Hope recovered for French students
May 22, 2009 • written by Emma DeJong, 08-09 News Editor
Filed under News, Top stories
Hearing about the French trip’s cancellation, all seemed hopeless for the 21 students who had already started packing. With $5,000 lost to a bankrupt company, nothing but regrets and helplessness filled the hearts of both the students and parents alike. “Not... Read more »
Swine flu infects region
May 22, 2009 • written by Amber Batsch, 08-09 Co-Editor-in-Chief
Filed under News
“An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” This is the motto people say to avoid visits to the doctor, but now not only do people have to constantly eat apples, they also have to wash their hands to keep the doctor at bay. Doctors are urging citizens to practice common cold prevention... Read more »
iPods offer an incentive
May 22, 2009 • written by Emma DeJong, News Editor
Filed under News
Walking into Assistant Principal Cory Steiner’s office, feelings of nervousness consumed freshman Claude Sabimana, as he had no idea what to expect. Being called to the principal’s office is not something Sabimana is used to, and receiving a free iPod is definitely not something... Read more »
Student opinion must be heard
May 22, 2009 • written by The Packer staff
Filed under Opinion
It can be stated without question that change has been the underlying foundation of nearly every aspect of high school life this year. There are new teachers, curriculum and expectations for students. However, many changes were brought upon the school without prior... Read more »
Teachers: lose the ‘tude
May 22, 2009 • written by Maggie Wilken, Staff Writer
Filed under Opinion
School is almost over and the last month is usually the most stressful and dramatic month of the year. Most of us can relate to the fact that our teachers just want a break and that’s why they’re just a little less than pleasant. It’s the teachers who are always “glass half... Read more »
Pro/Con: Getting inked
May 22, 2009 • written by Londyn Lorenz, Staff Writer
Filed under Opinion
Beautiful floral designs, amazing tribal symbols and fierce animals are being seen more and more often on people’s bodies. People are becoming open-minded about body art. Some people, however, still seem to be under the impression that tattoos are only for head-banging... Read more »
Pro/Con: Permanent regrets
May 22, 2009 • written by Abby Hammes, Opinion Editor
Filed under Opinion
Her backless shirt shows off the fresh black ink, surrounded by raised pink skin, between her shoulder blades. She walks proudly through the halls with students staring at the new work of art. “What does it mean?” a classmate asks her. “I don’t know,”... Read more »
Kids need to participate
May 22, 2009 • written by Alex Ringdahl, 08-09 Sports Editor
Filed under Opinion
It’s common in high school to not want to participate. Classes are boring and difficult; many students would rather be asleep than sitting through a history lecture, so they often take that much needed nap. With the addition of block scheduling this year, the... Read more »
Living up to the stereotype
May 22, 2009 • written by Signe Swanson, 09-10 Photography Editor
Filed under Opinion
It’s the end of the school year and I am relieved to say my sophomore year is coming to an end. If I were to review my year, I would say it wasn’t as bad as others had told me it was going to be. Being a sophomore, I was expecting the upperclassmen to continuously... Read more »
Spreading awareness for Special Olympics
May 22, 2009 • written by Brittany Davila, Assistant Editor
Filed under News, Top stories
With a flurry of buttons and ribbons, awareness of the Special Olympics has been widespread not only through the school, but through the nation. “The whole nation is stressing the Special Olympics, and as a state and school, we’ve gotten on board to support,” Assistant... Read more »
