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7th new principal in 5 years arrives: Will he last?

Friday, October 13, 2006 By: Jensen Allen and Quintina Coney

Vowing to change Southfield High’s image, Michael Horn was hired as the seventh new principal in the last five years at Southfield High, on Aug. 22.
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Bye, bye French fries

Friday, October 13, 2006 By: Rachel Cook

French fries are no longer offered in any of the school’s cafeterias.
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Band wins top honor

Friday, October 13, 2006 By: Sahsha Daniel

The Marching Blue Jay Band was voted number one for best high school band in the metro-Detroit area by Fox 2 television viewers in September.
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Lake becomes dad

Friday, October 13, 2006 By: Personna Hover

English teacher Zerrick Lake and wife, Shamika Lake, added a twig to their family tree.
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Here we go again: Another new year; another new principal

Friday, October 13, 2006 By: Justin Johnson

This year, as with the five previous years, Southfield High has a new principal to lead the way. And, this year, as with the previous several, the question on everybody’s mind is, “How long will the n
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Vote no on Proposal 2

Friday, October 13, 2006 By: Jensen Allen

Michigan voters need to get off of their duffs and vote a resounding “no” on the Michigan Civil Rights Initiative (MCRI), known as Proposal 2, which will appear on the Nov. 7 ballot. This initiative
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Five new classes attract learners

Friday, October 13, 2006 By: Special Writers

Five new classes are available to students this year.

The new classes are Humanities, Animation, World History, African-American Literature and African-American History.
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New staffers join Blue Jay nest

Friday, October 13, 2006 By: Makia Brooks

As the new school year begins for Southfield High, there are new students, new buildings and new staff. Madeline Everson, Tonya Hickman, Milton Jones, Mary Small and Laurie Whalen are the new staff j
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Jay receives 3rd Gallup Award

Friday, October 13, 2006 By: Jensen Allen

For the third year in a row, The Southfield Jay newspaper received the George H. Gallup Award for outstanding achievement in journalism.
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Phillip Calvin Vails, 1988 - 2006

Friday, October 13, 2006 By: Mia Fleming

With an undying passion for music, Phillip Calvin Vails was hoping for a chance to touch many lives through his lyrics. But his life was taken from him June 11, 2006, almost one year to the day he gra
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The Southfield Jay Southfield High School Southfield, MI

Issue Date: Saturday, October 07, 2006 Issue: October 2006 Last Update: Monday, February 26, 2007

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Features

Out with the old; in with the new: Additions to school near completion

Friday, October 13, 2006 By Erika Pritchett

The school year isn’t the only thing considered “new” around Southfield High. The $45 million school expansion and renovation that is now two-thirds complete is Southfield High’s main attraction.

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Phillip Calvin Vails, 1988 - 2006

Friday, October 13, 2006 By Mia Fleming

With an undying passion for music, Phillip Calvin Vails was hoping for a chance to touch many lives through his lyrics. But his life was taken from him June 11, 2006, almost one year to the day he gra

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Spirit Week & Homecoming

Monday, October 23, 2006 By

Homecoming 2006 was a week to remember for the Blue Jays, who defeated North Farmington 27-7 and crowned a new king and queen at halftime.

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Ford Motor offers safe driving program for teens

Friday, October 13, 2006 By Mia Fleming

In an effort to improve the driving skills of teenagers, Ford Motor Company has launched an interactive website where teens can practice their behind-the-wheel moves.

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Survey1 in 5 seniors holds job

Monday, October 16, 2006 By Rae Larkins

Of the 293 seniors in the senior class, 61 of them - or approximately 20 percent - have a job outside of school, according to a recent survey conducted by The Southfield Jay.

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ReviewHaunted Scare Fest is frightfully fun

Friday, October 13, 2006 By Kayla Hurst

“Ahh!” a young girl screams while standing in line at the Hayride of Doom.She is one of about 100 waiting in line to climb aboard a haunted wagon for a 15-minute spooky ride through dark woods.

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Movie ReviewGo ahead and see 'World Trade Center' movie

Friday, October 13, 2006 By Makia Brooks

Many remember the tragedy of the 9/11 terrorist attacks with heavy hearts and a tear in their eye.

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Style profile : with Eugene McKenzie

Monday, October 16, 2006 By Rae Larkins

In a white walk-in closet five days a week at 5:45 in the morning, stands a fashionable young man by the name of Eugene R. McKenzie II. Each morning the junior dresses to impress.

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Guess who?: Baby contest offers prize