Chosen for this week’s Senior Spotlight is Miley Kegley. Miley’s plans after graduation have not yet been finalized, but she plans on going into the State Highway Patrol or something related to cosmetology. Some things she likes to do in her free time are reading, listening to music, and drawing. A fun fact about Miley is that she likes to be different and do different things that are not typically seen as “normal”.
Q: What is something you have recently learned that you found interesting?
A: “Most rap music. I did not understand it at first, but it fascinates me now.”
Q: Reflecting on your high school career, what is one memory that will stay with you forever?
A: “The play that was performed this year, The Wizard of Oz. It has to be my favorite memory from high school.”
Q: What is your favorite aspect about being a high school student?
A: “The extracurricular activities, especially the theater program.”
Q: Would you consider yourself an indoor or outdoor person?
A: “An outdoor person because I have always loved being in nature and outdoors since I was a kid.”
Q: What is your favorite way to spend a weekend?
A: “With ideal weather, I would say sitting outside with a good book. Just feeling relaxed.”
Q: If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?
A: “I would change the way that I react to stressful situations. I would try to change myself to be more melodic and not snappy during every stressful situation that goes on.”
Q: What is your favorite day of the week?
A: “Friday because of how it feels to have the weekend ahead, and then just being able to relax once you have finished everything for the day. There is just something so relieving about it that I love.”
Q: Out of your entire school career, what teacher has been your biggest inspiration or influence?
A: “Mrs. Cipriani and Miss Field. Mrs. Cipriani pushed me to try different things and to participate in The Wizard of Oz production this year. And, Miss Field made me enjoy her class.”
Thank you for letting us interview you, Miley. We hope you fulfill your future dreams. And of course, enjoy the upcoming, Easter weekend!
Last Friday, the Brooklyn Hurricanes baseball team (0-5) went on the road to face the Open Door Christian Patriots (0-1). This was the perfect opportunity for the Hurricanes to tally their first victory of the season against a winless Patriots squad.
The Hurricanes’ first two batters went down in order, but senior Aiden Starr drew a two-out walk, followed by two stolen bases. With Starr now at third, senior Jadyn DeLuca flew out to end the frame. On the mound, senior Collin Flanagan struck out two and walked one in the bottom half of the first, but he managed to get out unscathed.
Both teams failed to score in the second after getting runners on, but both had runners caught stealing.
The Hurricanes went down in the third inning, but the Patriots had an opportunity with a runner on third base, but similar to the script of the first two innings, they failed to convert as the game remained scoreless after three.
The Hurricanes got on the scoreboard first in the fourth inning when junior Dominic Pytel hit into an RBI fielder’s choice. However, in the bottom half of the frame, the Patriots evened it up on an error to knot the score at 1-1.
The pitchers’ duel continued into the fifth as both teams went scoreless.
In the sixth inning, the Hurricanes broke through after DeLuca led off with a single and advanced to third on a single by freshman Mason Vega, putting runners at the corners with nobody out. DeLuca later scored on an error, and Vega advanced to third, giving the Hurricanes a 2-1 lead. After a Pytel walk and a stolen base, junior Zander Rolon hit a pinch-hit, two-run single to extend the Hurricanes lead to 4-1. Defensively, Flanagan kept the Patriots scoreless in the sixth, concluding his day on the mound. He pitched six innings, giving up one unearned run on three hits, while striking out 10 batters.
Starr relieved Flanagan and nailed down the save in the seventh and final inning, striking out two, as the Hurricanes earned their first victory of the season.
Final Score: Brooklyn 4, Open Door Christian 1.
The Hurricanes, now 1-7, will travel to Oberlin on Saturday morning to battle the Phoenix. First pitch is at 10:00.
In other Spring sports, the softball team (2-3) travels to Euclid tonight to take on the Panthers. First pitch is at 5:00.
As we all know, Easter is right around the corner. On April 20, prepare to have the Easter Bunny deliver lots of sweet treats.
