Youth congress benefits minorities
Briana Byrd
The Iowa Youth Congress, Congress for Minorities in Action, met at the Iowa House of Representatives in Des Moines Dec. 1-2 to work on three bills which would be beneficial toward Iowa’s minority youth.
The school representatives and alternates were sophomore Katie Custus, juniors David Svoboda and Nick De La Cruz and seniors Chastity Dillard, Janetta Boone and Briana Byrd.
“Being involved in the Iowa Youth Congress was a great way to learn to learn about the Democratic process. I feel more knowledgeable about our government now that I represented the school at the congress,” De La Cruz said.
Study program launched : New Bring a Buddy to Study program aimed at all students
Ellen Schwartz
“Community, diversity and responsibility are the things that the Bring a Buddy to Study program is all about,” social studies teacher William Bradford said.
Year in Review
Jessi Vandenburg
What were the biggest stories of the year? What events highlighted the year, creating long lasting memories? Every journalist asks themselves these questions when another year has come to and end.
“It feels like I was a freshman just last year,” junior Kelli Collins said. “I can’t believe how fast time flies, with so many adjustments in between.” |
