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The Day of Silence

The Day of Silence

Ollie Cockrum April 12, 2023

As part of its annual observances, the QSA had its Day of Silence on April 12th, 2023. This is a national observance hosted by GLSEN, which the QSA gives its support. It is a holiday to protest against...

Senior Job Fair April 18th!

Senior Job Fair April 18th!

adviser March 29, 2023

Come join us on Tuesday April 18th for the Job Fair taking place at the Alvin E. Morris Administrative Center (AMAC). Over 250+ Jobs are opening up for only Seniors in USD259 from places such as Spirit...

Quick and Easy Things to Bake and Make

Quick and Easy Things to Bake and Make

Ollie Cockrum February 21, 2023

Need some sugar but aren't that good in the kitchen? Or are you missing too many ingredients you think you need? Fret not! Here are 3 dead simple snack recipes you can make in no time. Peanut Butter...

How Grades are Important

How Grades are Important

adviser February 9, 2023

Grades are important because they allow students to understand where they stand in a class, or how much they know about a particular subject. A bad grade on a test gives students an idea about their weaknesses...

Girls Soccer Conditioning

Girls Soccer Conditioning

Zoe Washington January 26, 2023

Are you interested in playing soccer this spring? If you are, then it's important to know that soccer conditioning is starting soon. Next Monday, January 30th, girls' soccer conditioning starts after...

Important Days of the Semester

Important Days of the Semester

Ollie Cockrum January 19, 2023

Now that the semester is in full swing, it's time to take stock of some important dates of this last semester of the 2022-23 school year. Of course, these dates will only be the most general. Events for...

ROTC Blood Drive

ROTC Blood Drive

Ollie Cockrum December 2, 2022

This year's American Red Cross Blood drive is upon us! South's ROTC program hosts the event, and you can sign up at the table near the front entrance. Need more info before going in? This article is just...

What are Full Ride Scholarships?

What are Full Ride Scholarships?

Ollie Cockrum December 2, 2022

Full-ride scholarships are often amazing opportunities. These scholarships usually cover four years at specific institutions or a selection in a particular locale. They can also cover room and board,...

Sign Up for the YMCA Job Prep Program

Sign Up for the YMCA Job Prep Program

Zoe Washington November 28, 2022

The YMCA Job Prep Program is a free program that aims to help high school students gain these skills for a summer job: Job applications How to dress properly for job interviews How to do interviews Managing...

Youth Employment Project: November

Youth Employment Project: November

Zoe Washington November 28, 2022

Are you looking for a job this month? The YEP's (Youth Employment Project) goal is to promote employment for teens and young adults. They promote this goal by releasing job newsletters with updated job...

QSA Gayme Night

QSA Gayme Night

Ollie Cockrum November 15, 2022

The next first of the QSA (Queer-Straight Alliance) this year! Gayme Night will be held on the 22nd of November. Make sure to grab your permission slip from Mr. Hernandez's room in K20. The permission...

GLSEN School Climate Survey

GLSEN School Climate Survey

Ollie Cockrum October 27, 2022

GLSEN, the Gay-Lesbian-Straight Education Network, conducts a yearly survey of Queer students in order to better understand schools' climates towards queer people. The 2021 report was just released and...

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