Weird, wacky, worldwide news

Grace Fendrick
Staff Writer

• It is graduation season for many people, including 99 year-old Jessie Rose White. After completing courses for stenography and bookkeeping at Beal College in Bangor in 1939, she was unable to pay the $5 diploma fee. A friend of White, after hearing of her academic misfortune, paid the fee for her this year. When she received her diploma she said that she was “delighted.” She hopes to seek further education through the internet, as she is in a wheel-chair due to polio.
• Half sisters, 85-year-old Zelda Gates and 94-year-old Rita Knight, met for the first time just outside of Tulsa, Oklahoma. Gates was unaware she had a half-sister until reading her father’s will. After spending so many years apart from one another they finally met this Memorial Day weekend; they even discovered that they shared some family traits.
• Suspected vampire burial grounds were discovered in northwestern Poland. It was clear that it was a vampire grave because the teeth had been removed, a leg nailed to the coffin (to keep the body from rising), and a stone which was placed in the mouth. This myth will never die.
• We have all figured out who the tooth-fairy is, it’s but do you know about the “weed fairy”? Yeni Sleidi, or @danksyappleweed on Twitter, is the national “weed fairy,” who got the nickname by pinning posters saying “These are tough times. Take this WEED. And keep your spirits high” with free weed attached. Although marijuana is legal in Seattle, some are worried that it will get into the hands of people under the age of 21.
• The cast of the hit TV show The Wonder Years reunited on May 28. There were many photos taken. Although they were older, there was still a very prominent resemblance to their younger selves.

Animazement hits Raleigh Convention Center

Marisa Ingraham
Staff Writer

Over Memorial Day weekend, Animazement took place at the Raleigh Convention Center.  An annual convention dedicated to anime, Animazement attracts thousands of people every year.  Attendees dress up as their favorite anime characters, known as cosplay, and often pose for pictures with other fans.  Visitors also attend panels, participate in various activities and purchase merchandise.    This year many fans were dressed as characters from Attack on Titan, a new and popular anime.  Many fans were also dressed as characters from the online comic Homestuck. 

Apex sees budget increase, unveils new electric charging stations

Adam Mancini
Sports Editor

The charging station in downtown Apex

The town of Apex continues to grow at an impressive rate. Town Manager Bruce Radford has proposed a $38.9 million budget for the fiscal year, beginning on July 1, which would mark a $2.9 million increase over last year’s budget. Better yet, tax payers would not see an increase, as Apex would instead rely on the expectation of continued economic growth to pay for new town employees and features.

Kick off summer with a movie

Marley Shattuck 
Staff Writer

Looking for a way to celebrate the close of another school year? Kick off the start of summer by seeing a movie! June has a string of new, highly anticipated movies that are definitely worth checking out.

Making the most of your summer

Devon McCarroll
Staff Writer

Instead of lounging at the pool or beach all summer long, make the most out of your summer with these fun activities that you can do with friends and family. Fun for all ages, these activities will ensure that you make meaningful memories with those you love most during the sunny season.

Driverless cars to hit the streets in the coming decade

Caroline Gadsby
Staff Writer

Google’s new driverless cars are becoming more and more popular on the streets of California where they have been test driving the car.  Modifying the Toyota Prius to operate as a Google driverless car has turned a corner on technology for Google.  After it passed the test course on mountain roads, the goal has now shifted to mastering city street driving.

Spice up your love life

Sarah Hirst and Caroline Gadsby 
Staff Writers

Dating is a necessary life experience.  Once you’ve identified your “dating target”, choosing the perfect spot can be difficult.  The best thing to do is find a common interest that involves high activity, and a place to just sit and talk. 

When doing high energy level activities, your body releases dopamine.  Dopamine is a hormone that plays an important role in the human body and brain.  It triggers feelings of happiness and fondness, almost that of a high.  That’s why, when choosing a date spot, it’s important to include something active, as well as a nice quiet place to get to know someone better.  

I know what you’re thinking, where can I take my significant other, the love of my life, and perhaps even my soul mate for a great time that is not too costly?  

Well, here are some options:

Media reports everything but the news

Michael Lyday
Editor-in-Chief

When you log onto your favorite news site or turn on your preferred 24-hour news network, you find anything but the news. Rather than information about the breaking news story of the day, you instead hear opinion and speculation. If you look to Fox News for coverage of a shooting, you are met with unhinged nitwits warning you that your guns are going to be taken away. If you look to MSNBC for coverage of the same event you see the same concept, but this time disseminating the idea that guns are evil. People look to the news for facts, but only receive propaganda that the network overseers wish to program into as many brains as they can get to watch the screen.

