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Senior Jonathan Helms diving on senior night in January.
Senior diver Jonathan Helms concludes remarkable career with a seventh place finish at state championship
Co-captain midfielder Lana Lavinder, 13, and co-captain forward Aryana Patterson, 3, leading the team. (Photo courtesy Danny Dorsey)
Dynamic Duo: Aryana Patterson and Lana Lavinder smash school and state girls soccer records
Coach Derek Dowdell (left), pictured with his son, senior Trent Dowdell (right). (Photo courtesy of Eddie Gray)
It’s a Family Affair: Trent Dowdell continues his football career at Emory and Henry
Lady Vikings brought all the energy this past Monday both on and off the court. (Courtesy of 151 Photography)
Lady Vikings take victory over Greeneville, advance to regional championship for the third time in school history
Courtesy of Michael McMeans (top), Charlie Tiller (bottom).
Building Bonds Through Travel: Basketball Teams travel to opposite ends of the east coast
Ultimately, despite losing a big senior class, the team's goals remain high. This year, they are relying on the emerging talent of the juniors and sophomores to strengthen the team and fill the gaps, aiming to build a strong foundation for future success.
New Season, new leaders: Junior class shines as baseball team kicks off
Lady Vikings brought all the energy this past Monday both on and off the court. (Courtesy of 151 Photography)
Lady Vikings take victory over Greeneville, advance to regional championship for the third time in school history
Courtesy of Michael McMeans (top), Charlie Tiller (bottom).
Building Bonds Through Travel: Basketball Teams travel to opposite ends of the east coast
The Lady Vikings fight for the rebound against the Lady Patriots.
Lady Vikings take home win in overtime battle against East
Davidson with his plague after being announced as winner.
Jackson Davidson wins 3-Point Competition, hailed “best shooter in Tennessee”
Co-captain midfielder Lana Lavinder, 13, and co-captain forward Aryana Patterson, 3, leading the team. (Photo courtesy Danny Dorsey)
Dynamic Duo: Aryana Patterson and Lana Lavinder smash school and state girls soccer records
The Lady Vikings huddled around after winning the District Championship qualifier game on October 9th.
Lady Viking soccer heads to state, anticipates win over the Brighton Cardinals
Nila Proffitt searches for her teammates from the sideline as she prepares to throw the ball.
Lady Viking soccer team climbs to the top with the help of new coach Hunter Meade
Ultimately, despite losing a big senior class, the team's goals remain high. This year, they are relying on the emerging talent of the juniors and sophomores to strengthen the team and fill the gaps, aiming to build a strong foundation for future success.
New Season, new leaders: Junior class shines as baseball team kicks off
The Cross Country team stands together after running at the state meet in Hendersonville, Tennessee. Pictured from left to right: Coach Frankie Nunn, Carter Romans, Ryder Poole, Noah Broglio, Jenna Reecher, Ryan Fish, Andrew Sells, Jude Childress, Connor Broglio, Gavin Lamie.
Cross country team competes at state meet in Hendersonville
Junior Ryder Poole races for a PR at the Knight's Crossing Meet in Salem, Virginia.
Fellowship, mentorship, and preparation ensure cross country’s success
Freshman Carlie Harmon (left) and her older sister, senior Aubrie Harmon (right), both won Homecoming Princess for their grades.
Vikings scoop ‘The Coop’ and crown royalty in annual homecoming festivities
Class Portraits of the 1984-85 band hanging on the walls outside the band room.
Mighty Viking Band, Class of 1985, were more than her peers
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
After scoring, the Vikings jump in the air with excitement / Photo by Hayden Arnett
Vikings and Patriots wage war over Weaver Pike
Kara Gobble dances jovially to "Come Together." during the half time performance.
Color Guard ‘Comes Together’ through “electrifying” Beatles-themed halftime performance
Senior Jonathan Helms diving on senior night in January.
Senior diver Jonathan Helms concludes remarkable career with a seventh place finish at state championship
Swim and dive members walk through one last time before heading to state.
Swim and Dive Team regionals recap: How the team is preparing for state
Simon Hutchinson warms up before practice by swimming laps in the pool.
Junior Simon Hutchinson steps into role of a two-time state qualifier for swim and dive teams
Simon Hutchinson (right) and Cayden Williams (left) during swim practice.
Aquavikes fill the bucket with two whooping state qualifications
Members of the golf team practicing after school.
“FORE!” generations: How family ties drive the golf team
Lady Viking Volleyball team huddles together during time-out.
