BURLINGTON

by Teagan Harris  

   Valentine’s day is the one time a year that one can show love and appreciation for their significant other. So, of course, one should do everything in their power to make it special. Here at Burlington, the students are doing just that.

   There are many ways to express these mushy feelings. Of course, the typical ways include chocolates, flowers, or stuffed bears. This year, though, people have decided to go a better route and get creative.

   For example, instead of one simply offering their significant other a large stuffed bear, there are several alternatives. Obviously, one can

go the stalker route and implant a camera into the bear to always be able to keep an eye on their loved on. On a less alarming note, one can attain the meter-long Ikea bear as a gift to spice things up.

   Another idea is to gift the love of one’s life an unforgettable present: getting back together with them on Valentine’s Day. Of course, this would mean that one would have to first dump said person preferably days before the holiday. Doing so will undoubtedly break cause one's partner's heart to break.

   However, this is a good way to keep keep them on their toes. On top of that, how many can celebrate their relationship for

two reasons on Valentine's Day?

   Senior Wayne Rohrer has fallen victim to simple gifts that were not received well. "When [Lisa and I] started dating I bought her a bracelet that she never wore," Wayne admits.

   He goes on to say that they had only been together for a month, and Lisa was not fond of that style of bracelet. If he had been more adventurous with his present, maybe that would not have been the outcome.

   Whatever gift one ends up giving their partner this Valentine’s Day should be unforgettable. This means thinking outside the box. The chocolate box, that is.

By Sarah Gifford

   As many people know, the high school is upgrading the football, softball and baseball field s to turf. This is very exciting to sports teams. However, sports are not the only possible use for turf.

   Firstly, it is easier to use for a slip-n-slide. Spring Fling would be even more amazing if we could put down a tarp and some water and just slide around. Turf would make a smooth flat surface for optimal slipping and sliding.

   Secondly, there would be no more random holes in the field. While the boys are playing football, they do not have to worry about twisting their ankles in these treacherous holes. Tripping and falling will no longer be an issue.

   Also, people can pick the little rubber pellets out of the turf and make big piles  out of them. Students could have pellet pile contests.

They could also be used for more nefarious causes, such as throwing them at people. Say someone is sitting on a bench, one might require fuel to punish this individual. One should carry pellets around and use them as self-defense.

   Finally, why just have the turf outside, when you can have it inside too? Turf carpets are the hottest new thing. Soon enough there will be turf wallpaper. Do not stop there, though, next will be turf tablecloths. Sophomore Mallory Over says, “Yeah, turf could totally be used as wallpaper.” Like the shag carpets of the seventies, turf could become the next biggest fad of interior design.

   Overall, there are many different reasons for turf. Some are simple, while some are more complicated. Some might be chill, and some are insane. Why not jump on the bandwagon and buy turf today?

  by Allie Harris

   Enrollment season has hit once more, and students are again forced to think about their futures. Several changes have been made in the school. Next year is a completely different ballpark from previous years, so what does the class roster even look like?

   Industrial classes were done away with, but they are now most certainly making a comeback. Along with that are new FACS, business, science, physical education, career and workplace, fine arts, and even math opportunities. Along with that are online classes now being offered for a better reach on what Burlington does not have staff for.

 Before, students were forced to take only the boring, required classes needed to graduate classes. No longer is the days of five math and two English classes, now students can do what they truly want. From working Photoshop to analyzing The Lord of the Rings, one will no longer have to suffer through school days.

   “These opportunities give students the chance to branch out and take a class they want to learn more about,” Guidance Counselor Donna Bolen explains. Kids want to do more classes they like, and that is much more possible with this expansive group of classes. People are trying more subjects and getting involved.

   Students are also now allowed two hours of their day for these online courses, as long as one of the ones being taken helps their chosen career path. A nice, long study hall, along with the added annoyance of class work, is just the thing for the student body. They could also get a jump start on their career and secondary education path as well. Which could benifet the students greatly.

    The storm is passing, and soon, students will no longer have to consider a world outside of the comfort of Algebra and other core classes. Burlington High School is changing.Who knows what will come next?

by Madison Hawley

   Parent Teacher Conferences have flown by at a rapid pace. Some are lucky to have glorious perfect conferences, but some are not so fortunate. What should one do when one’s conferences goes horribly bad?

   Whether it is one having bad grades, giving too much attitude, being a giant class clown, or the teacher simply hating your guts, one is bound to have at least one bad Parent Teacher Conference. When this happens, the recovery is now the focus

The first day after conferences, stay home to recoup. Fake sick or simply play hookie. Take some time for self-care like doing a face mask. As freshman Logan James suggests, have some ice cream because “ice cream fixes every problem.”

   Not only does this day give one time to relax after such a traumatic event, it also allows one to form a game plan. Instead of buttering up teachers, one must come back to school as an even bigger nuisance. This will lower teachers’ expectations over time, making good deeds even better.

  One should do the bare minimum to get whatever grade one needs. The goal of school is to not learn; it is obviously survival. No one survives living on a deserted island of high school by training for a marathon.

   After the trauma of a horrendous conference, one needs to take a step back, enjoy some chocolate bars to make one happier, and then commit to the life of disappointment. It is never easy, but this will prepare one for the next conference. One may even find a new track in life as the troll of the toll bridge.