Class Scheduling

As the third 9-weeks comes to a close, our wonderful guidance counselors will be making preparations for the next school year. They schedule classes and ask you if you know how you want your next year to go. Now you basically have two options: Put yourself on track to graduate with an honors diploma or go with the general core 40. Now both are great options, but each and every person should attempt to challenge themselves. Challenging yourself is different for every person. For some it could be taking AP and honors classes, while for others it could be attempting to maintain a B average for the year. Regardless of you, plan to challenge yourself, right now is the time to set it up.

~Staff Reporter Garrett Wertz

Tips, Benefits, and Cons of Having a Part-Time in High School

Benefits

• get valuable work experience
• earn money for college
• learn how to handle finances
• learn time management skills
• form good work habits

Cons

• less time for homework and social activities
• less school activity involvement
• increased stress
• less time to study for school

Tips

• Know your work rights
• Know the work laws for your age group
• Try to get homework done early
• Plan when you are going to

~Staff Reporter Alex Realey

Flint's Water Crisis

Flint’s Water Crisis

Nakiya Wakes mourns over the loss of her twins due to 2 different miscarriages. 5 weeks into her pregnancy she was rushed to the hospital and was told she had a miscarriage. At a follow up appointment she was told there was a heartbeat, the 2nd child. She believed that the child would be considered a “miracle child”. In her 2nd trimester she had her 2nd miscarriage.

She opened her mail like any other day, only to find devastating news. A letter from the city of Flint saying that pregnant women and people over the age of 55 should not drink their tap water. She had her children tested, they tested positive for lead in their blood. She contacted the city of Flint, but they would not change the water supply or help her with her problems.


~Staff Reporter Shianna Evans

Senior Advice

State 2A Football Champions Ring Ceremony

Slavery

Do you remember when America had slaves? Well thank goodness that that’s over, right? Well, it’s not. Over 27,000,000 people are still enslaved worldwide. But at least it’s not happening here in the U.S., right? WRONG! An estimated 25,600 cases are reported each year where young people are kidnapped and forced into slavery. “Well I’m just one person, what can I do?” Every February 25, participants draw a red X on their hand to help spread awareness. Let’s help to truly put an end to slavery!
Staff Reporter Garrett Wertz