Coach Williams leads the volleyball team to victory on and off the court
Caden Williams spiking on west ridge player
Boys’ Volleyball: Love at First Spike
Cheer flies over stereotypes
Cheer flies over stereotypes
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
Caitlin Adams with her letter, photo, and envelope from President George W. Bush.
Lunch Lady Caitlin Adam’s Presidential letter: how an essay led her to the White House
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Adorable Bluey Heeler at Emmys red carpet.
April Fool’s Satire: Bluey goes to Cartoon Edition Emmys and interacts with fellow childhood cartoons
The Firecracker Squad preforming at the Powderpuff half-time show.
Firecracker Squad: Inclusive cheer squad models inclusivity for other extracurriculars
Advisor Benji Lewis assists junior member Ian Jesse in handling the controls to the Underwater ROV.
Viking Robotics gear up for upcoming ROV Competition
Sophomore Amy Hicks is seen curling a mannequins' hair during her Cosmetology class.
SkillsUSA: Career opportunities for all through service learning
Split into two teams, members of the Scholar's Bowl practice answering questions.
Newly-established Scholar’s Bowl Team buzz their way to PBS
Art Club sponsor Anthony Graham hanging new artworks in display glass.
Aesthetic aspirations inspire Art Club
Arabella Taylor, Beta Club President, reviewing the NHS and Beta Club Induction program.
Beta Club: Promoting pride for academic excellence
For students who don't want to pay the admission fee, they're able to bring a $5 toy to donate for those in need.
Upcoming winter homecoming dance emphasizes comfort and inclusion
Senior scare actor Alexa Henard, Ringmaster of the Mighty Viking Players' Haunted Halls, said, "I love screaming at little kids."
Mighty Viking Players transform campus into Halloween haven for Haunted Halls fundraiser
Freshman Carlie Harmon (left) and her older sister, senior Aubrie Harmon (right), both won Homecoming Princess for their grades.
Vikings scoop ‘The Coop’ and crown royalty in annual homecoming festivities
Counselor Whitney Singleton is available to help with the entire college enrollment process.
Sessions with Singleton: Facts about FAFSA and how to get the best financial aid for your needs
Vice President JD Vance and President Donald Trump / Stephen Maturen/Getty Images (editoral use)
One last term: The politics surrounding Donald Trump’s final four years in office
Left: President Donald Trump delivers his first address to Congress of his second presidency. Right: Senator Elissa Slotkin of Michigan delivers the Democratic response to Trump's remarks.
Address to Congress: President Trump declares his annual agenda as Democrats offer an alternative vision
The Education Freedom Scholarship Act proposes the state government set aside $144 billion dollars to offer scholarships for students currently enrolled in public schools to attend private schools.
Bristol Tennessee Board of Education calls meeting to discuss vouchers: What they mean for the school system
The White House Cabinet Room.
Meet the Cabinet: an overview of Donald Trump’s second administration
WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 20: U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during inauguration ceremonies in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol on January 20, 2025 in Washington, DC. Donald Trump takes office for his second term as the 47th president of the United States.
President Donald J. Trump: a new administration begins in Washington, D.C.
President Joe Biden delivers his farewell address to the American people, Jan. 15, 2025.
President Biden’s final farewell: a reflection on his 50-year political journey
The Education Freedom Scholarship Act proposes the state government set aside $144 billion dollars to offer scholarships for students currently enrolled in public schools to attend private schools.
Bristol Tennessee Board of Education calls meeting to discuss vouchers: What they mean for the school system
Left: President Donald Trump delivers his first address to Congress of his second presidency. Right: Senator Elissa Slotkin of Michigan delivers the Democratic response to Trump's remarks.
Address to Congress: President Trump declares his annual agenda as Democrats offer an alternative vision
The White House Cabinet Room.
Meet the Cabinet: an overview of Donald Trump’s second administration
WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 20: U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during inauguration ceremonies in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol on January 20, 2025 in Washington, DC. Donald Trump takes office for his second term as the 47th president of the United States.
President Donald J. Trump: a new administration begins in Washington, D.C.
President Joe Biden delivers his farewell address to the American people, Jan. 15, 2025.
President Biden’s final farewell: a reflection on his 50-year political journey
President Joe Biden and President-elect Donald Trump meet in the Oval Office to discuss the transition of power, November 13, 2024.
Transition of power: the ins and outs of the 76 days between Donald Trump’s election and inauguration
According to the RNC 2024 GOP Platform endorsed by Donald Trump, his biggest economic goals include adding tariffs, reopening fossil fuel lines, deregulating the economy, and extending the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act in order to make America a self-sufficient powerhouse.
