Set, Spike, and Win: Girls Volleyball
September 26, 2008
“How you practice is how you play whether you believe it or not,” said Senior Setter and Right Side Hitter, Hope Baumgartner, and she could not be more right. Neuqua Valley’s Girls’ Volleyball team is one that is given little attention because they graduated seven key players last year; thus, the school is not listed as one of the teams to look out for in this sport. However, all five teams are standing out at each game, and that is because they do the same at practice. Even the most miniscule details of drills, warm-ups, and scrimmages are completed with the utmost of determination and effort. Not a single player lacks in willingness to work hard, and this fact is what is putting Neuqua’s name on the list this season.
Lovin’ this Generation
September 26, 2008
Generation X is the generation born after the baby boomers. Born between the 1960s and 1980s, they are classified as the “downer” generation. Highest rates of suicide, homicides, and drug abuse paged over the X’s. But at the turn of the century came the Millennials or Generation Y. Born between 1982 and 1994, this generation it is characterized as apathetic, rude, lazy, and spoiled. Yet these harsh statements hold some truth. More than ever, children are more and more showered with anything tangible, or not. Read more
Stupid Texting
September 24, 2008
It has almost become second nature to check your cell phone every ten minutes for a new alert, or to check your computer for new messages every hour or so. Many people do not realize that some psychologists and British researchers have done studies that have led them to believe that checking electronic messaging systems frequently can knock almost ten points off of your IQ. Read more
The Gold Rush Experience
September 22, 2008
Before every football game the gold rush can be seen tailgating, throwing bags, and just having a good time, but the gold rush also contributes to some very important charities, like the Kevin Meyey and Tom Schlegal Foundations, Anthony Collins covers ways you can contribute to these Gold Rush events.
NV vs. WV Football
September 22, 2008
The Indian Prairie Classic, commonly referred to as the War of 204, is the biggest game of the year and Nick Pascola looks into how both teams, Football and Soccer, are preparing for the event.
School Spirit Alive at Frontier
September 17, 2008
With both Neuqua and Waubonsie students at Frontier the question is asked do Neuqua Students Still have school spirit? Megan Rice shows that even at a school where two rivals attend, school spirit is present and accounted for
Blue and Gold displayed with pride…
September 17, 2008
Sung before every pep assembly and after every touchdown at the games, the school fight song is a great way to show your Wildcat Pride. Pieced together the fight sung is song by some of Neuquas most spirited Fans.
Spirit Award
September 17, 2008
Every year the yearbook staff tallys the amount of votes given to 2 seniors for the Spirit Award. Highlighting the winners last year, Danica Eilers gives tips and advice on how this year seniors should go about winnning the award.
The Host Tells a Deeper Story
September 15, 2008
Meyer, the author of the sensational Twilight series, has struck again, this time with a science fiction thriller titled The Host that has a distinctly different flavor from her past novels.
Premise of a Promise
September 15, 2008
Promises mean nothing without a pen and paper anymore.
Gone are the days of genuine honesty and commitment, as we now habitually sign away, cheapening our own words with the written, unbreakable proof the we made a promise. The movement has even reached the halls of Neuqua Valley, where athletes must sign a pledge to stay out of trouble, maintain good grades, and not use steroids. While all of these signatures are a good way of reminding yourself of the commitment you are making, they can also be equally damaging by replacing trust with obligation.
In almost every business deal or transaction made, the pens come out to seal the deal and affirm payment or to assume liability. However, in the world we live in today, such precautions nee Read more
