By Corbyn Aquino When a former soldier, sailor, or airman enters the classroom, he or she carries more than just textbook lessons.  Substitute teacher and theatre club sponsor Mr. David Flowers, a United States Navy veteran, believes there is more to teaching students than traditional academic lessons.  “The military has driven my passion to teach…

By Roman Ashcraft Waking up on Christmas morning, walking toward the living room and opening Christmas presents. Then, unwrapping a pair of shoes and going crazy. Sophomore Maddox Weddle has a shoe collection worth more than $2,000. Some people might think that not wearing shoes and storing them to collect dust doesn’t make sense, but…

By Kye Berger Walking on a trail, you and your boy. Then suddenly, you see a 7-foot, half-ton moose walking in front of you, less than 100 feet away. Luckily it’s just having a peaceful morning walk as it crosses your path.  It’s not typical for someone to have visited every state in the nation…

By Cooper Pierce “This is a life-long condition, and I can’t get rid of it,” she said.  The years go by, and they get older, yet one thing stays the same.  Multiple students deal with different chronic issues, starting when they are young and lasting their whole lives. Ryen Hargis, who made the above statement,…

By Jensen Boyd Walking through the jam-packed hallway, glimpse after glimpse.  Nearly everyone with their heads immersed in their phones scrolling through social media, listening to some “garbage” rap music and wearing trendy clothes that are “not it.” Outpaced by the majority, one student decked out in denim clothing, wearing a lucky squirrel’s foot necklace…

By Finley Magga Music is one of the world’s most powerful forces to ever exist.  It played a huge role in the Civil Rights movement in the 1950s through ’60s when artists like Bob Dylan and Aretha Franklin made their mark.  In the following decades, “We Are The World” was written by Michael Jackson and…

By Tyce Dishman One summer day, with intentions of having fun, he and a few of his friends decided to take a ride on his golf cart. He decided that he would ride on the back for a change. While enjoying the breeze, he wanted to play music for himself and his friends. That’s when…

By Madalyn Milner Sometimes she needs to slow down. Whether that be listening to Brandon Lake or trying her very best at cheer, she lays every worry at the feet of Jesus. She chooses to live her life with Christ in the driver’s seat. Humility. Knowing she can’t do all things herself, but instead needs…

By Annie Ewry Click. Flash. The moment can now last a lifetime. Mini digital cameras are making a comeback years later. This is a trend where people use small digital cameras to take their photos rather than their phone. “I feel when you take it on a digital camera, it’s way more fun and it’s,…