Anime Club

By: Kala Lindley

The Anime Club has officially been established at the start of the 2010 school year at Sparta High School. You may be wondering: What is Anime? Anime comes from Japan and refers to a unique style of animation that is a relatively new form of art/entertainment in western culture.

Members of the High School's Anime Club meet every Thursday under the supervision of English teacher Troy Tiedens. During these weekly meetings, students enjoy role playing and learning the Japanese culture. "Once a month, I give Japanese lessons to other members interested in learning their language." stated Senior Nikki Naumann, who is the club's Secretary/Treasurer.

Although the Anime Club is still trying to gain recognition, students at SHS have met informally since the beginning of the 2007-2008 school year. "I first got into Anime Club as a Freshman, back when it was still very informal. We met at the public library whenever we had a chance. The club kind of died my Sophomore year because our president was getting involved with the military. By my Junior year the club had been taken over by new leadership and has steadily progressed ever since." Naumann explained.

The Anime Club will be attending No Brand Con X in Eau Claire, Wisconsin on April 15-17, 2011. At this time, members will dress up in various costumes. "We have a lot of fun during this convention!" added Naumann. They are always looking for new members to join. If interested, stop in and talked to Mr. Tiedens or find one of the Anime Club members!

BowHunting Opens

This last Saturday was the 18th of September, and for many people it was the kickoff to their weekend, but for others it was the kickoff of something much greater. Bowhunting opened and all of the hunting fanatics got out the camo and went out to shoot "the big one" as bowhunter Dalton Woodworth had put it. There is always one of your family members or friends who have those wild and crazy hunting stories that you love to hear and even sometimes laugh at and call them a liar. It's part of the tradition of bowhunting to go out, hunt, come back and tell each other how the hunt went.

Many people would agree that bowhunting is much more exciting to them than gun hunting mainly because of the game plan. When thinking up a strategy for your hunt, you must think about what type of equipment to use and bring, where to sit, and which way the wind is blowing. Woodworth says that, "a couple of the main reasons that people go bowhunting is because it is much more of a sport to shoot deer by using a bow instead of a rifle. With a bow, you must have a lot of patience and let the deer actually come to you. All in all I think any hunter would agree shot with a bow or gun venison tastes the best."

Reid Mack and Jonathan Loeffelholz both agree that this year the number of bowhunters has increased. "The reason for this could either be persuasion that bow hunting is more sporting, the nicer weather we have had, or since one person you know does it then you will want to try it," says Loeffelholz . Mack, a local hunter, says that he thinks the number of deer harvested this year will easily be more than last year. If he is right you better get out there and get your "monster." In the old movie gallery building, a new archery shop has opened up here in town called Sparta Archery. It is a store that is branched off of La Crosse Archery. Mack also agrees that since there is a store to supply the demand of bows to bowhunt, then more people will hunt. Jon Loeffelholz was asked what other animals he has seen out when hunting that he thinks are becoming more common to see every time you are out in the woods. "I've seen many turkeys and coyotes. Also I've seen a couple wolf tracks here and there so I make sure to keep my eyes on the lookout for them."

Bowhunting to many people is a great tradition to pass on from one generation to another. To others, it is just another season to hunt deer. Either thought is fine, it just depends on how passionate you are about it. Bow hunting can be very relaxing and good for anyone because you are out in nature. Just be careful up in that stand. Good luck to all hunters and get out there.

Sparta Homecoming Game

The 2010 Sparta homecoming football game was a game for the Spartans to look back and learn from. After a 41-0 loss to the La Crosse Aquinas Blugolds. The Spartan's now look forward to the game against the Holmen Vikings on Friday, October first at seven p.m. at the Sparta Memorial Park Stadium.

The Spartan's did not play up to there ability. Sparta Junior Clay Langan, the Spartan's starting quarterback, said, "Not good, we didn't play up to our potential." The Spartans had multiple miscues including wrong routes, missed assignments, and missed tackles, Langan stated, "Not everyone was on the same page offensively, and defensively, Jimmy Coady is good." Blugold running back Jimmy Coady ran for 219 yards and scored three touchdowns versus the Spartans. Coady now has 1076 yards through five games with twelve touchdowns. "Timing must be better and everyone needs to play at 100% at all times, we need better tackling and pursuit" Langan explained when asked what needs to be fixed for the Spartans to be successful.

