By: Briana Taylor The German State Competition is hosted once a year and is a week of German themed competitions ranging from culture and language related to art and performance. From March 21-24, 2022, eighteen Apex High School students participated in the 20th consecutive state German competition, otherwise known as German Da. After months of planning by our state organization,
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By: Amber Wilson and Allison Hurley The countdown to AP Exams has begun! They kick off on May 2nd, in less than two weeks. We know everyone is ecstatic to earn their college credit, so it is important to begin (or continue) preparing for your test. Click here to view the full exam schedule. Each subject is approached differently by
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By: Kushal Upreti and Lindsay Taylor: With college season being over many seniors can finally relax as most college decisions have been made; however, if you’re underclassmen you’re not off the hook. Although it seems like you have the illusion of time, high school will be over before you know it and it only gets harder as you progress with
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By Hadi Rahim, Rose Andrews, Jessica Hudnut, and Kate Sinodis With spring comes the inevitable flood of pollen, exams, and spring holidays to celebrate. Many of these holidays stem from the various religions represented at Apex High School. While there are too many to cover in just one article, three of the biggest holidays celebrated during this time of year
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Through March 6th and 7th, the Apex High dance team gave a series of show-stopping performances at their annual concert. With a wide range of routines, from high-energy beats, to melancholic melodies, the audience was in for a rollercoaster ride of emotions; all achieved through the use of lights, music, and skillful dance. Although their seamless movements make their performances
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Spring sports are officially underway at Apex High School, meaning baseball and softball are in full swing…literally. Both teams are about halfway through their seasons. Varsity Baseball has played 14 games so far this season, winning nine. Varsity Softball has played 13 games, and have won an impressive 11; the Lady Cougars are third in their Southwest Wake 4a League.
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By: Kylie Radford In recent months, many students have shared their concerns with the cafeteria food at Apex High School. In terms of health and quality, the Wake County Menu shows the menu policies put in place to promote healthy meals, as well as offering many healthy substitutes such as fat-free milk. It also notes that the county often sources
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Written by Camille Gottholm and Connor Vandermark. Most know the story of Coach Kevin Todd. A ray of sunshine that shone on all those around him, Todd will always be remembered by his colleagues, students, and players. His impact on everyone’s lives was astounding. From his words of wisdom, to his positive attitude, he would be remembered in our hearts.
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If you’re a junior or senior in high school chances are you’ve been told to make a list of colleges that you plan on attending. Researching colleges can be time consuming and sometimes you might get overwhelmed as the information might be too much to take in at first. In this guide you’ll learn what information to focus on so
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Good news, Spring Break is fast approaching. We only have seven school days left until our little vacation. Whether you plan on going to the beach, spending time with friends, or simply staying at home, we are all excited about this well-deserved break. Apex students and staff have worked diligently since August and have not had a break longer than
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