Kenison Garratt and Henry McKeand
Editor-in-Chiefs and A&E Editors The biggest student class Apex High has ever had is about to graduate, and while many of them are going to colleges and universities both in-state and out-of-state some have other plans. The graduating class, which has received more than $145,000 in scholarship money (as of the beginning of May) has several students going to work directly after graduating, a couple students going to vocational school for elementary education, and a few students planning to join the Navy, Marines, and Army. One student is even planning a fifty-day road trip after they say their goodbyes to Apex High. But for the majority, attending a four-year school is their plan. These are the schools where you will find Apex High’s graduating seniors next year. Kenison Garratt and Henry McKeand
Editor-in-Chiefs and A&E Editors After four years of high school, the senior class has truly been able to get to know the faculty of Apex High. Having spent most of their time in the classroom, a great deal of the memories students will carry on with them into the future will be times shared with their peers and educators seated behind a desk, black lab table, or computer screen. Teachers influence their students significantly, and fortunately, Apex has plenty of incredible instructors. All of the teachers at Apex High have so much to offer their students, but for these specific categories, these were the teachers selected by the graduating class. Here are the results of the 2016 teacher superlatives. Dylan Snyder Staff Writer Donald Trump has always been an outspoken and loud person in different parts of the American past. He made his money by dominating the real estate industry and making good business deals. Although his father was rich, and he is said to be more successful. He owns many properties, businesses, his own place, and Trump Towers, and was once the owner of The New Jersey Generals,a former USFL team. People question him because although he has been very successful in business, he has no prior experience in politics. The American public is more than tired of having false hope in candidates and future presidents who promise a bunch of change for the better just to receive more votes. People are struggling across the country in many ways such as gun violence, living on minimum wages, people who are laid off from once prosperous jobs (especially in the Rust Belt), people who are unemployed, and people struggling for equality in many ways and in many places. The promise of a new president doesn't mean that any of these things will change. Even if a president or future president really wants to make a change, there could be many obstacles that stand in their way like budget, resources, and resistance from the people or Congress/House of reps. Sophia Shaikh Staff Writer Ten years from now, you will be digging through old clothes stuffed away in a drawer in an attempt to organize things. You might come across an ugly neon shirt from a fad in freshman year, a shirt from some camp you have long since forgotten, but then you catch sight of one t-shirt, and a wave of nostalgia hits you. A shirt from a class at Apex High School, a class that always brings back memories. If you are lucky, you have had a class where a teacher or student took the initiative to make shirts for everyone. Many classes here at Apex have had shirts to reminisce and remember the people and the course. Throughout the semester, some classes nearly become a family and students bond over cute t-shirts with an inside joke or iconic design. In most cases, a majority of the class order one and proudly wear it, even if they are graduating soon. “It reminds me of this whole year of calc and the memories,” says senior Anam Navied. “And I like to think that there will be people in college that get the calc jokes [on the shirt].” Dylan Snyder Staff Writer Last week, the first period AP Art class hosted its final show of the year in gallery 123 at 117 North Salem Street. The opening reception was Friday, May 20th from 6:00 to 9:00. The full show, however, will last until May 30th. The show features multiple pieces from each senior which they have spent multiple hours working on throughout the year. Senior Noah McHan gave his input on the show and his art experience in general. McKenzie Feldman Staff Writer It is finally that time of year when summer break is just around the corner. Summer is a time to have fun and ditch all the stress of school. However, it is hard to keep summer fun cheap. Having a great summer vacation does not have to cost a fortune. There are many fun things you can do without having to travel and pay a lot of money. Whether you do not have any big vacation plans or you just want to have a memorable summer, here are some tips on keeping yourself busy or having your summer’s worth of fun. Dylan Snyder Staff Writer As a sixteen year old kid, getting your driver’s license is one of the best and most rewarding events of your teenage life. Not only does it mean you get to operate a car on your own, but it may also mean you have the thrill of driving something fun like a Jeep, truck, or fast car. For others, the thrill of being able to go anywhere you want to without relying on parents or other friends is satisfying enough. Remembering that