The Helderbarker is a publication of the English 12 Journalism classes of the Clayton A. Bouton High School and the high school and midddle school writers of the Voorheesville Central School District and is published bi-weekly in school and on the web. Once every ten weeks a full publication is sent home to district residents.
The Helderbarker
Voorheesville's Bi-Weekly Student News Source
May 29, 2009
In the News...
Gavin George describes a "Night Under the Stars" with his expose on the junior prom, Tim Wood explores the recently passed school budget, Kevin Miller reports on the Memorial Day parade and festivities in the village of Voorheesville, and Mollee Barone discusses the school's community service requirements for graduating seniors.
In Sports...
Theresa McTague looks at the successful changes made to the Voorheesville Central Schools Physical Education program, and Ashley Moore writes about "underground" athlete Moira O'Donnell, a horseback rider and student in the high school.
In Features...
Britania Weinstein explores the roots of the Memorial Day tradition in Voorheesville, Arielle Smith reviews the latest Matthew Perry movie, and Riho Sasaki presents her "Summer Survival Guide" for students as we approach the hot, summer months.
In Opinion...
In a time when college admissions and scholarship wins are a must, has communtiy service become less about true conviction and more about what is on paper? Bailey Ryan investigates the possibility. Have you ever been dissatisfied with the inner workings of Voorheesville High School? Richard Soloyna explores the main areas of concern for students and the possible remedies for the upcoming year in his article "Top Five Turn Arounds for Next Year."