Guys, Too, Feel Stress About Prom

Brittany Johnson, Editor
April 29, 2013

 As juniors and seniors prepare for the 2013 prom, several things go into effect. Stresses that come along with prom keep students from looking forward to it as much as they should. For example, prom seems more stressful for females trying to find the “perfect” dress and all, but girls are not the... Read more »

Tigers against bullying club, stand up to bullies

February 6, 2013

The Tigers against Bullying Club is for students who want to stand up against bullying in schools. It is sponsored by Ms. Young, an 11th grade math teacher.  Ms. Young explains, “The club is for students and parents to have the awareness about bullying and the consequences that come with it.” The... Read more »

Fire Drills Run Smoothly At Alcovy

Chelsea Henry, contributor
October 15, 2012

Alcovy had two fire drills within the last two week and most would agree they have gone went well. Students got up and walked out as orderly as possible and stood outside and conversed, while teachers counted their students. Once teachers were given with the, “okay”, all the students and staff went... Read more »

Freshman Academy Prepares Ninth Graders for the High School Enviroment

September 11, 2012

The Freshman Academy has a big effect on student attitudes and maturity levels. Coming from middle school, ninth graders have to adapt to the atmosphere, and it is hard to get used to high school. The Freshman Academy eases ninth graders in to high school quickly, and by their sophomore year, they should... Read more »

Scott Rains Named 2012-2013 Teacher of the Year

August 31, 2012

Scott Rains was named 2012-2013 Teacher of the Year by the Alcovy faculty and staff. Mr. Rains (also known as Coach Rains), is a well-liked and hardworking teacher here at Alcovy High School. In addition to being the math department chair, he also coaches boys’ soccer and contributes in many other... Read more »

Speaker Keith Brown Inspires Alcovy.

Ashton Stewart, Staff Editor
January 12, 2012

Inspirational speaker Keith Brown visited Alcovy’s gym on Wednesday, January 11. This former teacher shared his story with the students and ensured them that nothing is impossible. He has beaten the label that people placed on him – he was labeled as a special needs student in school –  and so... Read more »

Thanksgiving Q&A

Shakira Weary, Photo Editor
November 30, 2011

Thanksgiving is a time to appreciate everything that you have, spend time with family, and eat good food. The PawPrint decided to ask students about their Thanksgiving traditions. Overall 90% of the students said that the food is the best part of Thanksgiving. Q: What are you plans for Thanksgiving?... Read more »

Club Spotlight: Distinguished Gentlemen’s Club

Shakira Weary, Photo Editor
October 30, 2011

The Distinguished Gentlemen’s Club is an organization at Alcovy for young men. The club participates in many different events around the school including community events, cancer walks and fairs. The club shows the students how to dress, respect each other and themselves. These guidelines are all set... Read more »

Alcovy teachers share their battle with Breast Cancer

Ashton Stewart, Staff Editor
October 30, 2011

There are more than two and a half million breast cancer survivors in the United States, including Anita Anderson and Allison Chapman of Alcovy. World History and AP teacher Anita Anderson was diagnosed with cancer June 2007.  Her family was shocked because no one in her large family of more than seventy... Read more »

Alcovy Shows Awareness for Breast Cancer on Pink Out Day

Jessica Morgan, Staff Writer
October 30, 2011

On Friday, October 28, Alcovy showed their awareness of breast cancer by wearing the color pink. Students all over school picked out pink outfits to wear to school that would show their supporting breast cancer awareness.  Breast cancer affects the lives of many women and the people who have lost loved... Read more »