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2010 Prom committee is hard at work every Tuesday morning
trying to find new and improved ways to perfect this year's
prom. New location, new date and new students, this year is
expected to be on the greatest.

Apple Introduces iPad; Stillwater
Tech. Department takes notice

Allons-y!

As Apple introduces the iPad, technologies are already
emerging for the education market. The Stillwater School
District is looking into this as a way to put more technology
in to the hands of students.

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Preparing for Prom 2010

This is the year for travel as multiple students prepare to
embark on voyages with their classmates to different parts of
the world. One of these trips is to France, and it is going to be
exciting for the students who are going.

Math standards not up to par

About 119 students scored "not proficient" in the math portion
of the Graduation-Required Assessment for Diploma (MCA
GRAD) tests last fall. In order to graduate, these seniors will
take a required class to review areas in the test that were
difficult. The objective of the course is to score 50 or more (a
proficient grade) when the test is taken again at the end of the
grading period and in order to eventually graduate high school.

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No early release for class of 2011

Starting next year, the seniors in the class of 2011 will not
have an early release as in year's past. Typically the senior
class' last day of school is three days before the
underclassmen are released, giving time for graduation
practice and to get finals in before they receive their diploma.

Haiti relief programs are nothing new, but right after the
earthquake, Stillwater Area High School students jumped
at a chance to provide help. Amnesty International,
Student Council, National Honor Society and faculty all
raised funds for Haiti in different fashions.

Photo by Addie Stiff

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Photo by Addie Stiff

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