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Mary Wolfrey, Reporter
January 17, 2012
It takes a very committed person to actually get up off the couch and do something with their free time. Most people sit around, sleep, eat, stay on the computer, and watch television instead of getting into action. Here’s an idea, get up and go fishing! ... Read more »
Mary Wolfrey, reporter
January 17, 2012
Have you ever had that feeling where you just can’t get enough and you just have the best time of your life? If you haven’t, hunting will definitely change that! “I have never had as much enjoyment with anything besides hunting. Hunting is like a sport to me,... Read more »
Katelynn Smith, Journalism 1 Reporter
January 5, 2012
The Friday after Thanksgiving is one of the busiest shopping days of the year. Also known as Black Friday, this holiday for shoppers consists of buyers going crazy over the hottest new toys and electronics that everyone wants because their prices dropped tremendously. Apart from all the great sales,... Read more »
Jazlyn Aguila, Journalism 1 Reporter
January 3, 2012
The Spotsy freshmen have joined the high school scene and are learning the ropes of being in high school. “High school is supposed to be great, but for some students it isn’t so great,” according to Alexus Harris, a Spotsylvania High School student. Some new students might not know how to balance... Read more »
Faith Stephens, Journalism 1 reporter
January 3, 2012
In the 1960s, dropping out of high school was the thing to do, and many teenagers were jumping on the bandwagon. Phyllis Napier, 63, dropped out of school in 1965 to get married, just like many other high school girls were doing at that age. She attended Spotsylvania High School in Virginia and would... Read more »
Sarah Colon, Journalism 1 Reporter
December 19, 2011
Phone addiction is a frequently discussed topic these days. Some members of the older generations look at teens as if they are lazy because instead of calling, teens text. Others say teens are just adapting to a technology-driven new way of life. There are several signs of phone addiction, according... Read more »
Tiara Parsons, Journalism 1 Reporter
December 19, 2011
Celebrating her first Christmas in America, Lea Dettmer, a foreign exchange from Germany, is excited about experiencing Christmas with here her “new” family in America. “My favorite part about celebrating Christmas in Germany is getting up and going to church on the twenty-fourth,” said Dettmer. “It... Read more »
Heather Mills, Journalism 1 Reporter
December 16, 2011
Many people stress about what to wear to holiday season parties and events. The key to putting together a successful holiday party outfit is to plan ahead. You need to make sure your outfit is appropriate for the company you’ll be keeping. Of course you want to wear something that looks good on... Read more »
Miranda Turner, Journailsm 1 news reporter
December 16, 2011
The annual Fredericksburg Jaycee’s Christmas parade was the biggest it had been in 26 years since the parade began. Over 100 community members and local businesses signed up to be in this year’s parade, which had a Hollywood Christmas theme. On Saturday, December 3, 2011, the Jaycee’s... Read more »
Erika Ramirez, Journalism 1 Reporter
December 16, 2011
A new traffic pattern, which includes a four way intersection with a stop light to help control traffic, opened up on December 1, in front of Spotsylvania High School. Before the new road, a line of cars trying to turn to the student parking lot would be backed up in front of the school. The principal... Read more »
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