New Intersection Changes SHS Traffic

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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 »

Knights welcome new teachers

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Dana Everly, Reporter
October 11, 2011

Spotsylvania high school gets new teachers every year. This year we have seven new teachers, and here is a little information about them. What college did you go to? Dennis Sizemore: Va Tech Brian Jacobs: Christopher Newport University Keely Maitland: I earned my B.S. in Psychology from Radford University... Read more »

Spotsy’s Student Section Shows Spirit

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Taylor Dunavant, Editor-in-chief
October 7, 2011

There’s nothing like a Friday night football game: the cold air, the hot chocolate, Spotsy hoodies and hats, the cowbells and the posters, and even the Spotsy High Student Section. No, your eyes have not deceived you. Spotsy has its very own student section devoted to keeping the crowd up beat and... Read more »

Spotsy students save lives

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Ally Hottle, Reporter
October 6, 2011

On Tuesday, Sept. 20, the American Red Cross visited Spotsylvania High School in high hopes of reaching their goal of 50 units of blood. Each student donating gave one pint of blood, which is equivalent to 1 unit. Students who volunteer to donate their blood were told to report to the auxiliary gym to... Read more »

Homecoming Court, Spirit Days announced

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October 1, 2011

The 2011 Homecoming Court was announced on Friday, September 30, after students voted for their classmates during Flex earlier that day. The freshman court members are: Ben Camacho, Elias Deleon, Dusty Hoffman and Caroline Sorrell. The sophomore court members are: James Anderson, Ryan Smith, Kristiana... Read more »

Knights win against Culpeper

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Deborah Cerrillo, Adviser
October 1, 2011

The Spotsylvania High School Varsity Football Team won a second victory this season in their game against Culpeper High School on Friday, September 30. The final score was 39-13. The Knight’s quarterback, Ashten Dixon, told The Free Lance-Star that he gave the credit for the win to his teammates.... Read more »

Fresh Start

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Courtney Yau & Dana Everly, Reporters
September 22, 2011

The transition from middle school to high school is a big deal. It can be a little scary going to high school for the first time, so here are a couple of tips to help you get through your first year: get involved with activities, do your homework, be outgoing, and have the best first year you can possibly... Read more »

Code of Conduct: What You Should Know

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Dennis Gill, Journalist
September 22, 2011

SPOTSYLVANIA, Va. – Every year, students always gets something from teachers that needs to signed. It could range from a science lab contract to a syllabus. But there is always one thing everyone has to sign no matter what teacher gives to them. It’s been around ever since Spotsylvania County... Read more »

20 movies coming out this fall

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Ally Hottle, Reporter
September 22, 2011

Release Date- September 23 Abduction Director: John Singleton Starring: Taylor Lautner, Lilly Collins, Alfred Molina, Sigourney Weaver, and Maria Bello. Rating: PG-13 for sequences of intense violence and action, brief language, some sexual content and teen partying. Synopsis: Taylor Lautner will stars... Read more »

Knights fight for long-awaited victory

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Taylor Dunavant, Editor-in-chief
September 12, 2011

Friday, September 9, was a memorable night for many fans of the Spotsylvania High School football team. The Knights Varsity Football team won the first victory of the season. The Knights fought against Fluvanna’s finest and came out on top with a score of 26-10. Spotsy made the first strike against... Read more »

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