By KAREN JAEN
The rush of the first month of school is far behind students and this year is in full swing.
While students get re-acquainted with the pace of school, they have the opportunity to join clubs and organizations that fit their personalities and goals they strive to accomplish.
For freshmen it is especially difficult to find a club or organization on campus to join, because they are new on campus and are unfamiliar with the opportunities available.
Numerous clubs and organizations exist ranging from the Student Government Association, for those who like leadership, to Drama for those who like an audience.
This issue, Hi-Lights covers the clubs that often get pushed out of the spotlight. Now readers are given an inside look on how these clubs function and the services they contribute to the school.
In the special section the staff features SGA, drama, band and Boone Broadcasting Company. Sports Medicine is also included in the sports section.
As students adjust to the new school year, students should consider the dress code enforced by administrators. On page 7, a writer expresses his opinion on the new sagging pants law and why it is important to enforce wearing pants properly.
Hi-Lights also takes an interest in sickle cell which primarily affects minority athletes and could potentially harm them.
For those wishing to have fun this Halloween, take a peak at the back page where local terror attractions such as Busch Garden’s Howl-O-Scream and Universal Studios’ Halloween Horror Nights are featured.
Family-friendly Halloween attractions and frightful events that will make the hairs on one’s neck stand up are also featured.
Long time tradition Kiss the Pig is also being held tonight at the varsity football game against Dr. Phillips. SGA hopes to raise more money than last year’s $3,000 that provided Thanksgiving baskets for 30 campus families.
Kiss the Pig is one of the traditions that has defined the “Boone Spirit” and resonates in the community. The community cares about the school and vise versa.
A new campaign, “We Are Boone”, is designed to thank local businesses that support the school’s clubs and sports. Make sure to pick up the tee shirt for $5 or the $2 pins and yard signs in the trading post.
We would love to hear your opinion on all of these articles, feel free to comment at hilights.org.
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