JV Panthers Go 2-2!

September 30, 2009 • Chris Parks  
Filed under Sports

After a disappointing season last year, the J.V Panthers are off to a good start with a record of 2-2. The Panthers have only lost to Chippewa Hills and Central Montcalm. The Panthers have beaten Holton and Reed City. The JV Panthers, like the varsity, has suffered from low numbers.    The Panthers... Read more »

School Construction

September 30, 2009 • Brooke Baker, Photographer/Writer  
Filed under News

Plans for the Hesperia Community School construction are moving forward. The construction is approximately 70% complete. The elementary building should be done by November 2009. Classroom repairs on other parts of the school are slated to begin in December of 2010.  So far, the parking lots, stadium... Read more »

Review On New Chevelle Album, “Sci-Fi Crimes”

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September 29, 2009 • David Nadjkovic, A&E Writer  
Filed under A&E

The new Chevelle album hit the stores on September 23rd, 2009. The fifth album to date by the Illinois based alternative/rock trio is Sci-fi crimes. By no means is this an awful or average record, but Chevelle’s reputation is neither bolstered nor hindered by its release. Among the eleven song set... Read more »

Never Fear, Homecoming Is Here!!!

September 29, 2009 • Britni Baykowski, Advice Writer  
Filed under News

Excitement is in the air as students at Hesperia gear up for the joy of Homecoming and the events that go with it. Friday, September 25th got the ball rolling as we voted on our class court members for homecoming. The elections were held during Seminar. Tuesday, September 29th the winners of the... Read more »

Varsity Football Off To A Rough Start

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September 29, 2009 • Chris Parks, Sports Writer  
Filed under Sports

After a disappointing season last year the varsity football team is once again off to a rough start. But they are improving; senior defensive tackle Cody Berg says, “Even though our record doesn’t reflect the improvements, we feel that we are playing stronger every game.” The Panthers have four... Read more »

Lady Panthers Fight It Out!

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September 29, 2009 • Ryan Bush  
Filed under Sports

Hesperia’s Girls JV/Varsity Volleyball had a game on Wednesday the 23rd as they hosted the Big Rapids Cardinals in a CSAA matchup. The JV showed their aggressiveness as they won both of their games. Strong defense and aggressive offense is what put them on top.  The JVs won both the games they... Read more »

Varsity Cross Teams Doing Well

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September 29, 2009 • Chris Dougan, Sports Writer  
Filed under Sports

The Sparta Invitational took place on Saturday, September 19th at Sparta High School. Running for the boy’s varsity team were: Matt Peacock, Jeff Cherry, Michael Bieri, Dale Wakefield, Nick Nielsen, Alex Prado, and Lee Siersema. On the girl’s team were: Gabbie Bates, Meagan Lavin, Haley Wiseman,... Read more »

Welcome Ji-Ae Park

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September 29, 2009 • Cody Berg, Student Life Writer  
Filed under Student Life

The city of  Bussan, South Korean brings Hesperia High School a new addition to its student body, Ji-Ae Park. Bussan, which lies on the coast of the Pacific Ocean, is also the second largest city in Korea (about the size of Chicago).  Ji-Ae is sixteen years old and is in tenth grade in South Korea,... Read more »

Update on Ann Bohne

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September 25, 2009 • Bronwyn Konkel, Co-Editor  
Filed under News

Former foreign exchange student, Ann Bohne, came to Hesperia High School for the 08-09 school year. Ever since she arrived back in Germany, she has been missing America. Ann admits that the first couple of days in Germany were very awkward, and it was hard getting back to the lifestyle she once knew.... Read more »

Advice for the Freshmen

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September 24, 2009 • Britni Baykowski, Writer  
Filed under Advice/Opinion

For the all the freshmen who think that they know it all, just stop right now and listen. If you want to survive the year, I suggest you follow these three important rules..    #1. Do not, for any reason, stop and talk in the middle of the hallway. This is a good way to get hurt by irritated upper... Read more »

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