Singer reaches goals
By JONATHAN WARREN Choosing to go to a four-year university can be a difficult process filled with decisions, paperwork and standardized tests. However, students choosing this path feel, now more…
Boys avenge loss in districts
By BRENDAN HALL and EMILY O’LOANE Although the varsity baseball team had a sub-.500 record of 11-17 for the season, the team exceeded expectations by making it to the district…
Loss in metros ends season
By EMILY O’LOANE After over 15 years at both Conway Middle School and Boone, coach Joan Verity ushered in her last season coaching boys volleyball. Several players on the team,…
Boat rows towards national title
By KATIE EDWARDS With the finish line in sight and the regatta coming to an end, the boat’s rowers increase their intensity to come out with a win and take…
Girls strike out opponents
By JUSTIN KANE Winning is a feeling the softball team knows well as they finished the regular season 18-4. They capped off the regular season with a 4-1 victory over…
Shortening week will benefit district
If Orange County Public Schools switched high schools to a four-day school week they could save at least $300,000. These additional funds could make all the difference. Schools who are…
Bailey Florin Player of the Week
With the clock winding down Quarterback Bailey Florin, freshman, looked down the field. No one was in her sight. She rushed past the Oak Ridge defenders, jumped towards the end…
Athletes display determination
By JONATHAN WARREN This season marked the most successful season for the boys track team since 1961, finishing sixth in the state. “Our guys team has done awesome this season.…
Broken boundaries complicate relationships
“I just want to grab you up. Hike up your dress. Well you know the rest.” This is one of the texts sent by Joel Moody, former band director at…
Boy overcomes disability to play music
Before the minister presents his sermon for the day, Yearlord Jean Paul plays a gospel song to get the congregation pumped and ready for the service. Jean Paul’s instrument of…