Category Archives: Staff

Let’s meet our new AD!!

It’s a new year at Apex; with a new year comes new staff. This year we welcome a new athletic director, Coach Weidenburner. Coach Weidenburner comes from Long Island, New York, having graduated from SUNY College. Weidenburner is a huge fan of the outdoors; he enjoys hiking, shelling, and spending time with his family. He also enjoys watching the Yankees,

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Welcome Mr. Horton to the Apex Family!

By: Ekite Lew At Apex High School, there are always new teachers becoming a part of the Apex family and today PeakStudentMedia has the honor of welcoming Mr. Horton, our new American History teacher!  Born and raised in Havelock, North Carolina, Mr. Horton attended Havelock High School and then East Carolina University, earning his Bachelors in Arts and History Education.

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Meet Mr. Watson!

A new school year is in full swing at Apex High. For some students and staff, this means returning to school after a much-needed summer vacation. For others, it means getting acclimated to a brand-new school. Apex High is welcoming several new teachers this year across the various programs available to students. Joining the art program this year is Mr.

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Coach Mo

By: Calvin Sonntag and Matthew Shelby Around two weeks ago our beloved cougar head coach, Britt Morton stepped down. He has done a lot of work to develop our football program to what is today. He has made great connections with his players and his fellow coaches. Coach Morton wasn’t just the leader of his football team, he was a

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Wage Increase for School Employees

By: Allison Hurley For decades school employees across the country have asked for higher wages. On Tuesday, November 2, 2021 the Wake County School Board of Education approved a wage increase for full and part-time employees, but many are asking, is it enough? Through the COVID-19 pandemic teachers have had more work than previous years. They adjusted to teaching online

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