by Rebecca Stussman ‘12 This past Monday, I met with my counselor, as the administration advised all juniors to do, and was informed that I am in danger of not graduating. My grades are fine, my service hours complete, my HSAs passed, so what was the problem? After taking some of the most rigorous math, science and literature courses … Read More
by Leah Schroeder ‘13 Libraries used to be community gathering places where people could conduct research for various projects and find books to read over the weekend. All the same, library use has been exponentially declining. On January 1, the Olney Library closed its doors for renovations and won’t reopen until fall 2012. In the past, this move would … Read More
by Mandy Stussman ‘14 Forced gym activities make students resent excercise and their physical limitations. Physical Education. A phrase that to some brings joy and excitement, but to others brings terror and embarrassment. For many students, P.E. is a fun addition to their day, an escape from their more difficult academic classes. But for others, gym class is … Read More
by Olivia Snyder ’12 When it comes to relationships, high schoolers have either said or heard the phrase, “It will never last.” These days, high school relationships are branded as hopelessly superficial and fleeting. Though teenagers pretend to be content with these frivolous love affairs, doesn’t every girl secretly wish for a serenade outside her window or a lasso around … Read More
High school is supposed to prepare students for college but the current exam system allows students to coast through exams instead of forcing them to actually understand and learn the concepts of the class.
Every day I get up and go to school. I see my friends; I go to my classes. As I carry on throughout the week my routine remains pretty much the same, except for one day, every Wednesday, when I take the time, if only an hour or two, to appreciate everything I have in my life. I still carry on with my daily activities but all day long I have a secret yearning, an excitement because I know after school I get to visit the place I feel most at peace, my second home, Brooke Grove Retirement Village.
Most people enjoy having a day off from school occasionally, but when a half day is brought into perspective there are mixed emotions. I think half days are a waste of time.
Testing days have become a thing of the past and students aren’t happy.
The 300 people who said they were attending a special event failed to go through with their actions or at least make it obvious, so that could explain why no one noticed anything special.
With the large support of the “Don’t Ask Don’t Tell” repeal maybe the Republican and Democrats can compromise and some economic change can be brought to life from its coffin.