Spartans play another conference foe, Holmen Friday night. "Holmen passes the ball [more than other teams in the conference] and plays good defense," said Mark Byom, Spartans head coach. Byom, in his second year as Sparta's head coach he has gone through ups and downs, with low numbers of athletes involved and a problem with execution mistakes being two major problems. "We played hard Friday but Aquinas was much faster than us and we gave up too many big plays" Byom said when asked what his thoughts of Friday's game were. Spartans need to continue to play hard and the combination playing hard and executing will lead to success. To fix the problem and be able to execute Sparta must make changes and fix things. "Offensive line needs to hold assignments and sustain blocks with more consistent execution" Byom says, "Bad tackling and a very good running back, we need to work on fundamentals of tackling defensively" offers Byom.

With an 0-5 start the Spartans are looking for something to turn there season around, the Spartan's look forward to the game against the Holmen Vikings on Friday, October first at seven p.m. at the Sparta Memorial Park Stadium. The game could be a low scoring, defensive battle.

Get Ready, Get Set, SCARE!

The House of Shadows is gearing up for more frights and screams this October. Located on Osborne Drive, the House of Shadows is an interactive haunted house that is held every year in October. Those working in the haunted house hold a variety of jobs, from simply setting up the ever-changing maze to hiding within the maze, hungry for the screams of their victims, I mean, visitors.

"This is my fourth year working in the House of Shadows," says Sarah Rodgers, a Sparta High student who works with the costumes for the characters, "and it's been really fun."

The dedicated staff of the House of Shadows is a mix of students and adults, and many of them come back year after year. Their tireless efforts in making the House of Shadows its scary best benefit the Boys and Girls Club of Sparta.

The House of Shadows is open every Friday and Saturday in October, starting on Saturday, October 2nd. In honor of Halloween, the House of Shadows is open every night from the 28th until the 31st. Not-so-scary sessions start at 6:00pm and run until 7:00pm with an admissions cost of $6.00 per ticket. Very Scary sessions start at 7:00pm and go until the last group has maneuvered their way through. Admissions cost for the Very Scary sessions are $8.00 per ticket. Tickets are available for sale at the House of Shadows until 10:00pm every night they are open.

Earth Club

 By: Kelsey Thurston

Earth Club, which was originally started by Donna Kemp and Dennis Wortman, is one of the very few after school activities that is eco-friendly by having a main focus on saving our planet. "We try to do some highway cleanup," says Joseph Cook, current head Earth Club advisor, "and we always do recycling after our usual monday meetings." But that's not all this super-green group does. 

On October first and second a group of earth club members are heading out to the Monroe County Solid Waste collection days. The group attending this outing is more then excited to be a part of it. "The kids should have a good time and it will surely help them out with being environmentally friendly." However, there are even bigger plans for Cook and the Earth Club.


"We have a potential to visit the Mississippi Valley Conservancy," adds Cook," and we would like to get to Organic Valley another time." Not only will they be traveling, but Earth Club really kicked off when they started recycling.


In the year 2007 Sparta High School started their very first recycling program. Senior at Sparta High and member of Earth Club, Amanda Flock says, "With the cooperation of the custodial staff and Monroe County Solid Waste Management we have successfully kept over three tons of recycled materials out of the landfill since the recycling program was started." Recycling at Sparta High School is clearly very important to the earth club and to their fellow students.

Senior Dana Geier, currently not a member of Earth club says,"Earth Club and Mister Cook always seem to be there to make sure our school is taking care of our earth as best as we can." So the word about Earth Club has gotten around, now the students and faculty need to start thinking green.

When asked if she sees a lot of kids using the garbage cans or the recycling bins to throw away their bottles or cans Geier says," I think its been programmed into our brains by Mister Cook to use the recycling bins and I see a lot of people using them rather than the regular garbage." The recycling program is not only successful in collecting cans and plastic bottles, but has also helped educate both kids and adults about how and why to recycle. 

When asked if there was a student or a group of students who were exceptionally well at participating in Earth Club Cook said, "Kristina Beeler and Amanda Flock. Miss Flock is very diligent and very, very responsible. They were always at the meetings and helping out with all the recycling." Responsible students with a big responsibility.

So what makes these Sparta High School students that interested in saving our earth? "I like environmental awareness and when I joined Mister Kinsman was the advisor and he was always my favorite teacher." says Flock. Apparently the awareness has begun to work for not only Flock but for the whole Sparta High School student body.

