McKenna Priebe Competes in State-wide Equestrian Competition
Sophia Simmons
November 7, 2019
SONC Equestrian Story By: Sophia Simmons Senior McKenna Priebe is not only a student, but a competitive equestrian rider who competed at the Special Olympics North Carolina Equestrian competition in October, leaving with an extraordinary experience and many new memories. “I have been riding...
Students voice what they would dress up as if they could come to school in costume
Rebekah Helms, Editor in Chief
October 31, 2019
Many students at our school can agree that dressing for Halloween at school would make the day even more special. So, we decided to find out what students would be if the opportunity was given. Some students would dress up as mentors or people that they look up to. “I would be Ferebee because...
Students reflect on past Halloween costumes
Miranda Gonzalez, Audio Editor
October 31, 2019
With Halloween creeping around the corner, students pondered their past Halloween costumes and recounted the best ones from their youth. Most of us have had a plethora of different costumes. A variety of inspirations prompted each student’s favorite costumes. For freshman Lydia Keys, childhood films...
Students share their advice with underclassmen
Maggie Smart, Staff Reporter
September 26, 2019
Transitioning into the chaotic world of high school can seem daunting to new freshmen. However, our upperclassmen stepped in and offered some advice to this year’s new high schoolers. Junior Rileigh Silber gives her suggestions on how to make freshman year fun. “I’d say not to take it for...
New Beginnings for Freshmen
Julia Conn, Managing Editor
September 26, 2019
Almost every up and coming ninth grader has all kinds of preconceived notions about high school. There’s nerves, anticipation and excitement. It’s a whole different world apart from middle and elementary school, and some of our freshmen shared their feelings regarding their new start. Depending...
Seniors Offer Advice to the Junior Class
Meghan Keith, Staff Reporter
September 6, 2019
Junior year has a stigma that it is the hardest year of high school. As the school year begins many juniors are taking harder classes than ever before. Seniors, who have been through the “junior slump,” offer their advice on how to get through the year successfully. Olivia Gonzalez believes junior...
Student Body Vice President Tara Wadford shares her Cougar memories
Colby Brown, Staff Reporter
June 4, 2019
Our current Student Body Vice President, senior, Tara Wadford has had many challenges and accomplishments over the past four years of her high school career. With graduation right around the corner, she shared her feelings about graduating high school. “Graduation brings a whirlwind of emotions...
Senior Rhett Barlow reflects on his career as a Cougar
Runder Rains, Staff Reporter
June 4, 2019
“I’d like to think I left a good impact on the school,” senior Rhett Barlow said reflecting on his previous highschool years. “I’d like to think that everybody I’ve encountered, I’ve touched their life in some way. I’ve helped everybody that I’ve tried to.” Leaving this year to...
Q and A with Grace Debevec
Catherine Vivongsy, Staff Reporter
June 3, 2019
Q: Since we profiled you last spring, which work of art created this school year are you the most proud of? A: I think, as a collection, my hand pieces from my overall Wicca collection for AP Art. I really like those a lot. Q: Why? A: They’re very simple, but I think that’s what captured my...
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