Michels keeps adding to football experiences
October 31, 2008 • written by Kallie House and Madeline Keimig
Filed under Sports Archives
For star senior quarterback Rob Michels, football has always been a way of life. While Michels’s father got him into the game of football, his mini pony coaches encouraged him to continue playing after his first season. He has been playing for the past 11 years, which have led him to the success... Read more »
Danish students find much in common with those from MHS
October 31, 2008 • written by Chrissy Payne and Kathryn Papuchis
Filed under News Archives
The Danish have arrived at Middletown High School, and are staying with MHS students and local families. During their visit at MHS they are giving informational meetings to students in classrooms and in the auditorium. Even though they live many miles away, their lifestyles as teenagers are still similar... Read more »
MHS Haunted House raises hair along with money
October 31, 2008 • written by Lauren Redding
Filed under Opinion Archives
I walked down the narrow hallway, petrified of what was awaiting me around the next turn. My heart thumped, my pulse raced, a scream rose in my throat, ready to burst out at a moments notice. With each step I took, I knew I was getting closer and closer to the terror that was surely waiting for me. This... Read more »
UVA policy is a sorry sign of the times
October 31, 2008 • written by Preston Frey
Filed under Opinion Archives
Thomas Jefferson once said about the University of Virginia, “This institution will be based on the illimitable freedom of the human mind.” But according to the university’s new president, Jefferson did not mean freedom to ask for the swift departure of head football coach Al Groh. There were only... Read more »
Final Fantasy plays well, falls short
October 31, 2008 • written by Porter Darby
Filed under Entertainment Archives
Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimiore of the Rift (FFTA2) is the third installment in the Final Fantasy Tactics series, and the last game to fall into the Ivalice Alliance world. Before I played, I thought that this game was going to be better than FFTA, but it is debatable. Following the story of a... Read more »
Binzer, Boettcher wear Homecoming crowns
October 17, 2008 • written by Lauren Redding
Filed under Lifestyle Archives
At the homecoming game against North Hagerstown, Middletown High School announced its King and Queen: Hank Binzer and Eva Boettcher. Binzer received a crown and Boettcher received a bouquet of flowers and a tiara. The MHS homecoming court consisted of Hank Binzer, Cliff Overfield, Tony Boyer, Rob Michels,... Read more »
Spirit Week lacks enthusiasm
October 17, 2008 • written by Maegan Clearwood
Filed under Opinion Archives
Spirit Week used to be my favorite time of year. The expectation of seeing student upon student garbed in eccentric fashion choices used to define my homecoming week. The enthusiasm of colorful students would tremendously surpass the negativity of their counterparts. Such fervor has always been an inspiration... Read more »
Knights shut out Cadets, 20-0
October 16, 2008 • written by Kevin Parker
Filed under Sports Archives
On a dark and cloudy Oct. 16 evening, the Middletown faithful pack Knights Field to watch the Middletown football team beat the Frederick Cadets, 20-0. Frederick won the toss, and chose to defer to the second half. Middletown went three – and – out on their first series, and punted away to Frederick. The... Read more »
Not exactly first in write
October 13, 2008 • written by Marissa Gastelle
Filed under Blog Archives
Usually I have a lot to say. Probably too much in many situations. So why is writing a blog about anything such a challenge right now? I want it to be… original, new, and innovative, and it seems like everything has already been written. It gets hard not to fall into the same formula of angry ranting... Read more »
Not so criminal criminals
October 13, 2008 • written by Maegan Clearwood
Filed under Blog Archives
Today, it seems being a criminal is, well, hardly criminal at all. Perhaps it’s the ongoing good-Samaritan debate between the presidential candidates that’s inspiring even the most unlikeable of characters to have a change of heart. Maybe the gradually declining economy is sparking good spirits... Read more »
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