FCCLA Officers

By: Jess Bailey

On Thursday September 16th, 2010 in Jodee Hoiness' room (428) the FCCLA officers were voted on. Sarah Zebrowski was elected president, Heather Zebrowski was elected treasurer, Brook Sullivan was elected vice president, and Dannen Hemmersbach was automatically secretary because there were no other runners. Also Michelle Herrman is the student council representative. These votes were made by everyone closing their eyes and raising their hand to who they wanted. A tie was not possible because there were thirteen members voting.

T-shirt ideas are set and ready to order. The t-shirts will have FCCLA logo on the front and on the back it says peace, love and family, and on the right sleeve you can choose to get your name printed, then on the left sleeve you can choose to get your graduation year printed. The shirt orders are due by October 7th to Dannen Hemmersbach. The cost of the shirt depends on if you get your name and graduation year printed on the sleeves but for the whole thing it will be eighteen dollars.

TIP411

By: Cody Degner

Tip 411 is a crime tip-line system for criminal justice brand new to the Sparta Police Department. It is a 6 month old system that only the Sparta Police Department has. "It is simple to use" said Officer Kyle seubert. In the contact line in a text message you type in 847411. "Then in the message box the first line has to be SPARTAPD" said Officer Seubert. Then you type your message, "make sure you are very detailed in your message," said Officer Seubert. Your message is sent to Minneapolis, MN where they get rid of all your personal info. Then it is sent to Sparta Police Department where they investigate your tip. Officer Seubert said, "This system is designed for the teenagers because they are the biggest texters". Officer Seubert said "This is a pretty fast system, it only takes around two minutes to get processed in Minneapolis, MN and back down to Sparta Police Department". The officer assigned to investigating your tip attempts to respond to give you feed back. "That way students don't get discouraged and stop sending in there tips", said Officer Seubert.

Sparta Boys' Soccer Team

By: Kala Lindley

The 2010 Sparta Boys’ Soccer team is off to a good start. So far, they are 5-8-1. The varsity team has a lot of experience, especially since there is eight seniors, six juniors, and two sophomores on the team. The boys are coached by Ben Crenshaw and Ed Hoskin. As for captains, the team is led by Zach Koger (Senior), Dalton Woodworth (Junior), and Seth Wright (Senior).

In Mississippi Valley Conference play, the Spartans ended up 4-2, securing a second place tie with Aquinas Blugolds in the MVC race. Sparta’s two leading scorers are Cody Livangood and Nick Loeffelholz. When asked if they have a good chance at appearing at state again for a second time, Avery Hanson (Midfielder) added, “I think it can be done, but our team needs to work for it.” The boys have faced several Division One schools, which will help them in the long run, especially since post season play begins with regionals on October 5.

The team is hoping to get off to a good start with post season play like last year. The Spartans advanced to state during the 2009 season, after knocking off the Osceola Chieftains. As for this year, the Spartans are going to have to work extra hard, after loosing a strong senior class of ten. When asked what improvements will need to be made to advance to state play, Hanson offered, “We need to pass more, communicate, and take more shots.”

One key element to the Spartans success is their coaching. The boys have been under direction of Crenshaw and Hoskin for the past four years. Danny Huber, senior defender, adds, “I think they bring a lot of knowledge and experience to the team. They have high standards set that they expect us to play at.”

The boys finished conference play on September 21 as they beat LaCrosse Central 5-0. Huber stated, “We played well as a team. Our defense was solid.” Scorers for Sparta included Mitchel Pauley (Junior) with three goals, Zach Latour (Senior) with one, and Nick Loeffelholz (Senior) with one also. Four of their five goals were added in the first half, and solid defense kept the Red Raiders scoreless.

The Spartans are back in action on Thursday September 23, as they host LaCrosse Central for their first round of the MVC tournament. On Saturday October 2, the boys are back on the field for a non-conference game at Hudson, followed by Baraboo on the fourth. Pauley adds, “They both are going to be solid teams, but the way we have been playing together we can compete with basically anyone. We just need to play our game and communicate with each other and we should be coming out with two wins.”

The Sparta Boys’ Soccer team has great potential. “We definitely have what it takes to make it to state again. We just need to play the game to our level and continue to improve on our weaknesses.” adds Huber. It will take a lot of hard work and dedication, but I have no doubt state is not out of reach for our boys!

