After 12 years, American Idol has finally announced that its next season will be its last. “I am not surprised. The ratings and views have dropped significantly from what I can assume from boredom and because other singing shows have been made and are now successful,” senior Kyana Hayes said. Some students saw it coming … Continue reading
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No campfire is needed for these s’mores
Starbucks recently comes came out with a new frappucino that has students raving. “It tasted like a burnt marshmallow. There was a lot of whip cream on it. There wasn’t much of a coffee taste to it, which I liked,” Senior senior Kaitie Miller said. The high price isn’t affecting students want for the drink. “Yes, … Continue reading
Unified Sports gives students opportunities
Unified Sports is a program on campus for with students with intellectual disabilities. “Sunrise Mountain High School started a Unified Sports class this year having a total of 24 students in classes each semester. The classes have participated in Special Olympics Arizona local and state events which include: bocce, basketball, tennis and athletics. Other favorite … Continue reading
SMHS varsity softball wins against Central with run rule
Varsity softball wins won 23-0 on Tuesday, March 31 against Central High school. “We have worked really hard on fundamentals and developing a solid TEAM team foundation,” head coach Jodi Pruitt said. The girls work together and strive to beat opposing teams. “The strong part of our team is that we always pick each other up and … Continue reading
NFL Veteran Combine holds hopes for fellow athletes
The first ever NFL Veteran Combine was held in Tempe, Arizona on Saturday March 22. “In the NFL Combine they run the veterans through a series of physical tests to see where they stand in regards to the rookies that participate in the same combine before they get drafted,” math teacher Gary Rath said. A … Continue reading
JV softball starts out strong
JV softball has had an undefeated season so far. “We have played well so far. Our hitting has been strong and our pitchers have shut out the other teams,” Coach Jill Davis said. Davis believes the team has been coming out strong. “Our strong point is our hitting and our pitching. We have several kids … Continue reading
Student Council puts on annual event
On March 9th student council will be hosting the annual event, “Empty Bowls”. “Empty Bowls is a charity event to raises money for a local food bank,” Student student council adviser Patty Arkin said. There are many things that come out of empty bowls Empty Bowls. “The coolest part of empty bowls Empty Bowls is the … Continue reading
Boys basketball ends season
This year’s Varsity varsity Boy‘s boys Basketball basketball team broke school records and set new standards for teams to come. “We broke our school records for wins, with 25 wins, we also won the Greenway tournament which was an accomplishment, and we haven’t done that in a while,” Head head Coach Jason Pasinski said. The boys … Continue reading
Peoria on fire in February
Peoria is shattering records for heat in February; temperatures of 85 degrees are now the new normal during this winter month. Students love the heat because they can bring out new clothes that they usually wouldn’t wear in February. “Now we can wear a variety of clothes you can wear shorts, tank tops, or jackets, … Continue reading