By: Connor VanDerMark and Camille Gottholm Apex High School has produced thousands of alumni, from Olympic medalists to teachers to professional athletes, but one of the most notable alumnus remains in our own backyard. Mayor Jacques Gilbert graduated from AHS in the Class of ‘87. He is the epitome of what Apex stands for: kindness, hard work, and a strong
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Last week on October 13th there was quite the surprise at Apex High School within the African American Student Association, but first allow us to fill you in. The African American Student Association, also known as AASA, has been at Apex High School for four years already! With its advisors Ms. Lewis, Ms. Taylor, and Mrs. Johnson, as well as
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By: Calvin Sonntag and Matthew Shelby Hispanic Heritage Month is a National celebration of Hispanic culture and historical achievements. It is celebrated from September 15th through October 15th. It starts mid-way through September because it is the anniversary of Cry of Dolores. Which is the start of the Mexican War for independence. It is also significant because Costa Rica, El
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By: Kylie Radford Poetry Slam. Maybe you’ve heard it mentioned on the intercom during the morning announcements and wondered, “What is that?” Well, look no further because I’m here to update you on everything you need to know. The Holiday Poetry Slam is returning with full force this year after its debut last November. This is an event sponsored by
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By Sydney Brown and Isabel Terrett The fall play and the spring musical put on by the Apex Peak Players are one of our favorite parts about going to Apex High School. When the pandemic hit, many students missed out on watching these performances in person. Luckily, with the return of in-person schooling came the return of the two things
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By: Kate Sinodis and Kristina Andrews Once again, it’s that time of year, and the State Fair is back in Raleigh, NC. The fair has something for everyone, be it food, rides, animal shows, or a variety of performances. Since 1853, the fair has been a tradition for families all over North Carolina to have fun and come together. The
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By: Amber Wilson and Shivani Handa Brand new this year: Apex High School has begun a dance program! Not only is this program new, so is dance teacher Ms. Markoch. Known as Ms. M to her students, she is excited to be at Apex High School teaching dance. Meet Ms. M! Ms. M’s zest for dancing began when she was
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By: Allison Hurley On Tuesday, October 12 many Apex students and staff enjoyed a night of dancing, singing, and laughter at Harry Styles’ Love on Tour concert. Styles’ second solo album Fine Line was released on December 13, 2019. Almost two years later, he finally performed the album live at Raleigh’s PNC Arena. Fans have patiently waited for the show
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By: Faith Davis and Shreya Senthilkumar College visits at Apex have been very popular amongst all students this school year. With application deadlines right around the corner, many students are having big decisions to make for their future. With Covid delaying in person campus tours, it can be hard to get a feel for the right school. Luckily, we’ve had
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By Kushal Upreti Whether you hate it or love it, we all have a duty to come to school. And what better way to start off a school day than with traffic. Traffic has been an issue that affects not only the student population, but also the teachers. So how exactly is it being dealt with and has it gotten
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