However, Easter is not about a bunny. It is a holiday observed by Christians, celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ, three days after his crucifixion. Jesus was buried inside a tomb in Jerusalem, and the first ever recorded date of this celebration was in the second century. While the New Testament gives limited details about the three day period before Jesus’ resurrection, this shows how strongly Christians believe in their religion and how big of an impact Easter has on their lives.
There are many theories about where the word Easter originated. Many believe it originated from the German word “Ostern”. Others believe it originated from Eostre/ Eostrae, an Anglo-Saxon goddess known for Spring and fertility.
In the Christian calendar, Easter is right after Lent, which is 40 days of fasting, not including Sundays. Easter is the last day of Holy Week, which includes Maundy Thursday, the commemoration of The Last Supper; Good Friday, the remembrance of Jesus’ crucifixion; Holy Saturday, the period between the crucifixion and resurrection; and lastly, both Easter Sunday and Monday.
Vigil is celebrated after Easter, often being celebrated between the sunset on both Easter Sunday and Monday. Vigil was classified as a joyful holiday honoring the resurrection of Jesus. Later on, the celebration was moved to Saturday afternoon through Sunday morning in churches all around the world.
Although many Christians celebrate Easter, there are many different traditions they follow. For example, the Roman Catholic tradition for Easter is the celebration of lights, to remember the appearance of the lights when Jesus was resurrected.
Easter comes with all different types of unique traditions, with the biggest one being going on egg hunts for candy-filled eggs. Although it seems like a weird tradition, the eggs symbolize new life and rebirth. These egg hunts honor the resurrection of Jesus and have become an Easter tradition.
Easter is considered one of the greatest miracles in Christianity; it’s a day to be thankful.
Happy Easter, everyone!
{Information for this article sourced from Britannica.}
Well, the weekend was nice, but today is not. How can we go from 68 degrees and sunshine to 44 degrees with heavy wind and rain? 🤦🏻♂️
To start, today’s focus revolves around the Shoe Drive currently going on in the high school.
Intervention Specialist Ms. Spuzzillo was tasked with running this year’s shoe drive, which began in the beginning of April and will last until the end of May. The main purpose of this shoe drive is to provide shoes to those in need. As an added bonus, students can decrease the cost of their prom tickets in the coming years.
Currently, the shoes are being collected in Ms. Spuzzillo’s room (191), but there will be a location in the office for future donations. If you are interested in donating some shoes, please make sure that they aren’t falling apart. Any new or slightly-used shoe, including boots and sneakers, is allowed.
As the shoe drive progresses through the next two months, the leader of this service project hopes the number of donated shoes will increase.
“So far, 50 pairs of shoes have already been donated, but many more are expected to be donated as the drive continues. This is a great opportunity to help others,” stated Spuzzillo.
Anyone in the community can donate; it doesn’t have to be just staff and students. Spread the word and start bringing in shoes!
Moving forward, as April trots ahead, so do End-of-Course exams. The schedule for these exams is below.
Science 8: April 15 and 17
Biology (9-10): April 16
U.S. History: April 23
Government: April 24
Math 8: April 28-29
Algebra I (8-9): April 28-29
Geometry (9-10): April 30- May 1
Reminder, there will be no school this Friday (Good Friday) and next Monday (Easter Monday). The upcoming four-day weekend will be followed by a four-day school week.
Finally, there are currently 31 school days left until Summertime. Seniors, you only have 22 maximum days remaining, so get those post-graduation plans set in stone. The future belongs to you.
Have a great, short week.
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Chosen for this week’s Senior Spotlight is Jake Jakubson. After graduation, Jake plans on going to The University of Northwestern (Ohio) to major in Agricultural Equipment Technology. Something Jake likes to do in his free time is play his drum set. A fun fact about him is that he can blank-out on the most obvious questions, as evidenced by his recent performance in a class trivia contest. 😂
Q: If you could change one thing about school, what would it be?
A: “More schedule freedom. Some students end up getting caught up too much personally, and if they have a boring and long schedule, then it can be hard for them to keep their grades up.”
