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Sophomore debates now underway
May 17, 2012, 1:18 pm
The excitement is finally here. All of the sophomores hard work is about to pay off. Why? Because debates have arrived. This week, in English rooms all around SHS, the class of 2014 is giving their speeches, whether it be affirmative or negative. The negative side means that they are against the law, and the affirmative side represents the group that is for a law banning file sharing websites. A... READ MORE
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Underclassmen win prestigious awards
updated May 17, 2012, 1:17 pm
The Underclass Awards are held at the end of every year for the freshmen through junior classes. These awards are given based off of academic achievements and are awarded to students with outstanding academic achievements.However, not just anybody can attend this award ceremony. To be a part of these awards the student must win an award and have a mailed invitation sent to their house. This year t... READ MORE
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Q&A with Counselor Brian Sweeney
updated May 17, 2012, 11:59 am
What happens if a teacher believes that one of their students has untreated ADD/ADHD?A teacher can always refer that student to their assigned school counselor or school psychologist. The teacher or counselor contacts the student’s parents to talk about what behaviors the teacher is observing in class. If the student’s academic performance is struggling due to these behaviors, academic inter... READ MORE
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State lifts school bake sale ban
updated May 17, 2012, 11:58 am
Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick has decided to remove the regulations which prohibited bake sales at schools. The rule was supposed to go into effect on Aug. 1 in an effort to reduce childhood obesity. However, Massachusetts’ schools will not have to deal with this new rule because of Patrick’s decision to lift the ban before it was even in place. At the beginning of this school year... READ MORE
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Girls basketball prepares to bound beyond 2012 limits
updated May 17, 2012, 11:53 am
Lady Aves excelled during their 2012 season. Their road deep into the post season tournament was a journey with great emotions. Nonetheless, the Lady Aves are preparing over the summer for a season with no doubt.“I have always been told that practice makes perfect so hopefully I can "perfect" my skills and help lead the team to a successful season,” said Nancie Hunter, 9.Coach Paula ... READ MORE
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SHS comes up short in All Sports Trophy
May 17, 2012, 11:37 am
With the fall, winter, and spring sports seasons completed, the fight for the Greater Miami Conference, (GMC), All Sports Trophy has come to an end. The race was very tight between the top four teams.In the end, SHS ended up in second place with 166.5 total points, finishing behind 53.5 points after first place finisher, Mason High School.“A second place finish was great for our school. Mason is... READ MORE
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Q and A with Kyle Papia, JV boys lacrosse coach
May 17, 2012, 11:34 am
While the Varsity lacrosse team started off slow this season, the boys JV team won their first four home games of the season, and finished the year with a 9 – 8 record.The following Q and A with Kyle Papia, head coach, allows us to see his team’s strengths and weaknesses, and areas of improvement throughout the season.Q: What goals have you met this season?A: At the beginning of the season, we... READ MORE
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Freshmen baseball reminisces great season
May 17, 2012, 11:33 am
The season is over and the team needs to think about what a great season they had. After finishing 8-9, they had the best record for a freshmen baseball team in the past decade.They started at 2-0 and then cooled off to 2-5. Even though they were struggling, they never gave up. They had three tough losses in a row to Mason, Fairfield, and Oak Hills.“Those three teams are the best in the GMC, eve... READ MORE
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AP European History becomes history
May 17, 2012, 11:31 am
When you were ten months old, you took your first steps. When you were five, you rode your bike without your training wheels for the first time. When you were seven, you read your first chapter book.When you were 14, you entered high school, your future nothing but a mist or a dream, as you overcame yet another milestone in your life.At 16, a group of over 100 students entered the Greggory Center ... READ MORE
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Japan celebrates week of holidays
updated May 17, 2012, 11:31 am
Golden Week is a collection of four national holidays within seven days in Japan, and is one of Japan’s three busiest holiday seasons. Travelling places including airports, trains, and famous Japanese sight-seeing spots are crowded during this time. “I hang out with my family, and eat sushi during Golden Week,” said Yuya Ito, 9.The birthday of Emperor Showa, April 29, who died in 1989, is c... READ MORE
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