Trump’s target economy: a bare bones analysis
Caitlin Adams with her letter, photo, and envelope from President George W. Bush.
Lunch Lady Caitlin Adam’s Presidential letter: how an essay led her to the White House
For 10 years after the school's closing, Virginia Intermont College's campus sat abandoned.
An extinguished ember: The troubled history and uncertain future of Virginia Intermont College (Part 2)
"Bo" Berry Biscuit preparing for back leg fur to be trimmed.
Polished Pup: Following “Bo” Berry Biscuit and new dog grooming program
Ariana Rowell's painting, "Memento Vivere," in it's final stage before completion.
Interview with Artist Ariana Rowell: “Overwhelming yet Beautiful”
Senior Jonathan Helms diving on senior night in January.
Senior diver Jonathan Helms concludes remarkable career with a seventh place finish at state championship
Co-captain midfielder Lana Lavinder, 13, and co-captain forward Aryana Patterson, 3, leading the team. (Photo courtesy Danny Dorsey)
Dynamic Duo: Aryana Patterson and Lana Lavinder smash school and state girls soccer records
‘What Was That’ is in many ways a reinvention of Lorde, but above all else, it’s a re-connection to who she is as both an artist and person. It’s a girbloss’s resignation letter to her own delusion / Lorde, Editorial Use
Lorde’s ‘What Was That’ is a curtain call for the girl who tried too hard to heal
ICE Officers arresting a man in Waco, Texas / Public Domain, U.S. Department of Homeland Security
History repeats itself as new waves of immigrants are rejected from achieving the ‘American Dream’
Kendrick Lamar's backup dancers form the image of the American flag. Mike Segar/Reuters
Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl performance: A diss on Drake or a diss on America?
To live for the hope of it all" | Taylor Swift twirls around during her song "August," which takes place during the Folklore set of the tour
“Make the friendship bracelets, take the moment and taste it”: Why The Eras Tour took over the world
Music can and is literature when written by a modern poet, like the cathartic moody singer Adrianne Lenker (The New York Times).
Legitimate Literature—music as verse: Adrianne Lenker writes and sings love
Even though women excel in many sports, female atheles are still viewed as less valuable when compared to men
Leveling the playing field: why women’s sports deserve equal recognition
The Adolescent's Anthology: A Foreword
The Adolescent’s Anthology: A Foreword
Apathy kills democracy: How voting is our best opportunity to shape the future
Apathy kills democracy: How voting is our best opportunity to shape the future
Letter to the Editor: The switch from physical to digital
Letter to the Editor: The switch from physical to digital
‘What Was That’ is in many ways a reinvention of Lorde, but above all else, it’s a re-connection to who she is as both an artist and person. It’s a girbloss’s resignation letter to her own delusion / Lorde, Editorial Use
Lorde’s ‘What Was That’ is a curtain call for the girl who tried too hard to heal
Music can and is literature when written by a modern poet, like the cathartic moody singer Adrianne Lenker (The New York Times).
Legitimate Literature—music as verse: Adrianne Lenker writes and sings love
Long a Wicked fan, Marlee attended the show on Broadway in New York in December 2022.
Dear Wicked, You Are Just Too Good
The ocean interacts playfully with Moana and her younger sister Simea.
Moana 2: A disappointment to viewers and a tiresome sequel
Though most of Ginsberg's poems are short, in this picture, he showcases the power behind meaningful words / Photo by Leonardo Cendamo, iStock
Legitimate Literature: Allen Ginsberg’s poetry speaks passion and truth on American life
Music can and is literature when written by a modern poet, like the cathartic moody singer Adrianne Lenker (The New York Times).
Legitimate Literature—music as verse: Adrianne Lenker writes and sings love
Though most of Ginsberg's poems are short, in this picture, he showcases the power behind meaningful words / Photo by Leonardo Cendamo, iStock
Legitimate Literature: Allen Ginsberg’s poetry speaks passion and truth on American life
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‘What Was That’ is in many ways a reinvention of Lorde, but above all else, it’s a re-connection to who she is as both an artist and person. It’s a girbloss’s resignation letter to her own delusion / Lorde, Editorial Use
Lorde’s ‘What Was That’ is a curtain call for the girl who tried too hard to heal
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This piece of infrastructure is not adequate for the crowds, and will soon be replaced by a combination of escalators and elevators in a 3.6 million dollar mega project.
