The Refinery adds Fun to Kokomo!
McKayla Thompson, Junior Writer
February 13, 2019
Filed under Features
“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...
Lewis Cass Library Media Center
Carl Jay, Junior Writer
February 8, 2019
Filed under Features, News, Showcase
Ever since the construction started here at Lewis Cass, students have been deprived of their use of the library. Most books, moved to the interior room within Mr. Engle’s classroom block, were not checked out last semester. Once again, the library, in plain sight, can be seen by all stude...
Flying Through my Journey
McKayla Thompson, Junior Writer
February 7, 2019
Filed under Features
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
Filed under Features
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, ...
America’s Water Crisis
Annie Daily, Senior Writer
January 18, 2019
Filed under Features
Flint, Michigan, Still doesn’t have clean water. Since 2014, their water has been contaminated by lead, a poisonous metallic element. Strikes, rallies, and news reports on this issue have been happening for five years. It’s been five years that the people of Flint haven’t had clean water. How ...
Snowfall Hitting Indiana
Megan Dishon, Senior Editor
January 17, 2019
Filed under Features
With snowfall averaging about seven inches across Indiana, the snowfall created multiple wrecks and closed roads throughout the weekend. In the 2019 Old Farmer’s Almanac, the 2019 weather forecast was stated that the week of January 7-10 was just mild flurries. With this prediction, the farmers we...
Pep Club is not Working
Carl Jay, Junior Writer
January 11, 2019
Filed under Courier Top Feature, Features
*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...
New Year, New Me
Annie Daily, Senior Writer
January 10, 2019
Filed under Features
New year’s, the time when many individuals set up a new list of rules or routines they want to follow in the upcoming year. Many call these resolutions; although some call them different names for one purpose: they might not get these things accomplished if they call them “resolutions.” As peop...
Building Bridges
Kelsey Wise, Senior Writer
December 19, 2018
Filed under Features, Showcase
School projects have been around for years and many students actually benefit from hands on experiences while doing these school projects. Students need to learn the hands on aspects of working and not just the mental aspects of learning. School projects help with the physical learning for ...
Work Based Learning- a great learning experience
Bowe Brooks, Senior Writer
December 18, 2018
Filed under Features
Many classes are available for seniors to take during their last year. I realized this last year when signing up for them during my junior year. I wanted to take classes that could help me do what I wanted to do after school. So, I signed up for Worked Based Learning through the Kokomo Area Career ...
My First Blood Drive
Lauren Hileman, Junior Writer
December 18, 2018
Filed under Features, Student Life
“Do you want me to hold your hand?” said my best friend, Hallie Diaz. Now let me give you some context. On December 14, I did something I never saw myself doing. Sitting in the gym for an appointment at 10, I had a million thoughts going through my mind. What if I cry? What if I can’t go throu...
Secret Santa Part Two
Caleb Johnson, Junior Writer
December 18, 2018
Filed under Features
Secret Santa has made its way to Lewis Cass again this year. Last week students picked out a teacher or two, and this week we do different things every day. On Friday after school, most students decorated doors and wrote messages on them for the teachers. Monday is the day for small treats, and that ...