By: Sydney Brown and Amber Wilson November is Native American Heritage Month. The month is also known as National American Indian Heritage Month and Native Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month. This month is dedicated to celebrating the diverse culture, traditions, and histories of Native people by highlighting their contributions, educating the public about tribes, and raising awareness of the
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By: Connor VanDerMark and Camille Gottholm Apex High School has produced thousands of alumni, from Olympic medalists to teachers to professional athletes, but one of the most notable alumnus remains in our own backyard. Mayor Jacques Gilbert graduated from AHS in the Class of ‘87. He is the epitome of what Apex stands for: kindness, hard work, and a strong
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By: Allison Hurley On Tuesday, October 12 many Apex students and staff enjoyed a night of dancing, singing, and laughter at Harry Styles’ Love on Tour concert. Styles’ second solo album Fine Line was released on December 13, 2019. Almost two years later, he finally performed the album live at Raleigh’s PNC Arena. Fans have patiently waited for the show
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By: Amber Wilson and Shivani Handa Brand new this year: Apex High School has begun a dance program! Not only is this program new, so is dance teacher Ms. Markoch. Known as Ms. M to her students, she is excited to be at Apex High School teaching dance. Meet Ms. M! Ms. M’s zest for dancing began when she was
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By Kushal Upreti Whether you hate it or love it, we all have a duty to come to school. And what better way to start off a school day than with traffic. Traffic has been an issue that affects not only the student population, but also the teachers. So how exactly is it being dealt with and has it gotten
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By: Faith Davis and Kristina Andrews This year, Apex has so many new clubs offered for students that are also run by students. Clubs are an amazing way to get involved in your school and meet so many new people. Some new clubs we found are Apex Immersive, Success Builders, UNICEF, and Psychology Club. Keep reading or learn more about
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By: Shreya Senthilkumar & Allison Hurley This October, The Apex Peak Players will be performing The Liar for the twenty-second annual fall play. It is a contemporary version of a French farce, of the same name, performed in 1644. The story takes place in Paris and follows Dorante (played by Preston Smith) and his complicated, yet humorous, journey to find
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By: Connor VanDerMark, Camille Gottholm, and Allison Hurley Coach Kevin Todd was a beloved coach and social studies teacher at Apex High School. As one of the more experienced staff members, Coach Todd worked at Apex for twenty-nine years before his untimely passing on September 23, 2020. As the anniversary approaches, his family, friends, players, and students reflect on his
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For over fifty years, June has evolved into what is now considered Pride Month, a time where the LGBTQIA+ community celebrates their identities while also reflecting on the queer struggle and remembering those who fought along the way. One of the most universal symbols of these festivities is the rainbow-colored Pride flag. In recent years, many companies, organizations, and even
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We all know Elon Musk, right? You may know him as the inventor of PayPal, SpaceX, or Tesla Motors. In whatever way you know of him, are you aware that he and his team have successfully achieved a space docking onto the International Space Station? If you didn’t know, then let me just say, you are not the only one.
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