Keora Grace
Reporter
It’s official. Everett’s quiz bowl team dominated Okemos in the championships yesterday, 360-310. Everett is the first Lansing public school to make it to the quiz bowl championships.  It was a close game, and according to Sharaya Lundy, a team player, Okemos were good sports and although Okemos wanted to win just as much as Everett did, they’re all still friends.
“The atmosphere was tense and we were nervous but it was also light because we’re friends with Okemos’s players” said Lundy.
 Because of Everett making it to the championships, it’s safe …

AlecXis Glass
Online Editor
The Everett High School Quiz Bowl team made it to the final four, and defeated Flint Kersley on Tuesday, with a score of 380-210. Not only does this give them a chance to compete in the championship, eight students could receive a $5,000 scholarship to Michigan State University.
“Needless to say, the team has been working extremely hard and deserves any kind of recognition possible,” said coach Ben Billings.
After years of coaching, this is the first time the Vikings have made it this far.
“It’s exciting [that we won], but …

AlecXis Glass
Online Editor
Thanksgiving is only less than a week away which means spending time with family and enjoying the break. However, many people don’t get much sleep that night because of the annual Black Friday sale.
“Yes, [I go every year] because everything is cheap, and I love being up that early. If you’re up that early, why not go shopping,” said junior Chioma Achonu.

AlecXis Glass
Online Editor
With the 18th annual Snowflake Ball quickly approaching, it’s time for girls to start setting up hair and nail appointments and choosing their dress. For the guys, choosing an outfit won’t be so hard, as long as they come in the Sunday best.
As with every year, The Snowflake Ball is on the first Saturday of December. This year, it falls on December 3rd, and the ticket prices have been raised from last year. They’re $20 for a single and $30 for a couple. Tickets will be sold at …

AlecXis Glass   
 
   
Online Editor
Everett students were in an uproar when they learned the pep rally would be at 9 a.m. this year. However, some had a change of heart when Everett alumni, Earvin “Magic” Johnson, walked into the gymnasium.
Johnson has been an inspiration for many people nationwide, but one person especially from the Everett community.
“Magic Johnson inspired me to become a business man in education,” said assistant principal Carl Word.
Although Johnson graduated from Everett, it has been years since he visited his school. A $5,000 donation from one of his business …

Chasity Nelson
Reporter
When senior counselor Erin Falsetta was laid off, questions flew. Students wondered where she was and if she was coming back, and when she returned students and staff were ecstatic.
Falsetta is a well known guidance counselor who works with seniors in their class placement, college plans, and post life plans. When Falsetta was laid off she says she worried about the students a lot, being that she deals with all of the senior plans.
“I worried a lot about the students, especially seniors. Graduation depends on the counselor,” said Falsetta.
After …

Victoria Smith
Reporter
Walking into class the first day of school, most students expect to meet their new teacher. On their first day this year, dance students met a substitute teacher, who explained that a permanent teacher had not yet been hired.
Students who were expecting to continue their training with dance teacher Heather Vaughn-Southard were surprised that she was no longer at Everett.
“I was shocked and a little upset,” said senior Velnique Bowman.
Bowman, along with several other students, are in a class called Company, for advanced dance students. The Company was created …

“Art Attack!”, Everett’s new literary magazine, was published this week. Submissions came from students in English and art classes, as well as from staff.
“Art Attack!”, Everett’s new literary magazine, was published this week.

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Keri Hilson visited Everett High School in Lansing, MI for their 2011 prom and performed a 30 minute concert, as well as crowned the prom king and queen. The visit was the result of Everett junior Crystal Nguyen’s entry in Seventeen magazine’s “Ultimate Prom” contest.

Photos from Prom 2011, including the concert by Keri Hilson, have been posted. More will be added soon. Check them out here.