Sophomore returns to Germany

Mawal Sidi, DEC Crew
May 24, 2013
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As the school year wraps up many students are going on summer vacation with their families, but sophomore Sandra Techau has to pack her bags and return home. On Aug. 17 of last year, Techau came to Decatur on a study abroad program from Germany. “I felt like I was going on an adventure, and I... Read more »

Senior directs dance show

Madeline Rock, DEC Crew
May 24, 2013
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Senior Emily Miller directed and performed in Decatur City Dance’s student choreography on April 28th at SAMs street studio (owned by Decatur School of Ballet). “Last year I offered to help our director, and about halfway through the process she had to step out, which left me in charge. Since... Read more »

Seniors finish high school strong

Mary Adams, DEC Crew
May 23, 2013
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One night a year, Decatur seniors prove their maturity and readiness for the adult world. This year, that night was April 25, 2013. Senior project boards night is an annual event during which every Decatur senior must present their year-long senior project to a group of reviewers for evaluation.... Read more »

Premature baby strengthens family

Mary Adams, Anna Downing, and Carson Greer
May 22, 2013
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Babies are cute, no doubt, but they need lots of care and supervision. Freshman Carter Harris experienced this firsthand when her brother was born in October, three months premature.

Cast members reflect on spring play

Michael Davenport & Madeline Rock, DEC Crew
March 27, 2013
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Watch the video below to see some of the cast members of the spring play, Anything Goes, share their experiences. [vimeo 62813975 nolink]

Student dances to stay in shape

Nadia Berry & Morgan Johnson, DEC Crew
March 27, 2013
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Childhood obesity is a national problem and a focus of first lady Michelle Obama’s. Sophomore Ke’ilah Bailey actually travels around Georgia with her dance crew to promote healthy living for overweight children. You may recognize the group’s choreographer, Jason Croom, from the TV show America’s... Read more »

Ultimate frisbee team soars

Henry Schunk, DEC Crew
March 22, 2013
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Decatur’s Ultimate Frisbee Team is starting another season; hear how they got their startup, and their goals for the future. [vimeo 61733950 nolink]

Martial artist trains mind, body, and spirit

Mollie-Emma O'Neil, DEC Crew
March 13, 2013
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Sophomore Lexi Ritter has been involved in Cuong Nhu for almost nine years now. She has her brown belt, but had to go through both the youth and adult curriculum to achieve her level of skill now. [vimeo 61733717 nolink]

Wrestling team worked from the ground up

Madeline Rock, DEC Crew
February 22, 2013
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The wrestling team just ended their second season, and they have become more of family than ever. [vimeo 60247904 nolink]

Junior pursues rowing

Mawal Sidi, Michael Davenport & Erica Jackson, DEC Crew
February 19, 2013
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Junior Kate Fountain took up competitive rowing in 2012 on the Chattahoochee River and hasn't stopped since. Watch the video below to see why she continues to love this time-consuming sport. [vimeo 60005497 nolink]