Politics In Hollywood
Cale Barnes, Writer
October 1, 2018
Filed under Entertainment, Showcase, Student Life, Uncategorized
The Nike ad, social media, and interviews. Politics and Hollywood are becoming more and more entwined. The two bleed into each other, with celebrities taking stances on social media and cries for boycotts coming from audiences. Even recently, with the Captain Marvel trailer, some said that the hero, Ca...
How to Stay Healthy During Cold and Flu Season
Penny Ruiz, Writer
September 7, 2018
Filed under Entertainment, Showcase
Cold and flu season is right up on us. It seems like everyone is coming back from Labor Day Weekend under the weather. There are ways for you to stay clean and healthy to avoid the seasonal sickness. Of course we all know the wash your hands and cough into your elbow trick to prevent the spread the sprea...
Holt’s Powderpuff
Prather Ford, Writer
September 5, 2018
Filed under Entertainment, News, Sports, Student Life
Powderpuff is a football game that consists of two seperate games; one between lower classman (freshman and sophomores), and the other between the upper classmen (junior and seniors). Holt is having their football game on September 26, 6-8 p.m., three days in advance of Homecoming. The freshman and sophomore...
LouFest Cancellation
Megan Thompson, Photography Editor
September 5, 2018
Filed under Entertainment, Showcase
“We are sad to announce that LouFest 2018 has been cancelled. We know this is a great disappointment to many and that there has been wide speculation around our event. We want to share what’s been going on directly with you…” “LouFest had several financial hurdles. The loss of t...
Programs at the Public Library
Cale Barnes, Writer
August 27, 2018
Filed under Entertainment, Showcase, Student Life
The public library is a severely underused resource. Both in the way of books, and also programs and events. Not many people realize, but public libraries have events and programs that anyone can go to. There is nerf battles, art clubs, fandom clubs, dungeons and dragons, and more. In July e...
A Shot In The Dark: Molly Burke
Talia Cornejo, Writer
August 23, 2018
Filed under A & E, Entertainment, News, Opinion, Showcase, Uncategorized
Molly Burke seems like your typical girly Youtuber. She has an intense passion for makeup, fashion and animals which are all implemented in her videos. But there's something that makes Molly different that you wont know just by looking at her: She's blind. At the age of four she was diagnosed with a...
It’ll Be a Blast at the Back to School Bash
Jacob Rothenberger, Online Editor
August 20, 2018
Filed under Entertainment, Showcase, Student Life
Even though school has just begun, Holt is already beginning to get into the swing of things. To welcome students back and to start the school year strong, Holt is hosting its annual Back to School Bash. The Back to School Bash is a tailgate and dance on August 24, as well as our first...
Meet the Author: Melissa Scholes Young
Megan Thompson, Writer
April 19, 2018
Filed under Entertainment
Melissa Scholes Young visited Holt High School’s library to talk about her book "Flood" and her journey as a writer. She taught college writing, creative writing, advanced fiction and poetry at American University in Washington DC. She also has a 16-year-old daughter. Young comes from a farm family and grew up i...
The Wizard of Oz Review
Paige Pieper, Online Editor
April 11, 2018
Filed under Entertainment, Student Life
People all around the community look forward to the Wentzville School District theater productions each year. On April 4, 5 and 6 Holt students presented "The Wizard of Oz". For every student seen on stage there were even more behind the curtain making the amazing production run as smooth as possible. ...
Nug Day
Jacob Rothenberger, Writer
April 6, 2018
Filed under Entertainment, Student Life, Uncategorized
On May, 25 the last day of school, two Holt students are holding a ridiculous competition for a good cause. John Hirschbuehler ('20) and Alex Meyer ('20) are bringing an eating competition called "Nug Day" to the city of Wentzville. The winner gets a trophy; those who puke or quit, get their shirts...
Cross the Universe and Wrinkle Time
Brooke Ginger, Design Editor
March 22, 2018
Filed under Entertainment
While everyone is talking about Black Panther, a wonderful movie in many ways, there is another movie in theaters that has come from across the universe and out of the hearts of childhood. A Wrinkle in Time, directed by Ava DuVernay, hit the big screen on March 9th, and while it might not be doing amazing...
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