The 2010 Lady Spartan Netters

The 2010 Lady Spartan Netters started off their season early this year, looking to build on last seasons play. Practice started on August 10th under direction of first year coach Sarah Schoenwaelder and assistant coach Dale Stafslien. Under the persistent eye of Schoenwaelder, Stafslien, and experienced seniors, Sparta hopes to compete with other teams in the Mississippi Valley Conference.

MVC play began with a trip to La Crosse Central, where number one singles Kala Lindley opened up with a win, however the girls were unable to pull off the team victory. “I think the caliber of our players has improved, but we still have a lot of work to do.” offered Lindley when asked if the team has improved since last season.

The Lady Netters have come up just short in MVC play against Onalaska, Aquinas, and Logan. However, the Lady Spartans have had their share of success in the season so far as well. A 4-3 victory over Viroqua got the Lady Netters started in the win column. Which was added to by decisive victories both at and hosting West Salem. “I want to work on keeping my opponent more off balance and make them work harder.” added Lindley.

Despite falling in the MVC the girls remain optimistic and continue to work hard. When asked if she thinks this season has been successful, Senior Alicia Winchel offered, “Yes, we have won more matches this season than in the past couple of years combined.”

Although the girls work hard to improve, having fun when playing and enjoying the game is just as important. Winchel had this to add when asked if playing tennis with the team is fun for her, “At times yes, other times no. We have a lot of fun as a team. Bus rides with the girls are the most fun, win or lose there is always a lot of energy and there is never a dull moment.” The girls definitely have a lot of energy on and off the court, as Winchel offers, “I love after winning an away game all of the excitement on the bus on the way home.”

The season isn’t over however, the strong senior leadership continues to help and guide the younger girls. When asked what advice she would pass on to future girls playing tennis, Lindley suggested, “Play each point one at a time and know its not over until its over. Also practice how you play.”

Coaching the girls isn’t easy, but most coaches would agree that having a great group of girls helps make their job easier and more enjoyable. “This is a great group of girls because we have outstanding senior leadership and they have worked hard to be a group. Having team dinners together and bonding on and off the court. “ adds Stafslien.

The girls season comes to a head on Monday September 27th as the team heads to the MVC conference tournament to determine where they will place in the MVC this season. Followed by a trip to Viroqua on September 30th.

After regular season play ends the girls still have probably the biggest challenge of the season ahead of them: the WIAA state tournament. “It’ll be tough, but Kala’s goal from the start of the season has been to go to state and I think all the girls can certainly be competitive if they play hard.” comments Stafslien. The girls are looking forward to state tournament play at sub-sectionals after number one singles Kala Lindley went to sectionals last year. After competing at that level of play Lindley offers “I think our team has a good chance, since our sub-sectionals are in Lodi.”

I think everyone is excited for these next few weeks as our girls come into some competitive and important games!

2010 Powderpuff

By: Brianna Brinckman

On Sunday, September 26th the Junior and Senior girls battled it out at Meadowview Middle School for the 2010 Homecoming powderpuff game.

Both teams worked hard to prepare for the game. Junior Harley Schauf stated, "We had a lot of practices and even though not many people showed up, I feel we are as prepared as we can be." Not knowing what to expect, the junior girls were optimistic about the games outcome. Schauf continues, "I don't really know what to expect, but I'm excited and I think it will be a good game."

To make the game less biased, both teams agreed to utilize a junior referee for the first time ever. Senior player Katie Sprague added, "The seniors definitely have an advantage from playing last year and it's only fair to include a junior referee." She goes on to advise that the game shouldn't be taken too seriously and to just have fun. Schauf and Sprague both agree that the girls have matured and are responsible enough to prove it to the school.

Powderpuff hasn't been a school sponsored function since 2005. Schauf states, "I hope someday powderpuff can be a school supported activity again."

 By Mackenzie Isensee

The Sparta Spikers take a victory over the Onalaska Hilltoppers in Onalaska. The Spikers are off to a great start this volleyball season. The Spikers, as of Thursday, September 9th, are undefeated. Jade Jandt, number 13 and the Spikers libero, said "I feel the season is going to go well and we have a strong team this year and strong players who bring a lot to the court". The Spartan Spikers win against the Onalaska Hilltoppers keeps the Spartans undefeated. The Spartans took this win three matches to zero. 