April Fool’s Satire: Main staircase will be closed in preparation for the next 3.6 million dollar project
February’s edition of "The Potty Press," featured in bathroom stalls around the school, touted images of the 2025 Young Adult Literature Awards, such as the William C. Morris Finalists Aisle Nine by Ian X. Cho; Shut Up, This is Serious, by Carolina Ixta; and The Wilderness of Girls by Madeline Claire Franklin; or Printz Honor book The Deep Dark, a graphic novel by Molly Ostertag.
From stalls to stories: Don’t flush these book recommendations
Music can and is literature when written by a modern poet, like the cathartic moody singer Adrianne Lenker (The New York Times).
Legitimate Literature—music as verse: Adrianne Lenker writes and sings love
Though most of Ginsberg's poems are short, in this picture, he showcases the power behind meaningful words / Photo by Leonardo Cendamo, iStock
Legitimate Literature: Allen Ginsberg’s poetry speaks passion and truth on American life
Dog Man, leaps out of hospital doors after his successful procedure.
Dog Man comforts, thrills, and earns 5 stars as the “Supa-Cop” of our hearts
Easter egg examination: a look into the history of hidden treasures
Easter egg examination: a look into the history of hidden treasures
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Oscars 2025 predictions: Who will win and who should win
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The best Christmas movies, ranked
Long a Wicked fan, Marlee attended the show on Broadway in New York in December 2022.
Dear Wicked, You Are Just Too Good
The ocean interacts playfully with Moana and her younger sister Simea.
Moana 2: A disappointment to viewers and a tiresome sequel
‘What Was That’ is in many ways a reinvention of Lorde, but above all else, it’s a re-connection to who she is as both an artist and person. It’s a girbloss’s resignation letter to her own delusion / Lorde, Editorial Use
Lorde’s ‘What Was That’ is a curtain call for the girl who tried too hard to heal
The 10 Best Albums of 2024
The 10 Best Albums of 2024
Music can and is literature when written by a modern poet, like the cathartic moody singer Adrianne Lenker (The New York Times).
Legitimate Literature—music as verse: Adrianne Lenker writes and sings love
BandAid members George Michael (left), Sting (middle), and Bono (right) rehearsing before the Feed The World fundraiser / iStock
“Do They Know It’s Christmas?” A Closer Look at the Controversy Behind Band Aid’s Charity Anthem
Athletes can stay motivated through their break by setting goals for themselves. Goals can help people adapt to new skills or deepen others before their return. Athletes should rest up, but also remember that staying motivated is important in the journey to success.
From on-the-field thrills to bundled-up chills: Off-season tips to ensure athletes don’t freeze over
Senior Cora Tolbert takes a mental health break, supported by ambient mood lighting, in the guidance office's Recharge Room.
Beyond the stigma and past the shirts: Recharge room supports student mental health
Stacks of toiletries line the walls of the hygiene room.
Hygiene room offers students chance to look and feel their best
He knows how to ball, she knows Aristotle: Taylor Swift’s impact on the NFL
He knows how to ball, she knows Aristotle: Taylor Swift’s impact on the NFL
Easter egg examination: a look into the history of hidden treasures
Easter egg examination: a look into the history of hidden treasures
All images obtained through Editorial Use.
Oscars 2025 predictions: Who will win and who should win
To live for the hope of it all" | Taylor Swift twirls around during her song "August," which takes place during the Folklore set of the tour
“Make the friendship bracelets, take the moment and taste it”: Why The Eras Tour took over the world
Music can and is literature when written by a modern poet, like the cathartic moody singer Adrianne Lenker (The New York Times).
Legitimate Literature—music as verse: Adrianne Lenker writes and sings love
2024 Holiday gift giving guide
2024 Holiday gift giving guide
Easter egg examination: a look into the history of hidden treasures
Easter egg examination: a look into the history of hidden treasures
All images obtained through Editorial Use.
Oscars 2025 predictions: Who will win and who should win
To live for the hope of it all" | Taylor Swift twirls around during her song "August," which takes place during the Folklore set of the tour
“Make the friendship bracelets, take the moment and taste it”: Why The Eras Tour took over the world
Music can and is literature when written by a modern poet, like the cathartic moody singer Adrianne Lenker (The New York Times).
Legitimate Literature—music as verse: Adrianne Lenker writes and sings love
Long a Wicked fan, Marlee attended the show on Broadway in New York in December 2022.
Dear Wicked, You Are Just Too Good
The ocean interacts playfully with Moana and her younger sister Simea.
Moana 2: A disappointment to viewers and a tiresome sequel
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