Maybe leap day was a bad idea
Summary Bruce Stambaugh shares his thoughts on leap day. Bruce Stambaugh writes about nature, weather, hobbies and people, often using personal experiences. Much to their dismay, he also writes about his family. He uses humor and pathos when he cant think of anything else to include. For Feb. 27, 2012 I feel sorry for anyone born on Feb. 29. They only get to celebrate their birthday every...Crazy, Beautiful Life
This week one of my classmates at West Holmes passed away. I didnt know him all that well, and Im not sure if Ive ever met him before, but, to be honest, it was still one of the strangest feelings to experience ..Something so shocking, and so incredibly difficult to wrap my brain around. An 18 year old boy, at my school, around my age, passed away. Gone, I thought to myself it wasnt...West Holmes grabs Tri-County Academic Challenge Championship title
Summary: West Holmes takes the tenth annual Tri-County Academic Challenge Meet championship title on Saturday, Feb. 18 and moves on to regional tournament. West Holmes hosted the Tenth annual Tri-County Academic Challenge Meet, coordinated by the Tri-County Educational service Center on Saturday, Feb. 18. The Knights seemed to surpass all competition including a close win against Wooster in...It's a civics lesson, more or less: What dreams may come
SUMMARY: Clearly, Mike Deewey hasn't been getting enough sleep, but that doesn't prevent him from sharing his dreams with his readers. It's, well, kind of exhausting. So I'm standing there, in a crowded park, and I'm pretty certain I'm dreaming, but I can't be sure. I've propped my bike, a vintage 1976 Schwinn Varsity, against a tree. I'm tired from the long ride that has brought me...Baby makes threeare you ready for the big adjustment
SummaryHaving a baby is something millions of couples look forward to each year. Making sure youre ready for the physical, emotional and financial changes that come with starting a family are important aspects everyone should consider before making that decision. StoryFew words evoke such joy and excitement as, were having a baby. The prospect of a new life and a cuddly,...The coming of Lent and what it represents to the faithful
Summary- Lent is a period of fasting which leads up to the celebration of Easter. Beginning of Ash Wednesday and ending the eve of Holy Thursday, Lent is a time when everyone can prepare themselves for a renewal. Story- Although Easter may seem a while off according to the calendar, the approaching celebration of a risen Christ actually began this week with the acknowledgement of Lent. Father...A Night of Music and Memories
Summary: The Dover High Steel Band celebrated the twentieth anniversary of its annual program, Pantasia, with an alumni performance that brought back previous members of the steel drum band for a special performance. Article: Its hard to believe that over twenty years ago we had our first practice of the Dover High Steel Band, said steel band director Joan Wenzel. We met in the...
Crazy, beautiful life
This week one of my classmates at West Holmes passed away. I didnt know him all that well, and Im not sure if Ive ever met him before, but, to be honest, it was still one of the strangest feelings to experience something so shocking, and so incredibly difficult to wrap my brain around. An 18-year-old boy, at my school, around my age, passed away. Gone. I thought to myself it wasnt...