The bell rings, and students begin filling out of the classroom, ready to take on another day of high school. Among them is Travis Kerr, a sophomore at Carter High School, school bag in hand and a goal already on his mind: becoming valedictorian. For Travis, becoming valedictorian is more than just a title. It …
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A quiet morning at Carter High School, until the first class walks in, the hoods go down, and the sparks begin to fly. Mr. Sherrod the welding teacher here at Carter High School has a lot to say and plenty of experience to share. Mr. Sherrod has worked at Carter since December, of 2020. When …
For some students, the crowded hallway makes simply getting to class frustrating. One student, a freshman named Hunter Benge, described the experience by saying, “It’s terrible, it’s like I have to push through a football team.” The comparison shows just how difficult it can feel to move through the hallway when large groups of students …
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Many students have opinions about the temperature in their school. For example Mia, a student at Carter High School, believes that the school should adjust them because some classrooms are either too cold or too hot. She thinks it can make the students uncomfortably shaky/shivering and distracted during class. Mia also believes that having a …
Former graduates from decades past still remember their high school experience. Sherry Hill, Class of 1977, says that things are very different now then when she was in school. Sherry says “We had different credits then you guys, we only needed one year of math and science.” Sherry met several people and learned a lot. …
Multiple dual enrollment students at Carter High School have been facing technical difficulties, which impairs their academic success. Dual enrollment provides in-person and online college classes exclusively to juniors and seniors at Carter High School. Students have an array of classes to chose from, mainly provided by Pellissippi and Tusculum, both local colleges. These college …
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Dr. Ufnar, an engineering teacher at Carter High School brings engaging learning to Carter High School. Before coming to Carter High School, he spent four years as an assistant professor at the University of Southern Mississippi, as well as doing carpentry and other things. By combining his experience in science with construction from past experiences, …
Freshman generally feel overwhelmed by the bell schedules, but they usually adapt within a few weeks. Transitioning to a new schedule can be really difficult at first with students finding it hard to stay focused during longer class periods without adequate breaks. I interviewed this freshman named River Dunn. He said Tuesday is pretty hard …
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The final bell rings, but for some students, the school day isn’t really over. Tests still need to be studied for, assignments still need to be completed, and social problems can continue long after students leave the building. School can be a place for learning and growth, but it can also create pressures that affect …
Former CHS football players who graduated miss their high school football experience. Everyone has different football experiences. Jeffery Lauderdale Class of 2026, said “I miss the friendships I made and the sportsmanship I learned”. He says that “it taught me a lot about discipline and more about football.” Jeffery was in football for all four …
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