Students test laws of physics
Rebecca Driver, Copy Editor
May 8, 2013
Filed under Lifestyles, Off Campus
Even knowing that it was only the forces of velocity and acceleration at work, senior Morgan Jones couldn’t help but scream as she zoomed down the Kingda Ka rollercoaster. On April 27, students were able to combine their knowledge of physics and their love of roller coasters at Six Flags Amusement... Read more »
Scholl, alumni warm up to pond hockey
Brianna Glase, Online Chief
March 7, 2013
Filed under Lifestyles, Off Campus
After an entire season of winter without a decent snow, Vice Principal of Academics Gary Scholl wasn’t feeling very optimistic about continuing the tradition of playing pond hockey on the lake behind St. Joseph Hall this year. To his surprise, Jan. 26, he found the pond frozen solid, so he rounded... Read more »
Students discover value of working on farms
Hope Kelly, Managing Editor
February 26, 2013
Filed under Lifestyles, Off Campus, Uncategorized
The sun is beating down on senior Nathan Barringer’s back. It’s 97 degrees outside, and he is stuck in the middle of the field with no shade. As if that is not enough, he has been there since seven in the morning and won’t be finished until 11 o’clock at night. “You have to stack 200 bales... Read more »
Editor faces fears, shoots firearm
Martha Schick, Multimedia Chief
February 7, 2013
Filed under In the Community, Lifestyles, Off Campus
You can call me a flaming liberal, but I’ve always seen guns as things that cause much more harm than good. I’ve never been around guns very much, and I certainly never thought that I’d be at senior Nate Barringer’s house shooting what he referred to as “the Cadillac of guns.” In light... Read more »
Best of 2012: Top 10 most memorable moments countdown
January 31, 2013
Filed under In the Community, Lifestyles, Off Campus, On Campus, Photo Galleries
10. March for Life 150 students attended the March for Life on Jan. 23. Students wore matching scarves to signify unity. (See Photo Gallery) 9. Basketball Championships Both men’s and women’s varsity teams won championships in their divisions. Miranda Ripken and Jarred Jones, both class... Read more »
Senior adventures to gun range for target practice
Ashley, Beyer
January 24, 2013
Filed under In the Community, Lifestyles, Off Campus
As I looked through my rear sight, I lined up the front sight of my .22 caliber rifle with the tin can set on the fence. When I pulled the trigger, there was only a small kick and then the bullet glided through the air, hit the tin and went through the can. Though I do not hunt living animals, I do... Read more »
Sophomore inspires St. Margaret students to dream bigger
Ashley Beyer, Lifestyles Editor
November 20, 2012
Filed under In the Community, Lifestyles, Off Campus
Sophomore Amanda Brannan anxiously sits on a bus on its way to the Race for the Cure as sophomores joke and chat around her. Even though it’s 5:30 a.m., the students are restless, waiting to get to their destination. Brannan works every October to raise money for breast cancer awareness. She has... Read more »
Junior gets hands on experience in medicine field
Emily Cassidy, News Editor
October 8, 2012
Filed under In the Community, Lifestyles, Off Campus, Uncategorized
Junior Sarah Ford is holding a human brain. Ford attended the LeadAmerica Medicine and Healthcare Conference at Columbia University in New York August 1-8. Over 200 students attended the seven-day-long camp. As part of the camp, Ford explored Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine’s state of the... Read more »
‘House of Cards’ set impresses students
Martha Schick, Multimedia Chief
October 5, 2012
Filed under In the Community, Lifestyles, Off Campus
As I stepped off of the smooth, grey floors of the warehouse and onto the plush, eagle-crested rug of the Oval Office, Art Director Halina Gebarowicz quickly explained to us that, unlike the real rug in the Oval Office, the one we stood upon was made in China, where it isn’t illegal to make a copy... Read more »
Sophomore steers children towards bike safety
Chioma Iheoma, A&E Editor
May 31, 2012
Filed under In the Community, Lifestyles, Off Campus
In a joint effort to earn an award and help children learn about bicycle safety sophomore Kate Rizzieri set up a “Bicycle Rodeo” May 19 at St. Margaret’s School from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. According to Rizzieri, the rodeo “focused on teaching kids from five to eight bike safety and skills.” Rizzieri... Read more »