Froehlke helps evacuees after local shooting
April 23, 2012 • Lisa Davis, Online Editor
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Stanislaus Sheriff Robert Parris and a locksmith were proceeding with a typical eviction process on Friday, April 13. As the two were walking towards an apartment, an inside shooter released fire on them. During an 11-hour standoff the Prescott Estates homeowners, quickly evacuated and retreated to Prescott... Read more »
Hawkins receives 2013 Junior Miss of Modesto
March 8, 2012 • Lisa Davis, Online Editor
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On Saturday, February 18, junior Madeline Hawkins competed in the 2013 Distinguished Young Women of Modesto Scholarship competition, held at Modesto High School.The pageant consisted of an interview, performing a song in sign language, a physical fitness dance, and talent. “I was most worried about... Read more »
Mock trial team works through hardships
March 8, 2012 • Chelsea McDougall, Editor-in-Cheif
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The two teams file slowly into Department #8 of the Stanislaus County Courthouse. Only a few audience members are present; the audience is mostly made up of coaches and one or two parents. A gavel suddenly sounds, disrupting the silence that had enveloped the room. Enochs’ bailiff says loudly, “All... Read more »
McCoy to take over as varsity football coach
March 8, 2012 • JagWire Sports Staff
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Former Johansen football coach Jason McCoy is set to replace current coach Richard Caldwell as the new varsity football head coach. McCoy said he’s excited to join a new school that’s still developing. “I like the opportunity to be a part of a school that’s still really in the... Read more »
Nickins and Gallagher direct zombie film: Murray
March 8, 2012 • Morgan Lewis, Sports Editor
Filed under Entertainment, Multimedia, News, Top Stories
Tony Nickins squats down over the barren field of dirt and cups his hands around his “Legends of Poker” baseball cap. “A little to the left,” he yells as he directs the “horde” of zombies sitting behind the slight slope he’s staring at. “A bit back to the right… ‘K that’s... Read more »
Gregori juniors face the realities of college
March 8, 2012 • Tricia Paulson, Editor-in-Cheif
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Math teacher Barry Leitner has been talking to his students about applying to colleges, taking the SATs, and touring campuses since he started teaching here at Gregori High School. As both a parent and a teacher, he has been through the process once already, and has always pushed his students to take... Read more »
Sophomore overcomes battle with bacterial meningitis
March 8, 2012 • Lisa Davis, Online Editor
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When sophomore Taylor Tadlock was sent home from work last month, she thought she had been struck with the flu. She was wrong. “They sent me home, and I basically slept for the rest of the day,” said Tadlock, “till I woke up in the middle of the night, and I was getting sick.” Her father found... Read more »
A Place To Call Home
December 13, 2011 • Marissa Rose Gonzalez, Jagwire Staff
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Dyke. Homo. Fag. These words were thrown at her on what had become almost a daily basis without regard for her feelings, or the truth. Yelled at her from across the hallways. Sent to her in messages. Said about her behind her back. She hadn’t come out publicly to everyone that her sexual orientation... Read more »
Athletes work through different faiths
December 13, 2011 • Marissa A. Gonzalez, Jagwire Staff
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The JV girls basketball team joins in moments of silence before each game. But because of the variety of faiths the girls don’t conduct group prayers. “I believe in the power of prayer”, said JV coach Lora Batt. “But I also respect that the girls have different faiths so for games I just ask... Read more »
Challenged Athletes
December 13, 2011 • Morgan Lewis, Jagwire Staff
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Gregori High School’s challenged athletes claimed the league title thanks to a victory at the Johansen event on December 1. This is the second year in a row that Gregori’s challenged athletes have claimed the trophy, and special education teacher Desirree Abshire couldn’t be more proud. “The... Read more »