“It takes a lot of numbers to add up to four million.”

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ryan loecker
February 17, 2010

Even though we are already seeing some effects of budget cuts, “The worst of the decisions are being made now, but the impact won’t be felt until next year,” according to principal West. While the board is looking at every possible solution, the two main answers to the district’s... Read more »

1 in 1,000: Caroline King

February 16, 2010

1 in 1,000: Terry Wilkinson

February 16, 2010

Lost in Translation

allison harwood
February 16, 2010

Living in a foreign country for a whole six weeks is difficult, but people often overlook the difficulty of hosting an exchange student.   There is a great deal of planning involved in preparing to host. Having another person live in the house for over a month calls for adjustments which can be hard... Read more »

Enchi-lotta Love

amani safadi and allison morte
February 16, 2010

This isn’t the typical article for Valentine’s Day. This year the Free Press decided to set two people up on a date at El Mezcal. The student body chose one male and one female from an original 12 candidates.  It truly was a blind date as the winners, Natalie Edmondson and Anton Bovin had... Read more »

Concerto Concert Soloists

emma machell
February 16, 2010

Emily Paulsen To some a broken instrument on the first day of band might be taken as a sign that playing an instrument was not for them, but it only encouraged senior Emily Paulsen to keep trying.   Paulsen began playing in sixth grade on a clarinet, but things took an unexpected turn.   “My... Read more »

Money Money Money

katherine corliss
February 16, 2010

Money seems to be everywhere. On the news talking-heads discuss the plummeting stock market and at school teachers remind students that each white board marker costs 75 cents. But it appears the slowing economy is not slowing student spending. According to a recent survey of three sophomore, three junior,... Read more »

Kim Carter, Managing Editor

February 5, 2010

Kim Carter is a senior on staff and is our managing editor!

Katherine Corliss, Copy Editor

February 5, 2010

Katherine Corliss is a senior on our staff and is our Copy Editor!

Miranda Davis, Advertising Editor

February 5, 2010

Miranda Davis is a junior on our staff and is our Advertising Editor!

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