The CHIEF May 2024

Goodbye from Your Editor By: Vanessa Kapper

Dear Chief readers,

It has been a pleasure to be your editor for the past two years! I have been on TheChief staff for the past three years now, and the experience has been amazing. I enjoyed reading all of the articles from the hardworking staff and it was always great hearing feedback from fellow teachers! Thank you to everyone that has contributed to The Chief’s success, especially to our sponsors, Dr. Soares and Mr. Blair. I look forward to reading The Chief in the future and I am confident that next year’s Editor-In-Chief will do great things! Thank you for reading.

Sincerely, Vanessa Kapper

Preparing for Finals Tips By: Hannah Ricketts

I know we’re all looking forward to the end of the year and are ready for the summer to begin, but first we have to get through finals. Testing day can be a breeze if you come prepared. From study guides to flashcards, there’s no one right strategy to study for your tests. You only have to figure out what works best for you. So far throughout high school, I’ve tried out every different way to prepare for finals, and I’ve figured out that what works best for me is to create a list. First, write down your first-hour class and any topics you need to refresh on before test day. Then, do the same for your second-hour and continue the process for all your classes. I prefer to prepare this way because it allows me to prioritize my time based on the order of the tests. Another great resource for memorization is using websites like Blooket, where you can input the specific information you need and combine it with games. This method keeps you engaged and focused on winning the game, which, consequently, means you have to learn the information. Blooket also has a feature that allows you to input flashcard sets from other websites, such as Quizlet or Knowt, which can save you time when creating the data sets.

This year has flown by, and now we only have the final stretch until summer break. Use in-class time wisely, and you’ll do great on test day. Most importantly, good luck and enjoy your break!