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Alvarez and friends play a card game to relax before the show begins.

Senior develops comedic routine, performs

Lauren Textor, Editor-In-Chief February 14, 2017

The stage is set with a red velvet curtain as a backdrop, a microphone stand and a single chair. A hush falls over the audience as the first performer steps out, minus a few dwindling conversations and...

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Different religions, different traditions

Different religions, different traditions

Isaia Wilcoxen, Editor-in-Chief December 15, 2016

As the holidays begin and people are participating in traditional festivities, a few students are remaining silent for the sake of their beliefs. Senior Skylar Penyweit is a New Testament Christian,...

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Students celebrate their birthdays in a massive way

Students celebrate their birthdays in a massive way

Isaia Wilcoxen, Editor-in-Chief December 15, 2016

For many people, birthdays are considered one of the most important days of the year and, while there are many ways to celebrate, throwing a party seems to be the icing on the cake. Junior Sascha and...

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SoundCloud heroes

SoundCloud heroes

Lauren Textor, Editor-In-Chief December 8, 2016

Teen years often serve to provide time for self-discovery, and many different hobbies and interests are pursued in the process of experimentation. One hobby that several students have come to enjoy is...

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Beast (senior Ian Smith) bows at Belles feet out of respect before they dance.

Musical creates behind-the-scenes memories

Putting on a performance goes beyond what graces the stage.
Kara Evans, Yearbook Staff Member November 10, 2016

The only part of a production that the audience of a performance sees is the final product on stage. However, the performance of a musical or play on the stage is only the end of a months-long process...

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Special dance proposals add a sweet touch

Special dance proposals add a sweet touch

Raven Fletcher, Business Manager September 14, 2016

Dance proposals have become a tradition among high school students all over the country. The first reported proposals occurred in 2001, when students began asking each other to prom over the speakers...

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The 2016 Pirate staff poses for their own staff picture.

Yearbook staff’s efforts overlooked

Isaiah Washington, Mass Media Student May 20, 2016

As the school year is wrapping up for students and teachers throughout the district, it is the time to celebrate the end of the school year and determine summer plans. For the yearbook staff, it’s a...

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The fellas stand as they are applauded.

Singing goodbye to seniors

Senior plans to continue developing her musical talents after high school.
Sarah Fuentez, Mass Media Student May 20, 2016

Singing in a choir in high school is relatively easy because the performers know everyone and always have help on the side. However, singing outside of high school can be a bit more challenging. It takes...

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The ASL Club members.

Students start American Sign Language club

Isley Ford, Social Media Editor May 20, 2016

American Sign Language is the language deaf people use to communicate. Many people learn ASL for the fun of it, or they may personally know someone who is deaf. There are lots of clubs in school, but...

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Piper High School

Juniors vs. chemistry

May 20, 2016

 Many students' worst fear is junior year with chemistry. Students drop sports and clubs and other outside school activities like jobs. Incoming junior Vanilla Davis said, “I believe junior  year...

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Class of 2017 reaches the senior hallway

Top Dogs

Class of 2017 takes on senior year.
Mackenzie Walton, Mass Media Student May 20, 2016

It’s official: Now the class of 2017 takes on senior year. Junior Anissa Brantley said it’s a bittersweet feeling because she’s one step closer to graduating, and she also is looking forward to opening...

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Eighth-grader Morgan Slaughter said being on dance team and late start on Fridays are two things shes looking forward to in high school.

High school fears of the 2020 freshman

Hannah Haworth, Co-Web Editor May 20, 2016

As a high schooler, one may remember the feeling of first moving up to the high school as a freshman and the anxiety and fear that follows, but memories may have faded. Morgan Slaughter, Grace Banes and...

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