Texting 911 may soon become an option

Marisa Ingraham
Staff Writer

Texting 911 may soon be possible.  The Federal Communications Commission has created a new program called Text-to-911 which allows text messages to be sent to 911 operators instead of a voice call. All four major service providers which include Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile and Sprint all committed to providing the service to certain locations by May 15.  The FCC has required that all service providers have the service by the end of 2014. 

Boys and girls track teams impress at state meet

Natalia Ghan
Staff Writer

The boys become state runner-ups.

The Mideast Regional Meet on May 10, 2014 sizzled with tight competition under the warm sun. As Coach Paul Lockwood describes, “the record book was rewritten.” In addition to the boys placing first and the girls fourth, Apex saw many athletes advance to the state meet under sometimes trying circumstances.

Senior Joe DeVries qualified for states in pole vault despite a broken wrist, alongside his junior teammates Michael Utecht and Drew Pedersen.  DeVries recounts his first event when he suffered the injury. “I tripped over a hurdle someone had knocked into my lane; fell, rolled back up, went under the next hurdle, over the last, and finished...I was disqualified because going under hurdles is illegal.” After the injury, DeVries was undeterred from competing in States. “The doctor said it’s going to hurt, but I can do it if I tape it up,” he said. Coach Mark Trezona reflected on the meet positively. “I was pleased when [our vaulters] qualified. Regionals is not necessarily a great performance meet but an advancement meet.”

Apex High teachers take a stand

Grace Fendrick
Staff Writer

Apex teachers protest along Laura Duncan Road

Red outfits, colorful signs, and nearly 60 Apex High School staff lined the sidewalks of Laura Duncan Road on Wednesday. Teachers were protesting “To make the public aware; what we’re [mainly] concerned about is the exodus of teachers in state,” said the organizer of the event Gregg Thomas. Low pay, the removal of tenure and additional pay for advanced degrees, and an overall lack of respect for the profession were among the other reasons for the protest.

Coach Forrest Moog participates
in the protest

The rally occurred before school, as they, “were following all the rules to permit us to protest and still do our job,” said Thomas. This demonstrates how much teachers of Apex High School care about their students.

“It was great, we were very fortunate,” Thomas said regarding the media coverage, including WRAL, WTVD, and the News & Observer. Although Principal Matthew Wight was not a part of the protest he backs his teachers fully saying, “I absolutely support them one-hundred percent.” Wight believes that the teachers took an essential step in improving the system saying, “They have met with legislators voicing their concerns, but to make a public display of their concerns is really important.”

Megan Fackler-Bretz, Tim Kane, and Amy Ernenwein

As North Carolina is ranked 46^th in the nation for average teacher pay, there is a definite need for reform.
The protest occurred after the shocking news that 612 educators have left midyear in Wake County, which is the largest teacher turnover rate in five years. Governor Pat McCrory hopes to address these issues through his long term plan, “Career Pathways for Teachers.” Some Wake County citizens do not believe any changes are necessary; however, when asked how he would respond to the naysayers Thomas said, “I think the people who are critical don’t know about education.

Ryan Phelps, Forrest Moog, Vicki Winstead, and Leila Moog

Scott Ferguson, his daughter Hannah Ferguson, and Carol Bost

9/11 museum unveiled

Marisa Ingraham
Staff Writer

Thirteen years after the attack on the World Trade Center, the National September 11 Memorial Museum has finished construction.  The facility remembers the lives that were lost as well as the survivors of the attack and first responders that risked or lost their lives.  The building stands on the same land where the Twin Towers once stood. 

Another win for North Carolina

Sarah Kebea 
Arts and Entertainment Editor 

On Thursday, 10.5 million watched Asheville native Caleb Johnson take the crown as the Season 13 winner of American Idol.  The 23 year old rocker stunned the crowd with his voice and song choices throughout the season, his most memorable including his original song “As Long As You Love Me” and his performance of Aerosmith’s “Dream On”.  The other finalist, 17 year old Jena Irene, also had plenty of memorable performances including Elvis Presley’s “Can’t Help Falling in Love” and Radiohead’s “Creep”.  Johnson’s win marks the third win for North Carolina on American Idol. 

Past North Carolina winners are Fantasia (Season 3) and Scotty McCreery (Season 10).  Other N.C. top 12 finalists include singer turned politician Clay Aiken, country star Kellie Pickler, and rocker Chris Daughtry. 