Q: Knowing what you know now, what advice would you give your freshman self?
A: “Pay attention more and do a better job with keeping up with work.”
Q: Have you taken any specific courses that have been particularly helpful for your career goals?
A: “My Automotive class at the Polaris Career Center.”
Q: Using only three words, how would you describe yourself?
A: “Dependable, Smart, Resourceful.”
Q: Would you rather explore the world or stay in one country?
A: “Stay in one country.”
Q: What is your favorite way to relax?
A: “Play video games and drum.”
Q: Do you have any hidden talents?
A: “I can play the drums.”
Q: Out of your entire school career, what teacher has been your biggest inspiration or influence?
A: “My automotive teacher at Polaris. He is helpful, reasonable, and I have learned so much from him.”
Thank you for letting us interview you, Jake. We wish you the best of luck in the future working with farm equipment.
Be honest, when was your bracket busted? For our fellow sports staff writer Aiden, his was demolished in the first weekend when St. John’s went down. However, our fearless leader Mr. Holko won the BHS work bracket, his family bracket, and this class’s March Madness challenge. Simply, he is a winner, and the rest of us are losers!
Since March Madness is officially in the books, it’s time to recap how the final two weekends of the madness played out.
The Elite 8 tipped last Saturday in the West Region where #3 Texas Tech faced off against #1 Florida. The first half was pretty back-and-forth with both teams trading leads with the Gators holding a three-point lead at the half. However, the Red Raiders got going in the second half and held a 9-point lead with under three minutes left. But, the Gators rallied in the final minutes to pull off a comeback and avoided a major upset with an 84-79 win as they advanced to the Final Four.
The next game saw two of the top-scoring teams in the country from the East Region with #2 Alabama against #1 Duke. The Blue Devils cruised through the entire game as they advanced to the Final Four with a blowout victory, 85-65.
The other set of games last Sunday saw #2 Tennessee against #1 Houston from the Midwest Region and #2 Michigan State versus #1 Auburn from the South Region.
The Volunteers could not get anything to fall in the first half as they had just 15 points. Houston’s defense dominated throughout the entire game en route to a 69-50 win.
The final Elite 8 game saw the Auburn Tigers dominate and hold a multiple-possession lead through the first half and that momentum carried into the second half, enroute to a 70-64 victory over Tom Izzo’s Michigan State Spartans.
The Final Four was now all set with all number one seeds, the first time since 2008. Florida faced off against Auburn, and Duke took on Houston.
Florida and Auburn played a tight and energetic game, but it was the Gators who prevailed with a 79-73 victory to advance to the National Championship.
The next matchup saw heartbreak for Duke fans (Sorry, Dr. Caleris!). The Blue Devils jumped out to an early 14-point lead. They held this lead until the Houston Cougars started to show some fight. The Cougars went on a 15-3 run to take the lead in the final seconds to pull out a comeback win, 70-67. The Blue Devils blew a six-point lead with 39 seconds remaining.
The championship game was set between the Florida Gators and the Houston Cougars.
A heavily-fought game between arguably two of the best teams in March Madness history ended with a comeback win from the Florida Gators, 65-63. The Gators did to Houston what the Cougars did to Duke: Improbable comeback!
Will Richard led the Gators in the scoring column, totalling 18 points, while Houston guard L.J. Cryer led his team with 19 points. Gator star Walter Clayton, Jr. finished with 11 points from the second half of play. Florida’s dominance and aggression throughout the whole season paved their way to a trophy finish as National Champions.
The final scoreboard for this class’s challenge is as follows:
Mr. Holko – 17 (Stud!)
Collin – 13 (Overachiever)
Mr. Verba – 13 (Lord Basketball)
Aiden – 13 (Recovered Nicely)
Jacob – 9 (Embarrassing & Pathetic!)
Now, it is time to watch the Master’s and the Guardians.
