National Merit Finalist

January 28, 2011 • T.J. Zimmerman  

To get financially prepared for college next year, senior Rian Browne took part in the National Merit Scholarship Program. This program uses students’ PSAT test scores in a competition that is rewarded with scholarships. Browne, who has been declared a Commended Scholar as well as a competition semi-finalist,... Read more »

Getting the T-Bird spirit boosted

January 28, 2011 • Amber Carey  

Getting anxious and ready to compete in the “Spirit Night” competition, the freshmen received the title for Best Theme, sophomores got the award for Best Decorations, juniors made the title for Best Costumes, and seniors took it away for overall Most Spirited. “I think that the juniors should have... Read more »

What is a “suitable” education?

January 28, 2011 • Dr. Martin Stessman  

I know the typical high school student doesn’t pay much attention to what is happening at his or her national, state, or local level of government. But I am asking you to lift your heads above the wheat fields and pay attention for a minute. If you plan to return to school next year or ever have children... Read more »

An important change

January 28, 2011 • Alan Beam  

I want students to take a moment and review a very important change we made last year here at Shawnee Heights High School. The Board of Education allowed us to create a policy that gave students the privilege to carry handheld devices, aka cell phones. While we spent some time working with teachers on... Read more »

Collegiate studies

January 28, 2011 • William Johnson  

Preparing for college can be a big endeavor with all the applications and scholarships students must apply for. Students can ease the burden of their freshman year in college by enrolling in dual-credit courses. The dual-credit courses allow students to take college level courses while in high school.... Read more »

Summer trip to the lake house

January 19, 2011 • Shelby Rowley  

What’s a better way to end the summer than spending two days at a lake with friends? That’s what juniors Alex Gunn, Peyton McNeil, Jordan Hardy, Ronnie McHenry, Ryan Cain, Jayce Donnelly, Matt Bailey, Maddie Williams, Ashlee Spring, Alyson Moore, and Shelby Rowley did. The friends packed their bags... Read more »