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 »

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 »

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 »

Beauty on a Budget

Cecilia Bulzomi
March 25, 2010

This year the SCA has decided to sponsor an event to collect gently used prom dresses and sell them to students who will be attending prom this year. The prices of the dresses will be determined by length, ten dollars for short dresses and fifteen dollars for long dresses. The Dresses will be available... Read more »

The Elected Elective: Producing a Life-Long Memory

Meredith Lawson
March 12, 2010

Yearbook Production Class is not the average elective, partly because you have to apply to be accepted into the course. For next year’s staff, the instructor, Ms. Woodhouse is currently hosting interviews to see who is eligible. Students have to be responsible, hard working, creative, and able to commit... Read more »

Saving the planet one class at a time

Mimi Richards
March 12, 2010

For the past four years Environmental Science teacher Meredith Lohr has been assigning a recycling project for all of her classes to complete over a two-to-three month period. Requirements for the project are to keep a journal documenting your accomplishments, recycling at least three items, and taking... Read more »

Elective Overview

Cecilia Bulzomi and Amanda Sutts
March 12, 2010

Reporters Amanda Sutts and Cecilia Bulzomi compiled a list of electives offered at Spotsylvania High School to help you decide what classes to take next year. Veterinary Science-  In Vet Science you are taught all about the anatomy of animals. You are taught basic signs of illnesses and how to treat... Read more »

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