Tag Archives: Ashley Ricks
Warrior athletes sign to play college sports
By: Ashley Ricks February 3rd marked the day that all athletes work hard to get to: signing day. This day gives players the chance to prolong their educational career, as well as the thing they most enjoy, their athletic career. … Continue reading
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Centerstage hopes to shine at upcoming competitions
By: Ashley Ricks Centerstage is Oak Grove’s upbeat, entertaining showchoir. Tim Breland has been sponsoring and directing the choir for eight years. This year, their music numbers have a “party” theme and get the crowd excited. A few of the … Continue reading
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PSAT opens doors for juniors
By: Ashley Ricks Oak Grove High School juniors took the PSAT (Preliminary SAT) on October 14. This is the qualifying test for the National Merit Scholarship, sponsored by the National Merit Corporation. The top three percent of the junior students … Continue reading
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Star-studded award shows entertain audiences
By: Ashley Ricks The award shows of 2009 have been anything but dull. From Russel Brand as a host of VMAs, Carrie Underwood and Brad Paisley teaming up to light up the stage of the CMAs, to no host at … Continue reading
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Junior and Senior girls face off for title
By: Ashley Ricks The annual powder puff football game is a fundraiser unlike any other. Junior and senior girls face off in a fierce game of flag football. The powder puff game was brought back to Oak Grove in 2007 … Continue reading
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Movie review: The Men Who Stare at Goats
By: Ashley Ricks The Men Who Stare at Goats was supposed to be, in my book, a hysterical comedy accompanied by a great underlying story. Grant Heslov directed the movie along with George Clooney, and expectations were high. Unfortunately, the … Continue reading
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Lander’s creates new club at Oak Grove: TOMS Shoes Club
By: Ashley Ricks Oak Grove High School is welcoming a new club to the many traditional ones already established, the TOMS Shoes Club. As apart of her senior project, Amelia Landers is hosting a Style Your Own Sole party where … Continue reading
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Jonas Brothers Takeover New Orleans
By: Ashley Ricks and Julie Robinson On August 15 the New Orleans Arena was surrounded by crazed Jonas Brothers fans. Parents with their children and groups of teenage girls were ecstatic about seeing their favorite Jonas Brother. Everyone was anxious … Continue reading
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