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December 17, 2024
Judge Dutcher Discusses the Law, Sports, & Hunting
Judge Dutcher Discusses the Law, Sports, & Hunting
December 16, 2024
Holiday Week Filled With Fun Activities for Students, Staff
Holiday Week Filled With Fun Activities for Students, Staff
December 14, 2024
Christmas Concert Brings Together All Ages
Christmas Concert Brings Together All Ages
December 14, 2024
Toys & food donations wanted
Toys & food donations wanted
November 12, 2024
A Christmas poem: 'Real Tree'
A Christmas poem: ‘Real Tree’
December 18, 2024
From fiction to reality: Bradbury's predictions prove spot on
From fiction to reality: Bradbury’s predictions prove spot on
November 11, 2024
The fantasy of financial success in Death of a Salesman
The fantasy of financial success in Death of a Salesman
November 11, 2024
The 'reality' of the American Dream
The ‘reality’ of the American Dream
November 7, 2024
The future is now in Fahrenheit 451
The future is now in Fahrenheit 451
November 7, 2024
A Christmas poem: 'Real Tree'
A Christmas poem: ‘Real Tree’
December 18, 2024
New Art Room Sparks Learning
New Art Room Sparks Learning
November 12, 2024
The 'reality' of the American Dream
The ‘reality’ of the American Dream
November 7, 2024
The future is now in Fahrenheit 451
The future is now in Fahrenheit 451
November 7, 2024
Vander Laan jams National Anthem
Vander Laan jams National Anthem
November 7, 2024
Mr. Van Lannen's favorite Christmas toys as a kid are Evel Knievel and the Six Million Dollar Man. (In truth, they are still his favorites.)
Our Most Memorable Christmas Toys
December 16, 2024
Teachers Have Ideas Too
Teachers Have Ideas Too
December 16, 2024
FBLA Still Going Strong Despite Changes
FBLA Still Going Strong Despite Changes
December 16, 2024
Hunting is a Family Affair
Hunting is a Family Affair
December 15, 2024
Student Council Promotes a Holiday Spirit
Student Council Promotes a Holiday Spirit
December 15, 2024
Anglers begin ice fishing season with greater numbers & high expectations
Anglers begin ice fishing season with greater numbers & high expectations
December 17, 2024
Dudley Returns to Lead Bowling Team
Dudley Returns to Lead Bowling Team
December 16, 2024
Boys Basketball Team Enters a New Era
Boys Basketball Team Enters a New Era
December 15, 2024
Amherst Bowling Will Spare Nothing In Hopes of Striking it Big
December 14, 2024
Game Day in Green Bay
Game Day in Green Bay
November 12, 2024
Environmental Action Club Focuses on Campus and Sustainability Initiatives
December 14, 2024
Art Club an opportunity to create art, make friends
Art Club an opportunity to create art, make friends
November 5, 2024
Spanish Club Sees Positive Growth
Spanish Club Sees Positive Growth
October 25, 2024
Esports gaining in popularity
Esports gaining in popularity
October 23, 2023
Jacob "Gibby" Gibbs boasts a bass caught on Lake Emily near Amherst to close out the ice fishing season.
There are many benefits to ice fishing
March 15, 2023
Hunting is a Family Affair
Hunting is a Family Affair
December 15, 2024
In Cheer, like other sports, everyone has to work together.
Cheer Team Strikes Back
October 30, 2024
Rainbow wraps up the class of 2024
Rainbow wraps up the class of 2024
September 15, 2024
Memorial Day: Remembering the sacrifice of many
Memorial Day: Remembering the sacrifice of many
April 30, 2024
Wildlife emerges as winter fades
Wildlife emerges as winter fades
April 29, 2024

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