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Seniors plan life after high school

May 16, 2013

Seniors make plans for life after high school and share their thoughts. A, Adam:Plans for next year: Attend Auburn University and make the most of it. What was your favorite class during your years at PHS? Mrs. Cochran’s class freshman year.What is your favorite high school memory? It is hard to get... Read more »

BOB ends the year with triumph

Carmen E., Staff Reporter
May 8, 2013

The Pelham high school Battle of the Books team went undefeated in this year’s tournament.  The team won first place and the tournament’s top scorer was Pelham’s own sophomore Anna C. Battle of the Books is a tournament put on by the county every year. It is like Scholars Bowl, but the questions... Read more »

Senior Reflection

Hayley H., Staff Reporter
May 8, 2013

As I look back, as I’m sure many seniors are doing at this point in the year, I feel that it is unbelievable that this class is so close to graduating. Since this is my last editorial (which seems unbelievable enough itself) I want to thank all of those who have influenced the lives of all of the seniors... Read more »

Seniors are excited to participate in college teams

Danielle F., Staff Reporter
May 8, 2013

With the seniors graduating soon and many of them going to college, some girls have decided to participate on performance teams at their college. Shelby B. was selected for Auburn’s Flag line, while Maddie G. was selected for Auburn’s Dance line. Mallory S. was chosen for UAB’s Majorettes and Rachel... Read more »

Students decide between apartments and dorms for college life

Nikki L., Staff Reporter
May 8, 2013

As seniors prepare for college, the question of living in a dorm or an apartment has become a priority. Different colleges differ in the costs of dorms and apartments. Two examples are Alabama and Auburn. At Alabama, apartments are, as a whole, cheaper than living in a dorm, but freshman are required... Read more »

Advice for going Greek

Nathan G., Staff Reporter
May 8, 2013

As the end of the school year approaches, seniors are gearing their minds towards college and how life after high school will be like. Some will enter the workforce, some will enlist into the military, and others will enroll into college and other higher education. Those who enroll into college will... Read more »

Students celebrate a great night at prom

Shelby H., Staff Reporter
May 8, 2013

Pelham’s prom was a major success this year, with dozens of students celebrating their “rite of passage”. Prom was held at the Wynfrey from 8 pm until midnight on Sat., April 27. This year’s theme was “Footloose”, and the prom committee garnished the ballroom with ‘80s themed decorations. “Prom... Read more »

Students sign up for parking spots for the upcoming year

Parking Lot!-Alaina final photo

Alaina H., Staff Reporter
May 8, 2013

It is time for upcoming juniors and seniors who plan on driving to school next year to register for parking. Assemblies concerning parking will be held on May 13th for current juniors and May 15th for current sophomores. After the assemblies, students will be able to register for parking online or at... Read more »

Proper etiquette for graduation

grad final photo

Emily W., Staff Reporter
May 7, 2013

With the graduation of this year’s seniors looming near, many traditional customs of the graduation process are beginning.  One of these is the sending out of graduation announcements. Many are unsure as to whom to send them too and also how to make clear that the announcement is not an invitation.... Read more »

Seniors celebrate rite of passage at Awards Night

senior luncheon final photo

Katy G.
May 7, 2013

Panther baseball kicked of their season Feb. 18. So far the Panthers are going full speed ahead, picking up wins every chance they get. The Panthers have been working hard for this season with training and practicing. “We practice every day. It is a lot of hard work, but in the end I know it will pay... Read more »