Some students strive to become leaders in their own communities. Junior Benjamin Paladino took his leadership to the next level. Last year, Paladino, who is the president of the Little Rock Mayor’s Youth Council, received an e-mail invitation to apply for YEF (Youth, Education, and Family) Council. Paladino said, “Last year, I got an e-mail…
Arkansas is certainly deserving of the title of “The Natural State.” It is home to some of the most beautiful and diverse landscapes and landmarks in America, ideal for hiking, fishing, hunting, rock climbing, and virtually any other outdoor activity one can think of. And yet ironically, it’s often hard for the residents of…
Most people would say that nothing good can come from skateboarding. It’s too dangerous, or takes time away from other extra-curricular activities. But for sophomore Jackson Finnegan, skateboarding taught him more than just how to do radical kick flips. “I’m a photographer and designer for the yearbook,” said Finnegan. Being a photographer means more than…
Sacrifice, prayer, and fasting are the typical attributes associated with the season of Lent, especially on Fridays, but there is always light in the darkness. For central Arkansas Catholics, parochial fish fries are their beacon in this time of fasting. Immaculate Conception in North Little Rock hosts only two fish fries a year during Lent,…
As sophomore Clayton Hart limped up a hill towards his lake house at Greers Ferry, he glanced down at his shoe, only to find blood gushing out of it. An ATV had fallen on his foot, and what he thought to be a minor bruise ended up being much more severe. He was not…
Senior Charlie Singkhek tells the story of his family’s immigration to the United States.
Boy Scouts is more than just learning how to camp and use a compass. Junior Andrew Cline has been part of the scouting program almost all his life, starting as a Cub Scout. Now, he’s only one short conference away from earning the prestigious award of Eagle Scout. Cline said, “For the first four years…
A life can change in an instant. This has certainly proven to be the case for senior Alex Lipe. He has had the duty of changing and saving not one, but two lives in two consecutive years. Lipe works as a lifeguard at Lake Nixon where kindergarteners through fifth graders attend camp throughout the summer….
Junior Andre Sale was hoping on attending the Oklahoma State spring game on Saturday, April 18, but his mother had already made other plans. She had signed him up for Search #136, and she wasn’t changing her mind. “I was bummed, but I was open to it,” said Sale.” I thought since I’m here it’s…
As I stood out on the street on that cold Sunday night, I watched smoke ooze out of every nook and cranny of our house’s roof. The sight disheartened me because I knew we might lose everything from a house fire. Earlier that day, my dad started the first fire in the fireplace for the season….
