By Kora Gaines Sometimes, things happen that people just can’t stop thinking about, whether it’s about school, friendships, or moments they don’t fully understand. Often, students are too shy, nervous, or embarrassed to say these things out loud. To explore what people might want to confess, students were asked to share anonymous confessions so noContinue reading “Anonymous Confessions”
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Students’ Pets
By Paisley Clinton and Karlie Feuerborn Several students at Anderson County have a variety of pets, from horses to turtles to more unusual animals. Timber Vermillion has three horses of her own, though her family has even more. Her horses are named Twix, Dollar, and Beezie. Dollar, her current rodeo horse, is four years oldContinue reading “Students’ Pets”
Regionals Wrestling and Who’s Going to State
By Hailey Gregory and Addison Kettler Regionals are one of the most exciting parts of the wrestling season for athletes and coaches. Throughout the season, wrestlers train, practice, and prepare for this tournament. The girls and boys had regionals on different days and in different locations. The girls’ regional was a two-day tournament in Tonganoxie,Continue reading “Regionals Wrestling and Who’s Going to State”
Valentines Day
By Emma Jordan and Chloe Moore Last week the ACHS students celebrated Valentine’s day on Wednesday, Feburary 11 due to not having school Thursday and Friday. During first hour, students helped Mrs. Hammond pass out Carnations that had been ordered the previous week. Reporters asked some students if they expected to get any flowers andContinue reading “Valentines Day”
Students Share Thoughts on Five-Day Break
By Westin Wright and Landon Totten The best part about parent-teacher conferences was the five-day break students got afterward (thanks to Presidents’ Day). To see how students spent their time off, reporters talked with Camden Bettinger, Braxton Herr, and Jeremiah Finney about their plans and how the week actually turned out. All three students saidContinue reading “Students Share Thoughts on Five-Day Break”
Teachers Share Their Biggest Pet Peeves
By Kylah Stoy and Ashlyn Honn Most people have at least one pet peeve they just cannot stand. Whether it is loud chewing or slow walkers in the hallway, everyone has something that gets on their nerves. But what about teachers? What are the things students do that frustrate them the most? Several teachers wereContinue reading “Teachers Share Their Biggest Pet Peeves”
Groundhog Sees Shadow: Students React
By Lilly Wadewtiz Every year on February 2nd, people across the United States and Canada turn their eyes to a groundhog named Punxsutawney Phil. According to legend, if Phil emerges from his burrow and sees his shadow, there will be six more weeks of winter. If he does not see his shadow, spring is justContinue reading “Groundhog Sees Shadow: Students React”
Boys Basketball: Burlington Game Recap
By Westin Wright and Landon Totten The boys’ basketball game on Tuesday, February 3, between Burlington and Anderson County was electric, but neither the varsity nor the JV teams won. Reporters spoke with players Aleck Smith, Aiden Perez, and Landry Hedrick to get their thoughts on the game. When asked what they thought about theContinue reading “Boys Basketball: Burlington Game Recap”
Students Share Their Most Embarrassing Moments
By Emma Jordan and Chloe Moore Everyone has had an embarrassing moment at school, but what do ACHS students consider their most cringeworthy experiences? We sent out an anonymous survey to find out, and the responses did not disappoint. Some students admitted to the classic slip-ups, like tripping in PE or laughing a little tooContinue reading “Students Share Their Most Embarrassing Moments”
Girls Basketball: Burlington Game Recap
By Kaylee Scheckel, Morgan Gooding, and Hayleigh Spears The girls’ basketball teams played at Burlington High School last night (Feb. 3). The C-team and varsity didn’t come away with a win, but they gave it their all. The JV girls pulled off a close win with a score of 31-27. We spoke with players fromContinue reading “Girls Basketball: Burlington Game Recap”