Over the past year, a lot has changed here at Apex, including the addition of new coaches like Coach Pennisi. Originally from Rhode Island, Coach Pennisi enjoys spending time with her family and coaching track and cross country at Apex. She specifically enjoyed coaching her four kids Starrett (soccer), Anya (running), Sebastian (running), and Stefan (running) all through their athletic
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Last year, Apex High School introduced a new Child Development class. Now, it introduces the course’s second level, Early Childhood Education. This is the first year that Early Childhood Education is being offered at AHS, and it comes with many new opportunities for students to learn about working with kids. In this class, students gain a better understanding of the
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When moving from class to class, every minute in between is important. During the first two semesters of Fall 2021 students had eight minutes to utilize between classes. But this year the time has been reduced to six minutes. Students at Apex High School have mixed opinions on the change. Ar. K Kovadia, who is a sophomore at Apex High
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Freshman year is an exciting yet stressful time for many students. While most enjoy the newfound freedoms associated with high school, they might also have a hard time finding their place in a school with over two thousand students. Thankfully, Apex High has a team of student ambassadors who are here to resolve this issue. These ambassadors, who are members
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By: Ekite Lew A common complaint amongst parents and students is that schools don’t teach kids skills they can use in the real world, like how to write a check or even cook an egg. By integrating a life-skills class, AHS students can learn basic skills about living on their own and the responsibilities that come with that. After talking
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Student parking at Apex High is getting out of hand. In the first few weeks alone, there have already been a handful of students involved in accidents. I interviewed Mr. Zies on the rules and procedures students need to be following at all times. Whenever entering and exiting the parking deck, students should “follow the arrows” and, “take it slow
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As you probably know, lunch is overcrowded. Whether you have first or second lunch, you have most likely realized how uncomfortably populated the lunchroom and courtyard are during that time. If you need lunch, you need to get in the lunchline, but you are lucky to get through it with more than fifteen minutes left to eat it. If
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Going back to school is a big transition, and it brings changes for everyone. Whether you are a teacher or student from freshman to senior, a new year can be daunting. While it may be strange to adjust after a long summer, school is here no matter what, and students come in with all sorts of thoughts and plans for
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Apex High School’s football team is achieving big things they haven’t done in years. Apex’s Cougars are 3-0 for the first time since 2005. Leading the team are head coach John Moezerka, and our two captains, Jack Welch and Parker Maynard, who have a big local presence in our Apex community. On the offensive side of the ball, Chase Klingemann
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On Friday, September 9, Apex High School held this school year’s club fair in the courtyard during both first and second lunch. The Club Fair gives students opportunities to get involved in after-school activities and provides information about all different kinds of clubs offered at the school. The club booths were spread out all around the courtyard, allowing the students
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