 Dennis Greer, the Sparta Sports Athletic trainer, says"They are very talented and he thinks they could do very well". Along with their game against the Onalaska Hilltoppers in Onalaska the girls have played many more teams, loosing to only one leaving the girls record at 7-1. Even with their loss, the Spartan Spikers are still first in conference and they are hoping that it stays that way. 

 With the team working so hard to keep themselves on top, it's no wonder they are doing so well. The Spartan Spikers have been practicing everyday after school to keep their record the way it is.

FCCLA 2010

By: Jess Bailey

The first FCCLA meeting was Thursday, September 9th in Jodee Hoiness' room (428). There was a good turn out of 13 members there, along with the advisers, Jodee Hoiness and Mathew Boberg. Many things were discussed such as the leadership training October 26th at UW Stout. This is a conference on leadership and the theme is team.

Another thing discussed was a sale of Spartan signs, pricing at $10.00 and would be sold at home games. One other fun fall activity coming up will be Toys for Tots and is around Thanksgiving.

Interested students may still join without paying any dues. Come check it out and see what its all about! Although the $20.00 for dues is needed by November 1st.

As Michelle Herrman's (a Sparta High Junior and first year FCCLA member) said she wanted to join because, "It has a great fun advisor and it seemed like a fun club to join". Brook Sullivan (a Sparta High Senior and FCCLA member) stated, "its good experience for your future and a great way to get involved with school". Take a word or two from these great members and join for good reasons. Herrman was asked why she joined and said, "because I took parents and children and it works a lot with family. Plus I want to work with children". Sullivan went on to say, "we go to cluster meetings and have a fun time." There are a lot of fun activities involved with FCCLA and it is a good background to have for a career. If you are interested you are always welcome to join, they are always looking for new members and would be overjoyed to have you. There is a meeting every Thursday morning at 7:20 in Mrs. Hoiness' room, number 428.

High School Jobs

By: Brandon Rickert

Multiple high school kids have jobs, some work because they're forced, some work for extra money, and some do it to learn responsibility and time management.

There are multiple negatives involved in having jobs while in high school. A job can impact both a student's social and academic life. Junior Chelsea Guzy says "Working late hours, staying up late for homework, not getting enough sleep, and no social life" are a few of the negatives.

Homework and school should be a main priority to kids going through high school. Many kids with jobs have trouble finishing school work, "[I] Can't do my homework and sometimes [have] late assignments." states Junior Garrett Geier.

Kids learn from having jobs but even teenage jobs conflict with adults unemployment. Tiffany Totzke, an english teacher at SHS comments, "There is already enough unemployment for adults to deal with and high school kids take jobs away from unemployed adults." Totzke thinks that academics should be the number one focus. "Money shouldn't be the focus, you have all life to work." says Totzke.

The School Dress Code Causes Controversy

By: Kayla Kelsey

In order to promote a clear focus on education, The Sparta High School recently established a dress code policy that provides dress and appearance requirements for its students.

The dress code "enhances the learning environment," said Sam Russ, the Sparta High School Principle. "A student's dress, like conduct, is a personal matter limited only by the realities of health, safety, guidance, or disruptions of normal school operations."

But to some of the students of Sparta High School, the dress code seems rather hard to follow. Some girls find it hard to follow the rule of keeping your shoulders covered.

"I think that they should let us wear tank tops that have an inch strap," said Katie Hedrick, a sophomore at the school. "I want to be able to wear halter tops too; I have a super cute one that I can't even wear to school."

The dress code states that wearing apparel can enhance or distract from any situation. Within the guidelines, the following types of apparel will be considered inappropriate and should not be worn to school: any clothing with writing, pictures, or symbols which enhances the image, or through direct appeal, promotes the use or consumption of tobacco, drugs and/or alcohol. Any clothing with writing, pictures, or symbols which are suggestive, obscene, or distasteful, are also not allowed. Outdoor attire is not permitted in the classroom, along with the wearing of caps, hats, or headgear (sunglasses). Everyone is to have their shoulders covered and cannot walk around barefoot or in stocking feet. Also immodest clothing, like midriffs, halter tops, tube tops, skirts, and shorts that are considered "too short", and bra straps cannot be visible.

"I agree with the dress code," said JoDee Hoiness, the Sparta High School's FACE teacher. "Students are aware of the dress code", Hoiness continues, "There will always be those kids who want to be the 'non-followers'."

