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Newly hired office staffer Babs Gregg works at her computer, one of the things she does on a daily basis for her job. “It’s just like solving tiny problem after tiny problem after tiny problem. People call. We find the right party for them. They show up in the office. We figure out where they need to be [and] what form they need to take.”

Recent Office Specialist brings a whole new meaning to community involvement

October 22, 2018

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

June 8, 2018

Pictured above: Sophomore and junior varsity player Jude Nair at Super Soccer Saturday. “We had ten games scheduled and [because of bussing] we only played six,” said freshmen Andrew Njogu. Soccer is among other South sports that are struggling with busing inconsistency. Photo: Henry Holcomb

Budget cuts leave athletic department on edge

November 14, 2017

Pictured above Amuchin Dann is cleaning the third floor women's bathroom about an hour and a half after school. He is a night shift custodian who has worked at South for a few months. He has been treated well by students and staff and enjoys it here.
Photo: Oliver Hall

Custodians receive mixed treatment from students and district

October 11, 2017

Head engineer, Laurie Furey, waxing floors in the South High band room. With the building currently being understaffed for engineers, South’s engineers have be unable to maintain its’ previous cleaning need. Ms. Reynolds commented on the changes of cleaning ability, “Part of the district’s answer to dialing back the number of engineers is also changing the standard of cleanliness.” Photo: Henry Holcomb

Safety concerns raised as engineer ranks thin due to budget cuts

June 13, 2017

Social worker Sheri Harris in front of a bulletin board pinned with photos of students she has seen. Adults in the building have noticed a steep increase in mentall illness among their students. Meanwhile, the social work department is being cut a .5 position next year and is re-structuring so social workers can be more locatable. Photo: Anna Kleven

Increasing mental health needs spill onto teachers

May 28, 2016

Despite Student Apprehensions, New Security Staff Begin

Rhiana Stark, Staff Writer

September 16, 2013

South High’s new security staff members are bringing a new attitude to the building. Eight security monitors arrived at South High School this year with hopes of creating a safe environment for the students and teachers. Howev...

Budget Cuts Restructure Security Staff

May 28, 2013