Happy New (School) Year, Cougars! We are almost four weeks into our new school year, and we are so excited! Not only do we have a new building and a new principal but also some new freshmen! Needless to say, a new school year can be stressful, but it can also be so much fun, and we can make the
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Joining clubs is the thing to do in high school; it’s the big step from middle school to the real world. Even if you are like most that are always busy with sports or a job, you should still think about one. Joining a club benefits you in many ways! Rarely do people regret being a part of clubs. Joining
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When it comes to high school advice, there truly is no simple, catch-all guide because everyone’s experience is different, and each day brings new, unexpected challenges. However, as a senior, I have found that there are a few simple tips that, if followed, will make high school an enjoyable and successful time for everyone. Here are my top ten pieces
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In the spring semester of my freshman year, my English I teacher approached me with a unique question–she asked, “I have enjoyed your writing in class this year…have you considered joining our school newspaper Legacy?” I replied with something along the lines of “Oh! Well thank you–uh let me ask my mom.” Oh my goodness, freshman year me.
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It’s the end of the school year, and graduation for the class of 2019 is almost here! Before saying farewell to our seniors, read below to see what their best memories from their four years at Apex High School are! Will Gibson When asked what his favorite memory from Apex was, Gibson thought of multiple fun moments from classes he’s
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May 6-10 is Teacher Appreciation Week! We are incredibly fortunate to have such amazing teachers here at Apex, and now is a perfect time to let them know that their hard work does not go unnoticed. Our teachers do so much for us every single day; they are there for us during the week in class, at lunch, and after
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Spring Break is less than two weeks away! With last week giving us a taste of our vacation with only four days of school in session, we can almost touch the week of April 15-19. Some students have had their plans laid out for them by their parents and are headed to tropical beaches or somewhere out of
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Ah, time to talk about how I wish I could get by with a flip phone. Before you read the article, I encourage you to check out Matt D’Avella’s YouTube video “The Era of Upgrades”. I was inspired to write more about minimalism after watching his video. He is an outstanding creator, his attention to detail is insane,
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In June of 2017, we said goodbye to the beloved “Old Apex” and made the move to our temporary home on Roberts Road, feeling like heading back to Laura Duncan was a lifetime away. But here we are now, with only one quarter left in the Green Level building, and the anticipation for returning to the real Apex campus is
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There is such a large variety of classes offered at Apex that it’s difficult to select only eight to take for next year. If you’re struggling to decide what classes to sign up for, continue reading to find out what classes other AHS students have enjoyed. Based on their descriptions, hopefully you’ll be able to gather whether or not these
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