Senior Katelynn Cox works on her geometry assignment with the help of teacher Angela Orr. Cox and other Simon Youth Academy students completed work online through a program called Edmentum. “Honestly, I have always struggled with any kind of math whether it be Algebra or Geometry,” Cox said. “It’s nice to have Mrs. Orr work one on one with me to get a better understanding of my work and assignments.”

Sophomore Jessica Kelly talks with friends in the Student Activity Center, or SAC, during AIM. The SAC is one of many possible AIM locations for students to choose from. “Going to the SAC during aim gives my brain a break,” Kelly said. “It allows me to just chill for a minute before I go back to learning.”

Senior Hannah Vassar feeds a blindfolded senior Addie Crowe different foods and drinks for AP psychology. Each AP psychology class had one student from each table taste foods and drinks without sight or smell to see just how good their senses and taste buds are. “I knew when you fed me chips compared to yogurt,” Crowe said. “Those were the easiest to identify. This activity helped me establish that I don’t have very strong taste buds to tell the difference between foods.”

In Honors Pre-Calculus, Alaina Tedrow works on graphing a function on the whiteboard. The class learned to model logarithmic functions using tables and graphs, which they applied in their work at the boards. “I like working at the board because it gives me chance to stand up and stretch my legs during class,” Tedrow said. “I also like it because it gives us a chance to practice what we’re learning in class.”

Senior Avery Huffman works on an interior design project. In this project, students colored little rooms which allows the students to put the design elements and principles that they have learned into practice. “I enjoyed this project because we were able to see a snapshot of what incorporating elements of design into a space looks like.” Huffman said. “My favorite part was coloring to match the element of the space.”

Bring Change 2 Mind Club takes a photo at the suicide prevention walk. This event spread awareness with a social event on Monday, Sept. 30. “My favorite part so far is probably the community that we have created,” freshman Isabel McKay said.

During the Senior Night Cross Country meet, Senior Sam Heinemen looks at his Senior Night poster at the home course on senior Night. Senior Night celebrates and honors the graduating seniors for their hard work and dedication to their sport throughout high school. “For me, Senior Night is a chance to be recognized for all the years I have put into the team,” Heinemen said. “It is also a farewell to those who have been with me on the journey.”

Students from Mr Timmons AP Psychology class watch a demonstration of how a police dog and their handler can detect drugs, bombs, firearms, and other various items to ensure the schools safety from resource officer Dave Beasley. The students are currently studying how the brain detects, perceives and makes sense of our surroundings in our everyday lives. “I liked the demonstration since it was a fun way to learn how we can use our senses,” junior Ethan Zheng said.

Sophomores Elizabeth Florido and Katya Lucas discuss the new fire drill protocol while waiting outside of the school during the small fire on Monday. They talked about what might have triggered the alarms and the danger of waiting three minutes before evacuating if there was an actual fire. “I wasn’t scared, but more confused about the new protocol and what would happen if the fire was larger,” Florido said.

Sophomore Kenzie Lessor, Zavier Laney, Parker Kwoczaka and Blayne Kibett play Chutes and Ladders during STaR. STaR is homeroom-type class that meets on Mondays and Fridays. “This game helps me connect with my peers that I will be with for the next four years,” Laney said.