Madilyn Brus

College dual enrollment courses are marked with a * This class is 100% worth the work, and I completely recommend it for students who love to read and those who wish to understand the human condition from different unattainable perspectives. - On Lit 101 English I and II/Honors English I and II: The best unit of Honors English II Teachers: English I: Heather Whan, LeeAnn Webb, English II: Addie Craig, Sarah Grimesey, Olivia Solbrig Honors English I: Emily Hintze, Olivia Solbrig Honors...

As spring turns into summer and the temperatures rise, it can be tempting to beat the heat indoors, but spending time outside is one of the best ways to increase your dopamine levels naturally and without breaking the bank. Here are the top 5 best ways to spend your summer outside, catching some rays, and keeping to a budget. This summer, especially if you’re a senior, make sure to prioritize your health and increase your mood by spending time outside. Playing an Outdoor Game/Sport Playing...

Jane in Gombe, Tanzania This week, in honor of Earth Day, April 22nd, The Lance is featuring ethologist and environmental activist, and conservationist, Dr. Jane Goodall. Jane Goodall spent much of her life studying chimpanzees in Gombe, Tanzania, a place located in Eastern Africa. She was born in Bournemouth, England, in 1934 and was present for the entirety of World War II, which shaped much of her early life and her ideology further. Jane was raised by her mother and grandmother in the...

Grady Kirst as Fester Addams Lancer Productions is bringing the classic, kooky Addams family, originally created by Charles Addams, who created the The Addams Family comic strip that appeared in The New Yorker in the late 1930s. The Addams Family has been reimagined time and time again with the same iconic characters and hilariously dark premises. And now, for the first time, Lancer Productions is performing The Addams Family Musical as their spring show! Featured cast includes Brayden...

A huge thank you to the high school librarians and SLAB for creating this fun activity for the student body and staff! This past March, our high school library did a spin-off of March Madness, which is usually a giant bracket of college basketball teams that face off against one another for the coveted spot of top team that spring season. The SLAB team took 32 books and asked students to vote between them. The first round of bracket matchings is listed below. The winning books are bolded...

Assignments trump assassin, end of story. Sorry, seniors, no fun for you. If you were planning on winning this year's senior assassin game, think again. The school administration is saying no to this year's senior assassin game. Seniors, when they learn they can't sit outside their target's house for hours anymore. Senior Assassin is a game that high school students across the country participate in every year. Classmates work to get each other out using water guns. All the participants...

Through the high school offering international student tours with EF, I have traveled to five European countries. Today, I am ranking them based on food, art, architecture, shopping, and attractions. Dive in and don’t be hesitant to allow it to change your opinion on traveling internationally. It truly is a life-changing opportunity that everyone should consider. Honorable Mention: Vatican City The Vatican Museum Vatican City is technically a country due to its religious significance. That...

My parents dressed for a night of dancing and music. An example of traditional music building community. For much of my life, I have been surrounded by Irish culture, most notably Irish folk music. I have grown up at Irish music festivals and in the basement of pubs with my family, listening to the boisterous sounds of traditional Irish folk music being kept alive. There are dozens of pictures of me, my brother, and my father dressed in kilts at music festivals, concerts, heritage events, and...

"Where the Red Fern Grows is not lacking culture; it is culture. Two weeks ago, I reached out to the student body and surveyed them on their favorite standalone novels. The book chosen was Where the Red Fern Grows by Wilson Rawls, submitted by Robert Wheeler. Where the Red Fern Grows is the ultimate coming-of-age story set in the rural mountainous area of the Oklahoma Ozarks. Billy Coleman is 10 years old at the beginning of the novel. And it is he who guides us through his story about his...

“Dance Marathon has always been a place where I’ve felt like Ambrose has always been remembered and honored.¨ North Scott Senior, Memphis Kearney Every year, the University of Iowa raises over a million dollars at its Dance Marathon Fundraiser, and North Scott’s very own Memphis Kearney has been supporting and participating in Dance Marathon as long as she can remember. Dance Marathon raises money for children and families receiving treatment at the University of Iowa Hospital. Dancers...