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Break a leg! The varsity chorus sang their hearts out at this years holiday concert. On Friday, Dec. 1, the varsity chorus of eighth and ninth graders sang along side each other for 2017-2018 school years holiday concert.

Editorial: Varsity chorus, vocal ensemble deserve pat on back

Editorial Board December 8, 2017

The varsity chorus and vocal ensemble did an absolutely fantastic job at their holiday concert on Dec. 1. The chorus was led by the choral director Jessica Connell and  pianist Pamela K. Meiser....

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Editorial: Interim grade reports, report cards waste time, paper, money.

November 15, 2017

AAJHS has been using report cards and interim grade reports as well as using an online grade book. Having these two things for grades wastes paper, time and money. Having paper report cards and...

Each eighth and ninth grader got  a Chromebook to use during school and out of school. There used for homework, in class work, or any type of assignment needed done.

Editorial: Chromebooks improving students education

November 15, 2017

This year Chromebooks were given out to each eighth and ninth grader in the school. No longer will students waste up to ten minutes a period getting laptops out of carts to then sign on. The Chromebooks...

Editorial: Securly limits Chromebook access

Editorial: Securly limits Chromebook access

November 15, 2017

Chromebooks supply students with technology to get their work done throughout the school day and at home. The Chromebook uses a cloud based web filtering called “ Securly “. Securly places an abundance...

Eighth grader, Khloe Stoltenberg and ninth grader Kaleb Ruggles try to crack the case while suspecting eighth grader, Luke Rokoskey, did the crime.

Editorial: Drama club deserves kudos

November 15, 2017

The drama club took a lot of time and hard work in performing the first play of the year called Law and Order … The Fairytale Unit. Their time and effort really paid off. Little kids loved it and...

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Ethan Little dropkicks a soccer ball as he prepares for his final game of the boys soccer season.

Editorial: Sports announcements needed

November 15, 2017

Recently, announcements about how the sports teams are doing have been eliminated in the morning. The announcements that used to be made about the sports teams included who did really well that game and...

Jack Hatch cheers on the ninth grade football team on Thursday, Oct. 12, against Central Catholic.

Editorial: Students protest new football rules

November 15, 2017

In 2017, there was an addition to the rules for the students attending high school football games. This change has decreased the interest of Friday night games, and it has outraged students. The new...

Ninth grader, Morgan Baker, works on her Chromebook during class. She is typing an essay for her Civics class.

Editorial: Chromebooks help save paper

November 15, 2017

With the new introduction of Chromebooks for eighth and ninth graders, a multitude of paper is being saved by the school. Chromebooks are a wonderful resource for students and teachers. Since students...

Step, step, turn!  The Varsity marching band was leaving the field after pregame.  Their performance was around fifteen minutes.

Editorial: Band deserves congratulations

Editorial Board November 15, 2017

The Varsity band had an amazing marching band season and will continue to thrive.   They played many songs including “September” by Mike Story, “Everybody have fun tonight”  by Doug Adams and...

Students stand and wait outside to be checked by security at AAJHS on Tuesday, Nov. 7.

Students must carry cell phones

Jocelyn Fetter November 15, 2017
There is more good than bad that can come out of changing this rule, if it is approached and taken care of appropriately.
October 2013 marks the eighth annual national Bullying Prevention Month in the United States. It is important for Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Airmen to recognize and prevent bullying to maintain the quality of the world’s greatest Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tabatha Zarrella/Released)

Don’t be a bystander!

Chastity Brunner, Reporter November 15, 2017

A student gets shoved in the hallway and you just stand there. You want to stick up for the kid, but you don’t want the bully coming after you next. Bullying is a huge issue all around the world,...

Teenagers need to stay alive and not drink and drive

Teenagers need to stay alive and not drink and drive

Maddie Detwiler, reporter November 15, 2017

You’re at a party and you see someone intoxicated getting ready to drive. How would you handle the situation? According to CDC Vital Signs, one in 10 teens in high school drive under the influence. Drinking...

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