feeling, think about what it would be like if suddenly there was not an option to drive. The feeling to go wherever one pleases still remains but the fun of driving “fun” cars is now gone. Google is changing the car world with its new self-driving car. Although it is not on the market yet, it is catching the attention of many people. There is a group of people who only think of their car as a way to get from one place to another. They are now offering $20 a week for people who are willing to test these cars. They are not finished products, but they will give the developers an idea of what it will be like. There are still aspects of how these cars will sync up with the lights and other cars on the road. If not everyone has a self-driving car, it may be hard for Google to coordinate with the traffic. Everything has to be in sync, and the people have to comply. Maybe if these tests show positive results, then it will gain more support and popularity for their product. Meenakshi Sathish Staff Writer It has been made clear by teachers, parents, internet bloggers, and other “experts” that the best known way to succeed in life is to get into the best college possible. While this theory is not completely bogus, it is not exactly the path to lifelong prosperity either. As Ms. Odom says, while the reputation of a school does count for something, different schools have different things to offer. If a student is interested in engineering, it would be better to go to North Carolina State University than Columbia University, which excels in its law school and liberal arts. Going to a college that was not a first choice does not hinder a successful career. This is the biggest reason why most students get upset when they find out that they did not get into their dream college. Sophia Shaikh Staff Writer May has arrived, AP exams are nearly over, and summer is in the air. Everyone is excited to escape the grips of school for a little while, but a strange sickness is spreading through the senior class. Symptoms include laziness, a lack of motivation, constant groaning, over-wearing sweatpants, and overuse of the phrase “Whatever, I’m graduating soon.” This sometimes crippling disease is also known as “Senioritis” and is known to strike every graduating class near the end of the school year. With less than a month to go and postgraduate plans already set up, most don’t feel the need to put any more effort into high school. Why would anyone ever feel this way? For one thing, senior exemptions exist. With no final exam for those with a good attendance record, there seems to be no reason to truly learn and study the material. Especially after AP exams, there doesn’t seem to be any reason to keep trying. Students only feel the need to do the bare minimum to pass the class and move on with life. If senior exemptions didn’t count on attendance, you can bet no seniors would show up at all in this last month. Additionally, everything seems to finally be falling in place after four years of suffering. Most students know where they will be going after high school and have made most of the major decisions regarding college. It seems like things are definite, and they won’t rescind your acceptance unless you fail all your classes, right? Many feel like they deserve to finally relax after working so hard for so long.
Sadly, the truth is that this attitude can in fact have a negative impact on your future. Colleges do receive final transcripts, and significantly lower grades in your final semester make them question your work ethic. The more competitive schools especially watch out for this and won’t hesitate to revoke students falling behind. There are plenty of others on waitlists eager to take your place, so an acceptance to college shouldn’t be taken for granted! Even if your school of choice isn’t as competitive, final transcripts will be tainted by lower grades if you stop trying. Higher grades often lead to higher offers of financial aid, so keep working hard! It’s definitely worth a reduced tuition. If you’ve been infected by Senioritis, what can you do? Is there a cure besides graduation? For now, the one thing you have to cling to is motivation. It’s never too late to build strong study habits again and keep up your grades for one more month. If you’re feeling a little lazy, remember the possibility of losing your offer of admission. Get your motivation from the idea of graduation, which isn’t far off at this point. If you made it through nearly four years, you can make it through one more month. It’s alright to relax a little because you have accomplished so much and come so far, whatever your postgraduation plans may be, but don’t let your Senioritis weigh you down. Stay strong and good luck! We’re almost done! Kenison Garratt Editor-in-Chief and A&E Editor In Wake County, two out of every ten people do not know where they will find their next meal. If this fact seems familiar, it is likely because it is a statistic that has been the focal point of every Empty Bowl Project poster that has found its place somewhere on a wall of Apex High school or on a corner of a bulletin board somewhere in the town. “Fill a bowl, fill a need,” reads the poster, and if one decides to be a part of the project, they will be doing just that. |
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