Three News Stories About Various Clubs and Activities

Published: December 15, 2023

Marching Band Season Ends

By Ray Hathcock

(Credit to Faith Smith)

Marching band is a large part of the band player’s lives with how much time they spend practicing and improving.

“Placement wise, this has been the best year that I have [been in the program],” senior trumpet player Sin Wang said. “I would say I enjoy the work ethic that we put into the program.”

The Marching Band had received their highest score of their season in their final performance of 74 points.

“My favorite memories are from the competitions and performances,” freshman flute player Rylan Trotter said.

During the season, color guard won Best Color Guard Caption at the Wright City Wildcat Pride Invitational on Sept. 23.

English teacher Amy Stoker reads a literature book.

Preparing for ACT Testing

By Miranda Fabian

This year for ACT testing, students are able to prepare by taking semester classes such as the ACT prep taught by English teacher Diane Thompson and math and sciences covered by Kent Stover that is still available second semester.

“Basically there’s this one class made up of roughly 30 kids and it’s split in half. [Stover] has half and I have half and second quarter the kids switch,” Thompson said.

This class is used so all sections of the ACT are being covered along with ACT bootcamps that Thompson does outside of school.

There are five national ACT test dates, the nearest one being Feb. 10 with a registration deadline of Jan. 5 the rest are available on ACT.org where students can register and learn more on the ACT testings.

“I really do believe that if you put the time and effort into honing the skills that you aren’t really that great with, you can increase your scores,” Thompson said. “But you can’t just not do anything.”

English teacher Amy Stoker reads a literature book. (Credit to File Photo)

Ecology Club Hosts Winter Party

By Violet Newton

Ecology Club members assist with an outdoor project. (Credit to File Photo)

On Dec. 20, Ecology club will be hosting their yearly winter party after school until 3:20. They will be celebrating with pizza and a holiday movie. Ecology will also discuss their plans for their second semester outings. To attend the party two previous meetings and one prior trip are required.

“Our meetings are always a great time, its a fun atmosphere and we make good memories with each other,” junior Ecology Club president Olivia Van Horn said.

There will be a meeting on Dec. 12 for anyone looking to go. At this meeting they will plan the party along with having members sign up to bring snacks or drinks to the party.

“I’m really looking forward to our party because it will be a good way to end off before we leave for Christmas break. It will be nice to relax,” Van Horn said.

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