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Photo of the week

February 7, 2012

Monday, Jan. 30 to Friday, Feb. 3

Senior Christian Service pins his opponent at the wrestling meet on Thursday, Feb. 2.

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Wrestlers prepare for meet behind-the-scenes

Hanna Torline, sports editor

February 2, 2012

Although students may hear wrestling results, many have no idea what actually goes into preparing for and participating in a wrestling tournament. The... READ MORE »»

Sophomore Jake Ellis won his wrestling match in the home dual against Shawnee Heights High School on Wednesday, Jan. 18.

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Local animal shelter helps piece together lives of animals in the community

Sarah Fulton, managing editor

February 2, 2012

A straight quarter-mile-long road leads to a parking lot lined with kennels and a single building. A rectangular room filled with desks and a wall of leashes... READ MORE »»

Full-time Heartland SPCA employee Kara Erikson cuddles on Tuesday, Jan. 4 with Melvin, a new-comer to the adoption center.

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Increase in part-time students allows schedule flexibility

Kristina Milewski, features editor

February 2, 2012

While most students spend seven hours at school, part-time students may only be at school for a few hours or may even come every other day. With 57 part-time... READ MORE »»

Studying in English on Monday, Jan. 30, senior Kyle Hoener enjoys a lighter school work load with only two classes a day.

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Early release affects attendance

Alyne Roemerman, copy editor

February 2, 2012

Early release on Fridays, a policy put in place as part of the district-wide initiative Positive Behavior Intervention Supports, or PBIS, succeeded in... READ MORE »»

Sophomore Drew Boatwright signs out for early release. “I like [early release] because I can get out of school earlier,” Boatwright said