As seniors reach the end of their high school journey, they often participate in a variety of traditions that mark this remarkable milestone. Here’s a brief glimpse into some of the different senior traditions high school seniors participate in nationwide. One common tradition among seniors is the creation of class rings. These rings serve as symbols of school pride and
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As seniors round out the last weeks of their high school careers, many are forward thinking about college approaching in the fall. After committing, what’s next? Figuring out the housing situation. No matter how you decide to spend your next four years, it seems to be a universal struggle. Senior Alex Shelton notes that he is “so excited.” Thanks to
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The University of North Carolina System consists of a twenty-four member Board of Governors (BOG) that oversees all sixteen public universities in North Carolina, most notably North Carolina State University (NCSU) and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC), and the North Carolina School of Science and Math, a boarding school for exceptional eleventh and twelfth grade grade students
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Here at Apex High School, there are select spring sports to choose from such as baseball, softball, mens and womens lacrosse, track and field, stunt, women’s soccer, and men’s tennis. As we are nearing the time of exams and finals, it means that spring sports are coming to an end. Yes, there are playoffs, but for JV teams and non-qualifiers,
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With AP exams right around the corner, it might be a good idea to start thinking about how you’re going to study for them. I was able to talk to a couple teachers who are helping their recent and former students study. May is a big month for many high schools, not only with AP exams but also prom and
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Are you interested in getting a job this summer? Sometimes, it can be hard to find a job, especially one that suits your interests. That’s why I decided to write this article to help you figure out a place that will hopefully be an excellent fit for you. It’s a good idea to get a job in the summer as
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April 8, 2024 was a very special day for Americans as it was the day of the solar eclipse. Millions of people flocked to the epicenters of the total eclipse’s path to view this spectacular event of the moon passing over and blocking the sun. This eclipse was a very special one as the totality lasted approximately four minutes and
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Last weekend on April 13th was UFC 300. It featured many popular and fierce fighters including Alex Pereira and Jamahal Hill as the main fight of the night. Some say it was the greatest card in MMA history, and after seeing how the fights played out, it definitely lived up to the hype. Ryley Atkinson (‘25), an avid UFC fan,
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Many jobs start to hire in the 14-16 age range, which of course is in our high school age range. So high school is a very keen time for adolescents to enter the workforce. Luckily enough, I go to a high school and can get a scoop on how my classmates contribute to the economy. To take a look at
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Passover is a very popular holiday for people of all races. Passover 2024 starts on the evening of Monday, April 22nd, and the second Passover seder takes place on the evening of Tuesday, April 23rd.This holiday symbolizes the importance of showing respect to the Hebrews’ liberation from slavery in Egypt and the “passing over” of the forces of destruction or
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