Dictate Your Driving

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December 22, 2009 • Britni Baykowski, Advice Writer  
Filed under Advice/Opinion

Driving in the winter can be often hazardous: there’s ice, black ice, slush, snow and many more elements working against you. You need to take extra precautions while driving through the winter months. There are steps you can take to help lower your risk of getting into a car accident. 1)     ... Read more »

Christmas Trees In The Lobby

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December 22, 2009 • Whitney Morton  
Filed under News

Have you noticed the Christmas trees in the lobby?The  Student Council bought the trees for Christmas events, such as the Christmas concert held on Friday, December 4th. The trees were placed in the lobby. Some of the students say that the trees give the lobby a holiday feel, and they are just beautiful.... Read more »

Happy Holidays

December 22, 2009 • Mr. Grodus  
Filed under News

On behalf of everyone at The Panther Press, I would like to take this opportunity to thank  all of our readers and pass along our sincere wishes for a joyous holiday. In the spirit of the season we would like to share with you the classic editorial written by Francis Pharcellas Church in reply to a... Read more »

November Students of The Month

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December 21, 2009  
Filed under Student Life

Back row from left to right: Chase Buchanan, Nathan Murphy, Mara McAree, Adam LaFave, Jacob Smith, Amber VanderLeest, Michael Elenbaas. Front row left to right: Mike Cherry, Nina Ohrling, Jennifer David, Mary Farber, Jasmine Hall, Mariah Walzer, Brittany Dibble. These are the students of the month for... Read more »

Protect Your Pets!

December 18, 2009 • Chris Dougan  
Filed under Advice/Opinion

“Pets in winter climates need extra protection during the snowy and icy winter months. If your pet is housed outside, you have to make sure that there is sufficient shelter to protect and shield from wind, moisture, and cold. If there is snow, you should check your pet’s paws for ice-balls or... Read more »

Baseball Fund Raising

December 18, 2009 • Chris Parks, Sports-Writer  
Filed under News, Sports

The Hesperia baseball team is taking their first annual spring break trip down to South Carolina, instead of Florida, to practice for the regular season and play against other teams. The players have been doing fund-raisers to gain the four hundred and fifty dollars they need to go down to South Carolina.... Read more »

PACE Program

December 17, 2009 • Britni Baykowski, Advise  
Filed under News

PACE is a federally funded program, run by Ms. Emma Kirwin. It is an after school program that helps students in a variety of subjects. Teachers help students in academics, socializing, and helping others. Anyone can come in and get help on their homework or even just study. This is especially popular... Read more »

School Budget System

December 16, 2009 • Candace Wetherell  
Filed under News

The complicated school-funding processes of Michigan has not been measuring up at Hesperia High School. Since the past few years, Hesperia’s budget has become less and less manageable. The money we are supposed to be getting from the state is being cut into fractions. Hesperia was supposed to get $730.16... Read more »

Red Wings Update

December 15, 2009 • Chris Dougan  
Filed under Sports

The Detroit Red wings played the Dallas Stars on November 30th and won 4-1. The goal scorers for Detroit were Drew Miller (2), Dan Cleary (5), Todd Bertuzzi, and Darren Helm (3). Dallas’ lone scorer was Brandon Marrow (11).  The Detroit Red Wings are 13-9-4 and are currently 4th in the Central Division.... Read more »

Christmas Origin

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December 4, 2009 • Whitney Morton  
Filed under Uncategorized

Christmas is a time for miracles, presents, family, and friends. We celebrate this holiday every year in honor of Jesus’ birthday or “Christ’s Mass.” Some believe the celebration of Christmas  began in the early third century. This holiday was spread wherever Christianity had taken hold. This... Read more »

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