Courtney is a tenth grade student at Spotsylvania High School. She is in Journalism II, and is a reporter for The Knight Times.
Courtney Yau, Reporter
May 11, 2012
Filed under Classes & Clubs
Spotsylvania High School is using its flex time even more wisely by helping students get into shape. The gym teachers along with some other teachers (such as Ms. Chiodo, Mrs. Byrd, and Mrs. Cooper) are taking almost the entire flex time to help students make better... (more...)
Courtney Yau, Reporter
February 7, 2012
Filed under News & Features
Romantic braids and other simple hairstyles are perfect for Valentine’s Day, but these easy ways to look sweet and stylish can be worn everyday with ease. A Taylor Swift bun is particularly popular and also simpler to achieve than what people think. This style is frequently seen on Taylor... (more...)
Courtney Yau, Reporter
January 20, 2012
Filed under Uncategorized
2012 is going to be an interesting and colorful year in fashion. Lots of trends will be emerging this year, and some trends from last year will become more popular. It’s simple to follow the newest and fabulous fashion resolutions. The military trend is expected to be one of the most popular... (more...)
Courtney Yau, Reporter
January 9, 2012
Filed under Knight Life, Sports
Sophomore Mario Mejia is a hard working and successful Spotsylvania High School athlete. This year, he’s doing a sport for every season: cross country, swim, and track. For swimming, he competes in the 50 meter freestyle, the 500 meter dash, and 200 meter relay. For track, he competes in... (more...)
Courtney Yau, Journalist
December 8, 2011
Filed under Entertainment
Fall and winter fashion is my personal favorite. There are so many colors and accessories that you can try out in the colder months. Here are some great ideas for school, work, or maybe some holiday party outfits. For school and work, you can try plenty of new sweaters and scarves. You can... (more...)
Courtney Yau, Reporter
November 30, 2011
Filed under Opinion & Editorial
There are plenty of great things to do during the cooler seasons this year. A lot of people don’t think that horseback riding is a great sport to do when it’s cold outside. It’s a terrific choice and anyone can have fun doing it; whether its trail... (more...)
Courtney Yau, Reporter
October 20, 2011
Filed under News & Features
Fall is a great time to switch up your style and try out some new trends. A lot of unique nail polish styles and colors have been seen on the runway. There’s a look for every person and skin tone that will add a beautiful finishing touch. When it comes to nail polishes in the fall, you want... (more...)
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Courtney Yau, Reporter
October 10, 2011
Filed under News & Features
With all of the social networking and texting that is popular today, young adults’ vocabulary is steadily declining. Students are constantly getting into trouble for using inappropriate slang. Where are young people getting this language from? Television and the internet, of course. Technology... (more...)
Courtney Yau, Reporter
October 6, 2011
Filed under Knight Life
Homecoming is a time where everyone from all grades can go and have a good time while they still have a summer glow. Ladies want to look their best and impress. Hopefully these trends will help you pick out the best dresses to make you feel and look great. So, for all body types, most people... (more...)
Courtney Yau, Reporter
September 27, 2011
Filed under Knights Out Loud, Video
Courtney Yau and Dana Everly find out if their fellow Knights can answer a few general knowledge questions.
Courtney Yau, Reporter
September 23, 2011
Filed under Sports
The Spotsylvania High School JV Volleyball team is made up of a group of young ladies working hard to be successful. They currently have a record of 4-1 and 2-1 for the district. “It says something about your character,” said JV player and sophomore Miranda Roberts. “A lot of people... (more...)
Courtney Yau, Journalist
February 23, 2011
Filed under Knight Life, Top Stories
Spotsy really showed its talent on Friday, February 4. Christian Phipps preformed on the drums and won first place. Brandon Badillo took second place for beatboxing. Emily Petre and Geri Palacios took third place with a song and dance routine. The show was two hours and was hosted by Merideth... (more...)