After years of not being offered, a new class is gaining popularity with students at Salem High School: culinary arts. Stefanie Dean, who is teaching the class, said the suggestion to offer the class was brought up to her several years ago. “The idea was pitched to me by using the culinary arts courses as a graduation option for the students who couldn't meet any of the requirements set out by the state,” she said. “They are life skills that many students don't get help with at home and it...

Written by SHS Junior Peyton Maynard Students who are excited about marching, spinning flags and learning new skills now can do it thanks to a mini color guard program started by Salem High School color guard coach Stephanie Bower.  What began with a few students, quickly grew into a group where younger kids can learn the basics, like holding the flag, marching and doing spins.  “I take things a little slower and keep to more of the beginner skills until they have a strong mastery of them,”...

Written by SHS Junior Abagale Elliott SHS has many classes available to help point students into a guided entrance to the field they may want to pursue as a career. There are even programs to get a student an easier start in the job market. Having a head start from the beginning in today's field is something you cannot make up after the fact.  One of these programs is in the library during 4th and 5th period and is designed for  upperclassmen who want to go into the IT field. The few students...