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Company 2 dancers gather before performing at Super Soccer Saturday, September 17th, 2022. With recent budget cuts to the program, dance performances like these could be in jeopardy.

Were the budget cuts to South dance necessary? Students reflect on the valuable program

Jade Masiée-Albers, Staff Writer
November 28, 2022
Senior Hodan Ibrahim leaving in school suspension room, after a misunderstanding with a dean after being in the halls during free period.

Is the increase of hall skipping and poor attendance caused by the budget cuts and lack of teachers?

Asisa Museid, Staff Writer
October 25, 2022
One of South High’s first orchestras, 1911. The music program has been one of the most important aspects of attending South and even though the programs have hit a rough patch, they are determined to make it through, but they can’t do it without support from our community.

South High’s Band Program has taken hit after hit, but isn’t giving up

Elliott Austin, Arts and Entertainment Editor
October 18, 2022
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

Norah Austin, Staff Writer
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

James Warren, Staff Writer
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

Cece Kaufmann, Staff Writer
November 14, 2017
Pictured above Amuchin Dann is cleaning the third floor womens 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

Oliver Hall, Staff Writer
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

Henry Holcomb, Staff Writer
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

Anna Kleven, Sports Editor
May 28, 2016

Despite Student Apprehensions, New Security Staff Begin

Rhiana Stark, Staff Writer
September 16, 2013
Budget Cuts Restructure Security Staff

Budget Cuts Restructure Security Staff

Caroline Stevens, Opinions Editor
May 28, 2013
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