Following in Dylan’s footsteps
Story by Nicole Konopelko, Managing Editor
April 25, 2018
Filed under Feature, Multimedia, Showcase
Last Thursday, junior athlete Joel Kafka boarded a school bus to the Robert Plaster Center’s indoor football field. But this time, he didn’t come to jump over track bars or throw a football across the field. Instead, he stood on the sidelines and high-fived Special Olympic athletes as they threw...
Looking forward: #METOO
Story by Journey Jaramillo, Managing Editor
April 9, 2018
Filed under Feature, In-Depth, Spotlight
Though the February issue of the Booster Redux highlighted the rise of the #MeToo movement, the aftermath of sexual assault remained in the dark. Students, who will remain anonymous, along with professionals intend to bring the hereafter of sexual assault to light. Although the legal procedures following ...
Classes embrace student diversity
Story by Patrick Sullivan, Reporter
April 9, 2018
Filed under Feature
The high school’s English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) program has grown exponentially. The ESOL program has 51 students with 25 students receiving direct ESOL services. The program, led by ESOL teacher Lijun Zhu, has influenced other departments to teach classes solely for ESOL students. Th...
Going for gold
Story by Vincent Norman, Reporter
April 9, 2018
Filed under Feature
Along with selling cookies, Girl Scouts are working toward making a difference in the world. Girl Scout troop 20534 is working towards it’s final achievement, the Gold Award. The troop includes seniors Savannah Jones, Kaity Rhea, Eileen Trasher and Miranda Madden. To earn the Gold Award, t...
“Yeezy” money
Story by Matthew Moore, Reporter
April 9, 2018
Filed under Feature
Isaac Leverenz gathered his equipment and headed to his friend, Ely Parks’s house with the intention of making hundreds of dollars. Over the course of two years Leverenz has made between $1500 and $2000 by “flipping” shoes. Flipping a shoe is when a company such as Adidas creates a low supply ...
Aspiring rappers
Story by Susana Canales, Reporter
April 8, 2018
Filed under Feature
On March 11, junior Austin Edwards was preparing for his first live concert. It was 48 degrees and the concert would be held outside at Lakeside Park. Edwards uses MediaFire, a Texas-based app that promotes file sharing and storage, as a platform for his music. ...
Designing a hobby
Story by Darius Tinsley, Reporter
April 8, 2018
Filed under Feature
Turning a pastime into a craft, junior Keenan Bishop started building his own skateparks for fingerboarding. According to Bishop, fingerboarding is miniature skateboarding and its appeal comes from the ability to skate almost anywhere at almost any time. Bishop started fingerboarding in seventh gra...
Fleeing 2,075 miles
Story by Ximena Ibarra, Reporter
April 8, 2018
Filed under Feature
Two years ago, junior Sam García fled Coatepeque, Guatemala to Pittsburg through mountains, deserts and rivers to seek safety from gang violence, but his stay in the U.S. is not guaranteed. Due to the sensitivity of the matter, all names have been withdrawn to protect their privacy. The Boos...
Stepping into the light
Story by The Booster Redux Staff
March 8, 2018
Filed under Feature, Multimedia, Showcase, Spotlight
The eight students featured on this page have undergone, and are going through, battles. The events and situations in these students’ lives have been overshadowed by views of society. By sharing their stories with the Booster Redux, they have exited the shadows and stepped into the light. &...
Students discuss viewpoints on gun regulations
Story by The Booster Redux Staff
March 8, 2018
Filed under Feature, Showcase, Spotlight
In light of recent events, the Booster Redux asked students and teachers about their opinions regarding gun control and safety. These are their responses. Addy Campbell, sophomore "We are having an issue here, and people are dying. From one hunter to another, I understand that there...
Story by Natalie Talent and Emma Lawson
May 17, 2019
Student athletes, Joel Kafka, Laken Robinson, and Faith Turner breaks records during their 2019 Varsity track season. Watch this video to learn more about them and what they...
Podcast: Senior Ross Laidler talks about his high school experience
May 15, 2019
Keith Perkins and Ian Sullivan interview guest, Ross Laidler about his high...
February 21, 2019
One act play qualifies for internationals
January 18, 2019
Theater director Greg Shaw took 45 students to the State Thespian Festival in...
Story by Natalie Talent and Emma Lawson
May 17, 2019
Student athletes, Joel Kafka, Laken Robinson, and Faith Turner breaks records during their 2019 Varsity track season. Watch this video to learn more about them and what they...
April 4, 2019
Sophomore Kyle Wescott draws his string back and releases it. The string snaps...
March 21, 2019
This year, freshmen and sophomore wrestlers have had to step up. Of the 21 wrestlers...
March 20, 2019
From the age of four, sophomore Madden Petty has spent a majority of her life...