North Augusta High School Summer Assignments
May 31, 2011
English II Honors Summer Reading Assignment English III Honors Summer Reading Assignment AP Language Summer Reading Assignment English IV CP2 Summer Reading Assingment AP Literature and Composition Summer Reading: Page 1 Page 2 AP U.S. History Summer Assignment
Annual Blood Drive
Karina Barrantes
May 20, 2011
How do you feel about saving three lives by just donating blood? North Augusta High School served once again as a host for the American Red Cross blood drive. The blood drive occured on May 11, 2011 from 8:30 a.m until 2:30 p.m. This year the blood drive was held in the auditorium. Mrs. Oswald, who... Read more »
YEARBOOKS ARE…wait, where am I?
Sarah Cohen
May 19, 2011
Anyone who attends or has attended North Augusta High School knows at least one thing- Sandspurs, and the yearbooks they produce, are a big deal. Every year holds new anticipation for the unveiling of the theme, and most importantly the arrival date, of the yearbooks. But this year, mixed with the laughter... Read more »
A Win for Last Act!
Emma Kitchens
May 18, 2011
The Last Act Drama Society won the Garcia Project on Friday, May 6th, they traveled to the University of South Carolina Aiken to compete in the annual Garcia Project. The Garcia Project is a competition where high school drama groups get together and compete to see who has the best play. This year,... Read more »
Exams: There is No Royal Road to Studying
Anna Byars
May 16, 2011
The last eighth of the school year is the time for stress and exams and last minute tests. To distract us, this is also the time for sunshine and short-shorts and vacation plans. As students, we tend to forget that we still have learning entanglements once the weather warms up, and completely blow off... Read more »
A Day in the Country Kicks Off the Month of May
Maddie Myers
May 11, 2011
Two Sundays ago was the first day of May. To kick off the beginning of the month, A Day in the Country was held across the river in Augusta, Georgia. A Day in the Country is an annual music festival that showcases country music. This year was the 26th consecutive year that country music fans gathered... Read more »
It’s Been Real, and It’s Been Fun, But Not Always Real Fun.
Katye Gilliland
May 9, 2011
Graduation. It’s only a few short, busy weeks ahead of me and this one word has got my mind spinning. It’s bitter sweet: I get to start over, move away, make new friends. On the other hand, I’m leaving a place I’ve called home for 18 years, I’m leaving friends and family... Read more »
The Time I Went To Jail
Sarah Cohen
May 9, 2011
Turn on your T.V. to A&E Thursday nights at 9 p.m. Get comfortable, because you are about to watch one of the most uncomfortable shows on at this time, “Scared Straight.” “Scared Straight” is a program at many jails that lets juvenile delinquents come in for the day to not only tour the... Read more »
Links 5/6/11
May 6, 2011
Well, this can’t be good. More news about Osama’s assassination, and all the silly rioting. Take a Look At This! A cool video! check it out! Who doesn’t love good ol’ Micky Mouse? Check out the magical world of Walt Disney, if you haven’t been there already.
Links 5/5/11
May 5, 2011
Baby Ducks and a Yo-Yo What I want to know is how they found this out. Ever Wonder How You Find Cork? It helps if you skip to 4:45 and watch to the end. Totally Worth Watching the Girl Sing The girl might be adorable, but the guy doesn’t sound like he’s old enough to have a daughter.
