Chasity Nelson
Reporter
When student Durga Bhandari’s home caught fire Tuesday, December 13, she and her family lost everything, including all their treasured items. Students and staff are being encouraged to help the family by donating money to help them put their lives back together.
Bhandari’s mother told ESL teacher Dr. Robert Dalton that she was glad her family survived, but she was still very worried about the devastating loss.
Teachers and students are struggling to understand how something so horrible could be happening to Bhandari.
“I feel terrible [about her situation], she is a …

Victoria Smith
Reporter
After three months of not having a legit teacher, the Lansing School District has finally hired one. Joining the staff at Everett High School is Mrs.Knaebel!
Mrs.Knaebel is a teacher from Detroit. Dance students are excited about finally having a real teacher and not just a sub.
“I’m just happy we finally have a teacher,” said senior Velnique Bowman
Mrs. Knaebel has been a dancer since she was five years old. After high school she continued her education at Wayne State where she received a degree in education and dance education. Upon graduation from …

Mariah Wells
Reporter
The deadline for submissions to the second annual “Art Attack” literary magazine is here. According to graphic design teacher Chad Sanders, the magazine’s design editor, there is a shortage of poetry and they are still looking for submissions.
“Art Attack” is something that both students and faculty can do. It’s not too late to submit for those interested in participating in this event.  Students and staff can submit art and poetry to art teacher Pam Collins, LMC Director Renee Lyons and Sanders.
“I …

Jeff Walker
Reporter
Saturday, December 3rd the cafeteria at Everett High School was turned into ball room fit for Everett’s best. Dresses of all shapes, sizes, and colors were displayed at this traditional event. Whether they were couples or just going in single, the Everett students gave a warm welcome to everyone who entered the doors ready to party.
Even though the ball was light on refreshments, students rarely noticed it. Students in any grade from freshman, to seniors were allowed to attend. Dancing skills were put to the test with some of the …

Alexus Root
Buisness Manager

Walking into dance class for the first time to see a substitute, you think “it’s okay, maybe our teacher is sick.” The next day comes, and there is still a sub. Months pass, and before you know it you find yourself choreographing a dance, being told what to do by students in higher dance classes (the most talented senior dancers attempting to take charge), and a substitute babysits the class, watching it fail without a real dance teacher.
That is what has happened to the dance program at Everett …

Last year Everett got a grant for production of the musical “Dream Girls.” This year, the theatre department did it again, and the Thoman Grant will help pay for the upcoming spring musical “Chicago.”
“Chicago” takes place in the 1920’s, a time of jazz and mobsters. It follows the story of two murderesses, Velma and Roxie. Velma killed her husband and sister when she found them in bed together, and Roxie killed her husband for lying to her about making her a star. On their way to death row together, they …

Anessa Suniga
Photo Editor

Lately, “row row row your boat” isn’t just a cute child’s melody. This year, it’s also an Everett staff motto, with oars and all.
Any student who looks closely may notice that many teachers have little wooden oar key chains with the words “Row On!” written on them.
There have been many guesses about the significance of these stylish boat rowers, from “It’s a shovel to pick up hamster poop” to…. “It’s what Ken uses to beat Barbie.”
Spanish teacher Pamela Schafer-Brown set the record straight, explaining that the oars were …

AlecXis Glass
OnlineEditor

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. This year they’re $20 for a single and $30 for a couple. Tickets will be sold …

Serena Skief
Copy Editor

At about 4:00 p.m. when you try to exit the school sometimes you will find that the main doors are all locked. When you try yo use the doors by the auditorium you could find that those doors are locked and chained. The school administration locks the doors because once people leave they have to stay out, but what about the people still inside the building? Students have to walk around the school just to find an open door.
“The front doors are locked because kids don’t know how …

Blood drives are a tradition at Everett High School and the blood drive on October 28 collected between 50 and 60 pints of blood.
For every pint of blood received, former NFL player Todd Ducket (TJ) donated $10, which brought around $500 to Everett, which can be used toward the school. More importantly one pint of blood could potentially save three lives.
Students and staff signed up to give blood & help others.
“I’m giving blood for the first time and I’ll probably do it again because I would want somebody to give …