During my freshman year, I spent a lot of time avoiding change. Even though I was surrounded by new classes, clubs, and people, fear and uncertainty always held me back from pursuing new opportunities. For the most part, I tended to stick with the friend group I’d known since middle school and attend only a few club meetings here or
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Five days. That was how long thousands of Moore County residents were left without power until it was fully restored on Thursday, December 8th. This massive power outage, which impacted around 45,000 people, had a devastating effect on the county’s Southern and Central regions. With no power, residents were left without electricity and functioning wastewater pumps, and some traffic accidents
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With over fifty different clubs, Apex High has always accounted for the diverse interests and backgrounds within its student population. However, two recently-founded clubs have helped provide a space specifically for South Asian students: South Asian Student Association and Apex Tadka! Keep reading to find out more about these clubs and what they have to offer. South Asian Student Association
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With all of the teacher workdays and holidays in November, many of us will finally have time to rest. One great way to destress during these breaks is to relax with a good book (or two!). However, it can be hard to choose a book that fits the aesthetic of fall. Luckily, our Apex High librarians have the perfect book
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The Homecoming dance is a beloved high school tradition that many students look forward to attending. However, alongside this dance is another event that some might not know of: band homecoming. Band homecoming, typically shortened to “BOCO,” is a homecoming dance designated primarily for students in Apex High’s Marching Band. It takes place directly after the Homecoming football game, lasting
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By: Shreya Senthilkumar, Shivani Handa, and Kate Sinodis On August 10th, the Apex Peak Players officially announced their twenty-third annual fall production: Walk Two Moons! Based on the book of the same name, Walk Two Moons follows a young girl named Sal and her cross-country road trip with her grandparents. However, the only reason they are traveling so far is
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For many high school students, finding fun and informative summer programs is a top priority. Thankfully, North Carolina has plenty of options. One program in particular is the North Carolina Governor’s School program, which was founded in 1963 and has operated nearly every year since. Governor’s School is a four-week residential summer program for gifted and talented high school students
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Among the many new teachers at Apex High this year, there is also a new CTE teacher: Mr. Jenkins! Mr. Jenkins, whose classroom is in room 2314, teaches AP Computer Science A, Python Programming, and SAS Programming. Although he is new to Apex High, he is not new to teaching. In fact, he is currently entering his fourth year as
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Freshman year is an exciting yet stressful time for many students. While most enjoy the newfound freedoms associated with high school, they might also have a hard time finding their place in a school with over two thousand students. Thankfully, Apex High has a team of student ambassadors who are here to resolve this issue. These ambassadors, who are members
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By: Shivani Handa and Shreya Senthilkumar Christmas is celebrated by people all over the world, but everyone has their own unique way of celebrating. Some celebrate it as a religious holiday, while others use it as time to relax and spend time with family. Here are five countries around the world with unique Christmas traditions. Japan: KFC for Christmas Dinner
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