1-to-1 technology integration approaches, some staff still apprehensive
Savannah McMillan, Staff Writer
May 18, 2012
In the second phase of the one-to-one computer integration, Apache Junction High School’s incoming freshman will be bringing their Netbooks with them... READ MORE »»
Students, Zoe Nolen, Zach Harmon, and Ricky Gonzalez work on their GoAJ. "I think this year was great using both computers and paper to get assignments done, although I am not a fan of netbooks they are a good tool." said Zoe Nolen, Freshman.
It goes without saying
Eric Weyer, Staff Writer
April 19, 2012
April 20 is the Day of Silence where students from around the world will remain silent throughout the day to bring awareness to Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender... READ MORE »»
Everyday the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning community is silenced.
Budget picture unclear for 2012-2013 school year
Danielle Carrillo, Staff Writer
April 17, 2012
Due to the decrease in enrollment and reduced state funding, Superintendent Chad Wilson and the governing board of Apache Junction Unified School District... READ MORE »»
Apache Junction Unified School District faces a $2 million deficit for the 2012-2013 school year.
Day in the life of a diabetic
Cynthia Hoyle, Staff Writer
March 7, 2012
At four-thirty each morning freshman, Cameryn Fossell, wakes up and helps her family arise in the morning. Fossell may seem perfectly normal, but she has... READ MORE »»
Cameryn Fossell, a seemingly normal teenager, shares her story of being diabetic.
Inspire Magazine returns
Eric Weyer, Staff Writer
February 27, 2012
Apache Junction High School’s annual The Inspire magazine returns. The Inspire consists a collection of poetry, drawings, and many other forms... READ MORE »»
The cover to the Inspire Magazine
Cheer team places 2nd at “Spring It On” Jamboree
Savannah McMillan, Staff Writer
February 27, 2012
Apache Junction High School’s cheer squad took second place at the Spring It On Jamboree, Saturday January 28 hosted at Mountain Pointe High School.... READ MORE »»
The Apache Junction cheer squad finishes their last pose at the competition.
Culinary cafe coming soon
Danielle Carrillo, Staff Writer
February 23, 2012
The Apache Junction High School Culinary Arts Program will open a cafe at the start of school in August 2012. Brittny Harris and her advanced culinary... READ MORE »»
Culinary Arts instructor, Brittny Harris plans to launch the Culinary Cafe in the Fall of 2012
Girls basketball falls to third-ranked Arcadia High
Danielle Carrillo, Staff Writer
February 14, 2012
On January 19, the varsity Lady Prospectors hosted the third-ranked Arcadia Titans, whose strong offense was too much for Apache Junction to overcome.... READ MORE »»
Jade Yost prepares to pass the ball to Rachel Bonow in the January 19 game against Arcadia High School.
The Walking Dead Review
Taylor Ramirez, Staff Writer
February 13, 2012
The third season of AMC’s critically-acclaimed and award-winning The Walking Dead premiers February 12 after the season two finale left viewers shocked,... READ MORE »»
Image courtesy of amctv.com
Seeing eyeballs a whole new way
Morgan Pedersen, Staff Writer
January 20, 2012
On Tuesday, January 10, after a week of studying, Squire Boone’s Anatomy and Physiology classes used accumulated knowledge from their lessons to dissect... READ MORE »»
A fifth period student displays a dissected sheep eyeball still containing the Vitreous Humor and the lens.
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Cynthia Hoyle
Staff Writer
Cynthia Hoyle is a small town girl who often keeps to herself. Writing is her main passion, along with cooking. Cynthia joined journalism for one main reason, to voice her opinion. She seeks to be a well-known... Read more »
Polls
¿Dónde está nuestro instructor? and why fifth period Spanish II students can’t read this headline
Andrea Escanuela, Staff Writer
Spanish is one of the four foreign languages that the school offers and is also the most popular among students for varying reasons. But instead of learning a new language... read story
May 9, 2012 • 0 comments
You can live three days without water, good thing for upperclassmen
Eric Weyer, Staff Writer
At a passing period a student is very hungry and wants to eat food, however has no time to walk to a vending machine and cannot wait until lunch. People tend to get hungry... read story
March 21, 2012 • 1 comment
- Clubs shut down: discrimination or diligence? March 20, 2012
- Organ donation, the gift of life March 7, 2012
- Three ways to ‘Go Green’ — small changes make big differences February 9, 2012
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ROTC honors students
Melody Bigelow, Staff Writer
The Naval Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps hosted an award ceremony for the cadets on May 2, at the Performing Arts Center at Apache Junction High School, in order to... read story
May 18, 2012 • 0 comments
MORP pool party Saturday
Savannah McMillan, Staff Writer
Apache Junction Student Council will be bringing back MORP. The MORP will be pool party themed for all grades to enjoy on May 11 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the AJ public pool. Student... read story
May 9, 2012 • 0 comments
- One day yearbook price slash May 2, 2012
- Blood drive May 3 May 2, 2012
- Countering competency conundrum April 30, 2012
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Symphony of the Goddesses Links gamers and musicians
Morgan Pedersen, Staff Writer
The Legend of Zelda™: Symphony of the Goddesses came to the Orpheum Theatre in Phoenix, Arizona on April 20 and 21 to entertain the crowds of cheering fans with orchestral... read story
May 2, 2012 • 1 comment
First person adventure game Total Miner: Forge offers much to do as it improves block style gaming
Tyler Wiglesworth, Staff Writer
Total Miner Forge was developed by Greenstone Games on June 24, 2011. Total Miner Forge is wildly popular and highly recommended by people who like Minecraft. Total Miner... read story
April 20, 2012 • 0 comments
- Borealis Wind Quintet perform for AJHS students April 19, 2012
- The Amazing Spider Man: the “untold story” has already been told April 4, 2012
- Chronicle brings new perspective to camera March 9, 2012
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Athletic weight room renovation delayed
Danielle Carrillo, Staff Writer
The athletic department of Apache Junction High School [AJHS] will be in the process of renovating the North gym weight room during summer 2012 to create a facility that... read story
May 18, 2012 • 0 comments
JV baseball can’t overcome first inning
Morgan Pedersen, Staff Writer
On Thursday, March 29 the Prospector junior varsity baseball team lost to the Skyline High School’s JV team 8-2. The first inning was crucial to the Coyote’s win, with... read story
April 20, 2012 • 0 comments
- JV baseball coach health scare April 19, 2012
- Cheer team places 2nd at “Spring It On” Jamboree February 27, 2012
- John LaChapelle signs with GCC February 18, 2012
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History teacher brings the courtroom into the classroom
Cynthia Hoyle, Staff Writer
A World History class gets spiced up when teacher Amanda Hetro takes learning to the next level. Hetro taught her students about Joseph Stalin by putting him on trial. She... read story
May 18, 2012 • 0 comments
- Anytown for everybody, embraces diversity May 3, 2012
- Spread the Word to End the Word April 16, 2012
- Keeping an eye on the ball, and focused on the future March 23, 2012
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