In Memoriam: Spirit Week (1914-2012)
Madison Wedt
February 3, 2012
School Spirit was born in August of 1914, coincidentally around the beginning of Chanute High School, and lived a long and illustrious life. All those who knew him said their lives had been touched in a profound way by his presence, and until recently School Spirit never made enemies – those he encountered... Read more »
Bring freedom to the courtyard
Meg Lieffring
February 3, 2012
How cool would it be if there was a spot we could sit and listen to our iPods, do homework, have class, or just to grab a breath of fresh air while walking to your next class? On second thought, we do have something like this. The courtyard, located directly across from the library, is an outdoor area... Read more »
Con: Web filters for our own good
Bridget Brazil, Reporter
November 2, 2011
TOPIC: Are the school web filters too restrictive? Let it be known that I have found the leading cause of all the prominent issues that plague adolescents today. What is this cause you ask? The internet. It all makes perfect sense really, just think about it. Why is little Johnny addicted to... Read more »
Pro: Web filters too restrictive
Torry Busby, News Editor
November 2, 2011
TOPIC: Are the school web filters too restrictive? Often high school students complain about web filters and how they are too strict. Content filters are too restrictive. Unfortunately, they will always be. It is their purpose to block out inappropriate websites. Students should be smart enough... Read more »
Surprise yourself, try something new
Becca Hueter, Reporter
November 2, 2011
High school is a time for discovery. Discovering what you like, what you are good at, and what you want to do with the rest of your life. Going into high school you may think you know what you are good at and what you like to do best, so you never try anything new. As a result, you miss out on all the... Read more »
A well-deserved second chance for NHS applicants
Madison Wendt, Student Life Editor
November 2, 2011
We at The Comet believe that the administration and National Honors Society sponsor Jill Stevenson have made the right decision in permitting students to re-apply for NHS during the second semester. First and foremost, membership in NHS, while an honor, is also a benefit to the students selected. Since... Read more »
Pro: Restrictions cramp dancing style
Jessie Pringle, Reporter
October 3, 2011
The general public is by and large intimidated by my scholarly lexicon and amiable personality. This is completely understandable and well advised. Of course, those select few that really know me know that the real reason to be intimidated by me is my dancing. I do not want to understate the ability... Read more »
Con: Dances fun despite restrictions
Tara Guinote, Managing Editor
October 3, 2011
Often at the school dances I hear students complain about the regulations and how they take the fun out of the dances. But are there really any regulations that are unreasonable for a school dance? There aren’t any actual regulations written down in the agenda book for students to follow at the dances,... Read more »
Dreams have no expiration date
Danae Decker, Opinion Editor
October 3, 2011
Dreams are a person’s goals and aspirations of any kind. We all have a dream that we will always have with us. That dream may change a few times throughout life, but it will always sit on your conscience. Anything can be a dream. Whether traveling the world is your dream,... Read more »
Reality check: Inner beauty make-up
Danae Decker, Opinion Editor
August 28, 2011
Many teenage girls wear make-up. But in this article, it’s not about what’s worn on the face, but rather what’s underneath it. Sometimes it’s hard to give yourself a reality check. Inner beauty means to be yourself and not a walking contradiction. For example, you may be walking confidently... Read more »
