Badminton Club is a newcomer to Urabana High School’s long list of extracurricular, but its uniqueness sets it apart from the pack. Lucy Lu, a sophomore, got the idea for the club. After asking around, Carol Godoy and Shanda Goodrum volunteered to sponsor it. “The club needed a sponsor and I thought it would be... »
Archive for February 25th, 2010
UHS’ “Rosemary” Turns 100
This spring marks the one hundredth edition of UHS’ yearbook, The Rosemary. The yearbook staff has been working tirelessly throughout the school year to create a signature issue that embraces the 2009-2010 school year, but also pays tribute to the previous century’s worth of UHS coverage. To celebrate the anniversary, Editor in Chief Mariah Burgess... »
Top 8 Stories of “The Echo”
The last decade has been an important one for UHS students, seeing as it has contained the majority of our lives , and, therefore, our memories. The Echo has covered a ton of issues within the last ten years, including some of the biggest moments for not only UHS students, but the world alike.... »
Doing it for the Children
Wondering why your peers are missing part of the school day and then coming back with false beards and devil eyes? They’re part of the children’s show: Gold in the Bones. Every year Urbana High School’s Drama Club puts on a children’s show with five public performances in the evening, but also special matinees for... »
The Steroids Debate
There has been a lot of discussion lately about whether or not baseball players, or even athletes in general, should be able to get into the hall of fame if they have taken steroids. First, let’s look at the history of anabolic steroids. Testosterone (which helps strengthen bones and muscles in both men and women)... »
Saints Win Super Bowl
It was a historic day for Louisiana, a short four and a half years after Katrina the saints won the Superbowl. The New Orleans Saints beat the Indianapolis Colts in the 44th annual Superbowl 31-17. It was the Saints first appearance in the Superbowl. The first quarter was slow for the Saints. The Colts were... »
Valentine Cards
There are so many different types of Valentine’s cards to choose from. You can be as creative as you want or very simple. Here are some ideas for Valentine’s cards for your family, friends, boyfriend or girlfriend: 1) Valentines in a box- These are the ones you gave and received as a kid. Cards are... »
Top Ten Movies of 2009
The Best Movies of 2009 List shows the ten highest-grossing movies of the year. While 2009 had over a hundred movies, only a few of them had enough sales to put them in the top ten. Its also not a surprise that 2009 was the year the biggest money making movie ever came out:... »
Behind the Scenes: Gold in the Bones
As I walked into the auditorium the Monday before Gold in the Bones was to open, the first thing I noticed were the tons of tools, nails and wood laying around. The set crew was busy at work building the various pieces for the Children’s Show; Gold in the Bones. It was about 5:30 and... »