New law targets unhealthy foods on school campuses
December 1, 2011 • Madison Wray, Staff Writer
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Say goodbye to junk food and hello to nutrition. Junk foods around school campuses will be practically eliminated in Ohio due to Senate Bill 210, which went into effect on July 1, 2011. This new state law affects most food-related aspects on school campuses, including vending machines, extracurricular... Read more »
Students begin friendly competition to help area families
November 14, 2011 • Christopher Muratore, Staff Writer
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Every year during the week before Thanksgiving, Fairmont High School advisories have the opportunity make the holidays a little brighter for struggling area families. The Food Drive takes center stage, especially in these difficult economic times. Advisory students began the first round of donations... Read more »
When the campaign noise dies down, the voters will speak
October 28, 2011 • Zach Jarrell, Staff Writer
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It’s voting time again and a whole heap of issues and candidates will confront Kettering voters on Nov. 8. From a local bar wanting an alcohol license all the way to State Constitution amendments, this Election Day will provide voters with a chance to make their voices heard regarding a number of important... Read more »
Fairmont’s Spirit Chain win is a victory for charities, too
October 19, 2011 • Emily Pacenta, Staff Writer
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Since 1985, the annual Fairmont/Centerville football game has meant more than just a football game – it has meant Spirit Chain, too. Through the collaborative efforts of both Fairmont and Centerville high schools, about $1.4 million has been given to charity. Of course, much like the football game,... Read more »
Technology could spell the end of cursive writing
October 17, 2011 • Dayna Pittman, Staff Writer
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For decades, students learned cursive writing in second grade and were expected to write that way for years to come. In the era of computers, however, those loops and swirls are rapidly disappearing as more and more people abandon them for typing or even printing. Now the state of Ohio is making news... Read more »
Fairmont sets goal to collect 200 pints in Blood Drive
October 7, 2011 • Benjamin Morgan, Staff Writer
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If you think one person can’t make a difference, think again … and then think about signing up to donate at Fairmont’s annual Blood Drive on Oct. 21 at Trent Arena. “Statistics show that every pint of blood can potentially save about three lives, and only three teaspoons of blood can save a baby’s... Read more »
FHS seeks another win over CHS in charity contest
September 28, 2011 • Gabrielle West, Staff Writer
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If Activities Director Jenny Borchers knows the key to Fairmont High School’s success in beating Centerville High School in the annual Spirit Chain competition, she’s not talking – at least not on the worldwide web. “I cannot reveal the secret to Fairmont’s victory,” said Borchers, who hopes... Read more »
District performs better, but report card doesn’t reflect it
September 23, 2011 • Gabrielle West, Staff Writer
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For the 2010-11 school year, the Kettering City School District received an “Excellent” rating from the Ohio Department of Education, one step below the “Excellent with Distinction” rating it enjoyed for 2009-10. The drop in rating is a bit of a bitter pill for many to swallow, given that the... Read more »
Few new faces appear as district continues belt-tightening
September 19, 2011 • Makayla Waterman, Staff Writer
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Some years, Fairmont High School sees a lot of faculty changes … some years, not so much. The latter perfectly describes this year. Fairmont, however, is not totally without new faces for 2011-12, with a new band teacher, a part-time gym teacher and one new counselor. Gail Logan was a part-time counselor... Read more »
The time is now to consider taking college entrance exams
September 15, 2011 • Emily Pacenta, Staff Writer
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Many students aspire to get into the college of their dream – to go to the university they’ve been dreaming to attend their entire high school career. But one thing is standing in their way: they have to do well on the SAT or ACT. The ACT and SAT are tests that most four-year colleges look at in... Read more »
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