A “Fresh” Start
Ricky Baldwin, Desk Writer
January 24, 2012
On January 24th, members of North Augusta High School faculty plan to attend the Aiken County School Board Meeting. They are seeking a green light from the school board to create a freshman academy. Their proposal for the academy is not something they put together overnight; teachers and administrators... Read more »
Equine Rescue of Aiken
Amber Perry, Desk Writer
January 19, 2012
Established in 2006, the Equine Rescue of Aiken stands on Haven Hills Farm as a refuge for horses and dogs alike. On around eighty acres of land, these abused and neglected animals now graze with no fear and are well taken care of by several hard-working volunteers. Junior Erin Smiley says, “I think... Read more »
Big Winter Break Changes Ahead
Katherine Koss
January 19, 2012
Twas the week before Christmas…and all the students were not out of school? That is right, next year Christmas break is set to start on Monday the 24th, so the students in Aiken County will be getting out of school Friday December 21 and only having a weekend before Christmas. The week before Christmas... Read more »
Underwear, Cow Bells, and…Pooping Logs?
Anna Tuten, Desk Writer
December 14, 2011
As the Christmas season commences, we all begin partaking in family traditions that we have known our entire lives. We buy the tree, string the lights, and decorate it. We bake Christmas cookies and other yummy things. We write our letters to Santa (if you don’t believe, you won’t receive!), buy... Read more »
Got That Boy Scout Fever
Amber Perry, Writer
November 16, 2011
“On my honor, I will do my best To do my duty to God and my country and to obey the Scout Law; To help other people at all times; To keep myself physically strong, mentally awake and morally straight.” Founded in 1910, the Boy Scouts of America provides a program for young boys to further develop... Read more »
Making Halloween a Little Less Scary
Will Harris, Staff Writer
November 3, 2011
Halloween: it connotes different things to different people. For children, it means candy, costumes, and good-natured scares. For parents, it is a time to stock up on blackmail photos of their children in silly costumes. Some associate Halloween with masked killers and walls covered in blood. If that’s... Read more »
Hick Town Turmoils vs. Sweet Southern Charm
Zack Rogers/Bentley Sam, Writers
October 13, 2011
Zack: On the afternoon of September 16th, my good friend (and collaborating writer), Bentley Sam, invited me to go on a camping trip. I agreed. What could be the harm in spending a little quality time with the guys? I didn’t even notice how vague he was on exactly where we were camping. It wasn’t... Read more »
Let’s Play Dress Up
Amber Perry, Writer
October 13, 2011
October is one of those months you anticipate because of the fun involved. One time of the year, you’re able to dress up as someone else completely different without being looked at stupidly, and loads of candy gets dumped into some bucket or plastic bag of yours. Last but not least, the annual... Read more »
NAHS Welcomes Tuna Universitaria De Salamanca
Katherine Koss
October 12, 2011
On Monday evening, October 9th, La Tuna came all the way from Salamanca, Spain to perform in the NAHS auditorium. The performance by La Tuna was put on by the F.L.A.I.R Honor Society at Augusta State University. Our school’s Spanish club paid for most of La Tunas way to America by raising... Read more »
Community Members Put Up a Fight against Breast Cancer
Anna Tuten, Desk Writer
October 7, 2011
Perhaps you’ve heard that October was Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Maybe you’ve seen the pink labels on food products or the pamphlets about getting mammograms. But most of you probably haven’t given it much thought beyond that. Most of you probably don’t acknowledge that each year more than... Read more »
