Recent Stories

Should Schools Have A Later Start Time?

May 7, 2013

Ding, Ding, Ding! screams my alarm. I finally drag myself out of bed, I am officially running late; as a result, I am forced to quickly grab a muffin and run out the door in order to make it to school on time. First hour of class (usually starting around 8 am) is always a time my mind struggles to be awake and alert. Every individual has a different learning style and period of time when their mind is functioning at it’s highest potential; therefore, school schedules should... Read more »

Exchange Student Feature: Barbara Rossaro

May 7, 2013

Barbara Rossaro–also known as Babi–is not your average Saugatuck High School Senior. Babi is a foreign exchange student from Italy who journeyed over to America in August 2012. Due to her curiosity about the American lifestyle, Babi made the decision two years ago to travel through a group called STS (Students, Travelling, School) to the USA. Babi has had a journey that has taken many turns, given her a chance to meet new friends, and to experience the American Culture. “My... Read more »

Sal Maicki: Taking on the Big Apple

May 7, 2013

It’s a Monday morning, and Salvatore Maicki is strolling into Saugatuck High School. In his right hand, a hot beverage from Uncommon Grounds releases the smell of fresh coffee grounds, and an ear bud dangles from his left ear as soft beats of music pitter-patter to match his strides. A multi-colored baseball cap sits perched on his subtly cool bed head. Third trimester of senior year for Sal has been as breeze; however, in the previous years Sal has consumed himself with extra... Read more »

Caroline Finn and the Saugatuck Girls Soccer Team Strive Towards New Heights

April 26, 2013

BY KERENSA HOFMEYER The Saugatuck High School girls soccer team is only in it’s second season but they have slowly shown improvement over the past year and a half.  Although the team was created just last year, separating from what was once a co-ed soccer team for Saugatuck, many of the girls have been playing since they were little kids.  The girls’ coach, Becky Carten-Crandell has experience with soccer as well, coaching the co-ed team for the few years before there became... Read more »

Saugatuck has left out Tennis

April 26, 2013

By BRIANA LAVERY Everyday, after the rush of the school day has ended, many students look out of foggy, bus windows. They see a variety of students outside for practice. Many of these athletes are running on the track, pitching on the baseball field, and kicking on the soccer field. If they were to glance at the tennis court, they’d see that it was empty, abandoned, yet pristine. Although, Saugatuck High School does offer a class of sports, there are students at the school who... Read more »

10 movies I liked

March 26, 2013

By JOHN BIRD Under the direction of Derek Cianfrance, Blue Valentine chronicles the relationship between two visceral characters, Dean (Ryan Gosling) and Cindy(Michelle Williams).  Cianfrance, after 12 years of consulting and character development with Gosling and Williams, was able to create a relationship that is painfully and heartbreakingly accurate, genuine and real. This is Gosling and Williams at their absolute best. The story itself crosscuts between time periods; one... Read more »

The Playpro Push

March 25, 2013

“As You Like It” BY MARCY KIGER Just last week, Miss. Gilman and her teenage thespians debued Shakespeare’s “As You Like It” with glowing reviews. Audience members sat awed as they listened to teens from the age of fourteen to eighteen recite Shakespearian prose , selling the concepts most Americans wouldn’t pick up on today. How do they do it? Well, if you look at each of those actor’s class schedules, you’ll find Play Pro. At the end of every show, the... Read more »

Interact Club Continues to Aid Countries in Need

March 21, 2013

By KERENSA HOFMEYER Today, as more countries begin to modernize, some countries are left behind, lacking the resources necessary for healthy living.  This is where clubs such as the Saugatuck High School Interact Club comes in.  Groups like them look to raise money and bring concern for countries in need of healthier living conditions.  They recognize the problem that “many people (1.2 billion out of 7 billion) do not have access to clean water,” according to the leader... Read more »

Softball team looking forward to 2013 season

March 21, 2013

By BRIANA LAVERY The Saugatuck Girls’ Softball season started on Monday, March 11.  Currently, there are twelve players on Varsity and eleven on JV. Matthew Diaz, coach of the Saugatuck Girls’ Varsity Team, said, “I really expect us to compete for the SAC conference.”  The girls plan on starting as well as ending strong.  They have dedicated their time to the off-season by pitching, throwing, and hitting.  They all have worked really hard.  When asked if the Saugatuck... Read more »

Varsity Volleyball Took Down Bangor High School

October 4, 2012

SAUGATUCK – Saugatuck varsity volleyball took down Bangor High School on September 25. After going into 5 games, and losing the first two to Bangor, Saugatuck brought it back, and got the win.   “That night was a game that shows if our team believers in something we can do it. We came together as a team to beat Bangor in the last three matches to take the win.” Says senior Jordan Winowiecki   In the first match Bangor barley took the win with the score 23-25.  In... Read more »