Life for me has been a game of chess, but it’s a game I never win. The board is flat, the same as always. The game is fair and always congruent, yet I still don’t win. Our pieces are all the same, but when it came your turn to make the move, you always make sure you win. You’ve always been put first and I … Continue reading Morgan Langenstein

Life for me has been a pair of headphones. When I was first noticed, I was in perfect condition. I was treated like I was important. But as life went on, I was used so much, that I slowly began to tear apart. I tried my best to stay in good condition for the happiness of other people. But as I got older, I stopped working … Continue reading Marley Dowell

This is the fourth issue in a series of poetry editions. Poetry editions will be published in quick succession and feature a variety of poetic styles. Students were given the option to choose their own poetry format for this issue. Creativity is the Enemy by Grace Watson We are creative; It can sometimes be destroyed By outside forces The creative forces can ruin Creativity, by destroying … Continue reading Poetry Edition 4: Student’s Choice

This is the third issue in a series of poetry editions. Poetry editions will be published in quick succession and feature a variety of poetic styles. These poems are limericks, which are poems that are meant to be humorous and have an AABBA rhyme scheme. Marley Dowell Katie is gay She always makes my day She is fun and smart With a very big heart With many … Continue reading Poetry Edition 3: Limericks

Most of us have been together since pre-k, some of us have been together since middle school, and most of us could tell you that, we don’t like each other at all, and they wouldn’t be lying. Today is not a day to focus on who likes who or who stole your boyfriend in 6th grade, but to join together as the class of 2020 and accomplish great … Continue reading Stranger Dogs by Morgan Langenstein

Mother Teresa once said,” Be faithful in small things because it is in them that your strength lies.” I have looked at this quote as a guide throughout my high school life. It tells me to keep faith, and to never give up, and that’s what I want not just for myself, but everyone. As little kids we always had the dream of crossing this … Continue reading A New Beginning by Genesis Burch

Greetings classmates! Today is the day in which we look upon each other not only as friends, enemies, partners, students, or classmates, but also as adults. Adults who have their own unique points of view and natural talents that could get them far in life as independent individuals. Our lives begin now, as we each walk out of here with a diploma in our hands, … Continue reading Moving On by Victoria Smith

Welcome families, teachers, parents, and, most importantly, my friends, the class graduates of 2018. Can you believe it? 4 years ago, we were the startled freshman that were roaming these hallways like lost puppies, and today we take our last walk through as students here at Berkeley Springs High School. Bottle flipping, defined eyebrows, Nike sweatpants, Trap rap music and especially athletes, laughter and happiness. … Continue reading Line Up by Emily Young

We are Dead. Obviously not in the typical sense, but in the sense that we are now subjected to the daily grind that is life. A life that is subjected to unwanted opinions and individuals who are ignorant to the fact that their opinions are unwanted. These individuals could be your future boss, a friend, a family member. The world that we dream in is … Continue reading The Death of the Class of 2018 by Grace Watson

Please Note: While each of these stories have gone through multiple rounds of editing, these pieces were created and edited by amateur writers and may contain errors. With graduation coming up, we thought it would be fun to write graduation speeches! Each student wrote their own speech to their own graduating classes. We hope you enjoy the following speeches! We would appreciate any positive comments, … Continue reading Issue 11: Graduation Speeches