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Small fish in a big pond
updated February 22, 2012, 10:38 am
Brandon Demaio, 9 is the only freshman on the varsity hockey team. In this interview, he talks about how the seniors treat him, what it’s like to have a sibling on the team, and more. JS: How do the upperclassmen treat you, being the only freshman on the team? BD: Unlike the upperclassmen in past years, they surprisingly treat me with a lot more respect. They don’t really pull any pra... READ MORE
Filed under: Athletics
Lady aves succeed at sectionals
updated February 22, 2012, 10:18 am
The varsity girls’ swimmers had a busy day on Sat, Feb. 11. In addition to the Winter Formal dance, many of the girls had another commitment: Sectionals. Sectionals is the first meet of a three- week championship series that concludes each season of high school swimming. Swimmers compete in Sectionals with the hopes of qualifying for Districts, which in turn qualifies for the State meet. Despite... READ MORE
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Spring break in Florida Q & A with Esther Kaplan
updated February 21, 2012, 4:13 pm
Q. Do you Normally go on vacation for spring break? A. Not always but I love to go.Q. Where do you go for spring break when you do decide to go somewhere? A. We like to go to Florida.Q. How many times have you gone to Florida? A. I have gone probably about three times.Q. Why do you go to Florida over other places? A. We go to Florida over other places because it's a great place for a quick vacatio... READ MORE
Filed under: General
'The Voice' battles its way through second season
updated February 21, 2012, 11:47 am
Monday, Feb 13, fifteen aspiring singers give it their all on live television. Twelve were picked to be trained for competition by Cee Lo Green, Adam Levine, Blake Shelton, or Christina Aguilera. This is “The Voice,” whose season premiere garnered an impressive 37.6 million viewers after the 2012 Super Bowl. “I think reality singing competitions are kind of funny. The way the judges ... READ MORE
Filed under: Entertainment
Senior cheerleaders 'trash' underclassman
updated February 21, 2012, 11:48 am
Every year, SHS cheerleaders have one day devoted to honoring the seniors and their last few months at sycamore. Senior Night is a well-practiced tradition dedicated to the senior athletes. “I loved Senior Night,” said Jordyn Bryant, 9. “It was a really exciting way to celebrate our seniors who have taught us so much about cheerleading at the high school as well as coping with all the change... READ MORE
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Choir at SJHS
updated February 19, 2012, 9:50 pm
Choir Students sand their first performance at Eighth grade day Feb. 8. With eighth graders entering high school next year, the choral classes are eager for some new talent. “I love singing for the eighth graders because eventually some of these people will become my new classmates, maybe even my sister will join choir,” said Megan Shindler, 11. With the hope for a growing choral student... READ MORE
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Worth more than 50 Words
updated February 17, 2012, 1:14 pm
Though many reviewers will rave over the passion and complexity driving an album’s instrumental sound, it is refreshing to hear Kate Bush’s new album and be delighted by her way with words.Each lyric a visual, each song a story, Kate Bush spins a new yarn with each track, carefully selecting and perfecting word choice to create a masterpiece. Inspired by the popular myth that Eskimos have ove... READ MORE
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Q&A with Lee Langston, Operation Give Back founder, on winning the IKEA Challenge
updated February 17, 2012, 1:01 pm
How did OGB get involved in the challenge?The experience was really powerful and exciting. We started out in the IKEA challenge by submitting our organization to be evaluated by the company. Then we were selected as one of three service projects in the area that would be voted upon to receive the award. During the 14 days when the voting occurred, we asked family, friends, and partners of OGB to t... READ MORE
Filed under: Clubs
Stepping Out slides into place at pep rally
February 17, 2012, 12:39 pm
In addition to sporting a number of participants not normally present at a pep rally, the Feb. 10 event brought members of Stepping Out Club a rare opportunity to perform in front of SHS. At first, members of the club, which assists students with special needs by hosting social events, were apprehensive about their involvement in the pep rally. “We were really worried that people would gos... READ MORE
Filed under: Clubs
SHS reminisces Whitney Houston
February 17, 2012, 12:29 pm
Whitney Houston was certainly a great musical artist. People around the world will never forget the way she sang: with overflowing passion and fervor. The students of SHS can recollect a few moments of the past where Houston has made an impact to their ears. “I will remember Houston as a singer. I think it is important to look at her career positively instead of thinking of her as someone ... READ MORE
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