A world view

    Imagine living every day in fear that you might be the next victim in a battle with a government that wants to rid its country of large groups of civilians. That is what people in Darfur are encountering every day. They are struggling to find a place where they feel safe and free – an easy task in the United States, but nearly impossible in western Sudan.
    This week, high school students in Scarborough made an effort to make their school and community more aware of the tragedy that is unfolding in the Darfur region of Sudan. Activities included a day of silence. What students and staff were learning went beyond books and tests – it gave them a chance to be a part of a global community.
    Why is it important for young people to take action and learn more about happenings like the Darfur conflict? Because our world, even though it is expanding due to an increasing population, is becoming smaller every day. Because of the instantaneous effect of today’s media, our world does not seem as vast as before. Plus, with more and more prejudices and stereotypes being broken down every day, feelings toward other people can focus more on help than on blame.
    We all can take a lesson from these students at Scarborough High School. It is important to be aware of not only what is going on in our own backyard, but what is going on in the world as well.

Congrats to SHS girls track team

    A quick note of congratulations needs to given to the high school girls indoor track team, which won its third straight Class A state title this past week. Scarborough has now been playing Class A sports for a few years now and it is becoming apparent that Scarborough High School has one of the strongest athletic programs in the state. Athletic excellence, as well as academic excellence, is becoming the norm at SHS.