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Student perseveres despite physical hindrance, brace
December 20, 2011 • Krista James, Layout Editor
It is tight. At times it feels like the next breath may be a struggle, but freshman Hayley Fox must endure the metal brace. It is just a way of life for those suffering from idiopathic scoliosis. Fox was diagnosed with idiopathic scoliosis during a routine check conducted at the middle school. She has...
State Legislature: Is coal okay for a teacher gift?
December 20, 2011 • Jason Frost, Copy Editor
Unfortunately for Alabama teachers, a new ethics law is going to ensure that teachers will not be getting their stockings stuffed this year unless Santa Claus himself decides to spring to the rescue. It is well-known that the Alabama education system is rife with corruption- it’s been rumored that...
Canned food drive shows service, friendly competition
December 20, 2011 • Brittany Robertson
Coach William Thomas has been winning every school fundraiser so far this year, but now his winning streak has fallen. The recent canned food drive sponsored by Student Government Association had a great outcome of over 7,000 cans and ramen raised. The grand winner of the food drive was English teacher...
High school students bring holiday spirit through SGA’s Christmas Program
December 16, 2011 • Nastassja Pruitt
On Wednesday this week, Gym 1, which would usually only be inhabited by a few PE students, was turned into a winter wonderland filled with hundreds of Kindergarten students. SGA sponsored the 2011 Kindergarten Christmas Program this year, the...
Basketball teams narrowly pull out wins against Hazel Green
December 16, 2011 • Kenneth Harris
The Varsity Girls Basketball team came out playing on all cylinders as they beat Hazel Green 44-43 Tuesday night. Sparkman who has played very well lately, looked to improve their record. The first quarter was a close...
Wrestling pins down wins
December 16, 2011 • Kelly Walters, Spread Editor
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 faced off...
School hires new assistant principal
December 16, 2011 • Krista James, Layout Editor
New school years bring new challenges for students, faculty and staff. This school year happened to bring the cumbersome process of hiring a new assistant principal. Cindy Hanson is now the new assistant principal residing over the special services...
JROTC drill the idea of winning into the students minds
December 9, 2011 • Jasmine Phillips
The JROTC Drill and Raider team went to Stanhope Elmore in Montgomery to compete in local competition recently. There were 18 different teams from Alabama and the competition, providing fierce competition. The Senator...
