Being a multi-sport athlete is a ton of work, but getting the opportunity to play on varsity as a freshman is an honor. For freshman Maddie Degnan, it has been an experience of a lifetime being a part of Apex’s women’s varsity basketball team, the Lady Cougars varsity softball team, and the varsity Cougars tennis team. I had the pleasure
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Growing up, students are used to having homework most nights out of the week. As they get older, the workload seems to pile up, and sometimes it can seem unbearable. Many would say that homework is either not needed, or a waste of time, but this isn’t always true. There are many positive effects of homework along with the negative.
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Standing up and presenting something in front of a crowd can be a very nerve-wracking thing to do. This is why Apex’s very own Mr. Ferguson feels so strongly about offering a speech class for students of Apex High. Having the ability to prepare a good speech, visual representation, and presentation etiquette are all taught in this class. “I can’t
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The WRAL Voters Choice Awards voted us, Apex High School, as the best school in the county. It is quite the honor winning this award and is made even more so by the fact that it is voted on by the people of Wake County. There were several other schools in the running such as Millbrook High, Broughton High, and
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Have you ever been sitting in class and the teacher ask what style of learning helps you best, and you had no idea? Well, take this quiz to find out which one fits you!
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Kyler Froning, a sophomore here at Apex High, is really building his legacy this year. Not only does he run cross country and spring track, but he is also a part of the men’s wrestling team. Kyler has been wrestling for over a year now and seems to really love it. He first got his start when he was young,
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Are you in a club that requires you to get a certain number of volunteer hours? Are you trying to find a way to make the most of your time during the break? If so, here are eight ways that you can help your community! Going to your local food bank Donating to your local food bank could help
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Growing up, all of us have heard stories from our parents about their first job. Whether it was an ice cream shop or a department store, they all started somewhere. Many of them got their first job as young as sixteen years old. Obviously, times have changed, but should we be getting jobs this young as well? High school is
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Every year, kids all across America wait months for October 31st to come simply so they can dress up in a costume and go door-to-door asking for some treats. Most people assume that it’s just a harmless holiday for kids to be kids, but do you know the true origin of Halloween? Halloween first came to be back with the
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Of all the fantastic sports teams at Apex High School, one team that has been shining through is the women’s golf team. Age holds no bounds when it comes to sports at Apex, and women’s golf is no exception. I had the pleasure of sitting down with Abby Loding, a junior here at Apex High, to talk with her about
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