Performances from the American Idol finale included Demi Lovato singing her hit “Heart Attack” with the top 12 girls, KISS, John Legend performing with top 12 finalist Malaya Watson, Aloe Blacc, and Jason Mraz performing with top 12 finalist Alex Preston.  Ryan Seacrest also performed, surprising the audience by singing alongside Richard Marx to Marx’s song “Right Here Waiting.”  This year is the first time the number of votes were not announced.  The slipping ratings of American Idol and other singing shows continue to be problematic and may result in changes for next season.

Godzilla returns

Marley Shattuck 
Staff Writer

A modern remake of the legendary Godzilla premiered over the weekend on Friday, May 16, taking in a whopping $93.2 million in ticket sales. The action-packed film featured a few highly proclaimed actors such as Bryan Cranston of Breaking Bad. Cranston gave an excellent, convincing performance as the ‘crazy’ man whose unruly theories actually ended up being true. In addition to him, actor Aaron Taylor-Johnson did an outstanding job of portraying the main character, Cranston’s son who works hard to help save both his family and the city from disaster. Even the actors with smaller roles in the film demonstrated admirable acting capability.

The movie puts a twist on the classic Godzilla story, adding in a new creature for the enormous monster to take on. The new creature, appropriately named a Massive Unidentified Terrestrial Organism (M.U.T.O.), was the real threat in the film as it was the one to primarily decimate parts of the United States as well as Japan and Europe. In fact, while the movie was titled ‘Godzilla,’ its focus seemed to be centered on the new monster instead. Although this was one of the movie’s few weaknesses, factors such as the visual effects were incredible and highly compelling. The explosions, attack scenes, and city destruction come to life right before your eyes. Godzilla itself as well as the M.U.T.O. creature were convincingly realistic.

Although the non-stop action of the movie was slightly overwhelming, overall it was an exciting, fast-paced, riveting film that you don’t want to miss. Take a nice break from work and school to see this movie.

Tips for future success

Mariane Ghazaleh

Staff Writer 

High school is an unforgettable time for many people. Good or bad, there are many life experiences packed into the four years. It’s always good to start each year with a little bit of advice. Let’s take a look at what current high school students have to say to the upcoming classes. 

RISING FRESHMAN: The transition from middle school to high school can be a big one. Apex Legacy asked some rising sophomores what they learned their freshman year and what they think you should know coming in.

• “Do your work. Don’t skip,” says Blaize Ward. You want to start your first year on the right foot. Set goals and foster good habits that will help you throughout your four years.
• “If you don’t do your homework, you fail,” Skylar Gnann bluntly states. Homework does count for a grade in most classes. Do the little things right and you will be surprised at how well you do in class.
• “Get gym over with” advises Timmy Breaton. It’s a basic requirement for graduation. Don’t put it off for another year; otherwise, you won’t be able to take electives you really enjoy.
• “Bring your own chair,” says Ismail Khan. OK, he’s just kidding, but Apex High is pretty crowded, so get used to big classes. You may not know everyone, but your freshman year is a great time to start building new friendships.

Career paths for your future

Sarah Hirst
Staff Writer

Deciding a future education and career path is a difficult decision for most high school students. There are so many options for majors and careers; the task of choosing seems daunting. There are many websites that may be helpful in terms of researching the job outlook for various occupations. One site that is extremely helpful is Future for Kids at www.f4k.org. This site has a number of tests that you may take to determine your likes and dislikes. These tests may help to point you in the right direction.

Justin Timberlake wins big at Billboard Music Awards

Sarah Kebea
Arts and Entertainment Editor 

      The 2014 Billboard Awards aired live Sunday on ABC and featured many talked-about performances.  Sunday night brought many moments of joy for the show’s viewers, the main event of the night being the Michael Jackson hologram that took the stage after being introduced by Ludacris, Kesha, and Brad Paisley.  L.A. Reid showed the hologram alongside a crew of backup dancers performing “Slave to the Rhythm”, a song from Jackson’s posthumous album, Xscape.  The album features Justin Timberlake, who was the biggest winner Sunday night, taking home seven awards including Artist of the Year, Top Male Artist, and Top R&B Artist.  Timberlake did not attend the show, but accepted all his awards via video.  Another leading male, Robin Thicke, collected four awards.  Sunday night also featured a performance by Miley Cyrus, singing the Beatles classic “Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds” at her concert in the Manchester Arena.  Other significant events of the night include Luke Bryan being named Top Country Artist and Carrie Underwood receiving the Milestone Award.  Some of the categories and their winners are listed below: 

