by Eleanor Kerrfinger

There are growing concerns regarding the sudden transition of key educational programs which puts tens of billions of dollars that support vital initiatives at stake. Programs that benefit students from low-income families, such as Title I, special education provisions and essential college financial aid like Pell Grants and student loans could face significant changes Among those in the educational field as well as parents and guardians, the concern of losing resources is at top-of-mind without noticing the dissolving of the department. (read more)

by Zyania Garcia Hernández

As the weather is getting cooler, so are the snacks. Try recreating these cozy foods, perfect for the season!

Snow Buddies

Ingredients:

• Bananas

• Raspberries

• Chocolate chips

• Cheez-it pieces

Directions:

Slice a banana and use 3 pieces from it. Shape them into snowmen by placing them on a flat surface then place chocolate chips on top of the slices to form eyes and buttons. With the corner of the cheez-its, form it to look like the carrot of the snowman. And there you are, snow buddies! (read more)

by Lily Nye

Many have asked a question that goes beyond simple classroom work: Should homework be banned? This question has always been debated amongst teachers and students. 

AP Seminar, AP English Literature, English II teacher and English Department Chair Mr. David Peters sees homework as an extension of learning. “I would stop short of arguing that there should be a requirement to enforce homework, but I am a proponent of assigning homework, particularly to advanced students. As primarily a reading, writing, and speaking teacher, there simply is not enough time in the school day either to teach students the range of skills they need to know or demonstrate," Peters said.

Reading in Mr. Peters' classes limits the amount of content students can consume. "If I were to have students only read in class, I would severely limit the amount of reading students completed, skills I could otherwise teach, and time I could spend giving individual feedback to students. (read more)

by Shayla Leach and Brody Dixon

This year, the student population of Southeast Alamance had a global presence with four international exchange students. These students bring diverse perspectives from countries including Switzerland (Lisa Faeh), France (Simon Cremer), Türkiye (Hilal Dizdar) and Italy (Gaia Carrara). Beyond engaging in the high school experiences at Southeast and personal growth through creating new friendships, this year's exchange students are fostering an invaluable global perspective within our local community one conversation at a time. The Daily Trot was able to discuss different aspects of the experiences of Hilal Dizdar, Gaia Carrara and Simon Cremer. (read more).

by Micah Hullum

Graduation has been a long awaited event almost 12 years in the making. Many seniors have endured excruciating and stressful times for such a moment. As the big moment arrives, the memories you leave behind from your high school years is what will stay with you. Our Southeast counselors have helped create a list of the many senior events you’re eligible to participate in to make your experience more memorable. 

Senior Award Night

The last few months of senior year are riddled with numerous tasks such as applying for scholarships, writing essays, and etc. Senior awards night is an evening dedicated to honoring students' efforts towards bettering their future. During this event, students will be awarded for their hard work and receive certificates for scholarships and more that they’ve stockpiled. Attend senior awards night on May 28th at 6pm for your efforts to be recognized!

Prom

Prom has always been a staple amongst high schools across America (read more)