Chapin Claw staff hopeful for next year
May 2, 2013 • Erika Jones
Filed under News, Top Stories
There are a lot of changes happening with the Chapin Claw during the 2013-2014 school year. The news atChapinHigh Schoolwill be like it’s never been before. The Chapin Claw will cut back on the number of newspapers being printed. The reason for this change is because not many students in Chapin actually... Read more »
Students search for new opportunities at Spring Hill High School
March 28, 2013 • Brittany Franceschina
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Lexington-Richland District 5 continues to grow with the newest addition ofSpringHillHigh Schoolwhich will be open to students from Chapin, Irmo, and Dutch Fork next school year. Spring Hill took applications from rising freshmen and sophomores this semester and it will join the three already existing... Read more »
America frantic about Fiscal Cliff
January 28, 2013 • Brittany Franceschina
Filed under News, Top Stories
The fiscal cliff has been all over the media, but what exactly is it? That is the question. Many students have heard the name of this deal on the news, in their classrooms or from their parents, but they don’t really know what it means for them or for the country. “It’s supposed to raise our... Read more »
District food policy launches snack attack
December 5, 2012 • Erika Jones
Filed under News, Top Stories
District 5 has put into place a new policy restricting the foods students are allowed to purchase while in school. Vending machines have been shut down and those running have had a decrease in available foods. The new policy the USDA has put into place is to match a federal law that will go into effect... Read more »
Technology Rumors go Viral
December 5, 2012 • Brittany Franceschina
Filed under News, Top Stories
Since school started rumors have been going around about what technology students should be expecting to receive next year. It seems like no one can give a straight answer. There has been talk of iPads, eBooks, and even a bring-your-own-wireless-device policy, but nothing is for sure. It would... Read more »
Ross arrested, students confused
November 12, 2012 • Erika Jones
Filed under News, Top Stories
Students were shocked to see Mr. Ross, principal of Chapin High School, arrested by SWAT on Thursday, November 8, 2012, but the arrest was all part of the Muscular Dystrophy Association’s pledge drive. In order to be released, Ross was seeking to raise up to $2500 through personal donations to post... Read more »
New club teaches students about service dogs
November 2, 2012 • Brittany Franceschina
Filed under Student Life, Top Stories
When most people hear about PAALS (Palmetto Animal Assisted Life Services), they think of a club for students who love dogs but PAALS is more than that. It is a club centered on helping people by making a significant difference in the lives of others. “PAALS is just a great organization. We help... Read more »
Change leads to confusion, lack of spirit
October 23, 2012 • Erika McVey
Filed under An Eagle's View, Top Stories
We aRe Chapin. It hangs in our hallways, it’s posted outside, and announced at countless school functions and football games. It is Mr. Ross’s signature when he speaks over the intercom. It is our slogan, of sorts. But who are we, really? I know that makes me sound like some angsty teenager questioning... Read more »
Chapin flocks to the Center
September 20, 2012 • Lilly Frederick
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The Center for Advanced Technical Studies, simply known as The Center to many, opened the doors to welcome its inaugural class on August 21 along with the rest of Lexington/Richland 5 schools. Years in the making, The Center is a vocational technical school billing itself as “one of the most exciting... Read more »
Spirit competition starts new tradition
September 20, 2012 • Erika Jones
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CHS long known for its tradition of excellence has been introduced to a new tradition, a class spirit competition and the senior lunch line skip is up for grabs. This new tradition approved by Principal Ross was created as a way to get the student body to show more spirit, since a privilege is up for... Read more »
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