The Academy of Information Technology (AOIT) is a learning community within Apex that focuses on technology, specifically in the areas of Adobe Design and/or computer programming. Students apply for the program in the Spring of eighth grade and if accepted are in the program from ninth through twelfth grade. AOIT students follow a different track and curriculum than other students.
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In today’s world, there are so many different jobs that hire teenagers. Many kids need jobs to do daily things like getting gas, food, and self-care. Here is some information about some of those jobs looking to hire teenagers. Sodabox is the first one on the list. The environment is a warm and welcoming place with fun people. Sodabox is
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Here at Apex High School, we have a PTSA. The PTSA stands for Parent Teacher Student Association. The PTSA holds fundraisers fairly often and even had an auction during spring semester last school year. The PTSA raises a lot of money, but what is the money used for? I interviewed a PTSA member and fundraising coordinator, Kay Campbell, to ask
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The air is getting colder, the sounds are getting quieter, but the events are getting bigger! I have some exciting news for you: the N.C. State Fair is here through this Sunday. People coming from around the U.S. are on their way to one of the biggest events of the year. This place is open for everyone as a place
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Halloween costumes are always evolving along with the latest trends and entertainment that come out that year. However, there are also some that withstand the test of time and remain popular year after year. Costumes relating to the newest movies and TV shows will always be popular. This year, you might expect to see a lot of Barbie and Ken
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Energy drinks have become increasingly popular amongst adolescents in the last several years. You may notice as you walk through the halls, many students and even teachers are carrying cans of Celcius, Red Bull, and Starbucks coffee. On average, adolescents consume anywhere from sixty to eight hundred milligrams of caffeine per day (Mayo Clinic); however, it’s recommended that adolescents consume
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Homecoming. Everyone who’s been in highschool knows how much homecoming week matters to students all over the country. For seniors homecoming marks a bittersweet experience filled with “last” moments: the “last” homecoming game, the “last” dance, the “last” chance to vote for court, and the “last” homecoming prep rally. For underclassmen, homecoming is a chance to partake in traditional American
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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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As the autumn leaves begin to fall and the air grows colder, there’s no better time to cozy up with a warm blanket and your favorite fall movies. This cinematic world offers many choices to suit your autumn mood from heartwarming classics to spine-tingling thrillers. Here, we delve into the magic of six incredible films that are perfect to watch
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Surely, everyone dreads writing college essays. Does it make sense? Will I sound like an idiot? Are my commas in the right places? Good news for the Class of 2024! The AHS PTSA started a new program for help with college essays. It is part of a larger “Bright Futures” program that will have some things during the year for
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