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Karen Holly and Arthur French at the first Site Council meeting on September 27, 2018. Photo Credit: B Fei

Site Council is South High’s site for change

B Fei, Staff Writer • October 10, 2018

In an isolated conference room just across from the main office, many students, parents, and teachers are holding discussions that may determine the direction of South High School’s development. This...

Biology teacher Jeff Ponto proudly displays a butterfly and dragonfly net supplied by the Driven To Discover program. ¨ Weve written grants, gotten equipment...the kids are out catching dragonflies with nets that came with this program.¨ Photo: Norah Austin

Driven To Discover program presents many benefits for South science teachers and students alike

Norah Austin, Staff Writer • October 9, 2018

Beginning in the summer of 2014, made possible by a grant from the National Science Foundation, a group of 5 South science teachers, Jeff Ponto, Mick Hamilton, Susan Peterson, Randy Hedlund and Katherine...

Captain Sam Kendrick in a game against Southwest on Super Soccer Saturday. Head Coach Derric Johnson finds Kendrick’s cosmopolitan travels as a unique strength he has on the team. Johnson said “I think that [his traveling and experiences] do play into it.” Photo: Spencer Kimball

Soccer Captain has quiet personality, but a lot to show

Patrick Bruch, Staff Writer • October 9, 2018

The South soccer team has a plethora of interesting and talented players. Among these are immigrants, students born here, and just about anyone who can play soccer at a high enough level. The team shows...

Anthony Green, a Freelance photojournalist and Associate Arts Director for Castle of Our Skin leads his first session with students in the Music Program. “Born out of the desire to foster cultural curiosity, Castle of our Skins is a concert and educational series dedicated to celebrating Black artistry through music,” reads the mission statement of Castle of Our Skins’ website. Photo: Henry Holcomb

“Trying to build bridges,” cultural curiosity connects the South Music Program

Henry Holcomb, Features Editor • September 28, 2018

The South Music Program was joined on September 26th for the first of six sessions to compose a musical piece. Led by Anthony R. Green, through the American Composers Forum, students will have the opportunity...

The national level of the History Day competition this year will be attended by South sophomore Isaiah Bischoff, for his documentary on conflicts involving the boundary waters. The first week of summer is the week that the national competition will occur, Bischoff will be accompanied by two South history teachers, Joshua Fischer and Jeffrey Buszta. Image credit: Isaiah Bischoff

First week of summer, last week of History Day

Oliver Hall, Staff Writer • June 8, 2018

I highly doubt you don’t know what History Day is. Even if you don’t know the specifics of students’ potential path to finals, its highly unlikely that you aren’t at least somewhat aware of the...

Many of Tanya Hodge’s AVID students have needed to verify information on the FAFSA. “I didn’t even know [this extra verification] existed until this year because I hadn’t seen it in other years,” said Hodge. These verifications have held up the financial aid process for students. Photo: Madeline Mahoney

FAFSA verifications another obstacle in the college process

Madeline Mahoney, Staff Writer • June 8, 2018

The college application process is notorious for being long and difficult, from the Common Application to financial aid. Unfortunately, many students at South are faced with the additional obstacle of...

Above junior Des LaFave and senior George Muller of 612 Inc pose with their shirts. “I don’t know about other schools but maybe the artistic culture at South makes it [easier]...people are excited to buy things that their classmates make,” said LaFave on the clothing scene at South. Photo Credit: Zoë Chinander-McFaul

Get your hands on handmade South fashion

Zoë Chinander-McFaul, Staff Writer • June 8, 2018

Social media is full of personal clothing sales, from links to a Depop account to snapchat stories of clothes someone is getting rid of. If you’re looking for your clothing fix from a student at South...

French teacher Melissa Davis helps sophomore Gillian Rath with a computer test. “I have a hard time leaving because teaching has been my life... but I’m also excited to go on and do other things too,” Davis explained. Photo: Izzy Willette

Several staff members bid farewell to South

James Warren, Staff Writer • June 8, 2018

This year there are several staff members who will be leaving South. Of the 19 positions that were initially going to be cut at South, some of the teachers cut were able to stay because of money restored...

Junior Griffin Tuthill shows his stick and poke tattoo on his arm. “ [Stick and pokes] cause a weird connection. Whenever you look at yourself and see something your friend did, they still are with you,” said Tuthill.

Both risks and rewards come with stick-and-poke tattoos

Gabe Chang-Deutsch, Staff Writer • June 8, 2018

For many, tattoos represent a way to imprint important memories, stories and images into and onto their bodies. Others see them as a form of rebelliousness, an expression of teenage independence. For...

Teachers moonlight as musicians outside the classroom

Teachers moonlight as musicians outside the classroom

Kinsley Wilcox-McBride, Staff Writer • June 8, 2018

To be a teacher is a very time consuming profession. Due to this, it’s easy to assume that there is not much that teachers do outside of things relating to their jobs. However, according to most teachers,...

Many students at South decide to follow different opportunities after high school The infographic above shows the pros and cons of going to college since college is societally seen as the norm for students right after high school.

We need to stop supporting sexist music

Katherine Lundquist, Staff writer • June 6, 2018

Modern-day popular music can convey powerful messages about social justice, but many artists still refer to women as “Bitches,” “Hoes,” and “Whores,” while including many other sexist comments....

Patrick Henry High School students feel that because of his history as a slave owner, the school is due for a new name. Because the school’s student body is largely African American, this topic connects emotionally with many at Patrick Henry. “I don’t want [the name] on my diploma.” Said Keyara Nnezille, a senior at Patrick Henry. Photo: Tannen Holt

Students fight to change Patrick Henry name

Tannen Holt, Staff Writer • June 6, 2018

Patrick Henry High School was established in 1937 as a prime choice for Northsiders living in or around the Camden neighborhood. The school takes its name from Patrick Henry, a founding father who played...

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