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14 Creative Yearbook Quotes

Cameron Simcik — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 13:34:27 +0000

If you’re a recent graduate, you might’ve thought for a moment or two about the legacy you’ve left behind. Pranks are always a good go-to in our books, but a safer, less offensive way to leave an impression on your school is through creative yearbook quotes. Those few lines on senior yearbook pages basically sum [...]

Heroic Teen Reprimanded for Defending Classmate Against Knife-Wielding Bully

Donald Deane — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 01:00:20 +0000

You might think that a young kid who tackles a knife-wielding bully would be hailed as a hero, but you'd be wrong. In Calgary, a 13-year-old was officially reprimanded for defending a classmate who was being threatened by a thug with a weapon.

Homeless Girl Overcomes Odds to Be Named High School Valedictorian

Drew Weisholtz — Sat, 25 May 2013 15:00:03 +0000

Homework was never easy for Chelesa Fearce — mostly because she didn’t have a home to do it in. Chelesa was recently named valedictorian at Charles Drew High School in Clayton County, Georgia, even though she was homeless for most of her high school career and was forced to spend some nights sleeping in her [...]

Michigan High School Bowling, Wrestling, And Competitive Cheer State Finals Results – West Michigan's Best

Matt Milhouse — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 00:27:15 +0000

It’s an exciting time of year for high school sports in Michigan! Time to crown our champions! West Michigan fared well over the weekend as champions were crowned at the Bowling, Wrestling, and Competitive Cheer finals. Read on for a list of the best finishers from West Michigan! Team finals for state wrestling were held [...]

Arizona School Uses Holding Hands as Punishment

Emerald Catron — Sun, 02 Dec 2012 20:30:52 +0000

Two Arizona teenagers faced a choice after getting into a fight at Westwood High in Mesa: They could either be suspended for nine days ... or hold hands in front of everybody. Obviously, they chose the latter, and now the school is catching flak for it.

2012 West Michigan High School Football Playoffs Schedule – Week 2

Matt Milhouse — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 15:57:42 +0000

What a weekend of high school football! Big win, big upsets, and we’re just getting started! Take a look at the matchups, game times, and locations for Week 2 of the 2012 Michigan High School Football Playoffs. Week 1 drama included a 46-0 upset victory in a huge rivalry game with Zeeland West knocking off [...]

What Is The Best High School Sports Rivalry In West Michigan?

Matt Milhouse — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 14:00:36 +0000

It’s playoff time for high school football! Big games, big crowds, and passionate fans will be all over West Michigan. But it doesn’t take playoff football to get high school fans excited. West Michigan is home to some great rivalries. What is the best high school sports rivalry in West Michigan? When rivals meet in the [...]

Laughfest Student Showcase Sunday Grand Rapids Art Museum

Kim Carson — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 14:30:10 +0000

Kids say the darnedest things, didn’t last years headliner Bill Cosby say something like that? We’ve been seeing a lot of adult humor but are you ready for the kids to take the stage? Ready or not, it’s happening Sunday at the Grand Rapids Art Museum. I think back to being a kid and I [...]

High School Student Creates A Particle That Could Revolutionize Cancer Treatments

Kim Carson — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 15:00:12 +0000

I love this hope filled story!

A 17 year old high school student has developed a particle that could literally change how cancer treatments are administered. She compares it to Swiss Army Knife precision. Angela Zhang, from California, is only 17 years old but has already taken top honors at the Siemens Foundation's annual high school science competition. Her prize? A $100,000 dollar scholarship! By the way, Angela was the only female finalist in the Siemens competition too!