Jolene Tokkesdal
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Grant Popp - Mathematics
It’s 7:45 in the morning and the kids finally settle down in their first block class. After the morning announcements he opens his book and begins his teaching. From graphing to geometry, math is the class. Grant...
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Feature TEACHER: Scott Palmer -- Social Studies
Scott Palmer - Social Studies
The morning shuffle of students dies down as the last bell rings. The students pull out their notebooks ready to learn. From the Gold Rush to George Bush, the class is filled with history. Before he knows it the...
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He buttons up his tux and anxiously waits to walk on stage. He hears the crowd cheer and all the nerves he felt at his first concert come rushing back. He steps out and smiles and then steps on the podium and takes a...
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Nancy Eiynck - World Languages
"Clase de la buena mañana, recepcién a la clase espaïola." In English that would means, "good morning class, welcome to Spanish class." These are the first words spoken in Spanish on the first day of the term. From...
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Driver steps into administration
The cold morning fog looms over the school as cars slowly begin to pull up. It's 7:00 a.m. as he steps out of his car and steps towards the school. As he enters the English resource area he realized that he is no...
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Students learn the in’s and out’s of Agriculture
“To practice brotherhood, honor agricultural opportunities and responsibilities, and develop those qualities of leadership that a FFA member should possess.” These words are contained in the opening ceremonies of...
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Fatal car crashes among teens are on the rise
All they can hear is the sound of a horn in the distance and the sound of tires squealing over their loud music. Not more than a moment after they look up to see the road they see bright lights shining right in front...
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Girls tennis reclaims title of NSC champions
The girls lace up their shoes and prepare themselves for the match ahead of them. They begin a match that will determine whether they will become North Suburban Conference Champions. The Girls Varsity Tennis team...
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Herd In A Kilt
Band Marches TO A Different Tune
The unfamiliar sounds of bagpipes ring off in the distance down the streets of Buffalo. The hometown crowd jumps to their feet and the cheers seem to drown out the Scottish music being played by the upcoming band. As...
Photo and art credits
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Photo p. 11
Photo credit
AI found on page 11; Poll by Kayla Ronnie and Jolene Tokkesdal; low confidence
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Photo p. 2
Photo credit
AI found on page 2; Photos by Jolene Tokkesda