Leigha Valandingham
News Writing

On February 1st, a breach in the system proved the school’s system had been hacked. Installation of a new security system caused the three-week shutdown. A request to rent computers for the class to finish the assignment, has been made. The school board will decide Friday, the 6th.

Because of this incident,classes were affected. The journalism class has a 48-page final deadline on February 27th.

” It’s great that the school board is moving so quickly on this request.” said Rodney Stephens,yearbook adviser, “I know it will be somewhat costly for the district..”

MacWorld agreed to rent the computers out for $500 for the three weeks.

“We would risk not getting the book back before school ended. That would essentially kill an important tradition to the school.” Stephens said.

“Yearbook Day” consists of a senior signing party, that takes place the day that the yearbooks arrive on campus. All seniors get released from class at noon to attend the party in the gym.

“Yearbook Day is one of the highlights of Senior year.” said senior, Reggie White.

All the seniors enjoy this tradition, and the principal expects to carry it on.

“Yearbook Day for Seniors is one of the most beloved traditions at the school,” Stephens
said.