Time is something many take for granted. It is often said that the days are long, but the years are short. Sophomore Britt Hall spends his time making sure he enjoys every second, while helping those in their golden years live life to the fullest. During the summer, Britt helps with his grandmother’s touring business,…
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,…
Waking up at 3:00 in the morning is not something most people want to do. The streets are deserted, and the sun is never up. But for Mr. Adam Dunaway, also known as Pool Boy on Alice 107.7, it is his daily routine. Mr. Dunaway said, “My alarm goes off at 3:20 I get to…
Michael Jordan. Johnny Unitas. Lionel Messi. These stars have something unexpected in common. None of their high school teams recognized their talents. Alumnus Connor Gilmore has a unique chance to become a superstar despite being unwanted by his team. Gilmore, class of 2012, is currently a pitcher for the University of Central Arkansas (UCA). It…
Prison was the best thing that ever happened to Mr. Barry Jewell. Mr. Jewell graduated in the same year as Mr. David Massery. Mr. Massery said, “I’ve known him [Mr. Jewell] since we met in the ninth grade. He was a very good student and quiet.” Mr. Jewell said, “I moved around a lot. By…
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.
Some guys go home after school, some go to practice, some to clubs, and others to work. Everyone has something they do between 3:05 and when they get home. Every day, one group does something unusual. They meet at a volleyball court to play soccer. “It started at recces at St. Edwards, the same group…
Freshmen Henry Nolan and Steven Weeks are taking top spots in the Arkansas Athletic Association 7A tennis ranking with their hard work and talent. They recently won 7A conference and state championships as freshman in the tennis doubles category and are poised to be in the hunt for another conference and state title again next year….
One answer can be the difference between $10,000 and a bitter defeat. Returning Quiz Bowl team member and sophomore Allen Bogoslavsky knows defeat all too well. Last year, Bogoslavsky was the only new addition to the team at first. “Last year,” Bogoslavsky said, “We placed fourth in state. We didn’t prepare that well, but we’re…
