High school graduates feel the college pressure
January 24, 2012
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High school students who give themselves a full workload now are better prepared for college. -Photo by Ayla Mulvey By Shannon McKenna Round Table Lifestyle editor Four book reports, three math worksheets, two art projects that are only half completed, one lab assignment, and fulfilling daily gym requirements.... Read more »
Pets show their ‘unconditional love’
January 17, 2012
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By Veronica Clements Round Table reporter Coming home from a long day at school, she walks through the door into her room and sighs. It was a difficult day, full of three-page essays, sports practice and drama among friends. Suddenly, she feels a bump against her leg and turns to find her dog smiling... Read more »
Distractions eat up family time
December 13, 2011
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By Cortney St. John Round Table web producer On a busy Monday night, Mom picks up the children from sports practice. Her drive home is filled with laughter and a van of rambunctious children. Arriving home, she immediately heads for her lounge chair so she can relax and catch up on the latest news.... Read more »
Bike ride tightens bonds between Donalds
November 22, 2011
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Blair Donald sits on her father’s lap as he reads the morning paper. The close friendship the two share started when Blair was very young and has only grown since. – Photo courtesy of the Donald family By Jake Dziubla Round Table online editor-in-chief She peddled slowly. The bike wobbled.... Read more »
Poetry remains popular among students, teachers
November 17, 2011
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By Alexis Ramsey Round Table reporter Although poetry doesnt show up as often as it use to, it still has found it's way into the new society. People use poetry as a way to express their emotions in a written form. - Photo by Shannon McKenna Time moves liquidly – dripping Syrup ... Read more »
ACL: Adamant, Courageous, and Loving life
November 9, 2011
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By Shannon McKenna Round Table editor Forseth preforms with the dance line for the half time show during the state tournament football game. - Photo by Shannon McKenna The loud pop was the first sign. Practicing a trick she had done numerous times over the last few months, it had become nearly effortless.... Read more »
All the words your mother- and teachers- don’t want to hear
March 7, 2011
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By Ana Billotti Round Table reporter Driving to school, Josh, a tall, well-built senior, is listening to his favorite song of the moment. It’s by Cee Lo Green and contains plenty of expletives. He starts singing along, feeling like today is going to be a good day for him. When Josh gets into school,... Read more »
In the spirit of dance
February 17, 2011
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By Cortney St. John Round Table editor Great dancers are not great because of their technique; they are great because of their passion.” – Unknown Reviewing all the steps in her head, she waits backstage for the other dance to finish. Looking down at her pink satin pointe shoes, she prepares... Read more »
Tips and tricks to keep a healthy winter glow
January 21, 2011
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By Chrissy Payne Round Table editor With winter in full swing it is more than important to keep yourself looking great. Not only does winter bring snow and sleet; it also brings chapped lips, dry skin, and dry hair. There are many ways to fight the side effects of the winter weather and here are some... Read more »
Hip hip hooray, Bolt and Larson give birth the same day
January 20, 2011
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By Carly Fisher Round Table reporter Middletown High School English teachers Melissa Bolt and Becky Larson not only work at the same school, have coached the MHS cheerleading squad together and have been great friends for years. So when students and staff learned that their due dates were only... Read more »
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