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Archive for January, 2011
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Winter pep assembly: January 2011
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Students and parents interpret Pre-ACT score reports
The Explore-ACT and Plan-ACT testing remains an exciting avenue, providing students with an in-depth look at their strengths, weaknesses and career possibilities. On Nov. 2 all freshmen took the Explore-ACT test while sophomores and juniors took the Plan-ACT test. The intended purpose of these Pre-ACT tests was to prepare students for the actual ACT test, [...] -
Physics class witnesses extraordinary lesson
Not everyday is a student allowed to take a sledge hammer to a teacher. AP Physics classes were in for a real treat on Jan. 24 when teacher Rob Ahrens presented his lesson. Ahrens reclined on a bed of nails and allowed a lucky student to swing a sledge hammer and crush a cinder block [...] -
The Nest takes flight
Thrilled to work with kids, Kathy Halfacre dedicates her time to young adults and helping them stay off the streets. A dance instructor and mother, Halfacre loves opening up The Substance Dance Center to the public for monthly band concerts. Nicknamed “The Nest,” three to five local bands gather at The Substance Dance Center from [...] -
Passion for cars runs deep
High school: a time for learning, making new friends and getting a driver’s license. Driving a car is one thing, but how many teens pull into the parking lot really know what is under the hood? Senior Blaid Edwards does. Edwards has been working on cars since he was old enough to go to the [...] -
Job hunting strategies reviewed
In an economy currently climbing out of recession, finding that extra penny may be difficult. For this reason, teens often turn to finding jobs, most specifically entry-level jobs, according to career center specialist Claircy Boggess. However, job hunting can be a tricky experience for newcomers. Luckily, with the aid of a few tips, it can [...] -
Quick tips to perfect a job interview
There is nothing like the butterflies filling one’s stomach when opening the door into a job interview or the countless hours spent perfecting a new person in front of a mirror the night before. More than anything, there is nothing like the stressful days that seem to last a lifetime waiting for a simple five-minute [...] -
Senior dominates on the ice
In the world of ice hockey controlled speed skating and strategically scoring a goal are just a few obstacles of this fast-paced and physical sport. Senior Wyatt Wilks developed a passion for it and now plays as a defenseman for the Tri-Cities Americans Junior team. When Wilks began hockey, nine years ago, it started out [...] -
Fiddler on the Roof takes stage in spring
A fiddler on a roof symbolizes how precarious life can be. Life may be hard now but put on the shoes of a Jewish family from the past. This spring the Walla Walla High school drama department will perform the play: Fiddler on the Roof, a heartwarming tale filled with broken tradition. Marriage drifts across [...] -
Unicyclists take sports world by storm
Imagine a bicycle. Now remove the handlebars and one wheel of the bicycle, rendering it useless – unless of course, one plans to unicycle. One individual with such a plan is junior Talbot Callister. He began unicycling when he was 13 with encouragement from his brother. “It’s something fun to do in my free time,” [...]
