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Heat brings the high prices
Summer is usually the time for trips to the beach or exotic tropical islands, but with recent increases in gas prices, Americans have found their wallets empty for any extra luxuries such as vacations. Avoid breaking your budget on travel by taking note of these suggestions. 1. Replace or tighten the gas cap – a [...]
Straight to the top
Years of hard work, dedication, and never slipping up are needed to earn the coveted spot of valedictorian. This year’s valedictorian, senior Jade Enns, has always had being number one in mind. “It means a lot to me. It’s been a goal, so it feels like an accomplishment years in the making,” Enns said. The [...]
Broughton ranked third best high school in North Carolina
Teachers, parents, and alumni always tell students that they are lucky to attend Broughton. This was confirmed when U.S. News & World Report ranked it third in the state. It follows Hopewell High in Huntersville and Manteo High in Manteo. Nationally, Broughton ranked 996, earning it a silver medal. The score was [...]
Veterans honored at final flight
Photos by Mike Lentz About 116 World War II veterans took off in the eighth and final Triangle Flight of Honor on Wednesday, April 18. This program was created in 2004 to give local veterans the opportunity to see the memorial that was created in their honor earlier that year in Washington, D.C. [...]
Drama department ends on strong note with “Charley’s Aunt”
The drama department was back in action with the production of “Charley’s Aunt” on Thursday, April 19 through Saturday, April 21 at 7 p.m. in the Diane Payne Auditorium. “This has been my favorite theater production ever. The talent, the faces, and the personalities that have brought this show together are what truly make [...]
Facebook makes artisitic aquisition
The social networking giant, better known as Facebook, has struck again in the world of photo sharing and cyber communications. On Monday, April 9, Facebook purchased the San Francisco based app, Instagram, for a whopping 1 billion dollars. With only 13 employees, the iPhone and now Android app has acquired more than 35 [...]
Gingrich promotes national policy change, optimism in Broughton speech
On Monday, April 9, presidential candidate and former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich stopped by Broughton High School as part of his tour of Raleigh and attempt to garner favor for the upcoming May 8 primary in North Carolina. The major points of his speech centered around specific ways in which he hoped to [...]
So you think you can dance?
Despite the stress and challenges surrounding producing a show, the Dance Department put together a wonderful winter concert that illustrated the hard work and talent of the dance students. Most of the dance students had been working on their choreography since October, but Company had much less preparation. “Dance Company just recently had their In [...]
Voters to decide whether to include gender in definition of marriage
About 7.2 million Americans under 20 are homosexual, according to Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG). PFLAG also reported that almost 87 percent of gays, lesbians, bisexuals and transgender (LGBT) have been verbally tormented at their school. LGBTs also experience prejudice in the form of laws. Many states have passed laws classifying [...]
Election unpredictable without incumbent
The May 8 primary election will include the choice of candidates as the next governor of North Carolina. The main election will take place November 6, in concurrence with the presidential primary elections. The governor of North Carolina’s major role is the head of the council of state. The North Carolina governor was the last [...]