The most notable aspect about Spring are the beautiful flowers that bloom. The warm weather and occasional rain are perfect for growing flowers at home or even going out and seeing all of them beginning to bloom.
Spring is a really pretty season, so what are the top five most popular Spring flowers?
*Daffodils: Of course, one of the most popular Spring flowers is the beautiful, yellow Daffodil. Daffodils are fast-growing, and their native range is China, Japan, Northern Africa, etc.
*Tulips: When Spring comes to mind, tulips are one of the first flowers to bloom. Tulips have distinctive, bulbus petals that range in numerous colors, besides true blue. Tulips are part of the Lily family and can grow from 4-to-28 inches tall.
*Hyacinth: Grape Hyacinth (Muscari) are great flowers to have in the garden. These gorgeous flowers are best when planted in the Fall as they will usually start to bloom in early-to-mid Spring. They are native to Europe, the Mediterranean, and Central Asia and are a part of the Asparagus family.
*Crocus: The Crocus Sativus (Saffron) is a tiny, short flower with purple to lavender colors. This flower not only adds a great look to the garden but is also used to dye fabrics and to flavor food. Due to the flower’s versatility, the Saffron is one of the more expensive and labor-intensive flowers on the list. They are native to southern regions of mainland Greece.
*Lily of the Valley: This flower is known for its unique, wilted look and bell-shaped petals. It is part of the Asparagus family and can grow to about 10 feet tall. Despite its innocent appearance, it is invasive in some states due to the large colonies in which it grows.
No matter if you are planning on growing your own flowers or just going out to look at them, flowers are always the highlight of Spring. They are beautiful and a great sight to see after a dark and dreary Winter.
Hopefully, the saying is true: April showers do indeed bring May flowers.
{Information for this article is sourced from Petal Talk.}
The final stretch is here, and we hope that everyone enjoyed their nine days off and is ready to finish this year in strong fashion.
First off, welcome back to all of the European travelers. The trip was great, overall.
The travelers on the flight from Chicago arrived in Italy smoothly and on-time, but the Philadelphia flight had some complications getting to Italy due to plane malfunctions, thanks to the landing crew. Group two was stuck in Philadelphia for about a day but had the opportunity to visit the famous Rocky Steps and eat some authentic, Philly cheesesteaks.
Soon, both groups united in Vatican City, and there was no shortage of fun and adventure. They saw many places in Italy, including Pompeii, the Colosseum, the Vatican, the Spanish steps, and the Trevi Fountain.
After Italy, both groups traveled to Greece and experienced a Greek party with plate smashing and a lot of dancing. Another thing they got to do was visit the Acropolis and the Island of Crete, while also getting to visit more sites.
Fun fact: Sophomore Gibran Boukzam celebrated his birthday at the Greek party and earned the title of a demi-god.
It was a trip to remember for all 49 travelers. Great food, lifetime memories, and no shortage of laughter.
A big shout-out to Mrs. Holko for organizing this overseas excursion. Simply, she is the best!
Moving on from the Europe trip, the upcoming weeks will be filled with End-of-Course (EOC) exams. All exams will take place in the cafeteria or gymnasium, unless specified otherwise. Here is the upcoming EOC schedule:
ELA 8 & ELA II: April 8-9
Science 8: April 15 and 17
Biology (9-10): April 16
U.S. History: April 23
Government: April 24
Math 8: April 28-29
Algebra I (8-9): April 28-29
Geometry (9-10): April 30-May 1
Remember students to get rest before each test, eat a healthy breakfast, review all materials, and most importantly, believe in yourself.
Finally, there are currently 36 school days left until Summertime. Seniors, you only have 27 maximum days remaining, so get those post-graduation plans set in stone.
Finally, outside of the testing dates listed above, here is the limited calendar for April.
April 18: Good Friday (No School)
April 21: Easter Monday (No School)
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Chosen for this week’s Senior Spotlight is Kyra Brunecz. Kyra’s plans after graduation are undecided, but she plans to work until she eventually feels confident in her future career path. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her niece, playing with her dogs, crocheting, and sleeping. She also recently got an iPad and has been spending a lot of time figuring out how to work it. A fun fact about Kyra is that she had Scoliosis surgery in seventh grade.
