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Spanish NHS Provides Members With Great Opportunities
Story by Greta Grall
While the officers kicked off the 2007 Spanish National Honor Society Induction, each PHS nominee had the Spanish language sounding effortless as they spoke with great fluency and mastered skills. read more
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PHS’ Hi-Lights Receives Many Awards From NEWSPA Conference
Story by Emily Cecka
On April 4, 2007, nine Quit Qui Oc yearbook students and 53 Hi-Lights students took an annual trip to the Northeastern Wisconsin Scholastic Press Association (NEWSPA) conference at the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh. read more
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Uncertain Dosages for Youth Proves Harmful For Future Health
Story by Jana Hiti
Medications are used in many people’s daily lives. They are used to treat the common cold or help with allergy symptoms. Over the counter and prescription drugs can be helpful in so many ways; however, they can be harmful-especially to children. read more
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Milwaukee Hosts Summerfest Again
Story by Sam Fabian
Summer is here again, and it is time for festivals. One festival, Summerfest, is one of the most popular festivals to Wisconsin residents.
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| NHS Raises Money Through the Sadie Hawkins Dance
Story by Katrina Born
In an attempt to raise money for graduation tassels, the National Honor Society (NHS) held a semiformal Sadie Hawkins Dance. The dance was devised and organized by senior Jean Brody. It took place on June 1 and started at 8p.m. As this was the first Sadie Hawkins Dance for PHS, NHS adviser Jack Daniels was pleased with the profit of $1,200. read more
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NASA Sends Six-Person Crew Into Space to Repair Space Station 39-A
Story by Anthony Cain
“One small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.” These memorable words, spoken by Neil Armstrong only 38 years ago, marked the presence of the first human beings on the moon. read more
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| President Bush Signs New War-Spending Bill into Law
Story by Kristin Sippel
Since combat operations for the Iraq war cost $2 billion per week, the president wanted congress to pass legislation to fund the war. The initial legislation, known as the war-spending bill, provided $124 billion towards the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and other military funding. The bill also set a timetable for the withdrawal of combat troops. After President George Bush vetoed this legislation, another version of the bill was created to replace it. read more
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STAND Visits Sheboygan
Story by Bessie LeRose
Many teens are members on Facebook and use it appropriately; they watch what their friends are doing, comment on “gross” pictures of themselves, and leave each other pointless gifts such as a sandwich. However, Nora Bryne and Anna Jean Peterson use it to raise awareness of a very important issue—the Darfur genocide. read more
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| High Mileage Club Finds Success
Story by Anthony Simanovski
The PHS high mileage club tested their newly built vehicle at Road America on April 2. read more
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Mrs. Nelson’s Final Year at PHS
Story by Alexis Hardin
After 32 years of teaching, PHS German teacher, Nelson, is retiring from teaching. Nelson said, “I’m ready to retire, I want to do some other things.” read more
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Mrs. Peterson Retires
Story by Casey Mourlam
Sue Peterson has been a member of the PHS staff for 15 years, and she is to retire at the end of this year. read more
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