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Senior skit script succeeds
May 18, 2012, 11:26 am
“We wanted to make this year’s senior skit really memorable, so we decided to go with a murder mystery plot,” said Zoe Bochner, 11. Bochner and Molly Balk, 11, wrote, and will direct, the Aves Theater Senior Skit. The Senior Skit is a tradition of Aves Theater. During the Aves Theater Awards, Underclassmen and Juniors portray the Senior class in a skit that aims to praise, mock, and celeb... READ MORE
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D.E.A.R- Drop everything and read
May 17, 2012, 1:21 pm
Remember the days when we were young and reading was fun? What happened to the willingness to read once we hit high school? Summer reading used to be mandatory for all grades and classes, now summer reading is only assigned to a select few in high ranked classes such as: AP English 12, American Literature Accelerated, and English 10 Accelerated. Those specific classes listed above have their b... READ MORE
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Blizzard finally releases Diablo III
May 17, 2012, 1:21 pm
Blizzard Entertainment has just released the newest game in the Diablo series. Diablo III came out on May 15, 2012. “I am really excited to finally get to play Diablo III. I have been waiting for this forever,” said Rick Niu, 9. Ever since Blizzard announced that a Diablo III would be made, Role Playing Gamers have been waiting for the release date by tediously checking their blog. “I... 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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Students worry as exams approach
updated May 17, 2012, 11:28 am
At SHS it is a requirement to take a semester and final exam for any yearlong class, and just to take the semester exam for any half yearlong class. Freshmen, sophomores and juniors are really worried as the school year comes to an end.“Getting ready for exams is beginning to get very stressful. I am taking very difficult courses and it’s overwhelming now. I can’t even imagine studying next ... READ MORE
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Animal cruelty absolutely absurd
updated May 18, 2012, 11:13 am
Every year, approximately seven million animals enter animal shelters worldwide. April is Animal Cruelty Prevention Month, and many people do not know the seriousness of animal abuse. These numbers are constantly growing, and the cases are getting worse.“Animal crueltyis horrible, and I don’t understand why people don’t get in trouble for it,” said David Jacobs, 12.Claire is a four year ol... READ MORE
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Spotlight: Miss Jennifer Hester shares her first year experience at SHS
updated May 16, 2012, 8:41 pm
Q)How has your first year at SHS been? A)Working within the Sycamore Community School District this year has been incredible because of the support from parents, the community, and fellow staff members. Being a young teacher is difficult enough as we continuously develop our teaching strategies to see what does and does not work, but additional stress is added when we join a new school community. ... READ MORE
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Mother's Day creeps up
May 16, 2012, 11:08 am
Mother’s Day has snuck up right under our noses and students have yet to think of it. Due to sophomore debates, prom, relay for life, and all the other activities going on at SHS, students have had no time to think about the day dedicated to their mothers. “I went to prom and I am doing Relay for Life,” said Jordan Elder, 10. “I have not even grasped the fact that it is May already.... READ MORE
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Newest in Elder Scrolls series
updated May 14, 2012, 12:57 pm
Bethesda Soft Works announced one of two things that every role playing game (RPG) gamer will want to know and be excited for. They said that one the new Skyrim downloadable content (DLC) will come out this summer. “I am super excited for the new DLC, I have been playing Skyrim since it came out,” said Joe Moreno, 9. They also announced that The Elder Scrolls Online will come out in the su... READ MORE
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