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The Story Behind Valentines Day

The Story Behind Valentine’s Day

About the Writer Aaron Compton February 13, 2015

February has long been celebrated as the month of romance, and that St. Valentine's Day, as we know it today, contains vestiges of both Christian and ancient Roman traditions. The Catholic Church recognizes...

Teachers Special Someone

Teacher’s Special Someone

About the Writer Tiyanna Melendez, Reporter February 13, 2015

Mrs. Manwell met her Valentine in college. She and her husband make and decorate cookies with their four daughters and have a fabulous dinner and usually end up watching a movie together. She and her...

Groundhog Day 2015

Groundhog Day 2015

About the Writer Ashley Worth, Senior Writer February 13, 2015

Groundhog Day is a day celebrated on the 2nd February of each year. The celebration originated in Pennsylvania during the 18th century. During the celebration people gather around to watch a Groundhog...

P.A.W.S. too Crowded

P.A.W.S. too Crowded

February 10, 2015

Ada's local animal shelter, P.A.W.S., has recently taken in too many animals. Within the past two weeks, about 15-20 cats and dogs have been put into their care. The shelter doesn't have enough room to...

Sharknado Three:The Megamouth

Sharknado Three:The Megamouth

About the Writer Jenna Rose Demastus, Senior Editor February 10, 2015

On November 15, 1976 the first Megamouth shark was caught by a U.S. Navy ship off the coast of Oahu, Hawaii. It was a small shark measuring at 446cm but it had a large mouth. This Shark is extremely rare...

Teacher of the Month: Coach E

Teacher of the Month: Coach E

About the Writer Jacob Faulkenberry, Reporter February 10, 2015

Teacher of the month for January goes to Mrs. Mitchell, or Coach E.  She is a very good teacher, and says that, "the way to be a good teacher is to be able to adjust your lesson plans. Teachers have to...

Oklahoma Flu Outbreak Leaves 47 Dead

Oklahoma Flu Outbreak Leaves 47 Dead

About the Writer Ashley Worth, Senior Writer February 10, 2015

The Flu is hitting the Sooner State hard this year. According to kfor.com, the Oklahoma State Department of Health announced that 1,206 people have been hospitalized with the flu since September. To...

A Rock Solid Story

A “Rock” Solid Story

About the Writer Jenna Rose Demastus, Senior Editor February 10, 2015

Everyone has seen a rock at least once but have you ever imagined it could be alive. Well the scientist who discover Pyura chilensis defiantly did not. P. chilensis  belongs to the Ascidiacea class...

Joy Comes to Ada High

Joy Comes to Ada High

About the Writer Ashley Worth January 27, 2015

Ada High was proud and excited to welcome Joy Hofmeister, The state of Oklahoma's School Superintendent. Mrs. Hofmeister made her appearance on Tuesday, January 20th. The reason for her visit was to share...

Whats Happening in the World

What’s Happening in the World

About the Writer Darren Hawkins, News Editor January 27, 2015

Civilization is always changing and evolving to be better.  As the decades come and go, trends are created and used all over the world.  Even as new trends come to play, the older ones do not fade from...

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