By Hadi Rahim To graduate from Apex High, a student must take three science classes: Biology, Earth/ Environmental as well as either Chemistry, Physical Science, or Physics. This gives students a lot of options in picking classes. Apex also offers many AP science classes such as AP Chemistry, AP Physics, AP Environmental Science, and AP Biology. With class registration now
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The Apex High School Men’s Varsity Lacrosse team has had an outstanding season, showing determination and skill in each of their games. This talented group of high school athletes has proven themselves to be a force to be reckoned with on the field. Led by Coach Sneed , the team has worked tirelessly to hone their skills and develop their strategies.
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March’s association with celebrating women originated from International Women’s Day being declared on March 8th in remembrance of an all-women workers’ strike in Petrograd, Russia marking the beginning of the Russian revolution. In 1980, after petitioning from the National Women’s History Project, President Carter declared the week of March 8th National Women’s History Week. The week gained overwhelming support from
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It’s been 150 years since Apex, North Carolina was first incorporated as a town. The average resident probably doesn’t know much about Apex’s history. One could simply walk through downtown Apex, see the traffic and the restaurants, and look up to the spire of the Apex Baptist Church and down to the railroad but never know why it’s named Apex,
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By: Sophia Volpe The origins of Saint Patrick’s Day stem all the way back to Ireland in 1631. First celebrated to commemorate the arrival of Saint Patrick and Christianity in Ireland, the holiday has expanded to be a celebration of Irish culture and heritage. In Ireland, the day is observed by citizens dressing up in green and attending the numerous
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By: Molly Roop Morgan Wallen’s new album, One Thing at a Time, was released on March 3rd, 2023, through Big Loud Records. The album features thirty-six new songs including his new singles “You Proof,” “Thought You Should Know,” “Last Night,” and “Don’t Think Jesus,” as well as collaborations with Eric Church, Hardy, and Ernest. In December 2022 Wallen released a
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On Thursday, March 2, Friday, March 3, and Saturday, March 4, the Apex Peak Players performed Seussical The Musical here at Apex High School. The musical was set to be a family production, friendly to all ages and especially to kids. This differs starkly from last year’s production of Curtains, which may not have been suitable for younger audiences. At
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On Saturday, March 11, HOSA will be partnering with The Blood Connection to host their second blood drive of the school year at Apex High School. Donors will receive credits that can be redeemed for prizes at The Blood Connection’s website. Students can also receive volunteer hours for donating or bringing another person to donate. Anyone who is at least
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By: Amber Wilson It is a universal American teenage experience to take a college entrance exam at this point, something dreaded by all and begrudgingly taken. Whether the SAT or ACT, the basis is the same: a standardized test to measure math, verbal, analytical, and writing skills for college preparedness. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, many colleges and universities have transitioned
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This year, continuing a tradition at Apex High School, shirts made for Black History Month were made and given out. The design chosen for the 2023 celebration was made by senior Tes Sanni and produced by screen printing. The shirts are free but require students or teachers to bring in their own shirt to have the design printed on. The
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