Author Archives: Kayla White

Class of 2025 Destinations

It’s incredibly sad to watch another class leave Apex High. You’re with them for most of your high school career, and suddenly they’re gone. The exciting thing is that they are heading to a new chapter in their lives, which should hopefully make the goodbye process a little easier as we support them on their next adventure. Thank you for

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Do Apex Science Teachers Think They Could Summit Mt. Everest?

Mount Everest has killed over 300 people because of its hauntingly icy winds and steep sedimentary ledges. Its height reaches a colossal 29,032 feet, being the tallest mountain in the world. Yet the question is, do YOU think you could summit this Himalayan peak?  “Absolutely not!” said Mrs. Piper. “Summiting any mountain is a feat, but Mt. Everest can become

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Florida: The Best Place to Live

As someone who has lived in five cities and three states, I can’t deny that Florida was the PEAK place to live (Sorry!). I understand that this article may seem a little controversial, but hear me out on the entertainment, environment, and the incredibly easy access to popular vacation spots.  I’ve lived in North Carolina for the majority of my

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Pixar at the Peak

Pixar has played a major role in millions of lives, especially around Apex High. For students in this stage of their education, it can be so hard balancing childhood and adulthood and adjusting to a level of maturity that’s expected from us for the next few years. That’s why it’s nice to remind both teenagers and adults of some nostalgic

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Coach Pennisi Battling Sexism in Motorsports

“‘Do you have a typo? On your roster? Should this say Gino?’” “‘No, no, it’s Gina.’” “‘A woman?’” They questioned. “‘Yes.’” “‘She cannot work in our pits,’” said Formula One in 1991, and again in 1992. Unknown to many students at Apex, Track and Field and Cross Country Coach, Mrs. Pennisi, worked as a race official for the International Motorsports

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Sir Lewis Hamilton Now On Team Ferrari

Seven-time World Drivers Champion, Sir Lewis Hamilton, crashed his car during his second debut test drive with Ferrari in Barcelona. It hit headlines quickly, and thankfully Hamilton left the scene uninjured, but most aren’t worried… Hamilton has a unique winning pattern in Formula One history. Could this minor incident lead to a 2026 season victory after adjusting to his new

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