This year abroad feels like a long path which will lead me in the right direction of my life. There’s only one more thing left to do: I have to actually venture on the path.
Atwater closure among reorganization possibilities
Committee decides on three recommendations to school board
After much discussion and debate, the grade reorganization committee chose three grade configurations to recommend to the school board, one of which would close Atwater and two more which would close SIS.
On Sunday December 6, the 30th annual arts and crafts fair was successful, thanks to the many athletes that helped to put it on. This year around $12,000 was made from admissions, bake sale revenue, entry fee for artists, and more.
Saturday, December 8, 2009 marked the day of Shorewood’s Annual Holiday Shopwalk, which included ice sculptures, free trolley rides, strolling carolers, and even a special visit from Santa.
Online Only: Click here to listen to the first-ever Ripples Audio Report, an interview with Superintendent Blane McCann.
Recent Feature Articles
What do you want to be when you grow up? While many of us might name an accountant, teacher, or lawyer as our ideal occupation, Joey Knutson, senior, has decided that he will become a professional athlete, a movie star, and astronaut — all in one.
Recent A&E Articles
The film Invictus cannot help but inspire its viewers. Based on a true story and directed by Clint Eastwood, Invictus tells the tale of Nelson Mandela (Morgan Freeman) after he was elected president of South Africa, and of his struggle to reunite his racially and economically divided country.
Showcase 2009 featured the usual variety of singing, dancing, student bands, movie scenes, and juggling, but the thing that really stood out were the dances.
Recent Op/Ed Articles
According to a recent Gallup annual poll, 55% of Americans rated members of Congress as having “low or very low” ethical standards. For the first time ever, Congress scored even lower than car salesmen.
After visiting both kinds of institutions, I was surprised to find that I was extremely impressed by a highly selective women’s college.
Recent Sports Articles
So far, the 2009 season for the Greyhounds boys basketball team has featured three players averaging double figures for scoring, a 23 point explosion by senior Chase Miller, and the excitingly scrappy play of freshman newcomers… without a win.
With many returning veterans and a solid underclassmen group, the boys swim team begins the 2009-2010 season with high hopes.