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Coping with family members with Alzheimer’s, students tell their own stories

Connie Hoekstra, Marlye Jerva, staff writer
December 20, 2013

One day, junior Jordan Spalding’s grandmother played a round of golf in the morning. When she came back in the afternoon, Spalding’s mom asked her how golfing went, but Spalding’s grandmother didn’t...

Tradition of Christmas decorations lights up memories for South alumni

Tradition of Christmas decorations lights up memories for South alumni

Rachel Chmielinski, co-sports editor
December 20, 2013

Colorful lights brighten the streets in December. They’re intertwined in bushes and cover trees, each house looking different than the one before it. Some houses stand out though, either because they...

Diabetes causes imbalance in daily lives of some South students

Diabetes causes imbalance in daily lives of some South students

Jordan Spalding, staff writer
December 20, 2013

It is passing period before period 4, and junior Mark Risinger sits in his AP US History class. Resting on Risinger’s desk is a small black bag,containing various medical items. Risinger takes an item...

Garbe reveals journey of switching professions from journalist to South teacher

Cassidy Jackson and Katrina LaZara, Staff Reporters
December 8, 2013

Under the crisp moonlight, David Garbe sits at his desk, a pencil and notepad in hand. He sits attentively and listens to the tape recording of the mother of a murder victim. Yes, Garbe covers yet another...

South students and teachers express opinions about incoming student teachers

Dana Sim, Staff Reporter
December 1, 2013

Several hours of observation and teaching are a part of a student teacher's curriculum, and South is one of many schools open to teachers-in-training. However, giving these student teachers the opportunity...

Yearbook editors-in-chief share experiences

Yearbook editors-in-chief share experiences

Grace Maher, Kate Sommer, staff writer
November 25, 2013

While the idea of working on a single project for eight months might be daunting to some, that’s what the two editors-in-chief on yearbook, Elise McCune and Rachel Kim - along with the rest of the staff...

South students compete in various races for personal fulfillment

Nishanth Asokan, Staff Reporter
November 24, 2013

At South there are students that like to run or participate in a variety of different races including charity runs, 5K runs, 10K runs, and more. Senior Alexandra Arnold said she is currently training...

Students see parapros as friends, mentors

Students see parapros as friends, mentors

Marlye Jerva, staff writer
November 21, 2013

Paraprofessionals, known as "parapros," are part of the South community though not seen in a classroom environment. Instead, they're found in the hallways, monitoring the building for student safety and...

Students share personal experiences, reflect on dangers of cyberbullying

Students share personal experiences, reflect on dangers of cyberbullying

Calli Haramaras and Hailey Hauldren, asst. features editors
November 8, 2013

On Sept. 9, Rebecca Sedwick, a teenager from Florida, committed suicide after months of being bullied on Facebook by her peers. Sedwick was called ugly, told to “drink bleach and die,” and even directed...

Baetz strives to attract females to male-dominated computer science classes

Baetz strives to attract females to male-dominated computer science classes

Grace Brunzell, Staff Reporter
November 8, 2013

In one of South’s computer labs sits current senior Lizzie Baetz, along with the rest of the Computer Science students, instructed by David Rogers. Her and her classmates are all working on their respective...

Dzivoronyuk finds passion in modifying cars

Michael Callahan and Nick Panagakis, Staff Reporters
November 8, 2013

Senior Roman Dzivoronyuk indicated that the movie “2 Fast 2 Furious” was what inspired him to explore a passion for customizing cars. With some guidance from his older brother and mechanic, Dzivoronyuk...

Students pursue various careers, use internships as means

Students pursue various careers, use internships as means

Kelsey Pogue, Connie Hoekstra, Co-Web Editor, Staff Reporter
November 8, 2013

Many students see high school as a way to prepare themselves for the future. However, not all are sure about what they want to do with the rest of their lives. What they also may not know is that a...

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