Searching for a Summer Job

Searching for a Summer Job

May 1, 2012 • Abby Olson, DEC crew  
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The summer is fast approaching, and students are itching for some time off. However, some might need to get some money before being able to go have fun in the sun.

The thrift store and Wal-Mart

The thrift store and Wal-Mart

March 29, 2012  
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Since the Rec is closed for now, maybe you can do a little shopping after school. We all love good deals and cheap places to shop. People know the go-to stores for saving money, but what happens when one store cashes in on another’s turf? You may want to go thrifting at Suburban Plaza soon because... Read more »

REC renovation affects students

REC renovation affects students

March 23, 2012  
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Off season with no plans after school? What to do? There are plenty of cool places in Decatur, but one popular hang out spot won’t be available for quite a while.

The band goes to Mexico

The band goes to Mexico

March 19, 2012  
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Members of Decatur’s marching band traveled over 1300 miles to Chiapas, Mexico last spring. Next week, they’re returning the favor by hosting members of the Chiapas band.

Classification Change

Classification Change

March 16, 2012  
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Every two years the association that governs high school sports goes through a process of regrouping schools based on student population. Because Decatur has grown over the last couple of years, the school is being reclassified as 3-A and will see new competition next year.

Theft

Theft

February 2, 2012  
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Several students of Decatur High School share their experiences with theft in the community.

DEC #45 (aired 12/15/11)

DEC #45 (aired 12/15/11)

December 16, 2011  
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The official show of Decatur High School’s Broadcast & Convergence Media program. This show features Ellen Hughes’s volunteer work at the aquarium, Jake Rodgers’s new twin sisters, a home-schooler engineer-in-the making, a motorcycle-loving Kira Minvielle, Kurt Robinson’s... Read more »

Bad Economy (March 2011)

August 16, 2011  
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Petrey and Little named star students

March 14, 2011 • Claire Macon, Dec crew  
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“Before this year, I wasn’t as interested in pursuing Spanish after high school,” senior Molly Petrey said. “ But [Martinez-Saldana’s] class made me realize that Spanish is something I would really like to continue.” Although this is only Jesus Martinez-Saldana’s first year at Decatur,... Read more »

New semester brings new assistant principal

March 14, 2011 • Jay Brown, Dec crew  
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I sat in the office, not as a journalist, but as another troubled student. Usually, I’d be waiting for Joe Austin. But this time it’s different. This time the person I’m waiting for is Rochelle  Loftstrand. Since the beginning of spring semester, Loftstrand has been our new assistant principal.... Read more »