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Seniors sign to continue music careers

Grace Beach, Staff Editor
May 24, 2018

On May 16, 2018, at 10:15am, many choir and band students had their signings for colleges in the Earl D Prout auditorium if they were planning on pursuing some sort of music degree in college, from marching...

Slaying Zombie Apocalypse Live

Grace Beach, Staff Editor
April 25, 2018

On May 18th and 19th, Fear Fair will be hosting its annual Zombie Apocalypse Live, an interactive experience in which the player will be able to test their ability to survive the zombie apocalypse. Armed...

Students Debate: Student Resource Time as a good compromise

Students Debate: Student Resource Time as a good compromise

Grace Beach, Staff Editor
April 2, 2018

On the 26th of March 2018, Seymour High school put the new schedule for SRT (Student Resource Time) into effect to replace the old "Power Hour" schedule. The new schedule has upset and confused some students,...

Struggle for gun control

Grace Beach, Staff Editor
March 12, 2018

Gun control or lack there of has spurred many debates in America. People for gun control think it’s the beginning of a solution, people against it think it’s a violation of their constitutional right...

Student Life: AP Tests and Stress

Grace Beach, Staff Editor
March 12, 2018

Students in AP and Honors classes around the country are getting more and more stressed with fewer supports in place according to recent studies. "There's an assumption since these kids are doing so well...

2018 Recap at Jackson County Community Theater

2018 Recap at Jackson County Community Theater

Grace Beach, Staff Editor
March 12, 2018

On February 24, the last performance of the play "Almost, Maine" took place at the Pines Evergreen Room through the Jackson County Community Theater. On the last Saturday of February the cast for the theater’s...

Hand completing a multiple choice exam.

Final Exam Changes for 2018-2019 School Year

Grace Beach, Staff Editor
February 28, 2018

On February 15, Mr. Prange met with Student Government in the SHS library to discuss the possible changes to finals that would be put into effect for the 2018-2019 school year. These changes are still...

Reacting to the Weather

Reacting to the Weather

Grace Beach, Staff Editor
January 22, 2018

On Wednesday January 17, Seymour Community schools used up their last built in snow day due to bad weather conditions. SCSC had four built in days on the calendar in preparation for an event such as this. Many...

Nutcracka’ lackin on anything but talent.

Grace Beach, Staff Editor
December 18, 2017

On Sunday, December 17, the Dancer’s Studio of Columbus put on their final performance of the Nutcracker for the annual Nutcracker show at Columbus North High School in the Erne Auditorium. The performance...

New musicals rocking classics.

New musicals rocking classics.

Grace Beach, Staff Editor
December 18, 2017

New musicals have been taking over the classics in many people’s opinions. Since the 90’s many new musicals have hit the Broadway stage and taken the world by storm. Wicked, Chicago, and Hamilton have...

Do you dare to visit Kramps Haunts?

Do you dare to visit Kramps Haunts?

Grace Beach, Staff Editor
December 18, 2017

December 8th and 9th were Fear Fair’s annual Krampus haunts at the Fear Fair location in Freeman Field. For $25, people filed into the creepy Christmas haunt, encountering elves, Santa, and Krampus himself....

Shooting for Varsity

Grace Beach, Staff Editor
December 6, 2017

On December 2, the SHS Archery team held a faux tournament in the Aux Gym to determine the scores of individual archers in a tournament setting. At noon, the archers began shooting, knowing their scores...

Un, Deux, Trois...

Un, Deux, Trois…

Grace Beach, Staff Editor
December 4, 2017

Once a month the clubs at Seymour Middle School meet, and the high school is getting involved. Starting with Madame Wagner’s Français Avancé class, (Advanced French 3 and 4 are a single class because...

Into: Into the Woods

Into: Into the Woods

Grace Beach, Staff Writer
November 21, 2017

On April 5, 2018, the SHS Show Choir will premiere Into the Woods in the Earl D. Prout auditorium for the spring musical. Though it’s still several months away, preparations have already begun. The show’s...

Put some “PEP” in your step!

Grace Beach, Staff Writer
November 17, 2017

On October 30, the SHS Pep Club went public. Sponsored by Mr. Tim Perry and lead by one male and female representative from each grade level, Pep Club is dedicated to promoting school spirit, not just...

Teacher Feature: Mr. Kevin Cotrill

Grace Beach, Staff Writer
October 30, 2017

Name: Mr. Kevin Cottrill Subject: Band High School: Bloomington High School South College: Ball State (undergrad),  Indiana University Jacobs School Of Music Favorite restaurant/food: Chinese/steak Favorite...

Flash from the Past

Grace Beach, Editor
October 12, 2017

On Tuesday October 10, Mr. Blaine Williams visited Seymour High School for his annual day in Mr. Perry's classes. Williams was a student in Perry's 96-97 seventh grade English class at Centerville Junior...

Teacher Feature: Mr. Brice Darling

Teacher Feature: Mr. Brice Darling

Grace Beach, Editor
October 12, 2017

Name: Mr. Brice Darling Subject: Math High School: New Castle Chrysler High School College: University of Saint Francis Favorite food/restaurant: Fried Tenderloin, Townhouse Cafe Favorite song/artist:...

Choir booth

Tents and Tailgates

Grace Beach, Staff Writer
October 3, 2017

Friday September 22, Seymour played against their rival school, Brownstown, in the 2017 Jacksonbowl. Three hours prior, the annual Tents and Tailgates occurred on the front lawn of the high school, in...

Teacher Feature: Mr. Tim Perry

Teacher Feature: Mr. Tim Perry

Grace Beach, Staff Writer
September 29, 2017

Name: Mr. Tim Perry Subject: English/Speech High School: Cambridge City-Lincoln College: Ball State (undergrad),  IU Bloomington (graduate) Favorite restaurant: Olive Garden Favorite song/artist:...

Lady Owls Golf Team Prepare for Regionals

Lady Owl’s Golf Team Prepare for Regionals

Grace Beach, Staff Writer
September 27, 2017

On Saturday September 16th, the Seymour Lady Owls golf team played with Brownstown and Bedford North Lawrence at Otis Park in Bedford for the 2017 Sectionals. Many other teams competed, but the top three,...

ANNOUNCEMENT: Shakespeare? Not quite.

Grace Beach, Staff Writer
September 15, 2017

Are you interested in trying out for the play this year? Here are some steps you should take. First, find a one minute monologue to memorize and audition with. They’re super easy to find online,...

Fight Like A Princess

Fight Like A Princess

Grace Beach, Staff Writer
September 7, 2017

On April 28, 2017, 11 month old Kinley Lynn Tormoehlen, a child in the Jackson County community, was diagnosed with Wilm’s Tumor. Wilm’s Tumor is a type of childhood tumor where a large mass grows...

Show Choir or Chorale  practicing sight reading for State Qualifiers.

Expansion Leads to Better Music

Grace Beach, Staff Writer
August 30, 2017

On Wednesday August 9, 2017, Seymour High School expanded to some of the largest numbers it has ever seen; Perhaps most affected were the arts programs, who seem to have outgrown their current housing....

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