Q: If you could have one thing in the world, what would it be?
A: “I wish my best friend could come back. There are so many things that I would have to tell her, but I cannot do that now, and it sucks. I miss her.”
Q: What was your favorite year of high school?
A: “Senior year because of the work that I am doing and the connections that I have had with people, which are the best that they have ever been.”
Q: If you could take any class, what would it be?
A: “Chemistry because I would love to do the experiments. Honestly, though, every time I think about Chemistry, it seems complicated.”
Q: What is one thing you will miss when you graduate in May?
A: “My Culinary class. We have gone through so much together, and I will deeply miss everything about it.”
Q: If you could spend 24 hours with any band or artist, who would it be?
A: “Well, 12-year-old me would say Justin Bieber, but now, I would say Ronnie Radke.”
Q: What is your best excuse for not doing your homework?
A: “I would say ‘Work got in the way.’ But honestly, I leave work to do school work, so I am okay.”
Q: What challenges have you faced throughout your life, and how did you overcome them?
A: “I would say when people have very strong opinions about me. At the end of the day, though, I have realized that everyone has their own opinion. The only opinion that truly matters is mine.”
Q: Out of your entire school career, what teacher has been your biggest inspiration or influence?
A: “Mr. Kaspar and Mr. Meehan. They have seen me in different ways than any other teacher has. Last year, some things were happening, and I got close with Mr. Meehan, and I would feel comfortable going to his room if things were too overwhelming or stressful and to just get away from people if I needed to. Same thing with Mr. Kaspar. They have both helped me in the best of ways, and I appreciate it a lot.”
Thank you for letting us interview you, Kyra. We hope that you have a wonderful Summer and that you eventually figure out your plans after graduation. You love to cook, so start with this career.
The first weekend of March Madness is in the books, and every single bracket nationally is officially a bust.
This week’s rundown will cover what happened last weekend as well as preview the Sweet 16 matchups, beginning tonight.
*South Region: Starting off, #1 Auburn and #9 Creighton cruised past their first-round matchups, but the Tigers took the 82-70 victory in round two to advance to the Sweet 16. Fifth-seeded Michigan survived against #12 UC San Diego, while #4 Texas A&M took care of #13 Yale. In the five versus four matchup, the Wolverines held off the Aggies in the second half to advance, 91-79. Sixth-seeded Ole Miss ended #11 North Carolina’s season after they barely snuck into the tournament, while #3 Iowa State crushed #14 Lipscomb, 82-55. However, the Rebels got the upset in the second round as they took down the Cyclones, 91-78. Lastly, #10 New Mexico got the first-round upset over #7 Marquette, while #2 Michigan State mowed past #15 Bryant. In the second round, the Spartans’ big second half propelled them over the Lobos, as they advanced to the Sweet 16. The matchups for the Sweet 16 are #1 Auburn versus #5 Michigan and #6 Ole Miss versus #2 Michigan State.
*West Region: Next up, #1 Florida and #8 UConn both had convincing wins in the first round, but the Gators were able to hold off the Huskies in round two, 77-75, to advance. #12 Colorado State upset #5 Memphis, 78-70, while #4 Maryland took care of business against #13 Grand Canyon. The Rams and Terrapins saw a great second-round matchup, with Colorado State hitting a go-ahead three with six seconds left, but Maryland followed that up by hitting the first buzzer beater of the tournament to get the 72-71 win. #11 Drake upset #6 Missouri, 67-57, while #3 Texas Tech was able to cruise past #14 UNC Wilmington, 82-72. The Red Raiders were able to hold off the Bulldogs’ attempt at a Cinderella run, beating them 77-64. Lastly, #10 Arkansas upset #7 Kansas, 79-72, while #2 St. John’s cruised past #15 Omaha, 83-53. The biggest upset of this region happened with #10 Arkansas beating #2 St. John’s, 75-66, to advance onto the Sweet 16. The matchups are #1 Florida versus #4 Maryland and #3 Texas Tech versus #10 Arkansas.
