Bednarek adopted from China
McKayla Treat, Asst. Webmaster
April 26, 2011
Every year, over120,000 children are adopted by families in the United States. In 1995, sophomore Ellie Bednarek was one of those children. When Bednarek was three months old she was adopted from China. “In China there’s a policy that parents can only have one child because... Read more »
Cu-cu-kazoo: Baldwin collects musicmakers
Sarah Greenlee, Opinions Editor
April 13, 2011
Senior Celia Baldwin, an energetic band student walks twirling the red tips of her hair, talking about the things she enjoys to do in her free time. Among many different and unique hobbies and collections, she mentions one of her favorites: the kazoo. “When I was in 6th grade, there was this piece... Read more »
Rolfe excels at rifle exhibitions
Hannah Boxerman, Reporter
March 21, 2011
Spencer Rolfe knows the drill. The junior, who is Cadet Captain for Lafayette’s JROTC unit, began practicing for unarmed rifle exhibitions his freshman year, moving up to armed drill in April of 2009. In the competitions, ROTC units perform complicated routines with decommissioned service rifles. Rolfe... Read more »
Jacobs spends time in his ‘man cave’
Alyssa Knowling, Reporter
March 14, 2011
Junior Bradley Jacobs had a normal, unfinished basement… until he decided to make a man cave out of it. “About two months ago my friends and I decided that we needed more space to play video games, so over a period of two weekends we split off a section of my basement with bedsheets and put... Read more »
Sean Alexander is a Renaissance man
Caleb Cavarretta, Opinions Editor
March 14, 2011
Senior Sean Alexander is an Indian Catholic, athletic pianist, Canadian American and he is pretty good at making sushi. Alexander is a Renaissance man. “I am devastatingly good looking. Some people cannot even make eye contact with me,” Alexander said. Whether it be coincidence or God-given attributes,... Read more »
Woessner has unique can tab collection
Kara Campbell, News Editor
February 21, 2011
For three years, senior Grace Woessner has collected can tabs. At first, Woessner collected the tabs to help the Ronald McDonald house. However, as she progressed her collection, Woessner didn’t want to give up her collection. She even used them as a prop in one of her senior pictures. Woessner... Read more »
Dauster travels the country for mission trips
Maddie Henning, Reporter
February 9, 2011
While many students dream of warm beaches for their summer vacation this year, junior Ami Dauster is looking forward to a different kind of trip. Dauster is very involved with her youth group, with participates with World Changers International to go on mission trips across the country. “Every... Read more »
Goodman volunteers to help Down Syndrome Kids play tennis
Kelly Carpenter, Reporter
February 1, 2011
Several students participate in career shadowing opportunities in order to get a view on what the job is like. It also can be a great way to practice and prepare for their future career. In order to train for her desired career, Sarah Goodman assists in teaching Down Syndrome kids to play tennis. Goodman... Read more »
Snow day pressure doesn’t bother Borchers
Leanne Beasley, Feature Editor
January 24, 2011
Freshman Bailey Borchers has connections. Kind of. With her father as the new Rockwood Superintendent, Dr. Bruce Borchers, it seems as though Bailey may be subject to certain pressure from her peers during the winter season. Although, this isn’t the case. “Because they [other students] don’t... Read more »
Not your average babysitting job
Mia Schenone, Webmaster
January 17, 2011
Many students spend their free time trying to make some extra cash. Whether by making food, waiting tables or selling clothes many jobs are repetitive and can be rather dull. But for junior Melissa Sabados, working at Olympiad Gymnastics as a Tumble Bee/Progressive Instructor, feels like home. “I... Read more »
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