The strangest club at our school–or any school–may be the beekeeping club. However, interest runs high for all things apiary and the group now ranks among the largest clubs in the school. Last year they had around 70 active members. With support from teachers such as Mr. Paul Spencer, Mr. Steve Aday, and Principal Steve Straessle,…
Gavin and Graham Melton pursue Irish dancing Like a swan, Irish dancers keep their upper bodies perfectly still and perform a rush of kicks using their strong legs and core. Irish dancing to music in the form of reels, jigs, and hornpipes is a colorful, cultural activity with Celtic roots dating back centuries. Being successful…
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…
Students at this school have a similar experience when they enter into Mr. Matt Golladay’s Music/Art Survey class. After learning of polyphony and classicism and of Mozart and modernism, the students hear Mr. Golladay say that he is a professional musician. This is a true statement, as he has worked in numerous fields and places…
Thunderous booms, screeching whistles, and the yells of coaches were constant at the state wrestling finals where the varsity wrestlers snatched a victory from the defending champions, Bentonville. But what comes next for the newly crowned state champions? The returning seniors all agreed that if the wrestling team is going to deliver another state championship,…
Father-Son Mass ’24 strengthens bonds and motivates seniors The senior class’s fingers fidget nervously with their rings as Head of School Steve Straessle steps up to the podium. Their stomachs rumble; they know what’s coming next: an off-campus lunch with their dad. Mr. Straessle gives the final order, “… and listen.” The Father-Son Mass at…
Most schools in the country have their best students going to some of the most prestigious schools in the country. The difference with our top students is that they are going to serve their country. Every year our school has at least one student going to a military academy. Many years we have multiple…
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…
It’s an early Wednesday afternoon. The classrooms are empty, and the hallways are deserted. All the faculty are meeting in the auditorium to discuss the best way to advance the school through this year and into the future. These meetings have an impact on everything from changes due to the pandemic to the very future…
