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“Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.”
by Helen Keller
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Holiday cheer is in the air

Frequent substitute teacher Kay Staggs stands in her yard amidst all her Christmas inflatables. As of press time, Staggs has a collection of 46 of the decorations.

JILLIAN KEY – Hoof Prints Editor

It all began in 1999. The weather was cold. Santa stood outside of Wal-Mart shaking his bell, [...]

Mystery chicken finds home on campus

RACHEL SIMMONS – Hoof Prints Staff He was walking down the hall and out the door, minding his own business. What came next was something unexpected. Science teacher Eddie Dunigan thought that Monday morning would be just like any other. It was the first day back from Christmas break, so the most that he expected was cranky students with bad attitudes. Little did he know, he would get a little more excitement than that. [...]

Is Santa story good for kids?

CLAY TURNER – Hoof Prints Staff Christmas is the one time of year when honesty is not the best policy. It’s a time when children believe in one imaginary person that brings them more hope than anything during that time: Santa Claus. The question is whether or not you tell them the truth and crush their dreams about his existence or go along with the lie that has been imposed on them ever since they were born. [...]

Students share stories of Santa

BIANCA GARCIA – Hoof Prints Staff

The month of holiday spirit. The month of family gatherings. The month of giving and receiving. The month of truth. The month of December.

If a child was asked the question “what is your favorite month?” they would likely say December or the month of their birthday. These [...]