Many players have a variety of routines or superstitions prepared for game days. Some players have lucky cleats or a lucky shirt they will wear, others have a specific outfit. However, some of the most unusual superstitions may come from the coaches. Two years ago, the boys’ soccer team was undefeated at home. “The boys […]
November 13, 2014
There has been an influx of students this school year in the English as a New Language classes with a limited understanding of the English language. Due to this, guidance counselor Sheana Harmon has been working with students already at the high school with a better understanding of the English language to help them become […]
April 5, 2014
Senior Tyler James was presented the United Way Jacsy Award on February 12. The Jacsy Award is an award presented to a member of the community who is dedicated to providing opportunities for community services. Program manager for the Jackson County United Way Bonita Dobbs recommended James for the award. “I don’t do this for […]
March 19, 2014
From Vallonia, Indiana to Hong Kong, China and New Delhi, India, former front page senior editor and current reporter for The Wall Street Journal Jesse Pesta has had his fair share of unusual experiences. Pesta grew up in Vallonia, Indiana and was recently back home visiting his family before he relocated to New Delhi, India […]
January 21, 2014
Junior Joshua Edwards won a $500 scholarship at post level for his Voice of Democracy, an annual essay competition hosted by Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Edwards got a call from Seymour’s VFW Representative Leon Lane who told him he won district too and will be moving on to state level. Edwards hopes to advance […]
January 21, 2014
Students of all ages have chosen their favorite teachers. No matter if it is in elementary, middle or high school, most students tend to lean towards the teachers who make the class the most enjoyable. What do Science teacher Matt Dennis, Math teacher Stuart Hackman, JAG teacher Celeste Bowman and English teacher Chris Rose have […]
November 14, 2013
Owlragious Radio plays every Monday from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Total Rock Radio 96.3, owned by Robert Becker. The show can be heard through traditional radio, live via Total Rock Radio’s mobile app and online at wjaa.net. Seymour High School 2013 graduate Mia Clays handed down the responsibility of being the show’s host […]
October 15, 2013
The stereotype has almost always been that cheerleading is not a sport, only an activity where young girls have the opportunity to execute elaborate stunts. It is an ongoing argument with seemingly no end. Multiple injuries, competitions and performances add up to a major challenge. Freshman Caedyn Abner said, “I don’t get offended when people […]
July 10, 2013
Most new students and visitors of Indiana University Bloomington are dumbfounded to discover sculptures of a giraffe on campus. According to streetsmart.indiana.edu, Indiana University is trying to promote street smarts with the “Street Smarts Party Animals” campaign. The animals are used to represent average college students who, every once in a while, make mistakes. HSJI Counselor Lindsey Medlen […]
November 19, 2012
The Friday after Thanksgiving is most commonly known as Black Friday. To some people, though, it is also known as Buy Nothing Day. BND is exactly what its name implies, and for 24 hours people who chose to participate in BND will buy nothing at all. According to buynothingday.de, BND originally began as “No […]
March 4, 2015
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