themselves tied up with new responsibility May 28. DECA adviser Sophia Ross said current officers...

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