Madisen Gerber, Staff Writer
March 15, 2012
Introduction: I’m going on an extracurricular school trip to DC sponsored by Close Up the week before spring break (March 17-23). I’m hoping to document every experience and tell you all about my trip to the East Coast. It will be a brand new concept for me for a few reasons. First, I’ve... Read more »
Carlee Parsley, Staff Writer
February 16, 2012
The country of Kenya has, in recent years, taken steps to better life for its citizens. One new addition is the installation of a public school system, but despite the fact that these schools are public, many children are unable to attend because their families can’t afford the $30 uniforms for students.... Read more »
Savannah Harrelson
January 31, 2012
Aligned along the southernmost sideline in the new gym, the cheerleaders chant the boys basketball team toward the final outcomes against opponents. They appear perfectly precise, with every move carefully planned and executed. Behind this sideline cheer, however, lies hours of practicing, and for some,... Read more »
Zackery Thomas, Videographer
December 20, 2011
Borah teachers and administration encourage every student to find an extra-curricular activity, and Borah has all sorts of clubs to meet students’ interests. However, some clubs aren’t active from year to year. This year is no exception. Some clubs exist because they are a tradition, others... Read more »
Brandie Cichy, Staff Writer
December 19, 2011
“Cheerleading teaches the importance of teamwork. Without the ability to rely and trust people you interact with, life would be very complicated,” said Shayla Ritchie, new junior varsity cheerleading coach. Ritchie said cheerleading has helped her with coaching and life. “Cheerleading also offers... Read more »
Brandie Cichy, J.V. Sports Editor
December 19, 2011
This past Halloween, Key Club went to subdivisions to collect money for UNICEF. “We raised somewhere between $450 and $500,” Jocelyn Schlake, president of Key Club said. The club, run by History Teacher Kylie Christensen, advertised for the event. The students dressed up in costumes,... Read more »
December 1, 2011
One of the colleges AVID students visited was Washington State University. By Jaynee Nielsen Recently, Borah AVID students took a three-day field trip to visit colleges around the area, with Amy Everson, 11th grade AVID teacher; Josh Ritchie, counselor; Pamela Atkins, 12th grade English teacher; and... Read more »
November 14, 2011
Staff Editorial Muffled complaints and curious comments arose from students as fluorescent yellow folders and thick, green surveys were deposited onto their desks. Some seniors cringed as they filled out their SAT and ACT scores and mapped out their future plans, wishing they could escape the monotony... Read more »
November 14, 2011
By Jamie Jones As the senior class of 2012 filled the rows and chairs of the Little Theater, talk of graduation announcements, class rings and a future beyond high school, captured the ears and eyes of most. Although the presentation was aimed toward ordering gown sizes and graduation invitations, a... Read more »
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