This past weekend, a WCPSS Alumni and former resident of the City of Oaks won the Players Stadium course at The Players Championship Sawgrass. James Frederick Webb Simpson, a successful alumni of Broughton High School and Wake Forest University clenched first place, eighteen under par. The once Raleigh native now resides in Charlotte, NC. Webb Simpson went professional in 2008
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From April 20-25, Apex DECA traveled to Atlanta, Georgia to compete in ICDC, or International Career Development Conference. I had the opportunity to sit down with one of the finalists from Apex High School. Jackson Arnold was a top twenty finalist in the world for Automotive Services Marketing Roleplay. Q: How did you qualify for ICDC? A: To qualify, you
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Apex High School has a lot of great programs to offer, and opportunities for students to take advantage of. Over this past spring break, Apex High School has students traveling all around the world. I had the opportunity to talk to Doug Martin, a Junior and French II student about his experience in France this past break. Q: What was
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Wake County, N.C. – Students and parents alike complained to the Wake County school board last night regarding West Millbrook Middle School. Parents stated that the school is in need of repairs, just on the heels of Wake County announcing an appeal the county made for fifty-eight million more in funding for school nurses and counselors. Last night, parents made
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It’s no surprise that everyone has a destroyed bracket after the first and second round of games in the NCAA Tournament. There have been some major upsets, and it has been quite a roller-coaster of a ride through this year’s tournament. Let’s take a look at the tournament’s greatest upsets so far. No. 1 UVA vs. No. 16 UMBC; There
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Audio: Article: Whether most people realize it or not, a “new” holiday is in swing. Saint Patrick’s Day? No. This is a holiday season you may not expect: Motorcycle season. For most bikers, the season has just begun as temperatures have started to rise in North Carolina and all across the country. Motorcycles are seen as “dangerous” and “reckless,” but
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With the new campus for Apex High School underway and Apex having explosive growth, changes to accommodate the people and places we go are needed. NCDOT have made plans to change Ten-Ten road as well as minor changes to the Apex Peakway. It is not a secret that after Money Magazines 2015 “#1 Small town to live in” rating, Apex
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If there is one thing that the Apex High School Cougars can rally behind it is sports. Apex has a rich tradition of strong competition in sports throughout the years, as well as a strong student support for our athletic teams. On July 1-6 a former Cougar will line up with the hope of Olympic Gold in his eyes. Bryan
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North Carolina has a rich tradition of tourism. From our sandy coast to high peaks in the mountains, to the Triangle, there is a lot to see and do in North Carolina. In 2012, the NC Senate introduced a bill to change the start and end dates of the school calendar. These changes were put into effect for the purpose
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I’m sure everyone has seen at least one person spinning a little toy around school. Fidget spinners are the new “hot” toy, but should they be allowed in schools? Many school districts are starting to ban fidget spinners to keep them out of classes. Fidget spinners are small hand held toys that are meant to help reduce stress, anxiety, and
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