But is the dress code really helping, or is it just causing controversy?

Russ said, "Yes, I believe it's working, I don't have any statistics saying that it is helping enhance the learning environment, but most students are following it." Katie Hedrick disagrees, "no kids are not obeying it, I see girls in tank tops all the time."

Some students try breaking the dress code thinking that they won't get caught. When or if they are caught breaking the dress code they are told that they either need to cover their shoulders or change whatever it is that is wrong with their outfit.

"What is the policy," asked Hoiness, "most students are aware of what the dress code is, but what's going to happen to them if they are breaking it?" Hedrick backs this up by stating, "What is the 'official' dress code, some people don't even get yelled at when they break it?"

The dress code is harder for some people to obey by when it starts to get warmer. Some students want to wear tank tops, shorts, and skirts, since some parts of the school are hotter than the other.

"The length of skirts, shorts, and dresses needs to be better enforced," said Hoiness. "Teachers are good about watching for tank tops, but the length of some girls' skirts, shorts, and dresses are a little revealing." Some schools have the rule that the end of your bottoms must be to your finger tips.

So far the Sparta High School dress code has not caused too many issues and is being followed by a majority of the student body.

Healthy Lifestyles

By: Brianna Brinckman

Americans these days have the reputation of being obese and out of shape, but managing a healthy lifestyle is easier than it seems.

"It's not always what one eats but it's how much they consume," states Sparta High School's athletic trainer Dennis Greer. Greer maintains that is the most important thing to remember.

He goes on to make the comparison that our body is like a car. "It needs fuel to run but if you put in too much gas, it will spill out into the trunk and keep building up." Eating smaller portions does help keep the weight down, some choices are better than others.

Greer informs that fast food restaurants are full of fatty acids and are very unhealthy for ones body. Jennifer Butzler, Sparta High School's gym teacher says, "I think kids are aware of what they need to do to be healthy, but not as aware of their nutritional habits." Dennis echoes by saying, "The students at Sparta High that have to eat at the school are fine, but the ones who can leave and go eat Taco Bell or Mcdonald's are in trouble." He believes that if you eat fast food at a young age, you will continue these actions when older. "Since the choices made now lead to choices we will make in the future, we must remember that our bodies can only adsorb unhealthy food until we reach our mid 20's to 30's. If we are still consuming fast food around that age, we will quickly start to pack on the pounds" continues Greer.

Butzler recommends to start your day off with a nice healthy breakfast. "A good breakfast consists of about 5 grams of fiber and 5 grams of protein" mentions Jennifer. She suggests that you can obtain your fiber by eating oatmeal or fruits. The protein can come from low-fat yogurts or various types of bacon. "If you must bring a snack to school, bring a fruit or simple sugar. Try to proportion out fats, carbohydrates, and proteins throughout the day" expresses Dennis.

To accompany eating healthy, you also must stay active. "It's hard to find time to exercise in the day, but treat exercise as you would any other appointment" encourages Jake Larsen, a gym teacher at Sparta High. He continues, "Living healthy is easy if you manage time." Being active doesn't mean that you have to go run three miles. Greer suggests that you find an activity that is fun for you. "We should obtain at least 20 minutes of activity, three times a weak" he continues. An activity as simple as frisbee is beneficial as long we are off the couch.

According to Larsen, "When exercising, we must respond and react." He explains that this is the concept of responding to your body feeling tired, but reacting by pushing through it. Anyone can be healthy if you put your mind to it.

Important Dates for Seniors!

By Alix Herrman

As the seniors finish up their last year, they have a lot to worry about. These worries include: where they are going to go to college, when and where to apply, the ACT's and how they are going to pay for it. Their are 5 upcoming ACT dates that will be useful for the seniors to take advantage of. These dates are: October 23, 2010, December 11, 2010, February 12, 2011, April 9, 2011, and June 11, 2011.

Different colleges start looking at applications at different times. Most TC and UW schools have already started taking applications. Once one gets accepted into a college they can apply for scholarships right away. Local scholarships don't start taking applications until February 2, 2011 but one can apply for a college scholarship as soon as they get accepted. Another big thing seniors are worried about is having enough money to pay for college, Financial Aid helps with this. On November 22, 2011 speakers will be coming to the gymnasium to talk to senior students about how they can apply for Financial Aid. You're almost done seniors! Keep up the hard work!