Top Social Artist:

•       Justin Bieber

Top Female Artist:

•        Katy Perry

Top Touring Artist:

•       Bon Jovi

Top Rap Artist:

•          Eminem

Top New Artist:

•          Lorde

Top Duo/Group:

•          Imagine Dragons

Top Streaming Artist:

•          Miley Cyrus

Make your dorm feel like home

Shauna Hines
Features Editor

College can be an exciting experience. Living away from home for the first time can result in homesickness even if you’re only 30 minutes away from home. Here are some tips to make your dorm a home away from home.

Even if you can’t move the furniture around, there are ways to personalize your room. Hanging posters and lights and adding color to the drab white walls will make any room feel more inviting. Bring pictures of family and friends to hang in frames or on a cork board. Do be mindful of how you hang items because many buildings do not want nails in the walls; instead use adhesive wall hooks that remove cleanly.

Comfort is another key factor to make your dorm feel like home. So make your bedding, furniture, and floor as comfortable as possible. Add a mattress pad to your bed for extra support and cushioning for a good night’s sleep.  A comfy chair in the corner of the room may be useful to help unwind from a stressful day. Rugs add character and comfort to the cold floors.

Godspell impresses

Grace Fendrick
Staff Writer

Apex Peak Players’ Production of Godspell was phenomenal, with a cast filled with vocal talent and an ensemble that brought the show together. The technical aspects were spot-on, and the onstage band was a hit, never missing a beat. The audience was always attentive and, whether they were laughing, crying, or even being called onstage. This musical was exciting, full of great musical numbers along with a heartwarming story.

Godspell, loosely based on the gospel of Matthew, follows Jesus and his disciples through the parables. This production is set in modern times at a subway station, where His followers unite to form a community. The lighting often synced with the beat of the music, making the onstage band not only sound, but look incredible.

Safety of e-cigarettes questioned

Devon McCarroll
Staff Writer

E-cigarettes are gaining more attention due to their increasing popularity, whether they are used recreationally or as a tool to quit smoking. Because they are new to the market, there isn’t a lot of regulation or research on these devices yet.

Billboard Music Award nominees 2014

Shauna Hines
Features Editor

The Billboard Music Awards are right around the corner on Sunday, May 18 on ABC. Performers will include Imagine Dragons, Luke Bryan, John Legend, OneRepublic, and Jason Derulo. Here are some of categories and their nominees:

2014 Billboard Music Awards

Top Artist:

Miley Cyrus

Imagine Dragons

Bruno Mars

Katy Perry

Justine Timberlake

Top Hot 100 Song:

 “Wrecking Ball”-Miley Cyrus

 “Radioactive”-Imagine Dragons

 “Royals”-Lorde

 “Roar”-Katy Perry

“Blurred Lines”-Robin Thicke feat. T.I. and Pharrell

Project Ara to revolutionize smartphone industry

Zane Muzzillo
Staff Writer

Google’s latest endeavor, Project Ara, is bringing something never before seen to the smartphone industry. The company is developing a modular smart phone, which will allow you to change out parts of your phone as they become outdated and obsolete. This design will also allow you to build a custom phone that fits your budget. Google has incorporated magnets into the new phone so you can slip out any component from the camera to the processor. If you break the screen you would have the ability to pop it off and replace it with a new one. The phones design is based on Phonebloks, an independent phone design made by Dave Hakkens. Google partnered with Hakkens to combine his designing ability with their manufacturing power.

The phone will come in three sizes, a 2x5 inch model, a 3x6 inch model, and a 4x7 inch model. Google is also undercutting its competitors’ prices, which will start at $50, one-fourth the cost of the high end smart phones currently on the market. Google is planning on releasing the phone early 2015.

Summer page turners

Marley Shattuck 
Staff Writer

For a lot of students, reading can be a total drag and completely tedious. However, there’s actually a wide selection of riveting, enjoyable books that teens will love (when they give it a chance). In fact, here’s a list of some great Young Adult fiction books that will keep you reading all summer:

1.      The Divergent Series: This three part dystopian series (Divergent, Insurgent, and Allegiant) tells the story of a teenage girl escaping her family’s plain, selfless faction to join the daring environment of the Dauntless faction. It’s exciting, intense, and romantic all at once; you’ll never want to put it down.

