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  • Athlete of the Month: Eli Horton

    Thursday, October 06, 2011 By: Trista Tidball

    Running 3.1 miles, for fun, may seem ridiculous to some, but to senior Eli Horton, it is what he loves. "Cross country is more than just running a long distance; it is a team sport that requires a gr

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  • 2010 yearbooks become collectors’ item

    Thursday, April 07, 2011 By: Caitlyn Dorzark

    After finding every picture you’re in and remembering an unforgettable school year, I think most students would agree that The Ram, volume 46, the 2010 yearbook, did not disappoint.  Titled “From Blu

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  • Non-verbal ‘speech’ expresses volumes

    Thursday, April 07, 2011 By: Megan Quick

    “You say it best, when you say nothing at all.”—Alison Krauss  Statistics show this is more than just a song lyric. According to slideshare.net, 50 percent of communication is body language, while 40

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  • Benge carries on family sport

    Thursday, April 07, 2011 By: Cortney Sales

    From sports to band to hanging with friends, junior Abigail Benge finds time to do it all.  The sport she enjoys most is softball which she has been playing for 11 years. From cheering in the dugout

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  • Hart teaches, coaches, leads

    Thursday, April 07, 2011 By: Ryan Northway

    Some people think math teacher Jeff Hart is just a educator and bowling coach, but he is a big part of this school.  Hart has been here since 1996 with his master’s in special education and has taken

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  • Sparks sets musical world on fire

    Thursday, April 07, 2011 By: Amanda Bartlett

    Everyone wants to know how to play an instrument or two. From piano to guitar… if it’s something people hear in the music they listen to daily, it’s a desirable goal for them. However, it’s a reality

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  • 10 Things You Shouldn’t Miss In and Around Des Moines

    Thursday, April 07, 2011 By: Caitlin Dorzark

    Despite high ratings by all kinds of business and women’s magazines, many teens say that Iowa is the worst state in which to live because there is nothing to do.  What they really do not know is tha

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  • Great dances depend on quality DJ

    Thursday, April 07, 2011 By: Michael Porter

    “The music sucked! I hated the DJ!”  Everyone has heard at least one of these types of pessimistic comments come from someone after a school dance.  Every dance ends up with crying, laughing, some

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  • Eminem’s new release restores classic style

    Thursday, April 07, 2011 By: Michael Porter

    It has been a long time since Eminem has come out with something decent, but his new album, “Recovery,” and its top single, “Not Afraid,” puts the “awe” in awesome.  “Recovery” is a real step up from

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  • Club provides video ‘hang-out’

    Thursday, April 07, 2011 By: Megan Quick

    No rules, no attendance, no dues, no structure, just fun. This may not sound like your typical club, but to some students Gamerz Club is the only type of club they know.  According to Jeff Klein, the

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Rampage Southeast Polk High School Pleasant Hill, IA
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The girls’ swim team ended its year with entries in both relay and diving events at State. "I was very proud that all three of our divers were able to get back to the state meet," coach Ryan Person s
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Running 3.1 miles, for fun, may seem ridiculous to some, but to senior Eli Horton, it is what he loves. "Cross country is more than just running a long distance; it is a team sport that requires a gr
full story 
After finding every picture you’re in and remembering an unforgettable school year, I think most students would agree that The Ram, volume 46, the 2010 yearbook, did not disappoint.  Titled “From Blu
full story 
“You say it best, when you say nothing at all.”—Alison Krauss  Statistics show this is more than just a song lyric. According to slideshare.net, 50 percent of communication is body language, while 40
full story 
Fish in sinks, A Slip ‘n Slide, alarm clocks, water balloon bombs.  Year to year, pranks have been a part of school history. From tiny and risk-free to huge and disastrous, seniors find every way to
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From sports to band to hanging with friends, junior Abigail Benge finds time to do it all.  The sport she enjoys most is softball which she has been playing for 11 years. From cheering in the dugout
full story 
Some people think math teacher Jeff Hart is just a educator and bowling coach, but he is a big part of this school.  Hart has been here since 1996 with his master’s in special education and has taken
full story 
Everybody finds a passion in life. Weather you like making music with your friends or winning the local watermelon seed spitting contest, we can all relate to the amazing feeling of doing something yo
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Everyone wants to know how to play an instrument or two. From piano to guitar… if it’s something people hear in the music they listen to daily, it’s a desirable goal for them. However, it’s a reality
full story 
Despite high ratings by all kinds of business and women’s magazines, many teens say that Iowa is the worst state in which to live because there is nothing to do.  What they really do not know is tha
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