By: Web Design
As we look back on the 2006-07 school year, there have been many events, activities, and trends that shaped this year.  Take a look back at the Local Events, Sporting Events, National Events, Media Trends, Adolescent Trends, and the Senior Awards from this school year.
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Van Wert High School will hold its annual Graduation Ceremony this Sunday, June 3, 2007, at 2:00 p.m. in the high school gymnasium.  Guests are asked to park in the west parking lots next to the high school/middle school gymnasiums.  Doors will open at 1:00 p.m. and all guests are asked to enter through either the high school or middle school  gymnasium doors.

By: Katie Dickinson & Carly Fortman
As we both look back at our high school days, one thing that sticks out would have to be web design. We've had some fun times in our three years as web design students.
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Last Updated on August 9, 2007 at 4:30 PM
Brian is a 2001 graduate of VWHS.  He is the son of Kevin & Linda McGonagle and husband of Ashley McGonagle.  Kevin is a language arts teacher at VWHS and is in charge of all the TV Production classes.  On Tuesday, April 24, the McGonagle family was informed by the United States Marine Corps that their son, Lance Corporal Brian McGonagle suffered serious injuries while serving for our country in Iraq. Click on the link below for updates from the McGonagle family. Please keep Brian & the McGonagle family in your thoughts.
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By: Adam Army & Alex Cucciarre
Halo 3 is the next installment of the Halo series. Halo is a first-person shooter game developed by Bungie Studios, and is playable on the Xbox (and soon to be Xbox 360) Systems.
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By: Katie Smelser
On Thursday, May 24th and Saturday the 26th nine Van Wert Track athletes will be competing at the regional track meet held in Lexington, Ohio. This meet is the second step towards competing at the state meet.
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By: Travis Valentine & Anthony McMichael
Imagine a situation where you could help find a cure for cancer, without spending money, or getting a degree in healthcare studies? Now you can, thanks to Folding@Home. Folding@Home is a research site that uses distributed computing to calculate protein folding, the underlying cause of cancer growth. By installing a program from the site onto your computers, your unused processing power is used by Stanford University to research the protein folds. Put simply, your computer helps to find the cure for cancer!
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By: Katie Smelser & Brad Balliet
It's been many years since Van Wert, Ohio has had a legitimate 5k race, but that  drought will end Saturday, June 9th, 2007. This day should be full of fun, and provide some stiff competition for those wanting to participate in a competitive, yet local atmosphere. Justin Dickman, a 2006 VWHS graduate,  will be race director for The Central & Purmort Brothers Insurance Cougar Pride 5K Race & 1 mile fun run/walk. The courses will start and finish at the new high school (10708 St. Rt. 118) and involve the surrounding area.
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By: Neal Burgos & Mike Bernier
Think back to the first time you heard the word weightlifting. The term probably brought to mind images of curling dumbbells, bench pressing, and pumping iron until your veins popped out. But take a little time to flip through our workouts and you'll realize that there are all kinds of ways to lift weights, for any number of end goals.
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By: Alex Cucciarre & Anthony McMichael
Many sports teams seasons are coming to a close in these upcoming weeks. But the focus of the Tennis team is going to Sectionals Thursday, May 10. The real heart of the Tennis team, however, is not on anyone from here. They are from a whole different country.
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By: Emily Banks & Alexis Stripe
Van Wert High School Junior and Senior prom was held Saturday, April 28th in the old VWHS gym. The dance started at 8:00pm and carried on until 11:00 pm.
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Prom Walk-In
Candids 1
Candids 2
Candids 3

By: Callie Gear & Brad Balliet
Both Van Wert Cougar teams came out on top at the Van Wert County Track Meet. The boys won with a total of  89 points, while the girls won with 83.5 points. The trophy remains in Van Wert's hands. Congrats Cougars!
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By: Callie Gear & Carly Fortman
On April 19 & 20, the Van Wert High School Beta Club traveled to Columbus for the State Beta Convention. The Club participated in many activities including scholastic bowl and academic tests. Congratulations to Doug Bair for being elected State President!
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By: Phil Yackee & Katie Dickinson
This year's spring play is Meet Me in St. Louis. The show will be presented on Thursday (4/19), Friday (4/20) and Saturday (4/21). It will start at 7:30 pm each evening in the Niswonger Performing Arts Center. Van Wert High School's production of Meet Me in St. Louis, by Christopher Sergel, promises to provide an evening of laughs and delight. Michelle Stoller is the director of the play.
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By: Callie Gear
Van Wert High School's annual Blood Drive will take place on Friday, April 13. Students can sign out of their classes to take part in giving back to their community. The American Red Cross has a goal of 80 units for this day. The Bloodmobile has also said that the public is welcome to come and participate in the Blood Drive. The doors open around 7:30 for parents and others to come.
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By: Katie Dickinson & Travis Valentine
This Ohio organization against the usage of tobacco products gives teens the courage to STAND up and believe in themselves. Teens ranging  from 12 to 24 can be involved in this organization. This group provides the truth about the usage of tobacco. The Van Wert stand Team is comprised of teens from Van Wert, Paulding, and Mercer Counties. Anyone can become involved in this organization. Stand will have a recruiting event on March 10. Click here to see the recruiting flyer.
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