“Aspirin’” to be a Hero
March 1, 2010 • Kayleigh Loeffler
Filed under Bucs Life
Since its discovery in the 1930’s, Aspirin has become the ultimate wonder drug. It can stop headaches, prevent blood from clotting, and reduce fevers with just one tiny pill and a glass of water. For some people over the age of forty, doctors may even have patients take one... Read more »
Recycle… It’s Our Future
February 22, 2010 • Darby Paige
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After a tiring day at work or school, you’re at the grocery store checking out and the cashier asks, “Paper or plastic?” What should you do? Ask yourself, “Should I recycle?” What difference does it make if one person recycles or not? Studies have shown... Read more »
Ready, Set, Read!
February 22, 2010 • Michelle Hurn
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Despite what people may believe, Bookaneers is not a speed reading team; Bookaneers is Allatoona’s Competition Reading team. The team members read books and are asked questions about the pieces they have read. It is similar to quiz bowl; however, the Bookaneers are asked questions... Read more »
The “True Love” of Valentine’s Day
February 5, 2010 • Kayleigh Loeffler
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As Valentine’s Day approaches, more and more people are beginning to see the onslaught of candy arriving in local drugstores and candy shops. Chocolate boxes and candy hearts line the shelves, and everywhere people are scrambling to snag their loved one’s favorite holiday treats. One of the most... Read more »
Acworth Young Aldermen-What is it?
January 28, 2010
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The Acworth Young Aldermen Program is a collection of high school students serving as a youth advisory board to the Acworth Mayor and Board of Aldermen. They provide insight on youth related matters and discuss ways to resolve issues pertaining to the youth community. Additionally, youth councils can... Read more »
Lady’s Choice
January 22, 2010 • Gabbie Loudermilk
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Fast approaching is Allatoona’s first ever Hoopcoming Winter dance taking place on Saturday, January 23. To make things just more interesting, this time, the girls are asking the guys. That’s right ladies; it’s a Sadie Hawkins dance which means it’s your turn... Read more »
Hoopcoming
January 19, 2010 • Kaitlin Heatherly
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Make sure to mark your calendars for Saturday January 23rd because Allatoona High School is hosting their second annual Hoopcoming game. Hoopcoming is a basketball game where six seniors, five juniors, four sophomores, and three freshmen are nominated for hoopcoming king/ prince.... Read more »
Dwyer Comes to Allatoona
December 15, 2009 • Reed Hausser
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This past week at the Allatoona Athletic Program’s assembly, a very well known speaker was invited to help share some inspiration. This speaker was Jonathon Dwyer, the star running back at Georgia Tech. Dwyer is a Junior at GT and is ranked eighth in the nation and came from Kell High school. After... Read more »
No Scrooges At Allatoona
December 11, 2009 • Lauren Gourley
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Christmas is not only a time for receiving but also for giving. On December 5th students from all grade levels here at Allatoona participated in the annual Shop with a Buccaneer. Less fortunate children from Frey, Sky View, and Pickets Mill elementary were chosen to be paired up with... Read more »
Talk Nerdy To Me Baby…Part Two
November 20, 2009 • Natasha Patil
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Once again, eleven delegates for Model UN represented Allatoona High School at their 2nd conference this year at Georgia State University on November 11th and 12th. Model UN at GSU consisted of several high schools from all over the Atlanta area. For this conference, rather than... Read more »
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