All State Swims
Kylie Amos, Desk Writer
March 20, 2013
The football team almost reaches state and has the whole school behind them. The basketball team also almost reaches the level to play for the championships with the support of the whole school behind them as well. Yes, North Augusta is known for their strong school pride, outstanding athletics, and... Read more »
RISE UP ATLANTA
Russell silas, Desk Writer
January 25, 2013
All things good must come to an end, or at least that’s what they say. What was the Atlanta Falcons best season since they went to the Super Bowl in 1998 ended this past Sunday when they lost to the 49ers in the Division Championship. The whole season was faced with opposition from many... Read more »
NFC Division Champion
Russell Silas
December 5, 2012
Keeping it on the downlow- that’s the vibe that came from the Atlanta Falcons (11-1) as they clinched the NFC South division title. Clinching the division with an almost perfect standing, it came down to Denver’s win over Tampa Bay (31-23). They proved who was boss defeating the Saints (13-23),... Read more »
Row, Row, Row Your Boat
Kylie Amos, Desk Writer
November 20, 2012
Athletics play a huge role in many children’s lives in today’s society. You have little girls who want to be cheerleaders and little boys wanting to be the starting quarterback. There are children aspiring to be the next Mia Hamm or Michael Phelps along with the many other all-star athletes... Read more »
Stop Boosting the Boost
Olivia Morris, Swagger Premier
November 8, 2012
Blood boosting, a practice popularized by Olympic-level cyclist, runners, and skiers in the 80′s, is the infusion of one’s own blood (autologous) or compatible donated blood (homologous) in order to increase an athlete’s red blood cell count. Just a single infusion can boost the recipient’s RBC... Read more »
Are you an Ironman?
Kylie Amos, Desk Writer
October 16, 2012
Each year there are many national athletic events that take place in the CSRA. One of the biggest events bringing close $4 million into the area’s economy is the ESI Ironman 70.3. This event brings around 3500 athletes to the area along with their families and their teammates to encourage them... Read more »
Gettin’ Down ‘n Derby
Airam Brownlee, Writer
September 24, 2012
Roller derby. Whether you’ve been to a live bout, seen it in a movie like Whip It, or just know that “roller” and “derby” are both words you’ve probably heard of it . But if you haven’t heard of it, allow me to explain Roller Derby the best way I know how, as a group of women who are accountants,... Read more »
Jacket Drowns all of State
Kylie Amos, Desk Writer
September 20, 2012
North Augusta’s first state title for swimming was recently brought home by a clever little torpedo. Many mistakenly assumed it would be brought by a male swimmer,but not so, female swimmer, Nicole Fuller stunned all of the swimmers in the 500 yard freestyle at the 2011 State Championships for high... Read more »
It’s Contagious
Jacob Nelswag & Adam Snydog, Desk Bosses
September 10, 2012
We all know about football- four quarters of pure suspense as we watch our team either make it or break it. Everyone needs a break, right? As the football players trudge off into the locker room to regroup and some spectators go to buy their mid game hot dog, you will see a crowd of people to the side... Read more »
Gettin’ Weird on Friday Nights
Zack Rogers, Word Artist
August 29, 2012
“LET’S GET WEIRD”, the Workaholics inspired battle cry spread through Jacket Country like wildfire last Thursday night. The phrase, along with the support of the student section behind it, led our Jackets to a 49-0 win over the Midland Valley Mustangs. Or, as I figure it, a 196 pushup... Read more »
