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Girl’s Soccer 2010

Eric Anderson
March 25, 2010

The 2010 girls soccer team has entered into a new era: the Len Carlson era.  In his first season so far, “practices are more intense, games are more competitive, and the atmosphere around the team is stronger than ever,” said senior goalkeeper Valerie Perry.  Len Carlson has instilled a new look... Read more »

Girl’s Tennis

Eric Anderson
March 25, 2010

 Rebounding after a difficult season last year, the 2010 Girls Tennis team is on the rise. Freshmen Bailey Christoforatos will be leading the team on the courts, while captains Victoria Wilson and Soo Lee bring seniority and lots of experience for this young, rebuilding team. The team has faced struggles... Read more »

Track 2010

Eric Anderson
March 25, 2010

 The 2010 Season track teams’ seasonal goal is one of individual accomplishment and team cohesion, yet the only problem is the lack of players on team. The team does not have enough players to compete team wise, and many of them are calling out to the schools athletes for help.  “We don’t have... Read more »

Watch Out!

Sierra Mask
March 25, 2010

 Spring is here and allergies are a big problem that will be coming up in the next week or so. Everything from trees to flowers are beginning to bloom, but the warm weather and flowers are accompanied by the unwelcome pollen, bees, and poison ivy.   Ms. Lowery, the nurse here at Spotsylvania High... Read more »

March Marketing Madness

Meredith Lawson
March 25, 2010

During the weekend of March 12 through March 14, select Spotsylvania DECA Members participated in the DECA State Leadership Conference in Norfolk, Virginia. Senior Chelsea Kimlel participated in Retail Merchandising, where she placed in the top ten for role play one, as well as placing top ten overall... Read more »

Teen Sleep: Why does school start so early?

John Reifenberg
March 25, 2010

“Beep, beep, beep.” It’s five in the morning on a Monday and your alarm just went off. You hit the snooze a few times and then come to the sudden realization that you need to get up and go to school. According to Mayoclinic.com, most teens need about nine hours of sleep a night. But in a recent... Read more »

Senioritis: It can strike you as soon as you hit High School

Jess Cleveland
March 25, 2010

Senioritis. The key word there is senior. Senioritis is a disease that high school seniors claim to have for missing so many days of school. I’ve never thought of having this but the idea has become more and more appealing as the days get closer to graduation. One morning I plan to wake up and... Read more »

Spotsy Spotlight: Seven Random Questions, Five Random People

Mimi Richards
March 25, 2010

What is your hidden talent? Freshman Matthew Smith enjoys whistling Sophomore William Cumbia loves to sing Junior Rachel Smith has been playing the clarinet for approximately six years Senior Shannon Coleman has been playing the flute for seven years Special Education/English teacher Ms. Deborah Collins... Read more »

Day in the Life of a Spring Athlete

Megan Charles
March 25, 2010

 Waking up early every morning for school seems more of a chore for high school students. For athletes, it’s the start of an exciting day ahead. As students sit in school waiting for the day to be over, athletes count down the time until their game begins. Being an athlete has a lot of responsibilities,... Read more »

An Assessment that Produces Results

Andrew Brimer
March 25, 2010

Mrs. Lisa Rothlisberger assesses her students’ knowledge of genetics in a slightly unconventional way. Rather than bore students with a traditional pencil and paper type test, Mrs. Rothlisberger requires her students to choose a specific genetic disorder and conduct research on it, which the students... Read more »

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