Battle of the Bands, an event where local bands gather to compete against one another, was held in the auditorium on November 19.
“It went pretty well.” said senior class vice president Michael Smith “It could have been better, but people don’t want to show up to events (held) by the senior class, which is a shame because we are trying to raise money and have an event where people can have fun with friends.”
The senior class scheduled the event in hopes of raising money to help pay for future …
Skateboarding has become a pastime among many teenagers for over 20 years now. Skateboarders say that it is a sport that has its own culture and a unique lifestyle. It has been made popular by people like Tony Hawk.
“Tony Hawk is a role model because he is part of the roots of skateboarding,” said freshman Jon Warfield.
Teens involved in the sport wear distinctive clothing and own personalized skateboards that set them apart from other athletes and sports and make them really stand out.
Senior Robbie Gonzales said “the clothing is very …
Great Lakes Track & Field (GLTF) was formed in 1992 as an extension of the Environmental Change Community Outreach Program. Basically, it is a program to develop sports programs for community youth.
“It is a youth outreach organization that utilizes sports and recreation as a means to promote positive physical growth and development in youth.” said Program director and head coach Robert Hollingsworth.
Over the past 15 years, great lakes track and field has given the opportunity for many students to earn the right to win state, regional and national championships. Some …
Deshawn Thompson spends his time doing what many other students do when they are looking for something to keep from being bored—he goes to the movies. A few weeks ago, he and a friend went to see A Christmas Carol starring Jim Carrey.Zemeckis, the same person who produced The Polar Express. He uses the same animated style in A Christmas Carol.
“The graphics were pretty good,” said Thompson. “I’d give it a 6 out of 10.”
In this new version of the traditional story, Carrey not only plays the lead role …
1. Bad Santa (20 Votes)
This is the story of two conmen who cook up a plan to rob shopping malls during the Christmas season. One dresses as Santa and the other dresses as an elf. They think their evil plans are going well until they meet an 8-year-old boy who teaches them the true meaning of Christmas. It stars Billy Bob Thornton as the fake Santa.
2. The Nightmare before Christmas (18 Votes)
This Tim Burton musical is considered a masterpiece by some. It is the story of Jack Skellington, the Pumpkin …
The library is filled with different types of literature. Readers can immerse themselves in diverse experiences they might not otherwise encounter. In a survey of Everett students, urban fiction was by far the most popular genre, with mystery/suspense popular, as well.
Urban
An interesting book genre mostly aimed at the older teen/young adult crowd. The stories told in these books usually reflect life in the city, with a character experiencing a recent hardship and getting over it.
Top 2 selling Urban books-
‘I was your fool’ by: Jacqueline M. Smith
‘Wives and girlfriends’ by: Nishawnda …
