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Ms. Floyd Takes “Teacher of the Month”

Andrew Brimer
March 25, 2010

The Teacher of the Month for this March was Mrs. Dale Floyd, a ten year veteran in education and a Science teacher here at Spotsylvania High School. Mrs. Floyd was quite humble in her acceptance of the award saying, “I’m not sure [why she was selected]. I’m very humbled by the award because... Read more »

Looks for Less

Meredith Lawson
March 25, 2010

Aspiring to sparkle like Beyoncé, be chic like Lauren Conrad, or be a glamorous cowgirl like Taylor Swift? Well, you do not necessarily have to shop in New York to take on their fashion trends. There are many local stores and shops in Spotsylvania and Fredericksburg that provide you with exactly what... Read more »

Influence of Teen Pregnancy

Candice Marbaker
March 12, 2010

I feel that shows like “16 and Pregnant” and “Teen Mom” tell teen girls that it’s “ok” to be pregnant, when really most people in society are looking down on them and wondering why they are so irresponsible. They are thinking “how could these girls and boys not be thinking about the consequences... Read more »

Why can’t we look like Barbie?

Sara Mayhew
March 12, 2010

Cover Girl, Glamour, People, and many more top magazines always have the “Hottest” and “Thinnest” new stars on the covers and pages of their magazine. Many young teenage girls, as well as boys, come across these magazines on a daily basis, and look up to them as their role models. While some... Read more »

He said/She said: St. Patty’s Day Pinching

Taylor Dunavant and Billy Milem
March 12, 2010

She said: Are you one of those people? You know the obnoxious ones who even dye their hair green for St. Patrick’s Day?  The Leprechaun Nazi’s who pinch the rest of us black and blue for not being as enthused?   Don’t get me wrong.  I like St. Patrick’s Day.  I just don’t think that celebrating... Read more »

College Commercialization- Quantity Over Quality

Andrew Brimer
March 12, 2010

At the very beginning of my junior year letters and flyers from countless colleges started arriving in my mailbox. Most of the mailings featured vibrant colors, flashy ads, and scenic views of college campuses. In addition to physical mail, my email account also began to fill with college promotions.... Read more »

Off season Activities

Kate Sullivan
March 12, 2010

Students at Spotsylvania High School are often involved in more than one sport, but what about those who are just involved in a fall or winter sport. What are the off-season athletes doing to keep in shape for next season? Most athletes know that being a high-school athlete is a year round commitment.... Read more »

NFL Offseason Preview

Eric Anderson
March 12, 2010

With the NFL season over and done with, a whole new period starts in the minds of NFL fans. Free agency is looming, and many stars have been released from their teams and now are free to test the free agency market. Many accomplished players have already been signed, but, surprisingly enough, the big-name... Read more »

Softball

Victoria Milling
March 12, 2010

Even while hitting home runs, Junior Victoria Sorrell still manages to think about her future in softball and school.  Victoria is planning to go to a small Division I or Division II university but is still undecided on which one to pursue. Sorrell is an all-star softball player.  She plays on a travel... Read more »

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