*East Region: The East saw #1 Duke dominate #16 Mount St. Mary’s in the first round, while #9 Baylor upset #8 Mississippi State, 75-72. Duke’s dominance continued as they destroyed Baylor, 89-66. Next, both #4 Arizona and #5 Oregon cruised past the first round to meet up in the round of 32, where the Wildcats narrowly snuck past the Ducks, beating them 87-83. The bottom half of the region saw #6 BYU beat #11 VCU, #3 Wisconsin destroy #14 Montana, #7 Saint Mary’s narrowly escape #10 Vanderbilt, and #2 Alabama hold off #15 Robert Morris. In the second round, #6 BYU upset #3 Wisconsin, 91-89, and #2 Alabama beat #7 Saint Mary’s, 80-66. The matchups are #1 Duke versus #4 Arizona and #2 Alabama versus #6 BYU.
*Midwest Region: Lastly, the Midwest had #1 Houston and #8 Gonzaga cruise past their first-round matchups, and the Cougars were able to hold off a late Gonzaga comeback to advance to the Sweet 16. Next, the #12 seed McNeese State pulled off the upset against #5 Clemson, despite a 54-point second half by the Tigers. #4 Purdue ended #13 High Point and their great regular season in which they finished with 29 wins. Purdue was able to cruise past McNeese State in the second round to end their Cinderella run. The bottom half of the region saw Illinois beat Xavier, Kentucky beat Troy, UCLA beat Utah State, and Tennessee beat Wofford. In the second round matchup, #3 Kentucky defeated Big Ten member #6 Illinois to advance to the Sweet 16. Lastly, #2 Tennessee had control over #7 UCLA, as the Volunteers advanced to their third consecutive Sweet 16. The matchups are #1 Houston versus #5 Purdue, and #2 Tennessee versus #3 Kentucky.
Now, it’s time for The Return of the Eye Sports Staff, along with returning special guest picker Mr. Verba, to retry their picks, this time for the Final Four.
*Aiden: Great pick of St. John’s winning it all. Be prepared to be verbally-assaulted when you return from Europe.
South: Auburn
West: Arkansas
East: Duke
Midwest: Houston
*Collin: Shockingly, you are in second place with no talent or intelligence. Just think what your tally would be had you not picked UC San Diego to advance to the Sweet 16. Clown!
South: Auburn
West: Florida
East: Alabama
Midwest: Tennessee
*Jacob: Speaking of clown, all you could accumulate was seven points? Did you want your number to match your fast ball’s velocity? This is an awful performance, one for the ages. You should be working in the concession stand from here on out.
South: Auburn
West: Florida
East: Alabama
Midwest: Tennessee
*Mr. Holko: No surprise here as the leader in the clubhouse.
South: Auburn
West: Florida
East: Duke
Midwest: Houston
*Mr. Verba: Not a bad performance from Lord Basketball. Enjoy the bronze.
South: Michigan State
West: Florida
East: Duke
Midwest: Houston
The updated scoreboard: Mr. Holko (13), Collin (11), Mr. Verba (10), Aiden (10), and Jacob (7). 🤦🏻♂️
The games resume tonight, starting with BYU taking on Alabama at 7:09.
Who will cut down the nets on Monday, April 7, in San Antonio, Texas? To keep up with all of the scores this weekend, visit the March Madness Website.
As we know, Spring Break is right around the corner, and we are very excited about the much-needed week off.
It is a fantastic time to catch up on favorite activities and attractions. If you are unsure of what to do or where to go next week, you can find inspiration from this article, unless you are reading this from Europe. ☀️
With the snow currently falling, it is time to travel South. Below are the top five Spring Break destinations for high school students.
