Sophomore Ava Sanders participates in a cultural potluck in her AP Human Geography class. Sanders contributed a German snack that is family favorite. “I prepared a snack that was a favorite of my family that still lives in Germany,” Sanders said. “I was able to connect with them by making this. I was really able to see how many different heritage and ethnic groups are in the school and just in our class.”

Early College students leave the auditorium after an assembly during STaR about the importance of being kind to themselves and the ones around them. The assembly was coordinated by our Early College director, Jennifer Perkins, while head Early College counselor, Angelea Chaplin, gave students a reminder of why it’s important to be kind to themselves and others throughout the month of November which represents gratitude. “You never know when somebody’s having a bad day and being kind through just a smile or a compliment goes a long way,” said Chaplin. “That could make that person stay.”

Freshman Richard Wilbur looks through a microscope to discover which phase of mitosis that an onion root is. The purpose of the activity was to help students learn to identify phases of mitosis on real objects. “The microscope helped me be able to see the onion root tip, understand mitosis better, and apply my skills,” Wilbur said.

Bible Club hosts a Friendsgiving before school to share religion over breakfast. Sophomore Ava Faulkner joined Bible Club to further her faith. “I love gathering with my friends and just taking the time to fellowship and have fun,” Faulkner said.

Freshman Clara Roberts creates her own feudal manor. Students were tasked with creating their own village to show the complexities of the feudal system. “This unit we are learning about medieval Europe and that meant we get to cover the feudal system,” Roberts said.

Sophomore Kiera Kobiela participates in Best Buddies’ annual Friendsgiving meal in the cafeteria. This event was opened to students, their buddies, and their families. “It is our biggest event all year,” Kobiela said. “It is a nice and fun way that we all get to bond and eat together. We also love that the culinary club and JROTC helped us this year. I just love to spread happiness and love to people who don’t get it often.”

Junior Jeffery Sweeney watches as two gliders collide in a lab in his physics class. The lab was supposed to demonstrate to students the law of conservation of momentum and the difference between elastic and inelastic collisions. “My favorite part of the lab was setting up the head on collisions between the gliders,” Sweeney said. “I liked watching them either stick together or bounce off of each other, depending on whether the collision was elastic or inelastic.”

Seniors Rupesh Vats, Ethan Herron, Brooke Ault, Gourav Pany, and Reese Dunkle participate in a mock presidential debate during Mrs. Terrell’s 10th period AP Government class. The students participated as part of their political party project where each candidate has a group of students create mock campaigns against each other. “It was a really fun experience being able to simulate an aspect of real politics. I had a good time debating my peers,” Dunkle said.

During the fall awards banquet, junior Jack Dybwad accepts his awards with his team for this year’s tennis season. Dybwad received his award for making it to state finals from the principal, Mrs. McMahn, as he only lost two matches all year with senior doubles partner Russel Dean. “I was very happy with the season and looking back I wouldn’t have had it any other way,” Dybwad said. “Our team as a whole was glad with the outcome and are looking forward to next season.”