Pumpkin Illumination Encourages Voting
October 31, 2008
SKHS Promotes Global Awareness
written by Miklos Mattyasovszky · October 30, 2008
“No other public school in Rhode Island has a global studies course that I know of,” said International Relations teacher and Model United Nations coordinator Mr. Buxton, who also teaches Global Studies. “We at SK helped Prout create their Global Studies.” Although only two-thirds... [Read more]
Student Smokers ‘Fixated’ on Cigarettes
written by Katie Lawler · October 30, 2008
Each morning and afternoon at South Kingstown High School, behind the back parking lot, a group of students congregate to smoke. Yet it is not just before and after school that student smoke outside. They also manage get out of class to smoke throughout the day, sometimes even smoking on school... [Read more]
Foreign Exchange Students at SKHS Break Cultural Barriers
written by Julia McBurney · October 30, 2008
“People think Brazil is a jungle,” laughs Fernanda Milani, a foreign exchange student at SKHS. “My bus driver asked me if I travel to school by elephant.” In reality, much of her country is urbanized. Milani, who lives in Sao Paulo, Brazil, and attends a school there... [Read more]
The “Change” Candidate
written by Dan Curzake · October 30, 2008
Lately it seems that you can’t turn on the news without hearing the word “change.” It is the word that both presidential candidates have been trying so hard to identify with. In fact, this single word has gotten more attention in this election than all of the other issues combined. ... [Read more]
Rhode Island Schools Go Green
October 30, 2008
Every day at The Portsmouth Abbey is Earth Day. Next to the hockey rink sits a wind turbine that powers the 500-acre school campus on a daily basis. The turbine was made possible by a renewable $450,000 grant, awarded by the Rhode Island Renewable Energy Fund. ... [Read more]
Two-Party System Flaws Presidential Debates
written by Robbie Straight · October 30, 2008
In recent years the public has shown a desire not only for more debates but more from the debates. The Commission on Presidential Debates attempted to oblige with the 2008 debates. The 2008 debates have featured issues of domestic and foreign policy. A town hall style debate where people in the audience... [Read more]
Lady Rebels Tie La Salle
written by Lauren Casey · October 21, 2008
On Monday night, the Lady Rebels’ soccer team playes the La Salle Rams to a 2-2 tie. La Salle started off the game with cross from Madison Meehan and a finish from Briel Crespi. But the SKHS girls kept their heads up and a quick counter attack from SKHS Junior Amanda Graham allowed her to set up... [Read more]
Field Hockey Ties Tiverton
written by Mary-Kate Eaton · October 14, 2008
The SKHS Field Hockey team played Tiverton High School to a 1-1 tie on Monday, October 13th. The girls started off with a goal scored by Captain Mary-Kate Eaton, assisted by Midfielder Amy Babcock. Other key players Heather Pepe, Bridget Chappel, Courtney Lyford, Jill Petrarca, and Emma Morgan,... [Read more]
Ridiculous Speed Limits Plague South Kingstown
written by Miklos Mattyasovszky · October 7, 2008
This summer, I went on a camping trip/college visit to New Hampshire. I visited Keene State and the University of New Hampshire. Keene State was about 20 minutes away from our campsite, UNH about two hours. Back here, I live about twenty minutes... [Read more]
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