In the past few years the tragic events at Columbine, Virginia Tech and Northern Illinois University have certainly raised the standards of security in schools. The EVSC is no exception. Our school officials along with many police officers and others are making the changes that need to made with the best intensions in mind that go along with the security and safety issues at hand.
Reitz High School has always been consistent about keeping traditions alive and well. And even though this upcoming football season will be a change of coaches, the traditions are going to stay true to the west side, through and through.
Mr. Tony Lewis, brother to the well known math teacher at Reitz, Mr. Tege Lewis, will be the new coach for the 2008 season and many more to come. However, Lewis isn’t new to the west side. In ’92, Lewis came to Reitz as a coach for girls’ softball and track. He was even an assistant coach for the football team for 10 years. But what is it about Reitz that made him want to come back?
Take a listen to the sound of today’s punk rock bands. Some may say that punk is dead or others may say that punk rock is alive and kickin’. In my honest opinion, I can’t say that I agree nor disagree that it has fallen or risen, but just that is has escaped something true. On one recent account I heard this statement from a friend, “Punk is leaving us, man. I remember how true it was and how true the fans used to be. It ain’t nothing like it was.”
Imagine venturing out to a place that you’ve never been to. Then, picture that place being a country with a different language and customs, along with other different things to get around. In this new country, you’d have to live with a whole new family, go to school and try to manage living the life of someone who’s lived there they’re entire life.
Foreign exchange student programs have become very popular in recent times. The type of program became popular after World War II. Some countries wanted others to understand the culture and tolerance of their own and wanted to improve the language skills of boarding countries. Although this program was not started a long time ago, aspects of it have change. Such as the amount of time some one is there. The student is typically there for anywhere from 6 to 10 months, compared to some that used to last months longer.
Excelling in certain aspects in life is something that everyone can relate to. Whether it’s music, climbing rocks, writing or even kayaking down Niagara Falls, there’s always something for all of us. But for a few students in the EVSC, academics is their major strong point and they get show that off through competitions throughout the second semester.
Every year the Public Education Foundation supports the Academic Super Bowl team by giving the funds for about 350 students from the EVSC. At Reitz, about 20 students have gotten together to get their team ready to put up their best fight against the other schools competing.
Many people would agree that music is an irreplaceable aspect in our lives. Such artists as Michael Jackson, Bob Marley, and Led Zeppelin, who all have helped shape minds of present and future music lovers, are re-releasing old CDs of theirs that are digitally re-mastered and ready to make a come back into the music world better sounding than ever.
Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” was released again in February. On November 30, 1982, this hit CD by Jackson hit the stores, gracing America with its presence. This album showcased the biggest hits “Beat It” and “Thriller.” However, the 25th anniversary edition is now featuring never released songs that will surely blow you Michael Jackson fans away.
Katie Greenwell
Staff Writer
A cold and icy sport full of violence, skates, sticks, a puck, and a lot of hardworking, determined boys is what you get when you watch Reitz hockey. Very few people know about Reitz hockey team and it’s not actually connected with the EVSC. When sports are connected with the school system, pretty much everything is paid for.
Editor’s Note: Laura Reinicke relates her personal experience of the lockdown.
As we all know, Reitz High School was put on lockdown March 6, 2008. It seems as though there was a personal attack on the school involving a gun and a possible former Reitz student.
I was down at the attendance office I noticed that all of the department heads were called down to Mr Adams’, our dean, office. It seemed as though something had been happening but even the secretaries had no idea, just that there had been a 911 call made. As the teachers maintained their composure, it was evident that there was something terribly wrong, but had the students best interests at heart.
In December, Tim Burton fans were welcomed to a new look on the award winning musical, “Sweeney Todd”. Not to be let down, more and more fans flocked to movie theatres to see it over and over again and hurried to stores such as FYE and Wal-Mart to buy the music by a musical genius- Stephen Sondheim.
The beginning of this year was a new year to not just freshman, but our link leaders have seemed to step up their game and are seriously helping the freshman get used to Reitz High School. Every year Reitz opens new doors for brand new link leaders to help the incoming freshman with anything they might need.
