Erin Tait –– Staff Writer (9)

Who is Erin Tait? Well many would say an evil spell maker; others would say an angel sent from above. Which one is she? The answer is neither, she is just a teenage girl who loves to swim, play water polo, run, and hang out with her friends. Her life revolves around school, she always makes sure she has done her homework and has studied for her tests. She just wants her to do her best and succeed in school, which is why she pushes herself so hard. Her favorite subject is math because she loves solving problems in her head, and on paper. When you first meet Erin she will probably seem very shy, but once she is comfortable around you and has known you for a while her true colors will she seen through her shell. One day she hopes to go to the college of her dreams (which unfortunately has not been decided yet.) She plans on majoring in pre-med. She hopes to pursue her career in medicine in either Los Angeles, or San Francisco. During the time she makes her mark on the medical word she plans on starting a family of her own, she will adopt children from other countries to give them a loving home. Her passion is baking; she loves to make things that are usually simple very beautiful. After retirement she hopes to open a small bakery. She plans on living her life to the fullest, never looking back always looking forward.

One Band, One Dream, One Direction

Erin Tait, Staff Wrier (9)
May 7, 2012

One Direction is an up-and-coming boy band from England. Each member auditioned for The X Factor, an English American Idol-esque singing competition, in 2010 as solo acts. After all being rejected from the show, judge Simon Cowell organized the five into a group, and brought them back on... (more...)

The Hunger Games: The Search for Katniss and Peeta

Erin Tait, Staff Writer (9)
March 5, 2012

One of the most anticipated movies to hit theaters in 2012 is The Hunger Games, based on the incredible book series by Suzanne Collins. Collins developed a futuristic society where danger is always lurking just around the corner, while its central characters struggle with the obstacles of... (more...)

Behind the Scenes of Winter Ball

Erin Tait, Staff Writer (9)
January 25, 2012

On January 7, Pitman High School celebrated its 10th Winter Ball. This year’s event themed “A Night at the Kasbah” was held at the Larsa Hall. Over 500 students were in attendance on a chilly evening, enjoying a variety of musical styles that kept the dance floor crowded the entire... (more...)

The Goal in Soccer: Don’t Get Injured

Erin Tait, Staff Writer (9)
December 15, 2011

When most people think of athletic injuries their minds probably go to football. However, one of the most dangerous sports is fútbol, or soccer. Soccer is a sport that revolves around physical contact from slide tackles to head butts, it is a contact sport. The most common injuries are... (more...)

Studying Doesn’t Always Have to Come From Books

Erin Tait, Staff Writer (9)
November 10, 2011

Studying should be a part every person’s life, whether it is studying formulas, words, or patterns. Everyone has to study, but the way they get the information embedded into their memory is an individual act. Some people enjoy listening to music others talk to themselves and some even exercise... (more...)

Getting Your Feet Wet: A Slice of Life

Erin Tait, Staff Writer (9)
October 6, 2011

By the time I could walk, I could swim. When I was two, my mom, being my mom decided to take me in the pool with her. This was just days after learning to walk; I was a late bloomer. Because my mother hadn’t taken the time to go and put my swim suit on, I felt the cool sparkly blue water... (more...)

Freshmen: We’re Not all Princes and This isn’t Bel Air

Erin Tait, Staff Writer (9)
September 8, 2011

For many people high school is a dreaded return, but for the freshman it is an entirely different experience. Older classmen know what to expect when going back to school, but for freshman we have no idea what is going to happen. Freshman usually have mixed emotions going to high school,... (more...)

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