“Protector” Brings Unique Music Style to SK

written by Dale Fraza · December 16, 2008

Blaring guitar riffs barrage your ears. Booming drums decimate the crowd around you. What you are hearing is the latest addition to the small S.K music scene, the unique new group that goes by the name “Protector”. The band, which formed in late summer, consists of three members: vocalist and guitarist... [Read more]

Students For Justice Hosts Open Mic Night

written by Sarah Schraer · December 12, 2008

       On Friday December 12th the Students for Justice will be hosting an open mic night in the SKHS cafeteria. All the food sales from the night will benefit the Jonnycake center food pantry. This year the pantry is low on food due to the increase in unemployment in Rhode Island.      According... [Read more]

Rebel Football Team Captures Super Bowl Title

written by Sam Gross · December 9, 2008

With the thermometer dropping to the low teens in addition to a frigid December wind, the Rebel gridders battled Tolman High School to a thrilling 14-6 victory in overtime to clinch the state title. Tim Hazard, eventual MVP, took control of the game in the overtime period as wasted no time in driving... [Read more]

Rebel Gridders Continue Trend of Success

written by Brian Lessard · December 8, 2008

After losing a number of seniors from last year’s Division II State Championship squad, the Rebel Football team returns to the super bowl. Although, this year’s football team returned only six seniors, the squad has accomplished an even more impressive campaign than last year’s team. During the... [Read more]

Drinking Among High School Students Continues

written by Emily Weston · December 5, 2008

    “It was only a few beers, I thought I was fine. Little did I know that later that night I would be upside down in a ditch.”    South Kingstown High School senior Ronald Blue says he has been drinking since age thirteen and up until last spring, drank every weekend and on some occasional... [Read more]

Litwin Takes Photography to Professional Level

written by Dan Curzake · December 5, 2008

  As the band takes the stage, the crowd erupts in applause and cheers. The music begins to play and the show starts. One member of the audience snaps photo after photo of the band, trying hard to get the best shot of the group as possible.   The  photographer is none other than SKHS senior Sam Litwin.  ... [Read more]

Cost of Education Stands in the Way of Success

written by Sarah Schraer · December 5, 2008

   Most people dream of having a successful life. As a matter of fact, it is a learned part of our culture to want to be successful. But with the failing economy and a plummeting job market, can this generation really be expected to succeed?   Well, all odds are against us, especially in Rhode Island,... [Read more]

New Policy Attacks Extracurriculars

written by Andrew Burnap · December 5, 2008

  Students beware:   Out of school suspension will result in one week of social probation.     According to administration, this new addition means that if a student gets in a fight, steals, swears, says “no” to an adult, plays hooky, etc., said student can expect a week suspension from school,... [Read more]

In Search of a South County Music Scene

written by Jake Figliozi · December 5, 2008

  When was the last time you went to a good local show? Many would say that their last local shows were two or three years ago in the Gilroy’s basement aka “The Anthole”.   Those shows were great to go to because they contained such a raw energy. When a loud enough band played, it always brought... [Read more]

Rebels Roll to Super Bowl

written by Daniel Higgins · December 5, 2008

The Rebels football team, behind workhorse Tim Hazard, overpowered the Toll Gate Titans on route to 34-22 win. Hazard had a TD run in the first, third and fourth quarters and the Rebel defense held the Titan attack scoreless in the fourth quarter. Other Rebel standouts included Junior Pat Franco, Senior... [Read more]

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