By: Kate Sinodis and Rose Andrews On Thursday, May 26th, a few days after the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, Apex High School held a memorial, as well as an informative event in the courtyard during both lunches in order to honor those who died, and to serve as a call to action for change. Students Emma Fornes, Stanley Wilson,
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Final exams are just around the corner as the 2021-2022 school year comes to a close. Exam week will be June 6 through June 10. On Monday all students will take their exam for their first period class, Tuesday second period, Wednesday third period, Thursday fourth period, and Friday will be all make-up exams. Students should bring their school-issued Chromebook
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By Amber Wilson and Allison Hurley Staffsketball is returning to Apex on June 1, 2022. This game between Apex staff members will be open for students to watch. Funds raised from ticket sales will benefit the Apex Student Council and there will be a school supply drive to benefit the Apex Public School Foundation. Mr. Dong and Mr. Frederick will
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By Allison Hurley It is that time of year again, when all the upperclassmen prepare for a night they will never forget…prom! This year’s prom will be special because it is the first “normal” prom since 2019. Prom will be Friday, May 13 from 8 pm to midnight at the Sheraton Imperial Hotel. The main planner for our prom is
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Written by Camille Gottholm and Connor Vandermark. Most know the story of Coach Kevin Todd. A ray of sunshine that shone on all those around him, Todd will always be remembered by his colleagues, students, and players. His impact on everyone’s lives was astounding. From his words of wisdom, to his positive attitude, he would be remembered in our hearts.
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By: Allison Hurley March is Women’s History Month. This month is used to celebrate the accomplishments of powerful women, bring awareness to the inequality they face, and empower young women around the world. Women’s History Month started as Women’s History Week. It was first celebrated by the Education Task Force of Sonoma County Commission on the Status of Women in
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By: Jessica Hudnut and Hadi Rahim On March 13, 2020, COVID-19 had just begun to infect people in North Carolina. The atmosphere at school that day is difficult to describe. Students traveled from class to class excitedly discussing the possibility that school would be canceled the next week. Some wondered if the 2019-2020 school year would continue at all. Still,
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There is a long list of scholarships available to students in North Carolina. One of the most notable, however, is the Park Scholarship. This scholarship is awarded only to 40 out of 2500 students who apply, and a rigorous application process is required. This year, Emma Fornes, a senior at Apex High School, has received this scholarship for her outstanding
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By: Kylie Radford Now that we are approaching the end of the school year, students have begun class registration for next year. This includes decisions over which classes to take; specifically in regards to rigor, the debate over whether or not to take Advanced Placement (AP) classes. With both Honors and Wake Tech classes as options, the matter is further
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By Amber Wilson and Allison Hurley It is almost time for students to begin selecting their classes for the next school year. Many students are considering taking dual enrollment classes at Wake Technical Community College (Wake Tech). Dual Enrollment is a great way for students to complete college classes while still in high school. Dual Enrollment is available to all
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