There are a wide variety of classes students can take at Apex High School, including honors and AP courses. However, there is another opportunity for students to expand their horizons and even earn college credit: dual enrollment with Wake Technical Community College and Career Promise (CCP) classes. Taking online Wake Tech courses allows students to have an abbreviated schedule or
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The Apex Peak Players held performances of the fall play, The Phantom Tollbooth, on October 26, 27, and 28. Based on a book by the same title, the play shares the story of a young boy named Milo who discovers a tollbooth in his room and drives his car through it to go on a fantastical adventure to the Land
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High school academics are challenging. Many students struggle with gaining the motivation to study and do well in school. Some ask teachers, friends, or siblings for tips. Some scour the Internet for studying “hacks.” Distressed, students turn to mindlessly watching YouTube videos while procrastinating on their work. However, the answer to their problems is located closer than they think. There
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October is the month when fall appears in full force. People are wearing sweaters, drinking pumpkin spice beverages, and thinking about jumping into piles of crunchy fall leaves. While there are many fun activities to take part in during fall, the season can also be one of immense stress due to school as well as college applications for seniors. During
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One of the few constants in a high school student’s life is that there will always be new clubs to explore at the beginning of each school year. There are fifty-nine clubs at Apex this year, meaning that there are a wide variety of interests, passions, and hobbies for students to explore. Read on for a profile of four new
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Apex High School is arguably one of the best high schools in Wake County. It has even garnered the distinction of being one of the best high schools in America. It’s no wonder then that so many former students return to the Peak as teachers. One such person is Mr. Dasarathy, a 2019 graduate and new social studies teacher. Mr.
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Every year after the holidays, Americans start thinking about their resolutions for the new year, and this year was no exception. 59% of young adults ages 18-34 set New Year’s resolutions, with the most popular resolution being to exercise more. New Year’s resolutions tend to focus on improving a certain aspect or multiple aspects of a person’s life. Some common
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There are many different activities and traditions that people enjoy every holiday season. Baking cookies, going to a Christmas tree lighting, or decorating your house for the season are just some of the activities you can do with your family. Another tradition that many consider near and dear to their hearts is watching Christmas movies. While many enjoy Christmas movies
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With the end of November approaching, people all over America are getting ready to celebrate Thanksgiving. This week, Apex High School students will be getting three days off from school for Thanksgiving break, with a total of five days off due to the weekend. There are a variety of different things students can do to enjoy their time off, whether
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There are a wide variety of clubs and societies here at Apex High, from Future Farmers of America to Sociedad de Latino-Americanos. There are even clubs for specific interests like reading, cosplay, and politics. One such club is Calligraphy Club, a club devoted to calligraphy and bullet journaling. It was created at the beginning of the 2020-2021 school year by
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