Diebels’ Involvement Earns Him This Issue’s Senior Standout

Story by Clare Witkowski
Whether it is practicing lines on stage or performing as a member in a youth group band, you can often find senior David Diebels entertaining friends and audiences. His involvement in activities like these is one reason why he has been named Senior Standout of the issue. read more

Acheivements and Joy for Teaching Earn Schulz Teacher of the Issue

Story by Ben Koenigs
As a little boy he dreamed of music and at the age of six, he began making music. I am talking about none other than the music man himself, Michael Schulz. read more

Granberg Makes Perfect Candidate for Spotlight

Story by Alyssa Pfeifer
Going to movies, hanging out with friends, and dancing to music sounds like something a typical girl would do in her free time. These are things junior Liz Granberg likes to do in her time off when she is not running cross country, track, or dancing with the danceline team at Boys Varsity Basketball games. Her involvement in many PHS extracurricular activities makes her the perfect candidate for the spotlight of the issue. read more

Tragedy Making History: Virgina Tech Alarming Many Schools

Story by Anthony Huibregtse
On the morning of April 16, at Virginia Tech University, there was a massacre in the form of a school shooting. Student Cho Seung-Hui came to school Monday morning wearing an ammunition vest, a small-bore .22 caliber P22 semiautomatic handgun, and a 9mm semiautomatic Glock 19 handgun. read more

Heavy Backpacks Cause Health Issues

Story by Martin Crownover
Backpack related injuries are a major problem that is mostly ignored or unheard of. read more

Slacking: The Student Epidemic

Story by Lauren Johnson
For many students, the end of the year brings feelings of utmost happiness, joy and pure excitement for the lovely season we call summer. While summer may be fun and games, schoolwork is still given toward the end of the school year. Projects, tests and the typical semester exams are only a few things students have to look forward to. Homework becomes the last priority for most students, and quite frankly, laziness takes over. read more

Students, Be Sure to Say ‘No’ to Procrastination

Story by Tyler Schneider
Procrastination is the act of putting something off until later. The definition itself doesn’t make it sound too bad, but it’s far worse than some imagine. read more

Senior Boy Athlete: Chris Holzer

Story by Ian Murray
Whether he is pole-vaulting for the track team, getting an interception on the football field, or pinning an opponent on a mat, Chris Holzer has accomplished and learned many new things in his high school sports career at PHS, making him this issue’s senior boy. read more

Senior Athlete Girl: Lindsey Grahn

Story by Sam Devries
Senior Lindsey Grahn has been selected to be Senior Athlete of the Issue. read more