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Devils' Advocate

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Devils' Advocate

In 2016, teachers and students traveled to Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming for a camping and hiking adventure.

Students travel to Hawaii

From Tuesday, June 12 to Tuesday, June 19, teachers plan to take students to Hawaii (the main island) for their 10th annual summer trip to a national state park. Only 25 students can go on this trip, and...

The Variety Show provides students with the opportunity to share their passions of performance with the rest of the community. Here alumni perform from last years show.

Auditions for Variety Show coming soon

The school is holding its annual Variety Show on Wednesday, Jan. 31 and Thursday, Feb. 1. Students interested in auditioning for a performance slot must fill out an application and sign up for an audition...

Salt Creek Ballet performed The Nutcracker on Saturday, Nov. 25 and Sunday, Nov. 26 in the school auditorium.

Salt Creek Ballet performs “The Nutcracker”

Salt Creek Ballet performed its annual rendition of “The Nutcracker” on Saturday, Nov. 25 and Sunday, Nov. 29 in the school’s auditorium. “The Nutcracker” is a classical Christmas ballet...

On Monday, Nov. 14 and Tuesday, Nov. 15, students nominated by their English teachers attempted to write a quality essay in under 50 minutes to qualify for a national competition.

Students compete in writing competition

Everett Eck and Hannah Anderson, Editor-in-Chief November 28, 2017

On Monday, Nov. 14, and Tuesday, Nov. 15, eight to ten writers from the junior class were selected by their English teachers to participate in a writing competition in hopes that they will be selected...

The winning team at the Turkey Bowel consisted of seniors Matt Bjorson, Garrett Oakey, Nick Biancalana, and Lonnell Smith. Junior Aidan Cruickshank and sophomore Guy Goss were also on the team.

Sports Club hosts first annual Turkey Bowl

Everett Eck and Hannah Anderson, Editor-in-Chief November 28, 2017

On Sunday, Nov. 19, Sports Club hosted its first annual Turkey Bowl Football Tournament on Dickinson Field from 12-3 p.m. The tournament raised money to purchase sports equipment for underprivileged children...

Mr. Wilbur frequently encourages his students to examine politics outside the classroom, such as attending political rallies. On Wednesday, March 9, 2016, Ohio Governor John Kasich spoke in Lisle, Ill. about his campaign for the presidency.

Students volunteer for political campaigns

The school’s AP U.S. Government and Politics classes this semester are currently participating in their Politics in Action project, an annual assignment that the social studies department has had for...

Mrs. Hilding and Mrs. Maniscalco, guidance counselors, talk to the students about college, career planning, and the different resources that are available to help them.

Sophomores and juniors partake in yearly career planning

In the second and third weeks of November, sophomore and junior students were called out of either their gym class or study hall to partake in a career planning activity presented by the guidance counselors. Each...

Nic St.John, sophomore, and his mom.

Parents attend school with students

On Tuesday Nov. 14, parents were invited to attend school with their kids as part of the events for American Education Week. Parents were allowed to follow their children around in order to learn more...

Sadie Robertson, an actress on Duck Dynasty, talks to the crowd about overcoming anxiety and fear with personal stories.

Upper Room Christian Club attends Live Original tour

On Saturday, Nov. 11, members of the Upper Room Christian Club attended the Live Original Tour, which took place at the Harvest New Beginnings church in Oswego. The Live Original Tour is a nationwide tour...

The girls varsity golf team was honored alongside  other teams in front of the whole school for their accomplishments this season.

Fall assembly recognizes State winners

On Monday, Nov. 13, the Fall Recognition Assembly took place in the main gym to celebrate the students and teams who achieved top five finishes in the State and other major competitions. At the start...

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