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Pitman’s First Lunchtime Homecoming Parade
Staff Writer - Rubani Virk
September 29, 2010
Trumpets blared, pom-poms flashed in the air, and the rhythmic footsteps pounded the sidewalk as the band circled the quad. The band’s music echoed throughout the school whether you were outside or in a classroom. All of Pitman was pumped up for Homecoming this Friday while the spirited students including... Read more »
An Exposé of Water Polo
Staff Writer - Kaitlynn Lozano
September 28, 2010
“It’s not about how the game is played it’s about how you feel when the game is being played,” says Doug Jones, Pitman High School’s head girls water polo coach. A lot of people think, “Oh, water polo is so easy, all you do is swim and pass a yellow ball around.” Trust me; it is not.... Read more »
The New (& Improved) Girls JV Water Polo Coach
Staff Writer - Taylor Jarvis
September 28, 2010
JV water polo coach Michaela Solorio is a water polo player, coach, and a great role model. She has been playing water polo for seven years, starting at Johansen High and finishing at Modesto Junior College. Therefore, she has a lot of experience in the field of water polo. Michaela started in water... Read more »
Summer Job at Whispering Pines
Contributing Writer - Mattias Mechsner
September 28, 2010
Well, where do I start? I guess every story should start with an introduction, so my name is Mattias Mechsner, and this past summer has been the experience of a lifetime for me. In three short months I’ve learned more than I possibly ever could in a classroom, and encountered situations that I had... Read more »
“Puppy Unlove”: Animal Abuse, a Growing Problem
Staff Writer - Sierra Cawelti
September 28, 2010
Animal abuse is a widespread problem. In 2009 alone, 823 abuse cases were recorded in the U.S. Looking into the many aspects of animal abuse is shocking. Neglect and torture are the two forms of abuse branching into hoarding, beating, throwing, poisoning, shooting, burning, kicking, drowning, hanging,... Read more »
Glee: Season 2 Preview
Staff Writer - Corinne Stevenson
September 27, 2010
Season one of the new drama series, Glee, was a hit, but it is definitely not your average high school drama series. It is about a group of high school kids in a show choir club who like to sing, dance, and put on performances for their peers. These students also have to struggle with the everyday... Read more »
Pitman Takes Measures to Prevent Cyber-Bullying
Staff Writer - Rubani Virk
September 27, 2010
“There’s always more…there’s always more that can be done to stop bullying and we attempt to do just that, but we will need the cooperation of the students in order to be successful.” – Mr. Lanz, Pitman High School’s dean Phoebe Prince had moved to America from Ireland only a few... Read more »
Congratulations to Pitman’s 2010 Homecoming Nominees!
September 24, 2010
Congratulations to all the nominees for Homecoming 2010! Remember to vote for your King and Queen on Tuesday and Wednesday! King Nominees Derrick Avila Ray Davis Frank Finch Lucas Giron Jordan Gleason Paul Medina Justin Minor Caleb Wittstruck Queen Nominees Jasmine Bains Vanessa Bravo Natalie Carrillo Brenda... Read more »
“Machete” Slices and Dices His Way Into Theaters
Co-Editor-In-Chief - Justin Minor
September 24, 2010
In 2007, Quentin Tarantino and Robert Rodriguez—two mega-directors in the horror movie genre—created a spectacular, two-piece, schlock masterpiece billed as Grindhouse. This three-hour homage to the exploitation phenomenon of the 1970s came in a classic drive-in-style, double-feature horror show... Read more »
The Reason Pitman has a Shorter Lunch
Front Page Editor - Hayley Rovito
September 23, 2010
A widely discussed topic at Pitman High School is the shortened lunch period. To those who don’t experience lunch everyday, having three minutes taken away from a forty minute lunch period isn’t a big deal. To the students at PHS, three minutes is a huge deal. High school students use their lunch... Read more »