Director announces cast and crew for the Winter Play
November 5, 2011 • Madison Wray, Staff Writer
Filed under Fairmont Life
The cast and crew of the 2012 Winter Play, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, have been chosen. The performances will take place during the first weekend in February. For more information, contact Darren McGarvey, the play director, at darren.mcgarvey@ketteringschools.org. The students selected for the major... Read more »
Supreme Court decisions could impact each of us
November 7, 2011 • Paqui Toscano, Editor-in-Chief
Filed under Opinion, Staff Columns
Although the Supreme Court isn’t as prominent in the public eye as the president or certain congressional leaders, this doesn’t diminish the importance of the Court’s role in American society – and the profound effects that Supreme Court decisions have on average Americans across the country. Swear... Read more »
Fairmont receives a repeat visit from Sonos and Mister Tim
November 7, 2011 • Tristan Buirley, Staff Writer
Filed under Fairmont Life
The internationally known vocal group Sonos and vocalist Mister Tim are coming to Fairmont High School Nov. 12, 2011. Fairmont’s a cappella groups, Fusion and Eleventh Hour, will also perform onstage. The show will begin at 7:30 p.m. in the Fairmont auditorium. Tickets are $20 for premium seating,... Read more »
Tech students power through competition
November 7, 2011 • Zach Jarrell, Features Editor
Filed under Fairmont Life
Information Technology students completed the first round of the National High School Cyber Defense Competition on Nov. 5. Their CyberPatriot team consisted of Dan Moody, Danny Arnold, David Neufang, Nicholas Stoiber, Garret Emmel and Brad Lageson. They will move on to Round 2 of the competition in... Read more »
All agree teen driving is a complex issue
November 7, 2011 • Gabrielle West, Staff Writer
Filed under Features, Top Stories
It’s late and you’re driving home after hanging out with a friend. You’ve lost track of the time, so you start to drive a bit faster to make sure you get home by your curfew, otherwise your parents may get mad. On the way, however, you’re stopped: You see the flashing lights on the top of the... Read more »
Winter Percussion jumps into season
November 8, 2011 • Cole Cavanah, Staff Writer
Filed under Fairmont Life
Packets for Winter Percussion became available in the Music Office on Monday, Nov. 7 for anyone who is interested in joining. The music department will also be holding a meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 9 at 3:30 p.m. The meeting should not last longer than 45 minutes. Read More →
A lack of sleep can mean more than a groggy morning
November 9, 2011 • Tristan Buirley, Staff Writer
Filed under Features
It seems that for most high school students, stress is at the heart of the maelstrom of pressures. From homework to school clubs and sports to weekend activities, students may feel stressed constantly and may not get the amount of sleep they need. The worst-case scenario is that both are happening. According... Read more »
Ohio’s weather extremes force students to alter styles
November 9, 2011 • Madison Wray, Staff Writer
Filed under Fairmont Life, Features, Top Stories
Living in Ohio means hot muggy weather one day, then frigid cold the next day. Needless to say, Ohio is notorious for its bipolar weather. This creates some problems for students who have very specific clothing styles or just like to look good in general. Many find it complicated to dress for the Ohio... Read more »
Art Club to print T-shirts on Nov. 16
November 10, 2011 • Brandi Fielek, Staff writer
Filed under Fairmont Life
The next Art Club meeting will on Nov. 16 in Room 502 from 3:15 until 4:15 p.m. Members will print their T-shirts at this meeting. Advisers ask that members bring a light-colored cotton or 50/50 blend shirt. The lettering will be in black ink, so it is recommended to make sure the shirt is light... Read more »
Class choices can impact efforts to earn a high GPA
November 10, 2011 • Kristina Fothergill, Staff Writer
Filed under Features, Top Stories
To take a study hall or not to take study hall … that is the question. At least that’s one of the big questions if you’re trying to earn the highest grade-point average – something over a 4.0 – that you can in high school. And study hall isn’t the only scheduling question for those looking... Read more »
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