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Bridging the gap

Written by Riley Wallace · December 20, 2011  

Each student in English teacher Renee Quaife’s creative writing class was chattering excitedly in anticipation of a particularly special project on Thursday, Nov. 18. All except one. At first glance, there is nothing particularly different about Khiya Fields. One could simply mistake her... (more...)

Student guide to last minute shopping

Written by Riley Wallace · December 16, 2011  

As the grandest gift-giving holiday of the year approaches faster and faster, many face the stress of last-minute shopping. But present procrastinators never fear, for last-minute gift ideas have arrived:   For her: Wear the Rainbow: Sold at Target and local gift stores, these simple,... (more...)

Student receives prestigious Wings Award

Written by Riley Wallace · November 9, 2011  

               Huntsville elite applauded heartily as the awards were given out one by one. Each dancer, singer, actor or director crossed the stage, made their joyful speech and accepted their Wings Award with a smile.                The Wings Awards Ceremony, held... (more...)

Simons saves the day

Written by Riley Wallace · October 14, 2011  

               Sparkman ninth grade students spent Friday morning huddled outside as fire trucks streamed into the school parking lot with blaring sirens.                A small fire began around 8 a.m. inside of a utility closet on the school’s first floor due... (more...)

Buckets in the lunchroom are set up to raise money for united way

Students donate in a united way

Written by Riley Wallace · September 20, 2011  

United Way volunteers found a unique opportunity for donations this year in the form of a group of dancing teachers. In past years donations to the non-profit organization came from faculty payroll deductions or football game collections, but this year students got the chance to pitch in by... (more...)

Movie sequels then and now

Written by Riley Wallace · September 19, 2011  

                It’s hard to walk into a movie theater these days without catching a case of déjà vu and not without reason. This year will break the record for most movie sequels with a grand total of 27 releases.                 Take a look at some of these... (more...)