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by Ruby Schon
The National Honor Society (NHS) is a program used to promote and honor the academic success and leadership qualities within students. On March 1st, 1921 the National Honors Society was created by Dr. Edward Rynearson. Since its inception, NHS has grown to become one of the most prestigious among all Honors Societies United States High Schools have to offer by creating a large impact on many young scholars.
Brooke Brownell, a newly inducted member of the National Honor Society for the 2026 school year, explains the process of qualifying to join NHS, noting that you need to have the following: at least a 3.25 GPA unweighted and a 3.5 GPA weighted, two positive teacher recommendations, one community member recommendation, one verifiable leadership role consisting of ten service hours since entering high school. Applicants also must be a sophomore, junior or senior to be considered. (read more)
by Makenzy Ward
The Stallion Band showed off their hard work at the Music Performance Adjudication Assessment (MPA). The MPA is a band competition in which our Stallions participate annually. MPA tests students' abilities to perform sight reading, the quality of their performance, and the quality of their preparation.
What makes this competition different is that it focuses on evaluations instead of prizes. It takes a lot of hard work, practice, and dedication to get high-achieving awards. This year, the Stallions marched to success and were ranked as "superior" by the MPA.
Band member, Ma’kayla Williams, participated in MPA on March 19th. For Kayla, preparation was the key to success. By "highlighting anything that [she] has trouble with,” Kayla was better able to mentally prepare for the evaluations. To get into the right mindset, Kayla listens to uplifting music before going on stage or professional covers from the piece the band is performing to "get in the zone." (read more)
By Hilal Dizdar
Southeast Alamance students were recognized in the 68th Annual Visual Arts Competition for Young People. The event brought together student artists from across Alamance County and gave them a chance to share their creativity and hard work.
One of the artists was Ava Garner, who won two first-place awards. She earned 1st Place in Oil Painting for Potential and 1st Place in Digital Artwork for Evolving Fear.
Ava explained that both of her pieces were inspired by the differences between childhood and adulthood. She said, “Potential represents the decline of creativity and passion as you age. Evolving Fear represents the change in fear as you age, from imaginary to material.” Her work stood out not only because of its visual quality, but also because of the meaning behind it. (read more)
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. (read more)
Every fall, Southeast Alamance High School celebrates one of its most anticipated traditions - the crowning of the Homecoming King and Queen. This year, Kayleigh-Sue Coleman was honored with the title of Homecoming Queen while Treygan Lucas was named Homecoming King. Coleman embodies the values of her community and shares insights into her goals and vision.
When asked what makes a good Homecoming King or Queen, Kayleigh said it's all about character: “What makes a good Homecoming King or Queen is your character, both in and outside the classroom, always making sure to share a nice face and be kind to others.” “Speaking to someone just to be nice can really brighten someone's day. You never know the impact a kind word can have.” (read more)
by Brooke Brownell and Ruby Schon
This year, Southeast Alamance hosted a Powder-puff game on Tuesday, October 21st to celebrate Homecoming Week. Players were split into teams based on grade level. The rules of the game are failrly simple. On a 40-yard field, the offense can receive passes while the defense can rush anytime on a running play. The defense can also rush on the referee's signal on a pass play with a 3-second delay. Just like in normal football, downs can be achieved, but instead of tackles, players use flag belts.
Any other rules are similar to flag football, but there is a twist. The teams are all girls, and the cheerleaders are all boys. The only rule for coaches is that they need to be in the same grade as the team they are coaching.(read more)
by Shayla Leach
Each year, the local Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) chapter sponsors a scholarship for Alamance County seniors who show the values of dependability, service, leadership and patriotism. This year, Southeast Alamance High School selected senior Samantha Norwood as its representative for this prestigious scholarship program.
The Daughters of the American Revolution’s Good Citizens Program is an honor awarded annually to one senior per high school. Each DAR Good Citizen receives a pin and certificate as well as the opportunity to compete for a college scholarship. Samantha Norwood showed to the counselors and the administrators at Southeast the values needed to participate. Once selected, she had many reasons to choose to take part in the program. (read more)
by Kayla Williams and Taylor Duncan
Southeast Theatre made history by performing Cast List written by Jason Pizzarella and Rocco Natale at the North Carolina Theatre Conference (NCTC). The performance was the first ever appearance for the company at a competitive festival.
After their performance at the Reidsville High School Play Festival, the group brought home two awards: Best representation of the Theatrical Experience and Best Rivalry Between Characters. (read more)
More than Just a Number: The Stress and Story Behind GPA
More than Just a Number: The Stress and Story Behind GPA
The GPA (grade point average) grading system in the United States has been around for 125 years. Scientists believed the GPA system emerged in the 20th century. Often it is the case that a better GPA carries more weight when colleges are considering student applications.
But..how much should the GPA matter?
When asked about if GPA should be a deciding factor to get into college, Mr. Krocke, a science teacher at Southeast stated, ¨I think that GPA is the best tool we currently have for post-secondary education admissions, as it is a measure of knowledge acquired and effort expended during your earlier years of education.¨(read more)
When students enter high school, sometimes the first person they encounter is a high school guidance counselor. What, exactly, is a counselor? What do they do? How do they assist students? Counselors help students stay on track, support their mental health, resolve conflicts, and help plan for their future/college.
To get more insight into the counselor's life, The Daily Trot reached out to find out more from the lead counselor at Southeast, Ms. Joy Toms. (read more)
Get a Clue: All About the Fall Play
Get a Clue: All About the Fall Play
by Brody Dixon
Bring your curiosity and enthusiasm to this year’s Fall play: a theatre adaptation of the classic game of Clue. The iconic whodunit mystery from the beloved board game and 1985 movie is being performed by Southeast’s theater company.
In the board game, players are tasked with moving around a large manor to determine who murdered the game’s victim. What weapon was used? In what room was the victim killed? These are all questions which are answered by the game’s players as they piece together clues, uncover secrets and realize which of their friends has something to hide.
In 1985, the classic board game was adapted for the screen as a comedy mystery. The movie adds backstories to the iconic board game characters, creating an entertaining underlying story complete with brilliant comedic relief throughout the film. The film lends itself to a perfect on stage adaptation.
Quick Coverage: Winter Dance
Quick Coverage: Winter Dance
by Noelle Duncan
The Southeast Dance Concert was an exciting event showcasing the talent of the dancing Stallions. The performance took place at the school auditorium with many students and families coming to watch. Students of Southeast's dance class were able to express themselves through movement which brought out lots of energy and emotion. The costumes, lighting and overall spirit raised a high bar.
With mixes of different dance styles like jazz, hiphop, and lyrical dances, the dancers had their work cut out for them. They practiced hard with rehearsals after school. The dance teacher, Ms. Katie Murry, assisted the dancers to be the best by advising and motivating them.
Overall, Southeast's dance concert was a great experience for both the performers and audience. Even though some performers may have been nervous, they pushed through and did their best on stage. Showcasing creativity and teamwork, it was another festive night leading into break.
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)
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