The Crimson Crier

Written by Kelly Walters · March 15, 2012  

               With the March 13 Alabama national and state level Republican primaries quickly approaching, our area has, for a moment, been at the center of attention in the national news.                  In the middle of all of the buzz on Super Tuesday, presidential... (more...)

Written by Kelly Walters · March 14, 2012  

                The girls varsity soccer team faced off against Huntsville last night on Huntsville’s home turf. It was their sixth game of the season and their second loss.                 “It was intense. I think everyone was frustrated,” junior Sammi Hart... (more...)

Written by Kelly Walters · February 22, 2012  

                  It is true: there have been whispers that the world is on the cusp of what will be a devastating World War III. The global economic situation is dire and may soon rival the situation of the late 1920s. Civil war and revolution has erupted in Middle Eastern... (more...)

Written by Kelly Walters · December 16, 2011  

               The wrestling team has hit the ground running with their first few meets of the season. Tuesday’s quad meet earned the team two wins and a single loss.                 Lee, Buckhorn B and Hartselle put in appearances at the quad meet and the teams... (more...)

Written by Kelly Walters · November 1, 2011  

               It has become the epicenter of a movement that has shaken the globe. Its people had the courage to band together and start a wildfire of words, spreading their message to millions. The people of the world in turn have begun to take up the mantle and protest in a... (more...)

Written by Kelly Walters · September 30, 2011  

                On Sept. 27, a group of well-dressed high school students walked one by one across the small stage and received a labeled envelope. Inside each envelope was a congratulatory certificate and a check for at least $100.                 These particular... (more...)

Written by Kelly Walters · August 31, 2011  

            The back-to-school excitement wears off quickly as the new year begins and the great schedule mystery is dispelled. Everything settles back into a rhythm eventually but for a while, that rhythm can be frustratingly elusive. Thankfully, there are a few things that can... (more...)

Written by Kelly Walters · March 9, 2011  

Since stepping up to the challenge of being a school administrator, assistant principal Wes Black has started to redefine what it means to dress for success by choosing to accent his suits with a bowtie. Bowties may only fit the style of a select few, but Black’s style has only been described... (more...)

Written by Kelly Walters · October 27, 2010  

Just a year ago, those with good grades and attendance could only spare a laugh for final exams. This year, the system is being overhauled and the dreaded finals are hurtling towards unwary students. Starting this year, final exams are mandatory in every class. “Even nine-week classes have... (more...)

Written by Kelly Walters · October 25, 2010  

After a year of challenging homework, difficult tests and more studying than sleeping, the diligent AP students have reaped their rewards. The AP Celebration took place Oct. 15 in the gym, where the students who received qualifying scores on the AP exam finally received their monetary prizes... (more...)

Written by Kelly Walters · September 21, 2010  

Nearly everyone thinks of cheerleaders as the school’s group of peppy, flexible, pom-pom-waving fans. But few outside of the squad know them as the strong, talented, ultra-fit athletes they are. And just like with any team of athletes, accidents are a very real danger.            ... (more...)

Written by Kelly Walters · September 9, 2010  

September is the month to step it up and help out the community. It’s United Way Month and the varsity competition cheer team is asking for help to support the cause. “United Way is a wonderful organization that helps fund many different programs in our area,” varsity cheerleading sponsor... (more...)