In the beginning of this extensive break from school I realized that I didn’t have any hobbies. For the first time in my life, I was bored. The things I had spent all of highschool focusing on were suddenly...
Name: Katie Tellier
Grade: Junior
1. What has the workload been like for AP World History since after spring break?
“Our workload started out a little heavy but then mellowed out going...
An array of colors clutter the small frame of my desk: creams, pastels, and neons. Every hue that brushes against my blank paper serves a different purpose than the one before. The ballet pinks bring softness...
You apprehensively turn the knob as you open a door into a place filled with wonder and charm. There is a world that sings with color, writes in mystery, and dances with dreams: a world that defies reality....
Name: Sam Werkema
Grade: 12th Grade
Character: Townsperson, part of Ensemble
1. Do you have a “ritual” for before rehearsals or shows?
“Not really. This is my first year doing [the musical],...
Thank you for doubting my abilities.
You diverted my greatest weaknesses into impressive strengths. Your breath smelled of bitterness and envy as you murmured your weighty opinions. I have gained more...
The arts give people the opportunity and outlook to express their imaginative skills through sculpture, painting, and dance. For art teacher Mr. Fewell, he conveys his emotions primarily through the realm...
Oh captains, my captains. The tide changes, and with time, you will too. But remember, you will always be my captains, even when it doesn’t feel that way to you.
Goodbye, Joelie.
Goodbye to...
A drip of honey lingers on your lips. The stickiness expands from your mouth to your hands mimicking most of your childhood memories too closely. Although you’re tangled in a thick, messy liquid, you...
Meet me in the spring.
When the grass is coated in fresh morning dew and the air melts the snow. When the chirps of petite birds and pecks of woodpeckers force me out of bed an hour early. When the...
Some people are natural-born athletes, and sophomore Lauren Koczenasz is “some people.”
She is a physically-gifted machine that operates on competition and winning. She is quick on her feet and...
On September 8th, 2018 devastating news flooded all social media sectors: singer and songwriter Mac Miller passed away. He was free-spirited and benevolent. He dedicated all of his time to his passion....
I let you go.
The sea rises high and the valleys fall low. The air becomes lonely and frigid, mimicking the trail of unhappiness that expands outwards from my small frame. I reminisce on memories of...
I give everything the benefit of the doubt and compliment things that should not receive compliments.
A fear of mine is making someone feel bad about something they are proud of and put time and effort...
A trail of sweat travels across your forehead, leaving a stream of doubt. The doubt begins to slowly seep into your pores, dissipating, but it soon surfaces again as you reject the feeling of confidence....
Deep and meaningful words are known to be lost to the upbeat rhythm and à la mode lyrics of rap music; however, in artist NF’s new album, he combines purpose and a catchy beat to create a compilation...
Ten days. I sat in silence for ten days.
The conference room I was situated in stood so quiet I could hear the buzzing of the lights overhead. As my ears began to focus on the buzzing, I became ornery...
Avery Jordan: For being my other half
There are very few memories that make me smile from the past year that don’t include you. I spend more time with you than I do with anyone else, and I wouldn’t...
New Year's resolutions have never been tasks I give up on after a few months. They are always purposeful, realistic, and prudent. Rather than neglecting and failing at a long list of unrealistic tasks,...
Junior Dallas Hopson loves shoes—specifically sneakers. His individuality is expressed through the designs and colors his feet fashion. Dallas’ shoes portray his personality better than any other aspect...
Sweet, fresh lavender amplifies the longing for a place of comfort.
A simple scent.
A scent neither obscure to depict nor abstract to the nose. It perpetually embodies a state of tranquility—a...
An acoustic rhythm with heart-heavy lyrics symbolize my Sunday nights. The slow, soothing tempos of the music in a dimly lit room signal to my mind and body a sense of comfort. James Arthur’s new album You can...