2.       The Fault in our Stars: TFIOS, soon to be released as a film, is the not-so-average love story of a 16-year-old girl with thyroid cancer who quickly catches the eye of a quirky, cute seventeen-year-old boy. This page-turner is adorable, tear-jerking, and is sure to make you fall in love with the characters and their story.

3.       The Maze Runner: Can you imagine waking up with not a single memory in a secluded field enclosed in a colossal maze with dozens of strangers? For Thomas, this is his reality; he has to find a way to escape the maze and (hopefully) remember how he and his fellow ‘Gladers’ got there. This mystery novel will leave you wanting answers and keep you fully engaged.

4.       The Hunger Games Series: The highly proclaimed Hunger Games movies were based off of this intense three-part book saga. The plot follows 16-year-old Katniss Everdeen and the hardships she faces after she volunteers to save her sister and take part in the 74^th annual Hunger Games: a fight to the death for ages 12-18. Take a journey through Katniss’ mind as she faces her toughest challenge yet: staying alive.

             These are just a few of the many captivating titles out there. Instead of watching TV or spending the day online, read a good book! Not only is it educational, but it’s an entertaining way to pass the time.

School lunches to change in coming years

Marisa Ingraham
Staff Writer

Student eating a school lunch

New guidelines have been set by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and Congress to provide healthier school lunches for students, but schools have asked that the USDA roll back some of the guidelines because they are too difficult to follow and students won’t adjust to the new food.

Plan in the works to bring home Nigerian girls

Marley Shattuck
Staff Writer

The kidnappings and attacks by the Boko Haram Islamist group last month have left a quite unsettling atmosphere across the town of Chibok and most of Nigeria. Residents watched a disturbing video of some captured girls released by a French news agency, Agence France-Presse. The video shows roughly 100 girls on the ground, dressed in traditional Islamic clothing, forcibly chanting “Praise to be Allah, the lord of the world.” In the 27-minute video, the alleged leader Abubakar Shekau said he would release the girls only when the imprisoned members of Boko Haram are freed. However, at a later briefing, the director of the National Orientation Agency stated that other negotiations could be a possibility for rescuing the kidnapped girls. Director Mike Omeri said, “The government of Nigeria will continue to explore all options for the release and safe return of our girls back to their respective homes.”

Godspell opens tomorrow

Grace Fendrick
Staff Writer

Cast at the finale of a preview performance

Apex High Peak Players’ final production of this school year, Godspell, runs this week. This Broadway hit was originally written by John-Michael Tebelak with lyrics by Stephen Schwartz, and its plotline loosely follows the gospel of Matthew. Apex High’s production, put on by the fourth period Theatre Arts III/IV class, has a twist as it is set in a subway station.

Junior Will Stapleton plays Jesus, and senior Josh Menzies will be playing Judas. The ensemble is a crucial part to the musical, as they play Jesus’ followers and are “always on stage,” senior Rachel Pullen, a spot light operator, said.

The seniors in the cast of Godspell

The rock and roll songs will make you want to get up and dance while the slower songs will tug at your heartstrings. In the end it’s a heartwarming story about, “a community really coming together,” said senior Olivia Williams, a member of the ensemble as well as a crew. You can see Godspell this week on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday (May 15-17) at 7:00 p. m. in the auditorium. Tickets are being sold only at apexdrama.com for $7.50 for students and seniors and $8.50 for adults, they will also be sold at the door for $10. For any additional information please contact director Gina Winter at gwinter@wcpss.net. 

Take a Break, Go See a Movie!

Sarah Kebea
Arts and Entertainment Editor 

Stressed out by exams and need a break?  Go to the movies!  This month features a slew of new movies from remakes of classics to the most talked about comedies:

·         Movies released on Friday, May 9:

o   Legends of Oz: Dorothy’s Return (PG)-What happens when Dorothy decides to return to Oz to help her friends?  Find out in this animated sequel of the 1939 classic.  Fantasy. 

o   Mom’s Night Out (PG) –A group of friends are longing for a girls’ night out, but in order to have their fun, the kids need a babysitter, and who better than the dads?  Comedy. 

·         Friday, May 16:

o   Godzilla (PG-13)-The remake, starring Bryan Cranston and Aaron Johnson, will take place in contemporary times, retelling the story of Godzilla.  Action.

o   Million Dollar Arm (PG)-In a last effort to save his career, a sports agent, played by Jon Hamm, goes to India to find a cricket player fit to be a baseball pitcher.  Drama.

