‘Criminal Minds’ might just make you think
February 25, 2010 • Tori Wright, J1 Contributor
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Television
“Criminal Minds” is like most crime shows out today – murder, evidence, the chase, and finally the capture, and maybe more homicide mixed in. Premiering in 2005 the series has gained a large fan base earning a prime time slot at 8:00pm Central time. Derek Morgan (Shemar Moore) recently took... Read more »
Not ready for take-off
February 25, 2010 • Krista Faucette, Staff Writer
Filed under General Opinion, Opinion
Airport security is a very touchy subject for most Americans. Some say loosen security measures, while others say to tighten them. The department of Homeland Security should completely and totally alter the way we do airport security. The Transportation Security Administration needs to be proactive about... Read more »
Students shadow at local businesses
February 25, 2010 • Chandler Shaw, Staff Writer
Filed under News, Student Life
Broadening their potential career opportunities and learning about different jobs, 17 students job shadowed at different local businesses. The job shadowing program allows Business Leaders of Tomorrow members who attend meetings and participate in events to follow professionals in the Amarillo area... Read more »
UIL academic teams score at Randall Invitiational Meet
February 25, 2010 • Hope McGee, Staff Writer
Filed under Student Life
Twenty students placed at the Randall Invitational Academic UIL competition on Saturday Feb. 13. The large school competition included Randall, Lubbock High and Canyon. The Current Events team placed first, with Ellie Ward taking 2nd place and Eddie Kahler taking 5th place. Literary Criticism also got... Read more »
Freeman named Teacher of the Year
February 25, 2010 • Eddie Kahler, Associate Editor
Filed under News
During a reception Friday Feb. 17 honoring Teacher of the Year nominees, Principal Tim Gilliland named math teacher Cheryl Freeman the 2010-2011 Canyon High School Teacher of the Year. Teachers nominate colleagues and vote to determine who is honored as Teacher of the Year. Freeman was one of five... Read more »
Real-world experience promotes student success
February 17, 2010 • Natalie Brown, Editorial Editor
Filed under General Opinion, Opinion
Career and Technology education programs provide students with opportunities to gain real world experience while continuing a high school education. The Culinary Arts students provide an example of how students in the district can get a jump start on careers they want to pursue. The state should support... Read more »
Girls basketball holds number 1 district seed
February 17, 2010 • Shelbie Belott, Associate Editor
Filed under Girls Basketball, Sports
The girls basketball team continues to be the district leader after clinching the number one seed for district 3-4A playoffs with a 63-8 win over Pampa Feb. 9. Tuesday’s game against Pampa was the girls last home game. “It’s kind of sad because us senior girls have been playing together since... Read more »
Boys basketball seeks playoff advancment
February 17, 2010 • Shelbie Belott, Associate Editor
Filed under Boys Basketball
The boys basketball team is 5-5 in district after suffering a narrow 64-60 loss to Pampa Feb. 9. The boys must win one of the next two district games in hopes of making 3-4A playoffs. “We are pretty confident,” senior post Jake Kantor said. “We have beat these teams before.” Speaking... Read more »
Death of counselor shocks family, students
February 12, 2010 • Madison Ferril, Associate Editor
Filed under News
Counselor Ramona Hawkins died Saturday, Feb. 6 after suffering a brain aneurysm in her home Friday morning. Services were held Tuesday afternoon at First Presbyterian Church in Amarillo. Hawkins grew up in Electra, Texas and attended West Texas State University. She graduated in 1973 with a degree... Read more »
Girls golf swings into action
February 12, 2010 • Shelbie Belott, Associate Editor
Filed under Golf, Sports
The girls golf team competed in their first tournament of the year in San Angelo Feb 6-7. The team finished seventh out of sixteen teams. Senior Emily Neufeld finished fourth in the medalist competition. “The team is really new this year,” Neufeld said. “We have a lot of... Read more »
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