Hope recovered for French students
May 22, 2009 • written by Emma DeJong, 08-09 News Editor
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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
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“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
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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 »
Spreading awareness for Special Olympics
May 22, 2009 • written by Brittany Davila, Assistant Editor
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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 »
News briefs
May 22, 2009 • written by Nick Nelson, Staff Writer
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Choir honors the outstanding This year about 70 vocal and string participants boarded the busses in anticipation for their opportunity to perform at the state competition. However, 40 miles out of Bismarck one of the buses broke down. The choir students waited just over an hour... Read more »
DECA nationals vs. senior prom
May 22, 2009 • written by Samantha Rusness, Staff Writer
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Senior Melissa Schulz slips into her prom dress making sure not to ruin her newly finished hair style as senior Emily Harris lands in Anaheim, Cali. for the Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA) nationals. This year DECA got the chance to go to nationals, but... Read more »
Letter opportunities expanded
May 22, 2009 • written by Lindsey Levin, Staff Writer
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To some students, a letterman jacket is more than a piece of fabric meant to guard from the harsh winter elements. To those, a letterman jacket is a blank canvas waiting to be decorated by patches. Beginning this year, members of Key Club are able to attain a letter. In... Read more »
Bachmeier takes Presidency without a fight
May 22, 2009 • written by Kim Braesch, Staff Writer
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The campaign for Student Body President 2010 took a different turn from the run of 2009. Instead of three candidates making speeches and campaigning for votes, this year only one student ran for the position. On Thursday morning, May 7, junior Levi Bachmeier made his... Read more »
Clark receives high honor
May 22, 2009 • written by Katerina Voronova, Staff Writer
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After years of hard work and dedication to West Fargo High School, Principal Gary Clark has been awarded North Dakota Principal of the Year. The Principal of the Year award is sponsored by the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP) and the North... Read more »
Blood, gore overwhelm Teen CERT
May 22, 2009 • written by Brittany Davila, 08-09 Assistant Editor
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Screams and wails stream through the parking lot as the Teen CERT students flock onto the scene. Blood and gore penetrate their vision as they step onto the bus loaded with severely wounded drama students. The drama department was involved in North Dakota’s first... Read more »
