Masters of All Trades
Zack Rogers, Word Artist
March 29, 2012
Buried deep in the heart of commercialized Washington Road are the rolling hills and budding azaleas of The Augusta National; home of the world famous stop on the PGA Tour, “The Masters”. “The Masters” is a week long golf event hosted exclusively within the gates of The Augusta... Read more »
Never Bully A Toothless Child
Anna Byars, Weekly Editor
March 23, 2012
When you think dentures, you think old people with little cups of water on their nightstands. It’s totally okay for a 76-year-old to be missing teeth. In fact, it’s even expected. Try being 17 and having fake teeth (sans the little cups of water). When I was in the third grade, I was in a bike... Read more »
Venturing in Venture Crew
Amber Perry, Desk Writer
March 20, 2012
Just picture it. The wild. You are surrounded by forest and right beside you is a couple of good people and a tent. And day after day you get to participate in awesome activities such as that. Cave exploring, hiking, and canoeing can also be apart of the future. Hey, how can I do this, you say? Venture... Read more »
Popping the Question
Zack Rogers, Word Artist
March 10, 2012
It’s that time of the year again, gentlemen. Time to wash and wax your mom’s Odyssey, run to Simon’s Formal Wear for a tux sizing, and to start drilling for oil in preparation of the small fortune you’re inevitably going to drop in a few weeks. It’s prom time. The ritual... Read more »
Whoa, that’s a long board…
February 17, 2012
If you are one to notice the fads that are constantly gracing the halls of North Augusta High School (eg. ENOing, KAVU bags, TOMS, bow-ties, The Hunger Games, Yoga Pants, etc.) you have probably noticed the rise in use of words such as “carving”, “sliding”, “seventy-six... Read more »
Hall of Fame Gets New Names
Anna Byars & Maddie Myers, Editor
February 14, 2012
Over the past 41 years, more than 400 exceptional students have been recognized in North Augusta’s annual Hall of Fame. This year, the senior class nominated thirty-two students, and of those, the faculty then chose ten based off of their character, integrity, and attitude. However, Mrs. Davis makes... Read more »
FBLA labels bullying awareness in schools with a TAB
Ricky Baldwin, Desk Writer
February 14, 2012
What is a bully? Bill Watterson, author of Calvin and Hobbes once described them as “big, dumb, ugly, and cruel.[...] I think they spawn on damp locker room floors”. This humorous description is the mental image that many people would produce. However, by definition, a bully is anyone who... Read more »
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 »
