Buddies are the Best
March 31, 2010
Best Buddies is a non-profit organization that helps integrate students of the special needs program with students of the general population. It helps build friendships and lasting memories through one-on-one matchs, which are where the organizers pair up a special needs student with someone in the general... Read more »
Second Annual Mountain Pointe Alumni Golf Tournament
March 30, 2010
The Mountain Pointe Golf Teams are hosting the Second Annual MPHS Golf Alumni Tournament on May 8, 2010. (Mother’s Day Weekend). The tournament will be a Club West Golf Course at 16400 S. 14 Avenue. The team would like to invite anyone who wishes to join in on this fun event. Last year, they... Read more »
19th Annual Physical Day for 2010-2011 Athletes
March 30, 2010
19th Annual Physical Day for 2010-2011 Athletes Mountain Pointe High School’s Auxiliary Gym Saturday, May 15 from 8:00am – 12noon This special event is sponsored by the following: MPHS team physicians Dr. Roger McCoy and Ian McCleod (PA) PEAK Physical Therapy therapists Tony Harden and Larry... Read more »
Senior Panoramic Picture
March 30, 2010
1st hour seniors should report to your class at 7:49 am for roll. You will be sent down to the football field when Ms. Goolsby makes the announcement (apporx. 7:55 am). The picture should take 30-45 minutes and the students should bring their belongings.
Tracking the Pride
March 26, 2010
Justin TIBBITT – Staff Reporter One of the school’s most popular sports is off to a hot start. This year’s track team brings strong competitors and winning attitudes. Star athletes from the fall and winter sports come together to represent the school well with their great performances. The... Read more »
Hope Really is Real
Marissa VILLARREAL, Junior Editor
March 26, 2010
The World Health Organization says that 121 million people worldwide suffer from depression, and 18 million are people who live in the United States. Of those people. 2/3 never seek treatment. While life, at times, seems hopeless, it’s really not. While it seems that the only way to escape rejection,... Read more »
The Right to Know Your Rights
March 26, 2010
Nicole SCHULKE - co-Editor-in-Chief The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) is an organization dedicated to protecting the rights of individuals. Originally formed in 1920 by Crystal Eastman, Roger Baldwin and Walter Nelles, it currently has two separate factions of the organization. One of the... Read more »
The Helicopter Parents Have Landed
March 26, 2010
Kierstin TURNOCK – Co-Editor-in-Chief Since my first day of kindergarten to now, two months from high school graduation, I have worked to earn my grades and positions. Both my mother and father made me take responsibility for any poor grades or indiscretions, never once did it fall on anyone else. ... Read more »
Yesterday’s Fashion for Tomorrow
March 24, 2010
Dakota LARAVIA – Staff Reporter Three well-known decades had their own style: afros, platforms, and plaid for the ‘70s; bellbottoms, leggings, and “Uggs” for the ‘80s; baggy pants, short shirts, and blue jeans for the ‘90s. However, 2009-2010 has its own trend which seems to be all of... Read more »
Lovely Book – Horrid Movie
March 24, 2010
Breanna JOHNSON – Sophomore Editor A number one national bestseller, The Lovely Bones, was recently transformed into a film directed by Peter Jackson. Though Jackson is well-known for directing such films as the Lord of The Rings Saga, so it is obvious, in this film, that Jackson is far out of... Read more »