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County commends Hall on recycling efforts

County commends Hall on recycling efforts

            Rumors have been circulating that we don’t actually recycle the papers in the recycling bins at the high school. Mr. Myron Hall, Director of Facilities, is in charge of the recycling process, and he dispelled this rumor.            ... READ MORE »»

NHS wants your blood

NHS wants your blood

The National Honors Society (NHS) likes to take people’sblood. No, they are not part of the Twilight cast. On March 2nd, 2012, NHS hosted the annual Blood Drive at West Deptford High School. Samantha Cargill (12th) a member of NHS said that... READ MORE »»

Students take part in Read Across America Day

Students take part in Read Across America Day

Ms. Grossmann’s 10th and 11th grades students read for enjoyment on March 2. They were permitted to bring in their own book or read from one she provided. Some students also chose to read electronic books on their phones or articles on... READ MORE »»

Grossmann practices yoga to maintain a healthy lifestyle

Grossmann practices yoga to maintain a healthy lifestyle

Many people confuse yoga with poses (asanas), but for those that practice yoga, there’s a lot more to it. According to West Deptford English teacher Venise Grossmann, it’s “a means of achieving a healthy lifestyle, a less stressful life,... READ MORE »»

Bowling team makes it to States

Bowling team makes it to States

Mix the sound of pins crashing, bowling balls dropping, and tons of fans screaming, and you have a taste of the NJSIAA State Championships. The West Deptford High School Girls’ Bowling Team advanced to the team State finals for the second... READ MORE »»

News

 County commends Hall on recycling efforts County commends Hall on recycling efforts

By Chelsie McCaffery ‘15

            Rumors have been circulating that we don’t actually recycle the papers in the recycling bins at the high school. Mr. Myron Hall, Director of Facilities, is... Read more »

May 15, 2012 • 0 comments • Filed Under News, Top Stories

Features

 Long lines for free Rita’s Water Ice Long lines for free Rita's Water Ice

By Dan Albinson '14

On March 20th, the first day of spring, students from all over West Deptford lined up at Rita’s Water Ice in Woodbury for free water ice. Every year Rita’s starts off the season... Read more »

April 3, 2012 • 0 comments • Filed Under Features

Opinion

 Softball keeps me sane

By Skylar Wilson '13

            I am a junior at West Deptford High School. I have many college prep classes, academic clubs, and after school responsibilities. At this time I’m practicing... Read more »

May 15, 2012 • 0 comments • Filed Under Personal Narratives

Reviews

 Angelou’s poems speak to teenagers

Kelli Tachdjian '14

            Self-confidence is essential when you’re a teenager, even as an adult. Without it, you are putty in the world’s hands. It’s hard to describe and explain.... Read more »

April 25, 2012 • 0 comments • Filed Under Reviews

Sports

 Still hope for the Flyers to win the Playoffs

BY Brenda Boody '15

            The Flyers started off the Stanley Cup Playoffs strong. They are being forced to play the Pittsburgh Penguins in the post season. They were looking forward to... Read more »

April 25, 2012 • 0 comments • Filed Under Commentary, Sports, Spring Sports