My Life-Changing Trip
Cana Jones, Sophomore Writer
August 14, 2019
When thinking about a trip to a tropical destination, people commonly imagine palm trees, beautiful scenery, gorgeous beaches, and plenty of rich, luxurious buildings to admire. At least that is what I pictured when my family asked if I wanted to go to the Dominican Republic for a week with my brother, Nat...
Traditions become Legendary: History of Lewis Cass Kings
Megan Dishon and McKayla Thompson
April 26, 2019
The school we know now as Lewis Cass began as five different townships: Washington, Tipton, Miami, Deer Creek, and Jackson. As we interviewed Donna Percy and Betty Davis, members of the graduating class of 1964, we learned how the foundation of Lewis Cass was created. Most students and community mem...
Jordan Lynae Asher
Lauren Hileman, Junior Writer
April 23, 2019
My family and the Asher family have been very close for years. Growing up with the Asher girls, Jordan and Katie, we went on vacations and road trips that I will never forget. “It’s part of life. Console her and tell her that everything will be alright. It’s just a part of growing up.” ~Jordan A...
The Freeze is Finally Open
Caleb Johnson, Junior Writer
April 12, 2019
As April comes along, students and teachers patiently wait for The Freeze to open. The community often gives it a warm welcome: a massive day of sales. Throughout the course of the week, The Freeze will amass many new customers. Each year the owners and staff work on new flavors and combinations to sat...
An Upcoming Teacher: Madeline Winterhalter
Ashli Key, Senior Editor
April 11, 2019
As a kid, everyone has the dream job that he wants to achieve someday whether that be an astronaut or a chef; however, for some people, they want to have a job with a meaning. I am not saying those jobs do not, but for example a social worker is what I would say is a job with a meaning. It has a purpos...
Trip to FermiLab
Carl Jay, Junior Writer
April 11, 2019
Some students go to Florida for spring break. I took a different turn for my spring break trip this year. My older brother, William, and his wife, Annie, live in Aurora, a town on the outskirts of Chicago. Aurora holds the world famous FermiLab, where Will works. ON March 29, I made the drive up with my sis...
Exploring the Virtual Kidnapping Scam
McKayla Thompson, Junior Writer
April 8, 2019
Lookout, beware, and be alert! Once again this evil world has a new issue that is upsetting to human race. As if kidnapping wasn’t bad enough, kidnapping is now happening virtually. People are receiving phone calls with someone explaining that one of their family members is being held ca...
Mirage
Lauren Hileman, Junior Writer
March 18, 2019
This is what I saw when I ran through the show: Sand All I see is sand Miles and miles of nobody My water supply is running out Heavy winds Voices that don’t exist Sun The beating heat of the sun Hurts to move Things are going dark… Music plays in my head ...
The Refinery adds Fun to Kokomo!
McKayla Thompson, Junior Writer
February 13, 2019
“Dancing can enhance your life in multiple ways, through physical activity, mental stimulation, and social interaction.” Amber Raine Swick, a dance teacher, a wife, and a mom, has started a new journey in her life as she became the new owner of The Refinery in Kokomo that offers a da...
Flying Through my Journey
McKayla Thompson, Junior Writer
February 7, 2019
It’s never just me, and I am never alone. As three people surround me very tightly, I jump into their arms. I have two supporting my feet and one supporting my back. They have a super tight grip on my feet making me feel safe, and my back is supported with both hands. I never have to turn around to ...
The celebration of Groundhog Day
Brooklynn Fye, Senior Writer
February 4, 2019
Holidays are celebrated in a special way, but what if your favorite holiday isn’t a holiday that is normally celebrated? Well, for Mr. Appleton that is definitely the case. How many people do you know that actually celebrate Groundhog day? If you are any kid outside of the Agriculture Department, ...
Pep Club is not Working
Carl Jay, Junior Writer
January 11, 2019
*Editor's note: The intent of this article is not to call out Samuel Miller for not actively doing more for the Pep Club, but to call on the student population to attend more Sporting events. - Carl Jay Last Saturday I attended the Lewis Cass Basketball games against Tri-Central. I often help Mrs. D...