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Cheer tension increases for some, soon to become required class

The cheerleaders stunt at the Mountain View football game.

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 »

Clubs’ survival depends on consistent members

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 »

Cheer coach hopes to inspire team

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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 »

Key club raises $500 for UNICEF

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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 »

AVID students visit colleges

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 »

College readiness or class idleness?

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 »

Graduation gowns resolved

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 »

Photo Gallery: Once Upon A Mattress

October 31, 2011

photos by Korey Combs

D3 Band Competition

Madisen Gerber
October 26, 2011

Photos by Madisen Gerber Marching band places 4th out of 5 schools on October 15th.

Cheerleaders chant their way to All American Award

September 30, 2011

Photo by Jamie Jones Senior Shelby Brown, along with juniors Evan Hartwell and Mikayla Reid wear their uniform proud after winning the All-American Cheerleading award. By Jamie Jones In a world where chanting, jumping and stunting are more common than breathing or blinking, one award separates the great... Read more »