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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
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
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Choose careers based on passion, not money
Its time for a time change.
It’s time for a time change.
Evan McDermott bowls against Carbondale Jan. 12.
McDermott 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.
What Do You Think?
Freshman Emma Bolin shows off her winning costume during Christmas Spirit Week 2019. Bolin is now a junior.
What Do You Think?
Take your stories beyond the text
Take your stories beyond the text

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Sophomore Jocelyn Dismuke stands with senior Grant Dooley at speech competition

First year speech member exceeds in competitions

Sarah Girtman, Staff Writer
December 15, 2022
Students struggle with end of semester burn out

Students struggle with end of semester burn out

Sarah Girtman
November 10, 2022
An SIC instructor teaches atomic structure to students.

Southern Illinois College hosts STEM Day

Sarah Girtman
September 29, 2022
Freshman Kylee Bridewell goes to her locker before class starts. Freshmen were the first group to be assigned a locker.

Lockers return to school after three years

Sarah Girtman, Staff Writer
September 7, 2022
Students compete in tug-of-war

Good Dogs Day returns after two years

Sarah Girtman
May 9, 2022
April set aside to educate about sexual assault

April set aside to educate about sexual assault

Sarah Girtman
May 3, 2022
There are many ways for students to show what they know. Why not employ them?

Why can’t people test in different ways?

Sarah Girtman
March 4, 2022
2021 in review

2021 in review

Sarah Girtman
January 21, 2022
The Santa Experience of Southern Illinois brings Saint Nick to life for children

The Santa Experience of Southern Illinois brings Saint Nick to life for children

Sarah Girtman
December 13, 2021
Freshman James Hutchison uses his cell phone after Algebra 1.

Small devices have big effects

Sarah Girtman
November 5, 2021
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