Taken before their time: Celebrity deaths and their impact on students [ArticleImageHyperLink] Monday, February 25, 2008 By Patricia Cox Everyone experiences death at some point in life. It could be a close friend that has met a sad fate, a beloved pet that a family member said went on vacation and just never came back, or someone com full story

Gimmie a pop-shove-tail-grab, man!: Once unknown local athleates perform to earn sponsorships [ArticleImageHyperLink] Monday, February 25, 2008 By Ilene Bartolome Skating and motocross may be rough and painful sports, but can be favorable ways to be noticed by large corporations and get free stuff. full story

One! Two! Pin!: Varsity wrestling hits the mat for another successful season [ArticleImageHyperLink] Monday, February 25, 2008 By Ben Bonsall West Brook’s wrestling team stands as one of the most impressive in the district and the state again this year. A long list of experienced seniors including #1 state ranked Gerald Moulton lead to anot full story

MLK Parkway Comission had a dream...: New park made in dedication to Civil Rights leader [ArticleImageHyperLink] Monday, February 25, 2008 By Christine Shang Black History Month was established in 1976 by Afro-Americans for the Study of Afro American Life and History. It’s an expansion of Negro History Week, which was established in 1926 by Carter G. Woods full story

Distracted Drivers: Cell phone chatter, added distractions prove hazardous to fellow drivers [ArticleImageHyperLink] Monday, February 25, 2008 By Katy Wiley Chris Murphy, Chairman of the Governor’s Highway Safety Association (GHSA), recently said in a media alert, “All drivers, but particularly teens, need to focus solely on driving-and that means the cel full story

Happiness: only a click away: Websites dedicate themselves to helping those in need [ArticleImageHyperLink] Monday, February 25, 2008 By Katie Michaelsen It seems the new trend in celebrity fashion is not the new Gucci bag or Prada skirt, but rather something far more intriguing. Using their money and influence to help others in need has caught the fa full story

We were never taught to say goodbye: Students say farewell to old teachers, hello to new [ArticleImageHyperLink] Monday, February 25, 2008 By Aerias Hurd Throughout the years teachers impact many lives, and the day comes when life has to change. West Brook has taken the time to show appreciation to its retiring and leaving teachers, such as Seenea Sand full story

Uncelebrated days in February: The holidays that pass by unnoticed [ArticleImageHyperLink] Monday, February 25, 2008 By Christine Shang I realize that February is known for three main “holidays” and events: Valentine’s Day, Groundhog Day, and Black History Month. However, that gives us no reason to neglect all the other celebrations t full story

Fingerprinting for teachers now mandatory: New State law requires more thorough background checks for teachers [ArticleImageHyperLink] Monday, February 25, 2008 By Ashlea Gutierrez The state legislator has mandated that all high schools begin to finger print teachers and staff. This intensive background check will examine all information through the FBI. full story

Mandatory tutorials offered during school: Twice a week classes will prepare students for TAKS, AP exams [ArticleImageHyperLink] Monday, February 25, 2008 By Chelsea Henderson The school will be on pep rally schedule every Tuesday and Thursday, beginning March 11, so that students can attend tutorials during first period. full story

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