New Teachers:Ms. Vandenbos

Jameka Foster, journalist
October 12, 2010

Ms. Sara Vandenbos, Agricultural Science Instructor 1.      What was your favorite subject in high school? My favorite subject was Agricultural Economics as it satisfied the place of my Senior Economics credit and held real world applications.  It was also taught by my favorite teacher –... Read more »

New Teachers:Ms. Leich

Jameka Foster, journalist
October 12, 2010

Ms. Amanda Leich, Biology teacher 1.       What was your favorite subject in high school? AP Biology was the course that made me want to become a science teacher. In high school, I also loved English class.   2.       What do you teach and what made you become a teacher in your field? I... Read more »

New teachers:Mrs. Forly

Jameka Foster, journalist
October 12, 2010

Mrs. Meg Foley, ITRT  1.       What was your favorite subject in high school? Accounting and English  2.       What do you teach and what made you become a teacher in your field? I am an Instructional Technology Resource Teacher. I love technology and feel it is an important aspect of... Read more »

New Teachers:Mr. Peppers

Jameka Foster, journalist
October 12, 2010

Dr. Steven Peppers, Ph.D. Teacher of Chemistry at Spotsylvania High School Teacher of Chemistry and Biology at Commonwealth Governors School   1.      What was your favorite subject in high school? Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Geometry–hard to pick  2.      What do you teach and... Read more »

Spin Around Spotsy

Jared Oliver, Sports Journalist
October 12, 2010

Spotsylvania High School has been critizied a lot over previous years for the poor teams the school has fielded in all sports; however, many critics should look again. Many fall teams have winning records or have lost several close matchups- Take a look: SHS Volleyball:                 ... Read more »

Big Red, Gym-Failure Isn’t an Option?

Big Red
October 12, 2010

Dear Big Red, How do people fail gym? It’s so easy you don’t even have to try. -          Michelle P. Dear Michelle, People fail gym because they refuse to dress out.  If you need to sit out for a medical reason, then you need a doctor’s note.  Otherwise, you have two choices: put the... Read more »

Big Red, Why Are We Knightly?

October 12, 2010

Dear Big Red, Can you tell me why our school colors are red, white, and blue and our mascot is a knight? -          Mary W. Lady Mary, Yeah, the Spotsylvania Knights sounded a lot better than the Spotsylvania Farmers. As for our colors: we were here first, we took the best colors. God bless... Read more »

Ticket Price Increase A Necessary Evil

Jared Oliver, Journalist
October 12, 2010

money docMany members of the Spotsylvania High School Community have noticed the rise in ticket prices for athletic events. General Admission rose from $5 to $6 for the 2010-2011 school year.                 When asked why the prices were raised this year, Mr. Herndon (Spotsylvania High... Read more »

Upcoming Movies 2010-2012

William Milem, Journalist
October 12, 2010

             The summer of blockbuster popcorn flicks is over but don’t be too depressed movie-goers because there are plenty of quality films to look forward to. First off is the Spider-Man reboot, slated for a 2012 release. In this reimagining of the Spider-Man movie franchise, Peter... Read more »

Big Red, Do You Believe in the Luck of the Irish?

October 12, 2010

Dear Big Red, Do you like the NBA team the Boston Celtics? -          Courtney G.  Yo, Courtney, I like them like I like the Lakers—I don’t. They screw everyone else. You want to know where you should take your money? Starts with Lebron and ends with Miami. Swoosh, Big Red - A Class-A Jerk... Read more »

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