My journey here at Apex High has been full of changes. From starting at the Green Level campus to attending school virtually, and then returning to the new AHS campus, it’s been nothing short of hectic. Now don’t get me wrong, change keeps things interesting, but the one thing that I’ve proudly kept consistent is this Newspaper class. Looking back
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Apex High School’s Class of 2022 did not disappoint in academic achievements; four students received full-ride scholarships to incredible schools. One of these students is Shashank PB, who was recently awarded the Levine Scholarship. This prestigious scholarship covers tuition, room, food, and fees for four years at UNC Charlotte. Shashank’s dedication to not only academics, but service projects as well,
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Spring sports are officially underway at Apex High School, meaning baseball and softball are in full swing…literally. Both teams are about halfway through their seasons. Varsity Baseball has played 14 games so far this season, winning nine. Varsity Softball has played 13 games, and have won an impressive 11; the Lady Cougars are third in their Southwest Wake 4a League.
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Written by Camille Gottholm and Connor Vandermark. Most know the story of Coach Kevin Todd. A ray of sunshine that shone on all those around him, Todd will always be remembered by his colleagues, students, and players. His impact on everyone’s lives was astounding. From his words of wisdom, to his positive attitude, he would be remembered in our hearts.
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There is a long list of scholarships available to students in North Carolina. One of the most notable, however, is the Park Scholarship. This scholarship is awarded only to 40 out of 2500 students who apply, and a rigorous application process is required. This year, Emma Fornes, a senior at Apex High School, has received this scholarship for her outstanding
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This past Friday, February 25, Apex High School held a long-awaited Winter Formal: Apex in the Alps. After a considerable time since the last dance here at Apex, students and faculty were elated to get back on the dance floor. The dance was held from 7:30-10:30 PM and had an incredible turnout thanks to the hard work of Apex High’s
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On January 25, 2022 Apex High said farewell to 17 Cougars as they graduated early at the mid-year ceremony. This intimate ceremony had one of the smallest number of students graduate early. While the ceremony was a small one, it involved diligent planning and preparation. The orchestrator duties of graduation have recently been placed in the hands of Ms. Squires,
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For most of her life, Rebecca (Becca) Wyman has been a competitive dancer. But this year, she has decided to step off the stage and onto something quite different: the wrestling mat. Being the only girl on the team, Becca is changing the dynamic and breaking the stigma associated with girls in wrestling. So far she is having a great
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The Varsity Men’s Soccer team here at Apex has certainly made a name for themselves over the years. Despite COVID-19 and its effect on school sports, they worked as hard as ever…and it paid off. This season they had an impressive record and made it to the fourth round of the playoffs. The seniors this year were as important to
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On October 20th, students and faculty gathered in the courtyard of Apex High to celebrate apples at the NC Crunch Festival. This statewide event is widely celebrated by schools across North Carolina. Apex High’s culinary program dedicated its menu that week to consist of apples, while festivities occupied the courtyard for the day. During both lunches, games and food were
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