STORM WINS TOP STATE COMPETITION
October 19, 2009 • Caitlin Young
Filed under Featured, News
Student body president Naomi Wright nearly dropped the heavy Oregonian Cup as she held it high for all to see during the first assembly. “It’s so awesome that Summit won the 5A Oregonian Cup for the 2008-09 school year. We are the first school in Central Oregon and the only public school to take... Read more »
Glow Dance big hit with students
October 19, 2009 • Jen Edwards
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Emily Strome spent more than an hour preparing for the Glow Dance. She joined members of the girls varsity soccer team and dressed in red, green, pink, silver and orange duct tape. “We had a great time getting ready at Kelsey Herrick’s house,” said Strome. “Our neon duct tape was perfect for... Read more »
Athletic league shuffle proposed
October 19, 2009 • Maddie Dunkelberg
Filed under News, Sports
Central Oregon schools might be seeing a lot more of each other beginning in 2010. The Oregon School Activities Association has long been trying to form an improved classification system for the 2010-2014 school years. Over the past 14 months, Storm coaches have had a grand total of 10 different proposals... Read more »
Freshman Academy debuts to help meet student needs
October 19, 2009 • Hannah Goldstein
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Freshman Riley Harrold walks down the hall with her books in hand, chatting with a few friends before C Block. Their discussion ends right as they turn a corner, and there’s a slight silence before her friends strike up another conversation. “What class do you have next, Riley?” one of them... Read more »
More high schoolers homeless
October 19, 2009 • Savanna Jones
Filed under News
On the radio, on TV and in everyday conversation, we often hear the phrase, “With the economy the way it is nowadays…” The weak economy is a huge factor in all of our lives, whether we would like to admit it or not. For some, it is merely a thought in the back of their heads. But for many... Read more »
Four block schedule to be re-evaluated
October 19, 2009 • Emily Schultz
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Rumors have been flying that there will be a new schedule next year that will have more than four blocks. The administration wants to make it extremely clear that nothing has been decided and they are just looking over some possible ideas. “I love the four block schedule, and if it changes, I am going... Read more »
Link Crew takes new direction
October 19, 2009 • Marina Brassfield
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Link Crew leaders Kendall Jarvis, Katherine Fernandez, Savanna Jones, Chris Coatu, Mel Hopkins and Kenzie Bodnar prepare ice cream cones for the freshman class. Staff photo A few years ago, seven staff members were helping to organize and run Link Crew, an organization formed to help freshmen students... Read more »
Homecoming to feature scary haunted mansion, masquerade theme
October 19, 2009 • Marina Brassfield
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Our homecoming dances have long been known for their carnival rides, original themes, and entertainment. Student Council members selected “MaSCAREade” as the theme for homecoming, scheduled for Oct. 24. Council members will transform the gym into a spooky haunted house, sure to scare all who attend. “Gym... Read more »
Future Center provides link to life after high school days
October 19, 2009 • Liz Peoples
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With the school year under way, students, especially upperclassmen, have begun to think about the future. The task of looking at and applying to colleges seems daunting, studying for the ACT and SAT is stressful and maintaining all the other aspects of their life appears near impossible. The new Future... Read more »
New local retailer offers trendy, inexpensive clothing
February 27, 2009 • Elisabeth Bishop
Filed under News Briefs
O Mo Mo!, a clothing store aimed at teens and thrifty shoppers, opened November 1 in the Old Mill District. Located in the space that formerly housed Aerosoles, O Mo Mo! features a rainbow of fun, feminine clothes and accessories. Named after a Korean expression meaning “wow”, the... Read more »