·         Friday, May 23:

o   X-Men: Days of Future Past (PG-13)-In this sequel to X-Men: The Last Stand, the X-Men go back to the past to save the future.  Jennifer Lawrence, Ian McKellen, and other big names star in the new superhero flick of May.  Action. 

o   Blended (PG-13)-After a blind date didn’t end too well, two single parents, played by Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore, are stuck sharing the same suite at a resort with their families. This is the third movie Sandler and Barrymore have done as a duo.  The last time they were together on the big screen was for the romantic comedy 50 First Dates.  Romantic Comedy. 

·         Friday, May 30:

o   Maleficent (PG)-The untold story of the evil fairy Maleficent, played by Angelina Jolie, from the 1959 classic Sleeping Beauty.  Adventure.

Oklahoma botches execution

Adam Mancini
Sports Editor

An Oklahoma death row inmate, Clayton Lockett, writhed in pain as he lay dying, strapped to a gurney as prison officials lowered the blinds in the room to prevent those in the viewing gallery from witnessing the horror that was unfolding in the death chamber. It was a botched execution. Lockett, age 38, convicted of shooting a nineteen year old girl and helping to bury her alive, was scheduled to be put to death via lethal injection at 6:23 p.m., but it took until 7:06 p.m. for the prisoner to finally succumb to a heart attack. A usual execution takes a typical total of five to eighteen minutes to complete. Lockett’s took over forty.

Google expands affordable delivery service

Zane Muzzillo
Staff Writer

Google is expanding a membership program to make shopping much easier for customers. If you live in Manhattan or west Los Angeles, Google will deliver online purchases to your front door the day the order is placed for a $5 fee. The service was first launched in San Francisco last year. West L.A. and Manhattan residents will be able to get anything they want from Costco, L'Occitane, Staples, Target, Walgreens and Babies "R" Us through the service. Google is planning to expand this service to the rest of New York City, but they are going to start with Manhattan for now and has a website, www.google.com/shopping/express, dedicated to its one day shipping service.

Google’s same day delivery is cheaper than Amazon’s, which is $5.99 per order. On top of that, it requires an Amazon Prime membership, which costs $100 a year.  For non-Prime members same day delivery fee is $10 for the first item and $0.98 per each additional item. EBay also has a stake in the same day delivery service market, and delivers to San Francisco, Chicago, Dallas, San Jose and parts of NYC. For $5, you can order items from Target, Urban Outfitters, Best Buy and Macy's, but there is a $25 minimum order.

Apex athletes run to victory

Natalia Ghan

Staff Writer

Boys team after taking conference title.

This year’s Track and Field SWAC Championship, normally a two day back to back competition, was postponed due to severe weather so that the first day fell on Monday, April 28th, and the second on Thursday, May 1st. But despite the threat of storms, the athletes kept their focus and saw Apex boys place first with 199.5 points, Green Hope follow in second with 119 points, and Holly Springs finish third with 85 points. Apex girls placed second with 157 points, behind Cary with 179.5, and ahead of Green Hope with 139 points.

Field athletes performed well both days in shot put and discus. Senior Tiffany Finley placed first in discus with a 101-09.00, and second in shot put with a throw of 35-05.00. Senior Jason Lockamy placed first in discus (158-01.00) and third in shot put (42-06.50). Finley and Lockamy will be competing at the regional meet and Coach Kelley affirms that this Saturday, “the objective is to go to states.”

Was it a fairytale kind of night?

Sarah Kebea and Grace Fendrick

Prom King Austin Kirley and Queen Kelsey Mason
share their first dance as royalty 

Arts and Entertainment Editor & Staff Writer 

Prom, according to the attendees, was a huge success.  All the attendees favored different parts of the prom, including the decorations, that “fit the theme” according to senior Nathalie Macaleer. You walked in and you felt like you were really in wonderland. Of course there had to be a prom king and queen, senior Austin Kirley, the 2014 prom king, described his crowning as “regal” and the night as “blissful”.  Check out Kirley’s Twitter campaign, run by friends of his, @Kirley4King (the Twitter name recently changed to Kirely is King, in honor of his win, of course).

Former Army Ranger signs NFL contract

Michael Lyday
Editor-in-Chief

Alejandro Villanueva, a former Army Ranger who served three tours of duty in Afghanistan over four years, signed a rookie free agent contract with the Philadelphia Eagles as a defensive lineman. The Eagles picked up Villanueva after noticing him at a regional combine in Detroit.