Fairmont Industries hosts annual plant sale
April 15, 2011 • Jilly Hall, Staff Writer
Filed under Fairmont Life
Fairmont Industries will host its Annual Plant Sale May 2-6 in front of Fairmont High School. However, the students are also taking orders for a diverse array of items, including flowers, herbs, hanging baskets, vegetables and planters created by Fairmont Industries students. Preorder forms are available... Read more »
Prom takes planning for organizers, students
April 15, 2011 • Andrea Rollert, Features Editor
Filed under Features
Many people think of Prom as this beautiful extravaganza to celebrate the end of high school for many teenagers. But not many realize the preparation that goes into the event, both from the planning committee and the Prom-goers. When in Rome This year, Prom journeys back to the times of ancient Rome;... Read more »
Teens still frequent tanning salons despite known risks
April 18, 2011 • Nikki Kelley, Staff Writer
Filed under Features
Throughout history, humans have gone to great lengths to be attractive as defined by the standards of their time. People gain weight, lose weight, shave, wear uncomfortable shoes or clothes, and spend lots of bucks on makeup and hair care. Some even risk death – or it would seem so, given the sobering... Read more »
Crowded Fairmont hallways give grief to students
April 19, 2011 • Tristan Buirley, Staff Writer
Filed under Features
A part of life that every student at Fairmont High School has to deal with is the chaos of the hallways. For some people, this is easier said than done. With the noise, the pushing, and the rude behavior, traveling through the hallways becomes more of a gauntlet than a way to get to your next class. Going... Read more »
Movie sequels stink … except when they don’t
April 20, 2011 • Adam Wolfe, Entertainment Editor
Filed under Entertainment, Stories
Good things often come in twos. Popsicles, dice, and chopsticks all come in twos. Some things that come in twos, however, can be bad. There have been two world wars, which don’t exactly fit under the “good” category. Also, many athletes dread those two-a-day practices. Movie sequels can fall under... Read more »
SB5 creates anxiety and anger for some … but not all
April 20, 2011 • Dakota Miller, Staff Writer
Filed under News
By Dakota Miller Across Ohio, many public workers are outraged at the passing of Senate Bill 5, which would eliminate many of their collective bargaining rights. In response to SB5, many unions, such as the Kettering Education Association, are working quickly to get a referendum on the November ballot... Read more »
‘The Secret Garden’ will bloom in early May
April 21, 2011 • Tristan Buirley, Staff Writer
Filed under Entertainment, Stories
The Fairmont High School musical has always been a big deal to the students involved with it, and this year’s musical brings the same aspects that have brought fame to the past musicals. The cast and technical crew of The Secret Garden are aiming to put on a beautiful production filled with the memorable... Read more »
Newly elected USB members can’t wait to get started
April 22, 2011 • Kelsi Fannin, Staff Writer
Filed under News
Fairmont students participated in the democratic process through the United Student Body elections on March 25 and April 8. Fairmont’s freshmen, sophomores and juniors selected the junior winners for 10 positions from a pool of 19 candidates who tried to win votes with tireless campaigning and creative... Read more »
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April 22, 2011 • Madison Wray, Staff Writer
Filed under Features
Remember when gas prices were in the double-digits? Well, maybe you don’t, but your parents probably do. The point is that those days have long passed in favor of a new era with gas prices increasing dramatically and affecting nearly everyone who owns a car or drives at all. In mid-April, the price... Read more »
Success starting to grow on spring athletes
April 22, 2011 • Kelly Hart, Kaydee Miller, Kevin O'Donnell and Jessica Wuensch, Staff Writers
Filed under Sports
Nothing beats the smell of spring flowers, the sound of chirping birds and the feel of the warm sun. These spring senses accompany the grittier senses of the spring sports season: the smell of sweat, the sound of ferocious cheering and the warmth of teamwork and victory. Fairmont’s spring athletes... Read more »
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