The Robotics team faced some challenges as they competed in their first BEST competition with their robot. The robot itself was not functioning properly at the beginning, so the team had to make last minute adjustments to prepare the robot for competition. According to freshman Chase Augur, the team had five weeks to build a robot. "We had a lot of problems with programming and a lot of challenges," Augur said. However, on the day of the competition, the team had help from other schools. The team also compiled a notebook explaining and documenting their process of building the robot. According to sponsor Ms. Rishell, the judges were impressed with the quality and presentation of the notebook.
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Insect Collection in ScienceMr. Day's environmental resources and wildlife sciences classes spent four weeks on the insect collection project. Twice a week the class would venture outside even going into the river at times to collect an insect. Each student had to collect at least 25 insects in the 12 scientific classifications in order to complete the collection. Once the insect is collected, the students had to display their collection on a board and test tubes. The classes identified and learned how the insects either help or harm the environment.
Video ProductionThe video production classes have created two shows this year. One is The Morning Roar, which covers news, sports, weather and lunch menus. The second is Real Talk, which covers entertainment news in a talk show format.
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MS Science RocketsThe Eighth grade science classes demonstrated Newton's Third Law of Motion by building rockets, which showed the opposite reactions of pressurized water sending them into the air.
Eighth graders Torrance Lovesee and Wesley Wicks shoot their rockets for the class.
Government Class Presidential CampaignThe JR/SR government classes developed a presidential campaign, starting with 25 candidates. The purpose of the project is to provide the student body an idea of a real-life election, so when they can vote in the next presidential election they will know how to make their decisions. Each group created their own ideal candidate per their party affiliation, prepared campaign materials and fought for electoral votes. According to senior Barbara Nickelson, the five campaign issues being discussed are immigration, education, war on terrorism, gun control and marijuana. "This campaign project gives students an insight on real issues facing our country," Nickelson said. The three remaining candidates are Republican Ajax Carter: Blake Bevan, Hannah Emmons and Weston Scott; Democrat John K. Waters: Clay Hogoboom, Seth Kernes and Austin Cooley; Independent Darius McCluster: Willie Newman, Brian Elsen and Cole Weber. The campaign commercials will be shown this week and the final election will be Nov 8.
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Food DrivesStuCo holding Food Drive Nov 7-21
Battle Buddy collecting items for KFDI's Christmas in a Box. Nov 7-17 |
Senior SpotlightStudents in Fall athletics and activities were recognized on Senior Night.
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Clubs & activitiesFFA
SkillsUSA FCA StuCo Outdoor's Club |