Today’s lesson: Winter’s wrath demands more from drivers
February 5, 2011 • Adam Wolfe, Arts & Entertainment Editor
Filed under Features
Growing up comes with many new and different responsibilities. For some, it may be taking care of a younger sibling, going off to college, or getting a job. But the most dangerous responsibility facing most teens is getting a driver’s license. Driving can be dangerous enough, especially for teens,... Read more »
Ice cripples area; Kettering uses 4th calamity day
February 5, 2011 • Kevin O'Donnell & Maddie Wray, Staff Writers
Filed under News
By Kevin O’Donnell and Madison Wray Anyone driving through Kettering on Feb. 1-2 might have thought the South Dayton suburbs had been hit by a tornado, war or hurricane Ike revisited. Streets were strewn with branches and limbs (of trees, don’t worry). Few brave souls dared to venture out to... Read more »
’1984′ can really teach us a lot
February 5, 2011 • Paqui Toscano, Editor-in-Chief
Filed under Opinion, Staff Columns
I have come to realize over the course of my schooling that the books we are forced to read can actually be a riveting and interesting. Perhaps most importantly, however, is that these books can really give us some important perspective on our lives. OK, so I recognize that we’re forced to read our... Read more »
A Cappella Night
February 7, 2011
Filed under Videos, Videos & Soundslides
Turn-About takes students ‘Under the Sea’
February 9, 2011 • Jessica Wuensch, Staff Writer
Filed under Fairmont Life
The Freshman Class Council is hosting the annual Turn-About Dance from 8 to 11 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 12, in the small gym at Fairmont High School. The theme is “Under the Sea.” According to the Activities Office, students should dress semi-formally or dress for the theme if they choose, such as... Read more »
Dayton Jazz Orchestra to perform at FHS
February 9, 2011 • Adam Wolfe, Arts & Entertainment Editor
Filed under Fairmont Life, Uncategorized
The Dayton Jazz Orchestra, a 16-member jazz ensemble, will be the guest performer at Fairmont High School’s Jazz Ensembles Winter Concert on Thursday, Feb. 10, 2011. The concert will start at 7 p.m. in the auditorium. Admission for students is free, and the cost of admission for adults is $5. Read More →
Soundslide: Fall Play 2010 – ‘Our Town’
February 11, 2011
Filed under Soundslides, Videos & Soundslides
Teen pregnancy, parenthood make finishing school difficult
February 15, 2011 • Stephanie Taylor, Staff Writer
Filed under Features
As the school bus doors slowly open, she takes a deep breath and carefully descends the stairs. She opens the big metal doors and tries to hold her head high, but the hallway goes silent as she enters the building. Everyone stops doing whatever they’re doing and all eyes are on her. She looks... Read more »
Soundslide: A Winter Driving Lesson
February 15, 2011
Filed under Soundslides, Videos & Soundslides
Fairmont students succeed at DECA District Competition
February 17, 2011 • Hailee Snipes, Staff Writer
Filed under Fairmont Life
Kettering Fairmont DECA, a marketing organization, competed in the 2011 DECA District Competition on Feb. 15. Several of the students not only placed but also qualified to compete at the State Competition. Jordan Thomson received 1st place and is a state qualifier for Accounting Applications, while... Read more »
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