NEWS BRIEFS

BY MRUDANI RAMKUMAR DESIGN BY EVA JORDAN

Travel

Jan. 12-13

Spit

SPIT, Student Produced Innovative Theater, put on two shows Jan. 12 and 13: “The Layover” and “The 10 Worst Breakups of All Time.”

Jan. - Feb.

Show Choir Competitions

Members of show choir and show band competed together in five competitions against other Iowan schools throughout January and February.

Jan. 12

Jan. 24-27

House Files 8 and 9 were introduced in the Iowa Legislature Jan. 12. HF 8 would make it illegal to teach K-3 students about sexual orientation and gender identity, while HF 9 would prohibit schools from recognizing a student’s gender identity without written consent from parents.

During the week of Jan. 24, AFT classrooms participated in a door-decorating contest to commemorate influential Black leaders. That Friday, underclassmen listened to a talk by Andre Wright, co-founder of Humanize My Hoodie, while upperclassmen attended a jazz concert performed by blues musician Kevin Burt.

Science Olympiad members participated in their regional competition in various science events Feb. 2.