Recycling Program Makes Limited Impact
written by Seth Noon · February 25, 2010
“Ballin,” yells South Kingstown High School senior Brandon Sweet as he drains a crumpled up math test into the trash can from across the room. “That can be recycled!” shouts SKHS senior Alisha Daniels. “It doesn’t matter—the janitors throw it all in the same garbage bin anyway,”... [Read more]
Doors Remain Shut in Advisory
written by Matt Enright · February 25, 2010
“Kids in general should be allowed to leave advisory because if you have something to do, you can’t leave class. And advisory is a good time to do that.” SKHS senior Alexis Howland does not believe in the new guideline given to teachers, which states that students are not allowed to leave advisory... [Read more]
‘Face to Face and Leave Some Space’ Grinds Students
written by Sean Eden · February 25, 2010
Administration at South Kingstown High have recently changed the school dance policy. The dance committee has recently decided to ban grinding, or freak dancing, at all school dances and events. Administrators believe that the events that take place at school functions reflect poorly on the students,... [Read more]
Administrators Plan to Enforce Tardy Policy
written by Marissa McMahon · January 25, 2010
“Beginning on January 4th, the first day after Holiday Break, South Kingstown High School’s tardy policy will go into full effect,” reads a December 14 email from Assistant Principal Mrs. Guerra to faculty advisors. Administration have decide it is now time to enforce the policy that appears... [Read more]
‘Fresh Paint’ Project a Success
written by Hennessy Shaw · January 20, 2010
Emma Christian kneels down to paint the bottom portion of the wall leading into a class room door. On Monday, January 18, Mrs. Colao’s G period sociology class completed a service learning project where the outcome benefited the school as a whole. For the class’ mid-term, Colao suggested... [Read more]
Seniors Vote on Class Trip
January 15, 2010
The senior class voted on their class trip on Tuesday, January 12, 2010. The senior trip is an annual tradition at SKHS. “We think it went well,” said senior class officer Marissa McMahon. “We made the ballots because we as class officers have similar opinions, and we wanted to make sure all... [Read more]
Bass Population Increase Hurts Local Fishermen
written by Seth Noon · January 5, 2010
In Deephole, Matunuck, just after casting an eel at midnight, former South Kingstown High School graduate Kevin Babcock, hooks onto a monster bass. Babcock fights the fish relentlessly for about ten minutes. Finally, after making its third run, the striper gives in. Babcock ends up catching a... [Read more]
Teens Continue to Text and Drive Despite Dangers
written by Alyssa Hirsbrunner · December 10, 2009
Rena Oakley, a senior at SKHS, sits in her car waiting to finally exit the hectic senior lot. She watches as the parade of buses go by and slowly, one by one, each student’s car finally squeezes out of the parking lot onto Columbia Street. While she waits she reaches down for her phone and sees that... [Read more]
HOMECOMING EVENTS & TIMES
November 13, 2009
Homecoming Activities By Hennessy Shaw Pep Rally: Friday, 11/13: 1:11 p.m. Homecoming Dance: Friday, 11/20/09 from 6:30-9:30 p.m. Diva Bowl competition: Wednesday, 11/25/09 at 4 p.m. Turkey Bowl game at URI: Thanksgiving Day, 11/26/09 at 10 a.m. Spirit Week Events: ... [Read more]
Student Council Spices Up Homecoming
written by Hennessey Shaw · November 13, 2009
Get ready to be pumped up because on Friday, November 13, SKHS’s own Student Council has organized a pep rally, parade and tailgate event for tonight’s football quarter final playoff game vs. the West Warwick Wizards. Friday’s events will be followed by the annual spirit week, next week, and... [Read more]
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