*Cancun, Mexico: Obviously, Cancun is known for its amazing beaches and beautiful golf courses, but that is not the only reason it is ranked as the best Spring Break destination. Cancun is one of the most affordable vacation spots in the Western Hemisphere, and it is especially cheap if you book a cruise. Now, if you are not looking to go out with your amigos and party on the beach, Chichén Itzá, one of the new seven wonders of the world, is also located in Cancun.
*Miami, Florida: Miami Beach is the most popular Spring Break destination in the state of Florida. Down there, you will see a wide variety of people ranging from Ohioans who need a break from the bipolar weather to famous athletes relaxing during their off-season. Other than the crazy party animals, Miami Beach contains some of the most kid-friendly beaches and some of the best-tasting restaurants you can find. Again, if you are not a big beach person, Miami has many different galleries and museums, and of course, there are many large malls and shopping centers, too.
*Key West, Florida: Although Miami is the most popular destination in Florida, Key West is a close second. Unlike Miami, Key West is not necessarily known for the party life but more for its relaxing seaside adventures. Down in Key West, you can find the best snorkeling tours, and just about five miles offshore, you can find a living coral barrier reef, which is the only one in the U.S. The famous Duval Street is also a fun place to be at, containing many different restaurants, art galleries, souvenir shops, coffee shops, etc.
*Cabo San Lucas, Mexico: If you are like Mr. Holko and need golf lessons,Golf Academyin Diamante Cabo San Lucas offers professional-level lessons that could take your swing to the next level. Cabo San Lucas is filled with many different golf courses that will attract famous celebrities while leaving your typical golfer in awe. It is also home to Land’s End (El Caro), where large rocks that have been eroded over time have now become a popular place to visit. When visiting Land’s End, you can also ride water taxis, go on boat tours, and even ride in a glass-bottom boat to witness the beautiful ocean water right beneath you.
*Gatlinburg, Tennessee: Gatlinburgdid not actually make the list, but it was just out of the top five, and there have already been enough beaches and tropical places mentioned above. This diverse, kid-friendly place is perfect for hiking lovers, with miles of hiking trails, including the famous Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Although the peak time for people to visit Gatlinburg is during the Summer, there are many great ski resorts to visit during ski season.
Even though traveling is fun, not everyone can vacation this Spring. Even if you cannot travel, you can still have fun on your break. Spring Break is a great opportunity to go outside and hang out with friends and/or family.
Spring Break is coming up fast, so make sure to have some fun and not waste your break sleeping and doing nothing.
{Information for this article is sourced from Parents and Travel.}
Who is ready for Spring Break? With four days remaining this week before next week off, let’s get right into it.
Yesterday, a group of students flew to Italy on their once-in-a-lifetime trip. They are currently exploring Rome and will also travel to Greece later this week. Athens and the Greek Isles are on the itinerary. They will enjoy their last four nights on an amazing cruise.
This trip is a great learning experience as students will assimilate into European culture, visit landmarks, and taste delicious and authentic cuisine. The group has already eaten pasta, pizza, and of course, gelato.
To everyone on the trip, have a wonderful and safe time. Make lifelong memories, and don’t forget to bring back souvenirs for us.
In other news, this past Thursday, students performed their first live play of The Wizard of Oz for the elementary school and senior citizens. Later that day, they opened up for the public and continued performing through Sunday.
Many people enjoyed it, from the acting to the music. Congratulations to everyone who participated. Their hard work and talent definitely paid off.
Today, class meetings will begin and will continue until Thursday. These meetings will highlight students of the month, attendance awards, and the review of school policies.
Finally, there are currently 41 school days left until Summer. Seniors, you only have 32 maximum days left, so finish strong!
Finally, here is the calendar for the end of March.
March 24-April 4: Europe Trip
March 25: Softball vs. Independence (4:30)
March 25-27: Class Meetings
March 29: Baseball vs. Rhodes (10:00)
March 31-April 4: Spring Break
Have a great week, Hurricane Nation.
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THE RETURN OF THE EYE 