We have started second semester, and everyone is talking about their plans for next year. College is the next big step for many seniors, and there are many to choose from. There are also trade schools and community colleges. In a Google Form sent to some AHS seniors, 77.8% indicated they were planning to go to college or trade school

Childhood. This word used to be associated with activities such as blowing bubbles, biking with friends, or even making mud castles. But nowadays, the simplicity of growing up is gone. Childhood today consists of social media, Starbucks, and skincare. Instead of children asking their parents for toy cars or slime for their birthday, they ask for serums or lipgloss. This

With an upcoming presidential election, it is more important than ever to understand the weight of misinformation put out there and the biases that news companies can have. In years past, election time has been prime for fake articles and wrong information and statistics to run rampant. With the right facts being so important, as a reader you should make

Did you know Presidents’ Day has been a holiday since 1879? You may just see this day as an excuse for a long weekend, but there is more to it. Presidents’ Day is an important day to honor and celebrate the contributions of past presidents. We take these days to reflect on their leadership and impact on the U.S. This

Valentine’s Day is a holiday typically celebrated by giving out candy, chocolates, flowers, and love letters to your lover either by some grand gesture or a simple, romantic one. It is also popular to celebrate with friends. However, the holiday has come a long way since its first known origins dating as far back as 270 AD. There are many

Bright Futures delivers again!  The PTSA was happy to welcome back Gina Wilner, a college consultant with Advantage College Planning, for a presentation on how to make students’ summer activities work for them when applying for college. The summer activities can boost the Activity List on a college application or they could become the subject of one of the college

It’s the halfway point in the school year. A new semester to start fresh. An opportunity to reset grades and friendships. A time to learn something new from new classes/courses. A chance to make new memories and meet new people.  However, many students view it in this light: it’s the halfway point in the school year, a time when they