Snowcoming 2010 Is Here

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January 29, 2010 • Hannah Griffes  
Filed under Student Life

Snowcoming is quickly approaching. The dress up days are as follows:  Monday is Lazy Day, wear your pajamas or sweats; Tuesday is College Day; Wednesday is Fashion Disaster Day; Thursday is Hex Day, wear red, black, and white; and Friday is Green and White Day. The Euchre tournament will be going on... Read more »

Panther Pink Out

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January 19, 2010 • Cody Berg  
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The Hesperia Panther Wrestlers have always been a big part of their community.  In December, the Panther grapplers and fans came together to collect toys for needy families in the Newaygo County area; thus donating over one-thousand toys for the Toys For Tots campaign. But, on Wednesday, January 20,... Read more »

Shellie Parks Battles Breast Cancer

January 18, 2010 • Chris Parks  
Filed under News

  Do you know someone with Breast Cancer? It’s more than likely that you do. Breast Cancer is a serious problem that is continuing to take numerous lives, and changing the family and friends around them.  Shellie Parks (full disclosure- is the author’s aunt ) was diagnosed with Breast Cancer... Read more »

Arenas Is Suspended

January 18, 2010 • Ryan Bush  
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The three-time NBA all-star Gilbert Arenas was hoping for a healthy season this year after having knee surgery last year, which kept him off the court the whole season. But now, he is going to have a long, without-pay vacation after an altercation that involved pointing guns at teammate Javaris Crittenton... Read more »

Death Of A Drummer

January 15, 2010 • David Nadjkovic  
Filed under A&E

When the shocking news of Avenged Sevenfold’s drummer, James Own Sullivan, broke out on the web, it took the music industry by storm. 2009 has seen the untimely demise of a lot of music artists and stars. The termination of pop icon, Michael Jackson, was shocking enough. It was succeeded by the death... Read more »

Shoot For Showcase

January 15, 2010 • Paul Peplinski  
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  Do you have a talent? Would you like a shot at winning some money? Showcase may be the thing for you. Showcase is an opportunity to show off the talents of West Michigan students. If you can draw, paint, sculpt, write, dance, sing, or play an instrument, you can sign up for showcase. Mrs. Mary Sturtevant,... Read more »

Silver Sky Dairy Farm, LLC

January 13, 2010  
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Silver Sky Dairy LLC, was started back in 1950’s by Shari (Johnson) Konkel’s grandfather, Dewey. Then, Shari’s father bought the land in 1960. Shari grew up on the farm and went to MSU, majoring in animal science. In 1995, Shari and Frank Konkel went into a partnership with Lance (Shari’s brother)... Read more »

Britni’s Battle

January 13, 2010 • Bronwyn Konkel  
Filed under Student Life

From May to October 2001, Britni Baykowski, nine years old, was fighting for her life, battling cancer.  Britni’s story began briefly before May when she noticed a small lump, approximately the size of a quarter, developing on her lower abdomen. Although it wasn’t painful, the lump concerned her... Read more »

Winter Guard Has Begun!

January 12, 2010 • Candace Wetherell  
Filed under News

Winter guard has just begun here at Hesperia High School. Practice is on Mondays from 3:30-5:00; all practices are mandatory. Winter guard is just an indoor form of color guard; the performances are throughout the winter and spring seasons. Instead of being an asset to a marching band, winter guard chooses... Read more »

Mr. Blue Is Here To Help!

January 12, 2010 • Brooke Baker  
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Final exams are on the way which means Hesperia High School students will soon be starting second semester classes.  Who better to talk about class changes than Mr. Blue?  Mr. Blue is the guidence counselor for Hesperia High School. He helps students with re-scheduling, seniors with college and... Read more »

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