Good Deeds
March 14, 2011
Filed under Student Life
What does it mean to be a good student? Does it mean making good grades or being involved? Maybe all of the above, but at Dorchester Academy, where excellence is the standard, teachers are recognizing students with these qualities. Teachers are naming this program; the DA Acts... Read more »
Economic Lessons
March 14, 2011 • Joey Shieder
Filed under Classroom News, Student Life, Top Stories
On Tuesday morning February 15, 2011, the business math class went on a brief field trip to the local Reid’s grocery store. Although they did not go for food, they were given the opportunity to learn valuable life lessons with their purchases. The objective was to compare... Read more »
Parking Problems?
February 18, 2011 • Josh Bucci
Filed under Student Life, Top Stories
In the Dorchester Academy student parking lot, the combination of inexperienced, new drivers and overconfident, veteran drivers who think they own the parking lot, is a recipe for a disaster. Some juniors believe they have more of a right than younger drivers for better spots. Junior Abbie... Read more »
Tighten Up
February 18, 2011 • Joey Shieder
Filed under Student Life, Top Stories
Working out is always a problem for teens in today’s world. Dorchester Academy is no exception. The goal to stay in shape is often forgotten or ignored. This can cause health problems with the heart, joints, blood pressure, and even diabetes. Librarian... Read more »
Winter Holiday
February 18, 2011 • Brandon Bair
Filed under Student Life, Top Stories
At the beginning of February, many people from the town of St. George part ways and head to the mountains to go skiing. Whether it is in Winterplace WV or Boone, North Carolina, many from St. George are in the mountains somewhere. In fact, our school has implemented a winter holiday for that... Read more »
Hyper Heartbeats
February 17, 2011
Filed under News, Student Life
Americans’ health risk are quickly coming into view as many of them continue to consume energy drinks on a daily basis. Many find energy drinks to be a useful supplement for quick energy while others find them to be a bad health habit. Studies show that when people drink... Read more »
Brace Face
February 17, 2011 • Elizabeth Brownlee
Filed under Student Life, Top Stories
Brace Face? Another name for someone who is just trying to look better and correct a flaw. Braces are nothing but a good thing at Dorchester Academy because they help students look and feel better. A lot of students have braces to correct their teeth and jaw. Dorchester Acadmey... Read more »
Crunch Time for College-Part 1
February 8, 2011 • T.J. Rogers
Filed under News, Student Life, Top Stories
Seniors Jamie Collins, Cayce Craven, Kimberly Carn, and Thomas Mcalhany pose at Coastal Carolina University on the tour to the college. The second semester is upon us, which means that crunch time has arrived for seniors who are attending an institution for higher education. Many... Read more »
¡Aprender español en Rosetta Stone!
January 28, 2011 • Elizabeth Brownlee
Filed under Student Life, Top Stories, Uncategorized
Spanish two and three students are using online Rosetta Stone this year at Dorchester Academy. The program is self taught which makes it easier for the students to work at their own pace with only occasional deadlines. “Rosetta Stone has more information in a shorter time span, therefore... Read more »
Rejoicing for Christmas Break
January 21, 2011 • Joey Shieder
Filed under Student Life, Top Stories
The final bell rang through the halls of Dorchester Academy as the students left with relieved minds after days of exam reviews and testing. The first semester had come to an end, and Christmas Break was upon us. Joy sparked in all the students, teachers, and faculty as they left the school premises. Fourth... Read more »
