Earin Wells
Managing Editor
Before Christmas break seniors voted for an all senior prom. Whether that happens or not (judging from past experiences, it may not), does it really matter?
In order to have an all-senior prom, the class has to make sure that they even have enough money to do so. If they don’t make the money needed, they’ll have to invite juniors anyway. What is unfair is that if that happens, juniors will get to attend a prom that they didn’t help fund-raise for. Either way, prom is going to cost …
Alexus Root
Reporter
The 6th hour bell rings and you are ready to get out of school, go home, and EAT.
You are rushing to the bus and you get caught by the smell of cookies and cupcakes. You turn back and there is a table full of goodies. There is no need to wait until you get home, a cupcake or a cookie is a dollar right here and now! Most people don’t even know who’s selling it or where the money goes, they just know it’s some cheap sweets for sale.
Money …
Victoria Smith
Reporter
The Vikings Give Back recently helped at Volunteers of America. Participating in this community service opportunity were class officers Raven Odom and Amanda Robertson and seniors Pedro Alvarez, AlecXis Glass, Jasmine Jones, Stanley Pates and Robert Warren.
Vikings Give Back is a relatively new club it was started this school year and helping out with it is guidance counselor Ms. West. The club objective is to help in the community as much as possible.
During their trip to Volunteers of America they served food to the less fortunate.
“It humbles you and …
Victoria Smith
Reporter
After the cheerleading coach quit in the middle of football season and the team was left without a coach, Robin Smith didn’t hesitate to step up and take the open position.
Robin Smith has worked in the Lansing School District for eight years. Many students know her as Mrs. Smith from her being a substitute teacher in the district. In the 2008-09 school year she worked at Everett in the student center as a parent teacher coordinator. For the last three years she has worked with the 21st Century after …
Keora Grace
Reporter
It’s that time of year when colds and flu start spreading. According to Sherri Kuhlman, the schools clinic personnel/therapist, all students should get flu shots. These shots prevent you from catching the flu and if by chance do catch the flu, it’d be a much milder case.
Other things you could do include: washing your hands thoroughly (at least two minutes), coughing and sneezing into your arm rather than your hand, eat right, and get good rest. Avoid touching your eyes, nose, mouth because germs spread quicker that way.
CDC (Centers …