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Sophomore teams advance to National History Day competition

Alex Boutrous, Staff Writer • May 21, 2013

June 9th, 2013 marks the beginning of the National History Day (NHD) finals. This year, two teams from South - individual competitor Caledonia Wilson and group Frances Matejcek,  Grace Palmer, and Becky...

Nohel brings students to business competition

Ben DeVore, Staff Writer • May 9, 2013

Recently junior social studies classes were given an opportunity to participate in the Titan Challenge, an online business simulator that gives students the chance to control a hypothetical company that...

Pledge of Allegiance dispute prompts student resignations

Pledge of Allegiance dispute prompts student resignations

Grace Palmer, Staff Writer • May 1, 2013

Student announcers Cole Johnson Jensen and Jacob Boucher, both seniors, resigned from their positions on Monday the 29th. “Personally, I felt like I didn’t have any choice but to resign,” Johnson...

Ribbons show support for family of student after death

Gabe Steller, Staff Writer • April 29, 2013

There are many ways a community can respond to tragedy. Sometimes it will band together and provide each other with support and work for the greater good. Other times, individuals will isolate themselves...

Berglund and students welcome guest speaker

Ryan Wiskerchen, Staff Writer • April 25, 2013

Last Thursday, April 18th, Doug Berglund brought in a speaker to his class; Katie Sample, a community elder and civil rights activist, under the umbrella of South’s s.t.a.r.t. group.  Berglund described...

South trades yellow buses for transit cards in fall 2013

South trades yellow buses for transit cards in fall 2013

Ben DeVore, Staff Writer • April 22, 2013

Instead of receiving an orange bus sticker on your ID next year, South will be handing out free Metro Transit passes to all students who now qualify for school buses. These passes, unlike the old school...

South mourns the loss of Trinidad Flores

South mourns the loss of Trinidad Flores

Caroline Stevens, Opinions Editor • April 19, 2013

On Tuesday, April 17, South sophomore Trinidad Flores passed away due to complications from an ongoing medical condition. Flores, also known as Trinidad Mihkosew Muskwa Inepoweek or Red Bear Standing,...

Teacher honored for efforts by Facing Race Initiative

April 12, 2013

South High teacher, Corinth Matera received an honorable mention in the 2013 Ambassador Awards, the Facing Race Initiative. According to their website, “The Facing race Ambassador Award was established...

Chess team places high at Supernationals

Chess team places high at Supernationals

Gabe Steller, Staff Writer • April 10, 2013

Last weekend an elite squad of three south chess players took Supernationals by storm finishing the all three players finishing in the top 80 of over 500 contestants in their division. Freshman Nick Jensen...

Food shelf started at South by students, for students

Food shelf started at South by students, for students

Laura Turner, Staff Writer • April 9, 2013

Beginning Thursday April 18th from 3:00-3:30 pm, a food shelf will be available to students on a weekly basis. Six South juniors Shira Breen, Naomi Schroeter, Angelo Kelvakis, Etta Harkness-Bartholdi,...

Cultural programs added to All Nations after walk out

Sophie Downey, Arts and Entertainment Editor • March 29, 2013

On Monday, March 11, All Nations protested against the discrimination within the school towards their program. The protest included a drum circle, speeches by various students, dancing, and, finally, a...

NHS hosts talent show competition

Laura Turner, Staff Writer • March 29, 2013

On Wednesday, 20 March 2013, National Honor Society Hosted South’s annual talent show.  There were 19 musical acts. Attendees voted on three winners who to be awarded monetary prizes. The winning act...

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