28 August 2014 |Cover |1
THE
ALTITUDE VOLUME 15, ISSUE 1
Hanford High School | Richland, Wash. 99354 | Aug.28.2014
the first word:
participate
In high school, what you put in determines what you get out. If you join lots of clubs, try out for different sports, or even just volunteer to answer questions in class, you will learn more, have more fun and appreciate your high school experience more. By participating in clubs and sports, you can find new friends that share similar interests. By joining Key Club, you will have the opportunity to meet new people who share your passion for volunteering. By joining French Club, you can learn more about French culture. You can try out for the girls bowling team or the track and field team if you enjoy or want to get better at playing sports. The decision to get involved doesn’t have to require your joining an activity, however. Participation could be as simple as getting decked out in purple and gold on Friday nights to cheer on the football team. If you decide, however, that you’d rather dedicate all of your time to school, that’s also participation. By committing to doing your homework every night, raising your hand in class, sharing your ideas and communicating effectively with your fellow students and teachers, you can enhance your academic experience as well. The bottom line is: get involved. Participate. Explore different activities until you find your niche here. High school is what you make of it. The staff editorial is the concensus of the Editorial Board.
inside 2
new teachers
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how to be a fan
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humans of hanford
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club profiles
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“the giver”
What teachers “new to the nest” have to say about the upcoming school year.
Tips and tricks on how to show school spirit at sports events are showcased.
Students at Falcon Prep Day were interviewed and their stories were compiled.
Select clubs are featured to introduce students to a small fraction of extracurricular activities.
The popular sci-fi movie, concerning a distopian society, is discussed.