The school recently held the second Intramural Field Day, where classes compete against each other in a variety of sports to win the Field Day trophy. This event takes place as a way for students to destress and enjoy their last few days on campus before finals. This year’s Field Day was very similar to…
Because of the pandemic, National Honors Society wasn’t able to hold many events for its members. However, they were able to volunteer at the Arkansas Food Bank. Students strive to be part of National Honors Society. “It feels great to be part of NHS,” said junior Mac Principe. “I’ve worked hard throughout high school to…
From May 2 to May 6, 2022, and again from May 9 to May 13, students worldwide took AP exams in a multitude of subjects in order to test their mastery of the content that they have learned throughout the past school year. While many students at this school forgo taking such exams, the College…
Graduation is a very important and symbolic time for the school and it comes with unique preparation. This year’s event saw a quick change of venue as the weather went from threatening to beautiful. Mr. Steve Straessle made the call to first move the graduation indoors on the morning of May 25. As skies and…
The entire journalism program has had to adapt in many ways due to the pandemic. However, as the school finally approaches a return to normalcy, the program has regrounded itself and improved across the board. Mrs. Gretchen Gowen, the Rocket Times adviser, emphasized that this year was one for rebuilding. Because the staff wasn’t able…
It is no secret that many students complain about the reading selection for school; however, the overall attitude about the reading selection has both positive and negative opinions. The first book that students read when they get to this school is And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie. It is a book that is…
For most students, seeing their parents in the halls of our school would seem strange, but for some of our classmates, it’s an everyday thing. Instead of just seeing his dad in the halls every once in a while, senior Jed Straessle hears his dad on announcements, sees his dad give the school speeches, and…
Everyone has a call to a certain future. Whatever that call may be, most strive to make the most out of it. They want to make sure that they fulfill each day to the best they can. That is no exception for those whose future is in the military. Three seniors at this school have…
As the school year begins to come to an end, sports seasons are also coming to an end. One team at the school recently competed in its first state tournament. Robotics, which first became a class last school year, qualified for the state tournament. The pandemic forced the cancellation of several other tournaments this year,…
Rounding the curve, the runner sees his opposition, four strides ahead, digging in for the last 100 meters. Both faces mirror the countless hours of late-night practices and early morning workouts. Through sheer determination and will, the runner begins to close the gap, a task that just a moment ago felt impossible. They finish within…
