OPINION: Expletive deleted

Aimee Lewis--freshman, guest contributor
December 18, 2009

 Sixth grade provided a rude awakening for me. I was appalled by the filthy language I heard every time I turned around. My peers from elementary school, whom I’d never imagined would use such “adult language,” were joining the older students in swearing and other profanity. I have always been... Read more »

HI TECH: Sonim XP3 Quest, unbreakable phone

John Duarte
December 14, 2009

Sonim XP3 Quest is the newest strongest, long lasting, rugged, completely water proof phone on the market today, made by Sonim technologies. The makers of this super durable mobile phone wanted to attract a person who works in a rough and harsh environment, someone who is tough on a mobile phone. ... Read more »

HI TECH: New PSP GO

Bria Keitt
December 14, 2009

Sony has done it again. They came out with another thing to add to Christmas lists: the new PSP GO.  This device just hit the retail stores weeks ago.  Sony came out with the PS3 not too long ago, and the PSP GO is already moving up the charts as another hot seller. The price starts at $250. The difference... Read more »

Seniors on first quarter honor roll

December 7, 2009

The following seniors earned honor roll disinction for the first quater.  An asterisk (*) indicates straight A’s. Lindsey Akehurst, Bethany Albritton*, Thomas Anderson*. Ryan Backof, Timothy Baker, Brandon Barcikowski, Julie Behner, Luke Benner, Kaytlyn Bergeron, Macy Boemmel, Kelsey Burns, Samantha... Read more »

Juniors on first quarter honor roll

December 7, 2009

The following members of the junior class earned honor roll distinction for the first quarter.  An asterisk (*) indicates straight A’s.   Tyler Alford. David Beam, Ruth Blusiewicz, Jonathon Brewster, Adam Brown, Tiffany Buxenstein.   Coleen Caldwell, Anna Carnaggio, Casey Cavallaro, Daniel Childress,... Read more »

Sophomores on first quarter honor roll

December 7, 2009

The following sophomores earned honor roll distinction for the first quarter.  An asterisk (*) indicates straight A’s.  Fatime Ademi. Brandon Barna, Katelyn Baumgart, Nathan Borkowicz, Breanna Brouse, Kristen Browne. Jasmine Campbell, Bryan Canter, Aaron Clapp. Stephen Daily*, Kyleen Derry, Kayla... Read more »

Freshmen on first quarter honor roll

December 7, 2009

The following freshmen earned honor roll distinction for the first quarter.  An asterisk (*) indicates students who earned all A’s. Anthony Ackerman, Robert Adams, Floriana Ademi, Mackenzie Alchin, Erin Alford, Morgan Anderson, Victoria Andes. Sarah Barth, Jillian Bechtel*, Kaley Blankenship,... Read more »

Smith named new Miss SPHS

Bethany Albritton
December 7, 2009

As seniors Lacey Smith and Chayla Henry gave each other a hug, they gave one another words of encouragement as an audience looked on. Smith and Henry were about to find out which one would take the title of Miss Sparrows Point High School. Smith ended up with the crown and the title. Miss SPHS is a tradition... Read more »

One fish, two fish: Second sturgeon arrives

DJ Grahl
December 3, 2009

SPECIES students are assisting the Department of Natural Resources by taking care of a young sturgeon. The SPECIES program along with Mr. Sandy Runyan a second sturgeon on Monday, November 30. The first fish died shortly after it arrived.  The second one is still doing well after it first week here.  The... Read more »

Mock interviews prepare seniors for the future

Bethany Albritton
December 1, 2009

Trembling legs, sweaty palms, and a stuttering voice. All of these are symptoms seniors were expecting to feel going in to the first mock interviews held at Sparrows Point.  The interviews were held on December 17 and 18 in the school library.  Only seniors took part in the interviews, which were held... Read more »