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My Dog Ate My Homework… And My Alarm Clock: The Best (and Worst) Excuses for Tardy Students

At Apex High, students frequently arrive late, offering imaginative excuses that reveal a conflict between punctuality and absurdity. From claims about frozen chicken nugget packages to negotiating with geese, students illustrate their creativity. The message is clear: students should prioritize attendance and punctuality to achieve academic success.
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Why YOU should try a musical instrument

When I was younger and in middle school, I used to listen to the rap music that most kids listen to today. I did it because I thought it was
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Advice From AHS’s Math Teachers

Have you ever gotten home from school, started doing your math homework, and ended up just staring at the problems, re-reading them over and over again, hoping they’d somehow start
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Pixar at the Peak

Pixar has played a major role in millions of lives, especially around Apex High. For students in this stage of their education, it can be so hard balancing childhood and
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Coach Pennisi Battling Sexism in Motorsports

“‘Do you have a typo? On your roster? Should this say Gino?’” “‘No, no, it’s Gina.’” “‘A woman?’” They questioned. “‘Yes.’” “‘She cannot work in our pits,’” said Formula One
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Club Spotlight: Students Against Destructive Decisions

Here at Apex High, students can stay after school and go to any of our clubs, which provide a great way to get involved, make new friends, or learn something
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All About the AHS Band

Being a part of the school band is more than just playing an instrument, having rehearsals, and performing. It’s a mix of fun, teamwork, friendship, and many amusing moments. The
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Best Places for Lunch Around Apex High School: Affordable & Delicious Spots for Students

Apex High School is surrounded by a variety of fast food places that cater to students looking for a quick, tasty, and budget-friendly lunch. No matter what kind of food
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Rev UP Your Future: Automotive Services At AHS

Many students have their licenses to drive their cars to school every day, but when problems arise with their vehicles, they might not always have the know-how to make their
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Spotlight: Metallic Banana Social Club

Are you looking to make new friends, or just something to do after school? One of the big things Apex High School offers is after school clubs. Every other Tuesday
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Peak Week Day 4: Throwback Thursday

Posted on February 23, 2017 by Peak Student Media Leave a comment

Wanna get out of school earlier?

Posted on February 23, 2017 by Jessica Stiehm Leave a comment

Congratulations, freshman and sophomores! The North Carolina School Board is in the process of potentially revising the traditional-calendar for the 2018-2019 school year. On Feb. 4, House Bill 53 was filed and is currently awaiting review that would allow for major modifications to the current school calendar. Around ten years ago, the traditional-calendar moved start times up to late August

Shine a Light on Slavery Day

Posted on February 23, 2017 by Claire Garner Leave a comment

When most people hear the word slavery, they think of forced labor for African Americans in the South and the abolition of such practices by Abraham Lincoln during the Civil War, but what would you think if I told you that there are an estimated twenty-million people in the world right now who are trapped in slavery? Thursday, Feb. 23

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Peak Week Day 3: Mathletes vs. Athletes

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Mark Gott(fired)

Posted on February 22, 2017 by Jacob Gibson Leave a comment

On Thursday, Feb. 16, NC State made it official that Mark Gottfried had been fired as the Head Coach of Men’s basketball; however will finish the season with the Pack. Gottfried had three years left on his contract, worth about $2.28 Million. Debbie Yow spoke on the issue stating that “Mark and I met today to discuss the future direction

Sports

Apex Basketball 1st and 2nd Round Review

Posted on February 21, 2017 by Andrew Bulieris Leave a comment

After a supposed technical issue the high school basketball brackets were released last Sunday in the evening which revealed Apex men’s basketball (17-10) would travel to Hoggard high (18-9) in Wilmington, and Apex women’s posted a high enough record (20-7) to host Rolesville(16-11) at home in what would end up being the last women’s basketball game at home in the

Sports

Peak Week Day 2: Opposite Day

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The DPAC Announces Big Hits for 2017-2018 Season

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A & E

2017 Oscar Nominations

Posted on February 20, 2017 by Meenakshi Sathish Leave a comment

A & E

Culinary Students win Silver Medal at FCCLA Culinary Competition

Posted on February 20, 2017 by Claire Garner Leave a comment

On Feb. 10 Mrs. Hoskins and three of her Culinary Arts II Honors students traveled to Johnson and Wales University in Charlotte to compete in the annual Family Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) Culinary Competition. They went up against eight other teams to win scholarship money towards Johnson and Wales as well as the opportunity to compete at

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