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SHHS Summer Plans

Many students will be doing fun activities during the summer and are planning it out now

Dawson Patterson, Staffer • May 20, 2021

As any student knows, the end of the school year is quickly approaching, with a lot of SHHS students anxiously awaiting its arrival. This is a perfect time to start planning summer break with a parent...

Smoky Sophomore Missing: Makenna Boye

A Smoky Hill sophomore, Makenna Boye, has been missing since 12AM Sunday, May 16.

Tyler Dortch, Editor-In-Chief • May 18, 2021

Smoky Hill sophomore Makenna Boye has been missing since Sunday May 16. She is with another teen who does not go to Smoky, Evan Harren. The two are in a light blue Toyota Highlander with CO license plates....

Summer Credit Options for SHHS Students

Credit recovery for SHHS students during the summer will be held both online, and in person

Dawson Patterson, Staffer • May 17, 2021

If any student is stressing out about grades in school right now, they might be thinking to themselves, “I wish there was some way to get the info I need to raise my grades.” This article will give...

What Do People Think About Anime?

What even is anime, and why is it popular?

Tayler Sewick, Staffer • April 6, 2021

One of the many things people do in their off time is watch television shows, movies, or even play games. Anime can now be added to that list. Anime originated in Japan after WW2 and was Japanese digital...

Biden Plans to Ban AR-15 Style Rifles

White House press secretary Jen Psaki tells reporter that the Biden admin plans to sign executive orders to ban assault weapons.

Tyler Dortch, Editor-In-Chief • March 31, 2021

After a recent mass shooting in Boulder, CO, which killed 10 innocent people including a Boulder police officer, President Biden is considering using an executive to stop massacres from happening. In the...

Need for Meals

As the district instructs remotely, how will students in need of meals obtain them?

Hewan Yoseph, Staffer • December 2, 2020

The abrupt end of the hybrid learning instituted at all schools across the Cherry Creek School district translates to “no more school lunches”. Though many students might not enjoy school lunches,...

Away from School: The Integration of Remote Education Into Home Life

With the switch to remote instruction, how are students maintaining their academic spaces?

Hewan Yoseph, Staffer • November 30, 2020

As the Cherry Creek school district moved to remote instruction, students were forced into a new environment, their homes. Throughout the past two weeks, students have learned to adjust their physical...

Too Early to Play Ball

With COVID-19 cases reaching new highs in Arapahoe county, is it safe to participate in football?

Hewan Yoseph, Staffer • October 29, 2020

As 2020 has been a tumultuous year, the face of student life has changed drastically. Many of the hallmarks of the first semester, such as the homecoming dance, pep rallies, and more specifically football....

Dozens of Procedures in Place to Keep Schools Sanitary

The janitorial staff now have new regulations in regards to the COVID-19 pandemic

Dawson Patterson, Staffer • October 23, 2020

The Cherry Creek School District has been making sure everything is kept sanitary for students and staff during the COVID-19 pandemic. The janitorial staff has to meet certain standards in order...

Tensions With Iran Rise

Tensions with the Persian state rise higher, as Trump tweets that the Iranians plan on assassinating the US Ambassador to SA

Tyler Dortch, Editor-In-Chief • September 15, 2020

Tensions between Iran and the United States have been steadily rising since May of 2018 when President Donald Trump withdrew the United States from the Iran Nuclear Deal, tensions were further increased...

Free Donuts for 2020 Seniors

Krispy Kreme is honoring 2020 graduates with free dozen of donuts

Arian Jensen • May 15, 2020

For the class of 2020, it has been a hard couple of months, having a different graduation experience. Krispy Kreme is here to celebrate with some sweets and give back to 2020 Seniors. According...

Study Tips During Quarantine

Here are some study tips for remote learning during quarantine

Arian Jensen • April 13, 2020

These past few weeks have been hectic. Having to shift to online can be very stressful, but it is also very important to keep up with all your classes and making sure you do your assignments on time. “I...