Blood Drive Participation Surpasses Last Year
November 26, 2008
On November 12th, there was a different kind of scene on Neuqua’s auditorium stage. Though there was no audience, the stage was occupied by nurses and students and an awful lot of talk about blood types. Out in the lobby, students were paying for their intermission snacks in a very unusual manner.What was really going on? The Sophomore Student Council’s blood drive. On the auditorium stage, nurses and Heartland Blood Center volunteers organized tables to screen potential donors, while students gave blood and recovered at the snack table in the lobby. Each student was given a pair of flannel pants and a calendar; each page of the calendar was a different story about how blood donations have saved lives with a picture of the recipient. The calendar was new this year, and it offered a way for donators to see what they can really do for other people’s lives. The student council spent about $400 in their give-aways: close to 200 pairs of pants and 200 calendars. Read more
Bulls Ready to Start a Stampede
November 25, 2008
The Chicago Bulls tipped off the season with a new coach this year. The hire of Vinny Del Negro was a surprise for all, as he has no coaching experience whatsoever. The Bulls General Manager, John Paxson’s hire brings a mellower mood to the young Chicago team compared to last year’s fiery coach Scott Skiles, who was fired just before Christmas. Read more
Varsity Football Halted in Post Season
November 25, 2008
Unable to obtain success in the postseason, the Wildcats’ football season came to an early end this year with four wins and five losses. Fortunately, according to Head Coach Bryan Wells, several players had record breaking performances and the team itself had valuable, intangible triumphs. Read more
Students’ Drive to Win Overshadows the Ethics of Sports
November 25, 2008
“It’s not if you win or lose; it’s how you play the game” is a saying that has been used for years in order to encourage young competitors to stay positive after a tough loss. However, in today’s age, the argument can be made that maybe it is all about winning or losing. Read more
Academic V. Athletic Responsibilities
November 25, 2008
Every athlete remembers the time when the sport they played was not something that defined them and their schedule. Those were the days when practices were twice a week, sixty minutes of carefree fun and enjoyment. Yet the days of pee wee and little league games seem like fading memories in contrast to the ruthless and competitive world of high school sports, especially those at Neuqua Valley, legendary for its desire to win. By the time the athlete has advanced onto a high school team, the sport has evolved into a time consuming, competitive race to be the best, leaving many students with a hard decision; which is more important, school or sports? Read more
Ballin’ Boys Basketball
November 25, 2008
The Neuqua Valley basketball season is about to get underway and the team looks to come back stronger than ever. The team is coming back strong with eleven players from last year’s squad. Neuqua played well last year, winning in regionals and sectionals, and making it to the elite eight in state. When Coach Todd Sutton of the varsity team was asked about team goals, he said they were the same every year. Coach Sutton encouraged his team to “Play very hard, play very smart, and play as a team. The rest will take care of itself.” Read more
Intramurals Website Open
November 25, 2008
At Neuqua Valley High School, simply wanting to play a sport is not always good enough. Any sport a student chooses to tryout for is going to have fierce competition and a spot on a team is not always guaranteed. Luckily, Neuqua Valley also offers a wide variety of intramural sports where teams can be made by students without the pressures of having to tryout or be selected. But how does a student go about becoming active in intramurals? With the new Neuqua Valley intramurals website up and running, becoming active should no longer be a problem. Read more
Quantum of Solace
November 25, 2008
After the enormous success of Casino Royale in 2006, James Bond once again graces the silver screen in the 22nd 007 film, Quantum of Solace. With a budget of $230 million, Quantum of Solace has high expectations to meet, and actor Daniel Craig feels he is up to the task. As the sixth actor to portray James Bond, Craig exceeded fan expectations in 2006 with Casino Royale and helped to gross $594 million at the box office. This may have played a large factor in director Marc Forster’s decision to cast Craig again for his second appearance as 007. Read more
Disappearing Acts of Disney Starlets
November 25, 2008
The days of Disney Channel have been replaced with MTV and VH1, but Neuqua students never seem to forget those classic shows they watched when they were younger. Most students watched shows such as, Lizzie McGuire, Sister Sister, Even Stevens and Phil of the Future, all had to do with teenagers and their hassles of every day life, usually depicted in a comical manner. Read more
Third Book in Inheritance Trilogy is Released
November 25, 2008
Our world has seen its share of successful young adults. From gymnastic sensation Shawn Johnson to timeless Beethoven, there have been teens who have mastered their art at an early age. Christopher Paolini was only fifteen when he wrote the first draft of Eragon, the first in what would become the bestselling Inheritance Cycle. Eragon was followed by the release of Eldest, and most recently the third book of the cycle, Brisingr, selling 550,000 copies in the first day alone. Read more
