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Author Archives: Madeline Bullard
The boys’ tennis team has taken their skill to the next level in the second half of their season. “The season is going well,” senior Simon Warchol said. “We’ve definitely improved a lot since last year.” The team is led by senior captains Simon Warchol, Sagar Yadama, and Marshall McKinley. “This year our senior captains [...]
Katelyn Eustis, the new girls’ swim coach, encourages practice in order to improve times, stroke, and technique in addition to team bonding to help the team excel beyond their goals for the swim season.
Jan
19
2011
The daily battle with procrastination
It’s an addiction from which many teenagers suffer. And, rather than growing out of it, the problem tends to snowball as time goes on. Compounded with senioritis, the problem becomes nearly uncontrollable. What is the problem, you ask? Procrastination. Distractions seem to bombard me each night as I attempt to complete my homework assignments. It [...]
Oct
27
2010
A Mile in Our Shoes
“Oh my God. I’m going to fail.” How many times have I heard that phrase issuing from the mouths of Clayton High School students? Far too many times to count. In fact, those four words—I’m going to fail—have lost their meaning, have been worn out from overuse. It seems to me that “failure” is quite [...]
Sep
29
2010
Ground Zero Mosque PRO
Tolerance. As Americans, we have long prided ourselves on our tolerance of others—their cultures, sensibilities, opinions, and perhaps most importantly, their religious views. However, the debate over the construction of a mosque near the site of the World Trade Center is threatening the distinctly American value of tolerance. The mosque is to be built within [...]
May
14
2010
Girls Soccer
The girls’ soccer team has experienced some ups and downs throughout their season this spring. With a record of 8-9, the girls have continued to build on their team’s talent and aspire to achieve their goals as the season draws to a close. “We have been through a lot of trials, but I hope that [...]
Mar
30
2010
Olympic excitement draws CHS student
I anticipate the winter Olympics when they come around every four years. The Olympics provide a wonderful opportunity to watch athletes at the top of their game compete to earn the world’s highest honor–a gold medal in their sport. This year’s olympics have not disappointed, especially in the arena of both heart-wrenching and uplifting stories [...]
Mar
17
2010
AP Biology cat dissection proves to be memorable
The smell coming from room 204 was difficult to describe. A hint of mothball, a waft of chemicals, and the stench of rotting flesh emanated from the biology room.
Sports and extracurricular activities are continually offered at CHS as a chance for students to have fun, work with a team, and engage in spirited competition. But this year, the Missouri State High School Athletic Association (MSHSAA) has put in place a new rule which may bar some students from participating in these activities. (Dee [...]
Text messaging, texting as it is now more commonly known, has emerged in recent years as more than just the newest technological fad. For many young adults, especially high school students, texting has become a legitimate form of communication. However, the ubiquity of texting has become more and more pronounced–alarmingly so–in recent months. It has [...]
