Editor’s note: The names of students interviewed for this article have been changed. Drug and alcohol addictions have always been an issue among teenagers, and this is true for nearly every high school in the United States. This school is no exception. There are countless reasons why teenagers start abusing substances. Some are affected by anxiety or depression…
As a member of the school’s fitness team, I was scared when the school closed due to the coronavirus. After a solid win at the state competition, the fitness team needed to be no less than full steam ahead in order to win the national competition. On the last day of school, the team came…
Jacob Roset and Tyler Mackenzie complete their first summer at West Point. Fueled by patriotism and desire to serve, young men and women volunteer to be torn down, both physically and mentally, then rebuilt into the next generation of leaders of what many consider to be the most powerful military in the world. Since the founding…
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…
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…
It is the bottom of the ninth with bases loaded. A hush rolls over the crowd as senior William Hancock steps up to the plate. This at-bat, however, was decided long before its time. “In the off-season I put in about ten hours a week doing actual baseball activity, plus a few hours doing baseball-specific…
Watch reporters Jackson Havel and Rett Palecek investigate the Rocket Tennis Team to find out more about the game.
Many people believe that games are won in the spur of the moment with big time players making big time plays. The truth is, these players would not be able to make these big time plays without work that was done during the offseason. “I use the offseason to work on all my skills,” said…
With the win against El Dorado, the Rockets gained a record of 9-0. This is a triumphant moment for many members of the team. Senior Whit Wilcox said, “It’s pretty great being a part of history. It’s something I never really thought about until it happened. I think our team is always focused on our…
