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Junior Mary Ewing reads a book in the library for Mary Johnson's English 11 class. Some teachers take their classes to the library for a change in scenery.

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Dimitri Agdanowski, Photo Editor

February 19, 2025

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Sophomore Faye Radley works on a study guide for one of their classes. Some students find that they have time to work during their classes, but others do not.

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Senior Raylee Maize–Scaife debates with her Novolog insulin pen in class while talking with classmates. Diabetics have to use an insulin pen about 15 minutes before they eat or when their blood sugar is high.

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Andrew Muysenberg, Freshman Academy Principal, hands a student a tardy pass. If a student gets 6 tardies in a week, they get suspended.

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Tower Talk: Why did you join the sewing and knitting club?

Venelope Ortiz, Tower Talk Editor

January 31, 2025

Tower Talk What do you enjoy about the sewing and knitting club

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Venelope Ortiz, Tower Talk Editor

Hi, I’m Venelope Ortiz, the Tower Talk Editor on Knight Life. I joined my junior year because I wanted to be more involved with the school and what goes on, as well as write more about the Latino/Hispanic community. In my free time I enjoy drawing, singing and reading. Pronouns: she/her