Elizabeth Lockin

Her favorite book is The Perks of Being a Wallflower, but her favorite way to waste time is to go to StumbleUpon. One of Elizabeth’s biggest goals is to become ambidextrous. She makes up 50 percent of the girls golf team. 2010-2011 were Elizabeth’s first two semesters in newspaper.
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Facebook fumbles, twitter triumphs

When John Parkin enlisted in the navy he had to leave behind his family for some time. In 2011 he went to Washington and in doing so left behind his niece, senior Keeley Garrett. It was the first time she saw the connective power of social networking and technology. She Skyped with her uncle who was able to [...]

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Destination: Mexico

After a trip to Japan her sophomore year, senior Libby Dawes was hoping for another exciting trip to take with the band. So when band director Randy Hoepker announced that a trip to Mexico would take place in March, Dawes leapt at the opportunity. “When it was announced I immediately jumped on board and said [...]

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Politics Schmolitics

In a day and age where one can turn on the television and actively choose what side of the political spectrum they wish to see represented, it comes as no surprise that bridging political gaps has become increasingly difficult. But what about the large number of people who remain oblivious to what is taking place [...]

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The gift of golf

With the sun shining and the putting greens in mint condition, it was the perfect day to play golf. Yet junior Tyler Gilbreath was having anything but the perfect round. The number one golfer on the Hoover men’s team, Gilbreath was feeling pressure to perform well. Pressure that didn’t subside when he lost one of his shots. “I was [...]

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Refreshing Renovations

Entering the new media center and library is for many students like stepping into a completely different school. A project completed over Spring Break of 2011, the new facility is bringing a smile to the faces of those who use it. Librarian Nadene Wennerstrom has noticed the joy the addition brings to students and staff alike. “Everybody [...]

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Volunteering Feeds the Soul

Junior Melissa Hollister found herself at the Hoover soccer field on April 13th. As a member of the girl’s soccer team it wasn’t her first time gracing the field but this time was different. Today she and some peers were joined by special Olympians from the organization LINK. As a part of the volunteer day organized by STARS, Hollister and [...]

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