Tag Archives: The Warrior Beat
Clark and Shoemake resign
By: Taylor Herring After years of teaching AP students, preparing for state subject area tests, and helping students excel, both Ann Shoemake and Andrea Clark announce resignation this year. For somewhat unexpected reasons, these two Star Teachers will be finishing … Continue reading
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Changes to come for OGHS 2011-12 school year
By: Kent McCarty For those who thought this year’s changes in the dress code and exemption policy were major, next year’s handbook is likely going to throw one for a loop. During the last several months, school officials have been … Continue reading
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Administration gambles with ‘Vegas’ prom
By: Sara Sanner Despite information given on recently issued prom invitations, changes have been made for the “Evening in Vegas” prom. Also, due to issues that took place at last year’s “Parisian Promenade” prom, several changes will be implemented for … Continue reading
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OGHS names three STAR students
By: Amelia Passer Every year Oak Grove honors seniors who are able to go above and beyond standard academic achievements. Star Student is awarded to students who receive at least a 35 on the ACT or the student who achieves … Continue reading
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Drama shows off talent this spring
By: Will Bedwell This past January Oak Grove’s Drama Department showcased its talented members at the Southeastern Theatre Conference, held this year in Atlanta, Georgia. SETC is a recruitment process which allows students in the Southeastern United States to try … Continue reading
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Golf team tees off for successful season
By: Taylor Rigney The OGHS golf team has started off 2011 with high expectations and ambitious goals, and even Coach Terry Smith boasts that much can be anticipated from the team’s many talented players. “If we play to the level … Continue reading
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Warrior Tennis: Serving up victory on court
By: Mary Ryan Karnes While most students in fourth block are tired and ready for the day to end, the Oak Grove tennis team is full of energy and prepared to swing a raquet. With a schedule full of practices … Continue reading
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Have school uniforms really made a difference?
YES By: Miranda Rester Uniforms were implemented to improve students’ behavior and classroom performance, but they don’t seem to be doing such a good job. Students are getting into even more trouble now than they did last year. In previous … Continue reading
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How to have the best summer possible
By: Julie Robinson What are your plans this summer? If you’re the average high school student, your answer is waking up at noon on a daily basis, maybe doing a little swimming, possibly hanging out with friends, and inevitably staying … Continue reading
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Upgrade/Downgrade
By: Anna Kate Baygents Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past few months, you’ve probably heard of Charlie Sheen’s newest claim to fame: his final hit of rock bottom. The Two and a Half Men star has … Continue reading
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