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Juniors Jacob Mitchell, Jaxon Quisenberry and Mackenzie Partain examine artifacts at the John A. Logan museum. They took notes about things at the museum and recorded which artifacts were their favorites
Honors History class goes to John A. Logan Museum
Key Club members senior Sebastion Brown, (club president) Sofie Brombaugh, and junior Bella Capuzzo donate to the 4Cs.
Key Club organizes annual 4C’s food drive
Elizabeth Dawes fifth hour AP English class works on their research papers.
Seniors work on annual research papers
Election Day Presents a Conversation For Future Voters
Election Day Presents a Conversation For Future Voters
Students compete in SISAL tournament Nov. 5.
Speech competes in SISAL tournament
Fine arts face difference in funding among activities
Fine arts face difference in funding among activities
Sophomore Shaeyhoni Villasana checks her phone during her physical education class.
Smartphone addiction threatens teens’ mental health
MEGAN hits theaters with bang
‘MEGAN’ hits theaters with bang
Students struggle with scholarship applications
Students struggle with scholarship applications
Homework causes unnecessary stress in students
Homework causes unnecessary stress in students
Evan McDermott bowls against Carbondale Jan. 12.
McDermott plans to bowl through college
Senior Allison Dennison practices the tenor saxophone at an orchestra rehearsal at Downers Grove South High School Oct. 9 2022.
Dennison makes school history in statewide theater event
Sophomore Jocelyn Dismuke stands with senior Grant Dooley at speech competition
First year speech member exceeds in competitions
Teen fights war with body image
Teen fights war with body image
The Nutcracker will be performed this weekend. Tickets are on sale for $18 for the Nov. 17. 18. and 20. It will be performed at the Benton Civics Center.
Touch of Class performs “Nutcracker” ballet
Dogs win despite injuries
Dogs win despite injuries
Senior Sidney Neal receives congratulations. from her team on honors received at the preview tourney
Neal leads team as lone senior
The defensive line gets in position for the next play against the Carterville Lions. The Bulldogs lost the game but maintained their playoff hopes.
Bulldogs to fight Tolono in first playoff game
Both teams, Eldorado Eagles and Harrisburg Ladydogs, gather together before the game.
Volleyball team has rocky season
Senior Maren Russel running in the girls cross country meet.
Cross Country heading to Regionals
Sophomore Tony Keene stands on the fourth place podium.
Keene places fourth in state
Thats iconic!
That’s iconic!
Pep Club dressed in their best Western attire to support the Dogs.
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Freshman Emma Bolin shows off her winning costume during Christmas Spirit Week 2019. Bolin is now a junior.
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History club students assist adviser Marj DeNeal in hanging the individual photos that comprise the World War 1 and 2 Memorial currently on display in the history wing.

History Club honors fallen soldiers

Celine Barnett, Staff Writer
November 5, 2022
Junior Eliza Markum plays the flute during the Popcorn Days parade.

Band wins first place at Popcorn Days

Riley Mize, Staff Writer
September 13, 2022
Students stand in line during lunch waiting to get their food.

Long lunch lines causing multiple problems

Celine Barnett, Staff Writer
September 9, 2022
Senior Braxtyn Baugher works on his English assignment during his study hall.

Administration says to expect a return to ‘normal’

Caleigh Whiting, Staff Writer
September 2, 2022
Students carry heavy backpacks around during the whole school day, During COVID, lockers were taken away, but now, they will return after Labor Day.

Lack of lockers proves a contentious subject

Francesca Messerschmidt, Staff Writer
September 2, 2022
Clarion staff adds Instagram account to media lineup

Clarion staff adds Instagram account to media lineup

Bailee Clifton, Staff Writer
September 2, 2022
Junior Jack Ford confers with head coach Matt Griffith during the season opener. Ford is the quarterback for the varsity Bulldogs.

Bulldogs go to OT in season opener

Keelan Melton, Staff Writer
September 2, 2022
An artist’s rendering shows what the new turf and track, done by ATG Sports Industries, will look like when finished.

Construction continues at Taylor Field

Drew Hawkins, Staff Writer
June 1, 2022
Smithpeters, his wife, Carrie, and their children will be relocating closer to Mizzou.

Local coach accepts position at Mizzou

Drew Hawkins, Staff Writer
May 13, 2022
Senior Kerrigan Payne signs for softball with Three Rivers College. Pictured with Payne are her mother, Carrie, and sister, Karsyn, and her father, Keith. Standing are Jeff Null, head coach at Three Rivers College, and assistant c Summer Shackley.

Payne signs with Three Rivers

November 23, 2021
Junior Braxtyn Baugher and freshman Bella Teston hold poster after winning their event.

Speech season begins with two third place wins

Francesca Messerschmidt
November 18, 2021
Senior Madison McClusky signs her letter of intent to play golf for John A. Logan College in Carterville next fall. McClusky is pictured with her parents Lori and Eric, her grandparents Steve and Cindy Black, who also coach the golf team, her JAL coach, Mike Bush, and athletic director Greg Langley.

McClusky signs with John. A. Logan

November 15, 2021
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