Things to Do Before Leaving for College
Megan Mattei, Senior Staff Writer
May 18, 2017
With the school year coming to an end, us seniors will be heading off to college soon. Although that means no summer homework, there’s plenty to be done in preparation for college. If you don’t have one already, start a workout routine. To prevent the notorious “freshman fifteen,” create a wor...
Chocolate Gawd’s Farewell
Michael Miles, Senior Staff Writer
May 16, 2017
WHAT’S UP Y’ALL!! Well, this article is more on the emotional side as this is my final article for the Imprint. To be honest with you, it feels amazing, relieving, but heartbreaking. Because I know that over the course of this year, my fans and I have gotten SO close through my writing and that’s...
My Oregon Trail
Isabelle Ashby, Junior Staff Writer
May 16, 2017
Now, I’ve been all across the country because I traveled a lot when I was little. I originally came from Arizona and lived there for seven years before we decided to hop somewhere else. We were always on the move, jumping from place to place during vacations and trying to find a place to settle befor...
Prom: Chop or Ltown?
Jack Getty, Senior Staff Writer
May 16, 2017
Now that prom is over, it’s time to reflect. I was fortunate enough to attend two proms this year; Leonardtown’s and Chopticon’s. While there were differences between the two, they both took place at the Hollywood Fire House. This is my experience at both, and my opinion on which one was the be...
Summer Jobs
Amber Hubenschmidt, Senior Staff Writer
May 16, 2017
Need some fast cash over the summer? Getting a seasonal job is one of the best ways to do that. Whether you're an athlete, a theatre student, or busy keeping up with your grades, it's hard to maintain a job during the school year. Once summer hits, you realize you have no money saved up to do anythin...
That Special Someone
Isabelle Ashby, Junior Staff Writer
May 16, 2017
I’ve gotta admit, I’m pretty content with the path I’m walking down right now. I mean with occasional bumps in the road, life has been going smoothly and I’m looking forward to seeing where it’s headed. And it’s not only my future that I’m talking about. The people I have in my life, m...
The TEA About Senior Year
Michael Miles, Senior Staff Writer
May 16, 2017
Okay so everybody says that senior year is the easiest one yet… THAT IS A LIE FROM THE PITS OF HELL. DO NOT BELIEVE ANYONE WHO SAYS THAT! Yes, in some ways it will be the best year of your life, but do not think that you can just slack off. You still need to apply to college, get INTO college, and ...
Plans for Spring
Regan Walker, Senior Staff Writer
April 24, 2017
Well Leonardtown, it is that time of the year once again. It is springtime. That’s right: the flowers are going to be blooming, the april showers are going to pour down and the Easter Bunny is coming to town. Even tax day is here. A lot of you Raiders are trying to think about what you are doing to cel...
So You Want to Be Happy…
Megan Mattei, Senior Staff Writer
April 1, 2017
All of us want to be happy. Do you know anybody who doesn’t want to be happy? Then, why does a recent Gallup poll report that only 52 percent of Americans report being “very happy”? It is true that the pressures of school, athletics, jobs, and everything in between can push a person to the point ...
Multi- Tasking Teens
Cara Correll, Junior Staff Writer
March 30, 2017
The rising generation of high school students is becoming convinced that they can multitask better than ever before. Unfortunately, they’re not doing themselves any favors--under 2% of the population can successfully multitask, according to Colorado State University. Why is combining two simple tas...
Oh Senior Year
Jason Ferris, Senior Editor
March 29, 2017
Three years ago, I was starting high school. Though geographically challenged and somehow height-challenged looking up at all the titaning seniors, I was ready to work. I had the fuel to work through the night and late into the morning, endure another day of tests and assignments and activities and ...
Gurl You Better Love Yourself!
Michael Miles, Senior Staff Writer
March 27, 2017
WHAT’S UP GURL? How are you? Are you feeling happy? Positive? Confident? I certainly hope so! It’s SO important for you to feel good about yourself and be confident in who you are. You are a beautiful person and don’t ever be afraid to be yourself unapologetically! Self-love is a factor that can ...
