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Ink Stories

Lizzy Ramirez, Staff March 28, 2025

Have you ever thought about getting a tattoo? Would you get one for fun or with a meaning behind it? Most tattoos come with a story behind them. The majority of people get tattoos to express themselves...

Teacher Spotlight: Coach Upton

Teacher Spotlight: Coach Upton

Erin Davis, Writer March 27, 2025

Coach Upton, our newest baseball coach, has had an eventful journey leading him to teach Oklahoma History and coach our freshman. He grew up in Panama, Oklahoma, living with his 4 siblings, one being his...

Photo credit - Mrs. Hackler

Lane’s Project

Lizzy Ramirez, Staff March 13, 2025

There are many talented artists at the high school. Their talents vary from papier-mâché to pottery to paintings to realistic drawings. One student in particular, sophomore Lane Marshall, made a doll...

Teacher Mugging

Teacher Mugging

Lizzy Ramirez and Erin Davis March 12, 2025

The teachers mugged each other. They didn’t steal anything though - in fact, it was the opposite. Mrs. Quarry and Mrs. Cruse put together an anonymous trade between a few teachers, called mugging. Mugging...

Feature on "Oddball" Jobs

Feature on “Oddball” Jobs

Lizzy Ramirez, Staff February 17, 2025

Ever wondered about the weirdest jobs people around you have had? Or maybe thought about the odd jobs you've done? What makes a job ‘weird’... it is how rare it is, or the unusual skills it takes?...

The Student Investment Plan: What to Know

The Student Investment Plan: What to Know

Jolee Smith, Staff February 6, 2025

Hello Poteau Pirates! Today I will be discussing the bond issue being proposed by Poteau Public Schools and what you and your family should know before your parents or guardians vote. The bond issue...

Photo credit - Nat Williams

Starting the College Process

Lizzy Ramirez, Staff January 27, 2025

Thinking about college? Carl Albert State College right here in Poteau could be an amazing option if you're looking for something closer to home and affordable. Carl Albert State College, founded in 1933,...

Teen Homelessness and Displacement

Jolee Smith, Staff January 7, 2025

When it comes to homelessness one demographic that I don't see talked about often is teenage homeless and displaced folk, and in Oklahoma alone there are over 26,000 homeless children. One common form...

Photo credit - Allie Anderson

The Exotic Pet Skunk

Lizzy Ramirez, Staff December 9, 2024

Have you ever wanted a pet that isn't very common? Well, most of those would be considered “exotic.” An exotic pet is a pet that is relatively rare, unusual to keep, or just considered a wild species...

Photo taken by Katie Hopper

Academic Team Update

Jolee Smith, Staff November 14, 2024

Hello Pirates, this is the fall and winter update for the academic team! Last month the team finished first in districts and so are one of the top teams that will be competing in the regional tournament....

Reader's Spotlight

Reader’s Spotlight

Jolee Smith, Staff November 13, 2024

Hello Pirates, did you know that only around 32% of Americans read for fun regularly? Not only has reading been shown to improve cognitive functions and concentration, but it has even proven that reading...

Lifelong Friendships

Lizzy Ramirez, Staff November 1, 2024

What is a lifelong friendship? A lifelong friendship is a friendship that you think will last a lifetime. It's where you connect with someone and have a good bond. A lifelong friendship doesn't have...

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