http://www.theknighttimes.com The School Newspaper of Spotsylvania High School Fri, 26 Mar 2010 14:27:29 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en  Spotsylvania’s Boy’s tennis team has recently started a new season. They have prepared themselves for a season of wins and excitement.  Coach Somers encourages each player to compete to the best of their ability. It is important to set a goal at the beginning of the season; that way you have ... http://www.theknighttimes.com/sports/2010/03/26/tennis-2010/  As spring arrives, Spotsy Softball begins. With a competitive season ahead of the team, they prepare themselves for success. Just how strong is the Knight’s Varsity Softball team?  “We are strong enough to have a big chance at the district title, we believe that this season is going to go very ... http://www.theknighttimes.com/sports/2010/03/26/softball-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 on ... http://www.theknighttimes.com/sports/2010/03/25/girls-soccer-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 ... http://www.theknighttimes.com/sports/2010/03/25/girls-tennis/  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 ... http://www.theknighttimes.com/sports/2010/03/25/track-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 ... http://www.theknighttimes.com/sports/2010/03/25/watch-out/ 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 out of 60 ... http://www.theknighttimes.com/classes-clubs/2010/03/25/march-marketing-madness/ “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 ... http://www.theknighttimes.com/opinion-editorial/2010/03/25/teen-sleep-why-does-school-start-so-early/ 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 ... http://www.theknighttimes.com/opinion-editorial/2010/03/25/senioritis-it-can-strike-you-as-soon-as-you-hit-high-school/ 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 is a mean crocheter.    What do you want to be when ... http://www.theknighttimes.com/knight-life/2010/03/25/spotsy-spotlight-seven-random-questions-five-random-people/