By: Kylie Radford Inspiring. That’s the word I would use to describe Mr. Locklear. In every aspect of life Mr. Locklear strives to not only improve himself, but also the lives of those around him. Since these actions should not go unnoticed, this article will serve the purpose of bringing them to light. Mr. Locklear began at Apex High School
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By: Shivani Handa and Isabel Terrett Marching band had a successful season this year and brought home several awards, including special awards earned by our school’s drumline, front ensemble, and drum majors. Everyone knows our drumline, but might not know the hard work and dedication it takes to perform at a level to receive these awards. Our drum majors won
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By: Kate Sinodis and Kristina Andrews Every teacher has their own philosophy when it comes to giving out homework. Sometimes homework is necessary, sometimes just standard practice, and sometimes the result of improper time management. Just so, it is a highly discussed topic among students and teachers, especially as it reaches a crucial point in each semester where work may
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By: Allison Hurley Since the start of the school year, Wake County has struggled to hire bus drivers. On Thursday, October 29 drivers across the county warned of a possible sickout the following day and they followed through. The United States has been suffering a labor shortage for several months now. As factories, grocery stores, and restaurants scramble to hire
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By: Allison Hurley Red Ribbon Week is observed in the last week of October every year. Its purpose is to raise awareness on the impact of drugs and addiction in teens and provide support for those in need. The week has a deep history and has impacted millions across the country, since it began in 1988. In 1985, Agent Enrique
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By: Calvin Sonntag and Matthew Shelby Apex High Football ends their season with an even record of 5-5. This put the Cougars 4th in the Southern Wake conference and was the football team’s best season since 2014 where they went 6-6. Unfortunately the team took a loss on their Senior Night to the Holly Spring High School Hawks, Apex was
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With fall sports coming to an end, it’s time for winter sports to get up and running. With tryouts coming up, some even already starting, and some already finished, take a look at what’s coming up. We have a variety of sports for you to try out for or come out and support. Cheerleading will continue its season past fall
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Alongside Halloween and Thanksgiving comes another familiar event: the annual flu season. Generally lasting from late fall to early spring, flu season is regarded as a common occurrence in America. However, due to the Covid-19 pandemic, there is a growing concern among health officials that this year’s flu season could be worse than usual. During last year’s flu season (2020-2021),
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By: Faith Davis and Kushal Upreti This year, Apex has many new classes as well as teachers. One new addition is Adobe Visual Design, a Computer Engineering Technology (CET) class taught by Ms.Caudill. This elective is available to all students and a great way to improve computer skills as well as learn all about the Adobe applications. Although the course
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By: Sydney Brown and Amber Wilson November is Native American Heritage Month. The month is also known as National American Indian Heritage Month and Native Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month. This month is dedicated to celebrating the diverse culture, traditions, and histories of Native people by highlighting their contributions, educating the public about tribes, and raising awareness of the
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