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Katie Cottrill

Katie Cottrill, Staff Writer

I’m Katie Cottrill and I’m a sophomore at SHS. I’m on the golf and swim teams as well as a part of student government. I’m a section leader in the marching band and in choir. This is my second year on staff, and I take pictures sometimes but mostly write about anything and everything.

My mom is the bomb!

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SHS Dance Marathon sets new record

SHS Dance Marathon sets new record

Katie Cottrill, Guest Contributor
December 2, 2024

Seymour High School set a new record in the Lloyd E. Scott Gymnasium on November 23, but it had nothing to do with basketball. It involved dancing for the kids and families of Riley Hospital for Children....

SHS Band Awards and traveling to Disney

SHS Band Awards and traveling to Disney

Katie Cottrill, Staff Writer
August 22, 2023

On Monday May 23, the Seymour High School Marching Owls and Guard had their awards banquet. Celebrating all the students and especially celebrating the seniors and all that they have accomplished. Certificates...

Vocalists take the stage at Brooklyn Pizza's Harmony Park

Vocalists take the stage at Brooklyn Pizza’s Harmony Park

Katie Cottrill, Staff Writer
May 11, 2023

Slices and Songs is an annual event by the Seymour High School choral program. This fundraiser event makes money for the SHS choir program and Brooklyn Pizza. Slices and Songs will be tonight from 4-8...

Students taken to Jackson County Courthouse

Students taken to Jackson County Courthouse

Katie Cottrill, Staff Writer
May 5, 2023

On Friday, April 21st the students of English 9 Honors reenacted the Tom Robinson trial from Harper Lee's novel, To Kill A Mockingbird. Months prior, Mrs. Cottrill set a date with Judge AmyMarie Travis...

National Honor Society inducts new members

National Honor Society inducts new members

Katie Cottrill, Staff Writer
April 17, 2023

On April 12, Seymour High School's National Honor Society inducted 56 new members into their program. This honor has strict requirements for membership. First semester sophomores or juniors who carry a...

The mental health of an athlete

The mental health of an athlete

Katie Cottrill, Staff Writer
March 31, 2023

While trying to be the best you can be, your mental health can slowly start slipping away.  Up to 35% of athletes struggle with mental health.  If an athlete over-trains physically, they will reach a...

Emma and the American Experience

Emma and the American Experience

Katie Cottrill and Emma Braman
March 16, 2023

In late July of 2022, a new foreign exchange student arrived from Germany. Emma Umgelder, a 16 year old junior, started the 2022 school year at Seymour High School. We interviewed her about her experience...

Getting involved.

Katie Cottrill, Staff Writer
March 9, 2023

The importance of being a part of something during your high school years is crazy. Being in a couple groups can really change your opinion about high school. As I am in band, choir, golf, swim, student...

No Bake Energy Bites Recipe

No Bake Energy Bites Recipe

Katie Cottrill, Staff Writer
March 9, 2023

These are a quick and easy snack/breakfast for on the go! INGREDIENTS 1 cup old-fashioned oats 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter 1/2 cup ground flax seed 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate...

Panera Bread's Broccoli Cheddar Soup Recipe

Panera Bread’s Broccoli Cheddar Soup Recipe

Katie Cottrill, Staff Writer
March 8, 2023

Panera Bread's famous Broccoli Cheddar Soup Recipe: INGREDIENTS 1 tablespoon melted butter 1⁄2 medium chopped onion 1⁄4 cup melted butter 1⁄4 cup flour 2 cups half-and-half...

Academic Convo 2023

Academic Convo 2023

With spring break coming up next week, so is Academic Convo. We interviewed Mrs. Stepanick, one of the teachers involved with the convocation.  “Academic Convo is a presentation by students, for...

Parking violations!!!

Parking violations!!!

Katie Cottrill, Staff Writer
March 8, 2023

If you happen to drive to school and didn’t get your parking pass, you might have been bombarded with a bright orange sticker slapped to your window. On February 15th while students were headed home...

SHS construction onto phase 2

SHS construction onto phase 2

Katie Cottrill, Staff Writer
March 6, 2023

Over the past year, Seymour High School has been under phase one of construction. They are currently building a new cafeteria and extending the lower level of our school by building new classrooms. They...

The struggle of being a student athlete

The struggle of being a student athlete

Katie Cottrill, Staff Writer
January 27, 2023

I grew up in a very athletic environment. Playing most sports as a kid and then starting school and carrying them on. When I started middle school I realized what sports I actually enjoyed playing and...

Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies

Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies

Katie Cottrill, Staff Writer
December 20, 2022

While the holiday season is slowing down and Christmas is right around the corner, my family starts making the best Christmas desserts. My favorite of all the cookies my aunt makes is her peanut butter...

The Little Mermaid: behind the scenes

The Little Mermaid: behind the scenes

Katie Cottrill, Staff Writer
November 28, 2022

Seymour High Schools Varsity Chorale put together an excellent show of The Little Mermaid. Mr. Kyle Karum announced the musical in August and got all the students pumped for the upcoming months of work....

HOCO 2022: A week to remember

HOCO 2022: A week to remember

Katie Cottrill, Staff Writer
October 5, 2022

During the final week of September, SHS celebrated its Homecoming spirit week. Monday, students dressed in their favorite college gear as SHS also celebrated College Go Week. Tuesday’s theme was Twin...

SMOG entertains under Friday night lights

SMOG entertains under Friday night lights

Katie Cottrill, Staff Writer
September 7, 2022

On August 26th, the Seymour Owls' football team defeated the Jeffersonville Red Devils 31-28. The Seymour Marching Owls and Guard (SMOG) had a fantastic half-time show featuring the color guard and the...

Seymour Scholars

Katie Cottrill, Staff Writer
September 2, 2022

Seymour Scholars is an academic award where you would have to receive the Core 40 with Academic Honors diploma, minimum of 54 credits, and earn a minimum of 36 academic credits for English with 8 credits,...

Boys outswam the crowd

Boys outswam the crowd

Katie Cottrill, Staff Writer
May 6, 2022

It was a tale of greatness for these undefeated swimmers. Paul Montgomery, Will Cottrill, Clay Greenawalt, and Pedro Cerino-Rico can add HHC Conference Champ, Sectional Champ, school record-holder, and...

Breaking ground at SHS

Breaking ground at SHS

Harrison Wetzel and Katie Cottrill
April 12, 2022

On March 22nd, Seymour High School broke ground on its $52 million dollar building project.. For six years Seymour's superintendent Mr. Brandon Harpe and board members have been working on what some would...

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