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Students react to Sept. 11 terrorist attacks

Capital High School students were asked for their opinions on the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon.

Contest winners show the write stuff

West Virginia Writers Inc. recently recognized authors in grades seven through 12 in its annual Young Writers competition, which was co-sponsored by The Charleston Gazette.

A Capitol experience:
Hands-on program teaches students how government works

Youth in Government is a convention sponsored each year at the state Capitol in Charleston by the Ohio-West Virginia Hi-Y organization. This year, it took place April 27-29. The idea was for students to get a hands-on experience in how state government works.

New Boone policy means bye-bye, spring break

I always enjoy vacations and the chance to kick back, relax and unwind from tedious everyday life. Vacations offer the opportunity to spend time with family and friends and to see new places. Of course, at no other time are people more willing to make a change in their environment than in the spring.

What makes you happy?

Noted Chinese author Dr. Lin Yutang says, “The question that faces every man born into this world is not what should be his purpose ... but just what to do with life? The answer is that he should order his life so that he can find the greatest happiness in it.” In this story, Riverside students discuss their thoughts and opinions on happiness.

Don’t settle for the same old summer

Summer can be a teen-ager’s best friend — or worst enemy. Provided that you have things to keep you busy this summer, you probably look forward to being able to sleep in and get away from the pressures of school, homework and teachers.

Students snag the spotlight

FlipSide correspondent wins three — count 'em, three — writing awards; dancers tap into summer arts program; thespians act on the chance to attend a conference.

Spend your free time at the library this summer

Calling all bookworms: The Kanawha County Public Library system is looking for a few good students for its annual summer VolunTEEN program.