Hockey Team Requests School Funding
written by Alana Nelson · January 15, 2009
“The hockey team brought in about 2,200 fans to one game last year. That’s more than football, soccer, or basketball [have] ever brought,” said junior defenseman Jon Gorman. “Being in the budget would be worth it for the school.” After playing a nearly-perfect season and almost... [Read more]
Battle of the Best in Girls’ Basketball
January 15, 2009
SK vs. LasalleGirls Basketball vs. Lasalle Video This Thursday, La Salle visits South Kingstown in what could be the biggest game of the season in Division 1 girls’ basketball. South Kingstown (5-0) and La Salle (6-0) come into this week boasting undefeated records in division play. This game could... [Read more]
Teachers Utilize Blogs as Educational Tools
written by Amy Friedrich · January 15, 2009
From International Relations to Biology, it seems like every teacher at SKHS has a blog. Many believe blogs are great teaching tools to help students learn cultural aspects of a foreign country, or knowing that helpful notes are always on a class blog. According to The New York Times, it... [Read more]
New Job Brings Changes for Asst. Principal Young
written by Rose Shea · January 15, 2009
For students, Mr. Young is a new face among South Kingstown High School. Young first visited the school last June and today he serves as Assistant Principal, along side Mr. Cronin and Ms. Guerra. “It’s actually as good as I thought it would be,” stated Young about his new job. “Unlike other... [Read more]
Rebels’ Basketball Falls to Villa Novans
January 14, 2009
The SKHS boys’ basketball team (2-2) suffered a tough loss yesterday against the Woonsocket Villa Novans, with a final score of 78-49. SK kept up with the Woonsocket for the first 8 minutes, but a strong offensive showing by the Villa Novans put the Rebels down by 12 at halftime. But Woonsocket’s... [Read more]
Rebel Basketball Falls to Sentinals
January 13, 2009
In a defensive battle at Smithfield High School, the SKHS boys’ basketball team fell 45 – 41. SKHS junior Ben Hamill led the way with 19 points and senior James Perry added 10. Down 22 – 19 at the half the Rebels took the lead late into the second half by four. Smithfield surged ahead towards... [Read more]
Wrestling Defeats Mt. Hope 45-31
January 13, 2009
The SKHS wrestling team defeated Mt. Hope 45-31 yesterday at Mt. Hope High School. The Rebels maintained the lead throughout the match. With crucial wins from SKHS seniors Harry Northup, Connor Nelson and Nicholas Finan. Ryan Smith, Pat Conley and Seth Noon all pitched in with pins to secure SK’s... [Read more]
Sculpture Stirs Controversy Among Community
written by Milkos Mattyasovszky · January 7, 2009
Near the end of October, senior Vivienne Arango worked on a “Monster Sculpture” project for her Sculpture class. The sculpture showed a man in a crawling pose, completely naked. Instead of a head, however, the sculptured featured a television on top of the man’s neck. The sculpture also displayed... [Read more]
Prohibition of Marijuana Counterproductive (op/ed)
written by Sam Litwin · January 7, 2009
“All your life you’re told how terrible it is and you see all those [anti-drug] commercials long before you ever start smoking, and then once you realize that it’s not that bad, you start to think, “Hmm, what else have I been lied to about?”, states a current University of Rhode Island... [Read more]
Geremia Finds First Year Success
written by Andrew Burnap · January 7, 2009
Alex Geremia stood 78 feet from her opponent on October 13th, 2008, on the verge of another title. But this one was different, one that would impact an entire school and its community. After dominating play with her ground strokes, particularly her forehand, Geremia was ready to relax, ready... [Read more]
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