The audition process was grueling. My audition went horribly, unsurprisingly; the music was fast and intricate, and I didn’t know my scales well enough. I play the trumpet, which is — in my opinion — one of the hardest instruments to really sound good on. When the decisions were posted, Mr. Morden...

School is supposed to be loud. Kids are supposed to interrupt, and yell in the hallways. Teachers are supposed to shush students who are laughing in the back of the classroom. Friends are supposed to eat lunch together. In this new hybrid world, not only is online school quieter, but in-person school...

A wise EMT once said, “There will come a day when I may be called upon to do what most people can’t. To comfort the lost, to hold the hand of the dying. To provide the comfort one seeks in a time when their life is out of their hands. To them, I am their angel. To myself, this is just a calling....

As we all know, live theatre has been on hold since March due to the pandemic. But that isn’t stopping the VHS Spotlight Players from producing a fall production! Of course, this year, it looks a little different. Well, actually, it doesn’t look like anything at all. This week they are presenting...

As school started remotely, most fall athletes wondered if there was going to be a fall season in any sports. Athletes had a reduced practice schedule and preseason prior to the start of the school year.  Seniors especially wanted a final conclusion to their fall sports careers. There was a sense...