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Debris off of Highway 19 East in Hampton, Tenn., south of Elizabethton, Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024.
Hurricane Helene wrecks East Tennessee
Hayden Arnett, Editor-in-Chief | October 3, 2024

WASHINGTON COUNTY, Tenn. — On Friday morning, Hurricane Helene made land-fall in East Tennessee and Western North Carolina. Hours of intense...

Members of the golf team practicing after school.
“FORE!” generations: How family ties drive the golf team
Lottie Boyles and Nancy Smith | September 26, 2024

From generation to generation, a love of golf and the camaraderie that comes with it contributes to the success of our golf team. As they continue...

Drum Major Kaydin Quales conducts the band during half time. Photo by Kayden Adams.
A journey through sound: How the Mighty Viking Band’s competition show helps an angel rise again
Kayden Adams, Staff Writer | September 25, 2024

Falling leaves and football signal the beauty of the shifting season. The band is following suit with a fresh competition performance, "Fallen:...

Mr. Davis explains an ACT practice worksheet to his students.
Tim Davis gives students a head start on ACT prep
Aiden Smith, Staff Writer | August 28, 2024

For students who wish to go to college, earning a good score on the ACT Exam is essential. If one wishes to get some extra preparation in, attending Morning...

Freshmen Bella Branson(left) and Kinsley Humphrey(right) pose with their baskets gifted to them by their Anchor Bigs.
Anchor builds a sisterhood through community involvement
Lily Hughes, Staff Writer | August 28, 2024

Through events like the Powder Puff football game, the Pink Out Game, and various fundraisers, Anchor Club, a club for young girls, promotes community...

Caden Williams spiking on west ridge player
Boys’ Volleyball: Love at First Spike
Kayden Adams, Staff Writer | August 28, 2024

Setting high standards, winning conferences, and developing bonds together are all activities that the boy’s volleyball team loves to do. “The team...

Mrs. Silvers (right) and Mrs. Sauceman (left) sponsor Beta club, a club that emphasizes, academic achievement, character, leadership, and service.
Beta Club ignites the flame of academic excellence
Haley Kiser, Staff Writer | August 28, 2024

Beta Club is an exclusive club that values academic success. The sponsors, librarians Britni Sauceman and Shannon Silvers, organize the induction in the...

Lady Viking Volleyball team huddles together during time-out.
Coach Williams leads the volleyball team to victory on and off the court
Marlee Fleming, Staff Writer | September 18, 2024

“Time out!”...

Members of the Viking Dance team hold their last pose after their performance at the first home football game of the season.
Viking dance team: Raising the standards for the present, past, and future
Lily Hughes, Staff Writer | September 18, 2024

In-sync claps,...

Cheer flies over stereotypes
Cheer flies over stereotypes
Lily Chen, Staff Writer | September 17, 2024

Friday night...

Book Club leader, Arabella Taylor, and member, Killian Laoo, enjoying the joys of reading together.
Book Club leads a Reading Renaissance
September 6, 2024

Exploring new...