College search: Utah State University
January 23, 2012 • By Mina Sayer
Filed under Columns
Logan, UT 14,646 undergraduate students 1,826 graduate students Admissions: Moderately difficult (about 85% of all applicants accepted) In-state tuition: $4,737 Out-of-state tuition: $15,253 Applications due: April 1 W.U.E. participant Utah State University, located in Logan valley, is an ideal college... Read more »
Staff Profile: Brian Mason
January 20, 2012 • By Anna Matthews
Filed under Opinion, Top Story
Brian Mason has been teaching at Chugiak High School for five years. He teaches forensic science and biology. Mason is originally from Eagle River. When asked what he likes to do in his free time Mason replied, “I like to be in the mountains. Anything outdoors: skiing, climbing, hunting, and fishing.” Mason... Read more »
Lady Mustangs dominate in Arizona and at West
January 20, 2012 • By Samantha Meyer
Filed under School News, Sports, Top Story
The Lady Mustangs traveled to the Cactus Jam basketball tournament in Phoenix, Arizona on Dec. 27-30. where they finished second in the tournament. The Lady Mustangs began the tournament with a 59-7 win over Panoka High School. Madison McAleavey led Chugiak with 11 points, Erin Scotland with 9, Jessica... Read more »
Ryland’s Christmas
January 6, 2012 • By Courtney Bentler
Filed under School News
People have many ways of celebrating Christmas and making plans during their breaks from school. “I spent my time in Talkeetna, Alaska with my step-dad and mom”, says Ryland Lennihan, A Senior at Chugiak High School. Many people were shooting off fireworks and that was Ryland’s favorite... Read more »
Hawaiian Vacation
January 6, 2012 • By Samantha Meyer
Filed under School News
Zack John spent his vacation on the nice warm beaches of Hawaii. He went to Hawaii this winter break for a family vacation. “My favorite part was the warm sun and the beach,” Zack said. He celebrated Christmas and New Years Eve this year. Receiving an iPhone and a pair of Dr.Dre Head phones. For... Read more »
Laid Back Winter Break
January 6, 2012 • By Ciara Hefner
Filed under School News
Winter break was the most anticipated two weeks for every high school student. Everyone was ready for the first semester to be over and to start a new year. Some people stayed busy all break while others just relaxed at home. Chugiak High School senior, Kira Zelenkov, enjoyed her last winter break as... Read more »
Holiday Break Spent Well
January 6, 2012 • By Elyse Perez
Filed under School News
Senior Jack Pappas participated in multiple exciting events over his winter break. “Chilling, sleeping in, snow machining, and I finished my application for the Coast Guard,” said Pappas. His favorite part of break was easily celebrating his 18th, young adult birthday. Pappas ate steak and received... Read more »
Wreaking Balls
January 6, 2012 • By Victoria Bensel
Filed under School News
Courtney Bentler, 18 years old, a senior at Chugiak High School fell victim to an accident over this holiday break, luckily she was uninjured but damage was dealt to her vehicle. “It sucks to have your car hit” she said. Repairing a vehicle is bothersome, in some cases it would be easier to buy a... Read more »
Ciara Hefner
January 6, 2012 • By Zachary John
Filed under School News
Ciara Hefner spent her winter break in Alaska with her family. Although she did not travel out of state, Ciara found plenty of things to do while here. She went skiing at Aleyska for 1 day with her family and had fun snow-machining. Ciara visited with her grandma and her sister came in on her college... Read more »
Victoria’s Break
January 6, 2012 • By Shay Weter
Filed under School News
Victoria mostly stayed home this break, reading on her new Kindle Fire and making homemade candy and other foods. She also got and iPod shuffle, clothes, and a paint kit because she likes painting. For Christmas, Victoria endured the long boring process of cooking until the power went out at her house.... Read more »
