Blue Bloods
April 20, 2010
Filed under Entertainment
The craze has set in. Vampires have become one of the most demanded characters in best-selling novels worldwide. Thanks to authors like Stephenie Meyer, and her Twilight franchise, teen girls (and even guys) everywhere have fallen in love with the Gothic vampire genre. However, Twilight isn’t... Read more »
High School Dropout to High School Principal The Story of Satterfield
April 20, 2010 • By BRETT CHERUBINI
Filed under News
He was on his own at an early age, working a minimum wage job, eating just one meal a day. He cleaned halls and floors as a custodian. He cut grass and worked for a landscaper. He took whatever job he could get. Mr. Satterfield’s rise to be Chapin’s principal is did not take the typical route. “I... Read more »
Lady Eagle Softball soars past competition
April 20, 2010
Filed under Sports
Last season, Coach Jason Jolley inherited a softball team that was destined for a dreaded rebuilding season. With five upperclassmen on the team, the Lady Eagles had potential to surprise in a questionable 4-3A region. Few expected the team to make a run to districts, let alone an Upper State birth.... Read more »
Why Vote?
April 20, 2010 • Spencer Marsh
Filed under An Eagle's View
Voting has been a system implemented in our society for centuries. For as long as there has been government or leaders, there has been voting. In the ancient Nordic tribes, there were leaders who took control and lead their tribe. How did they become leaders, however? They were mutually agreed by their... Read more »
New music for spring
April 20, 2010 • Blythe Padgett
Filed under Entertainment
Music lovers everywhere will rejoice in this spring’s newest album releases. New tracks will be blaring from the radio not only from veteran superstars but also from more obscure, up and coming bands. First the Gorillaz’s new CD “Plastic Beach” releases on March 9. This always original band has... Read more »
Intensity of AP exams
April 20, 2010
Filed under Uncategorized
As it nears the month of May, the mindset of a student would typically be thinking about summer. But sometimes before the fun and games begin, comes exams. Every high schooler has to take an exam, but there are also AP exams that come even before the regular exams. What is different about an AP exam... Read more »
Twin Life
April 14, 2010 • Avery Darnell
Filed under Features, Uncategorized
Having a sibling is one thing, but having a twin is completely different. Twins go through the same stages of life at the same time together. They have a different relationship than siblings who have years between them. “It has it’s ups and downs” said senior Spencer Redfern. Having... Read more »
Day of Silence
April 12, 2010 • BY ASHLEY SEARS
Filed under Features
Hundreds of thousands of students will sit in classrooms across the nation and take a vow to remain silent on April 16, 2010. Some of their classmates won’t understand. But these silent protesters have their reasons: Because 86.2 percent of homosexual students suffer from anti-homosexual bullying... Read more »
Miss Chapin
April 12, 2010 • BY ASHLEY SEARS
Filed under Features
The 2010 Miss Chapin pageant blasted off with a trip back in time to the 50’s. From poofy poodle skirts to rockin’ waitress attires, each contestant showed her personality and creativity through theme wear she had chosen. The night played out smoothly despite the chaos that had come before. Everything... Read more »
Eagle blood drive sets new record
April 11, 2010
Filed under Student Life
Over 200 students and staff participated in this school year’s second blood drive. The Red Cross set up a collection center in the Band room to accomodate the large number of volunteers. A record breaking 119 units were collected during the course of the drive. Officials estimated... Read more »
Loading ...