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Top Ten Summer Hangout Spots
By Gelsina Ceritano
Spring has sprung around Giles County and more and more
teens are spending time outside. We are constantly asking each other what we can do to occupy
ourselves. It is hard to find places around such a small town that can reach our standards of “fun.”
Most students look past our county and the beauty it holds, but not only are we blessed with
Angel’s Rest and the Cascades, but there are also tons of hidden caves and cliffs around Giles and
Pembroke. Almost Every Friday the Courthouse Café
(located across from the Courthouse in Giles County)
offers delicious coffee and food along with live bands for
students. Stretch your limits this summer and shoot your
goals for new surroundings and experiences. The
following are a few suggestions:
1. Nearby pools- Get a group of friends together and relax
at the pool
2. The Slab/ King Johnston Community Center- Grab a
basketball or softball and stay active!
3. Friend’s house- Plan a movie night with your closest friends on a rainy night.
The 2 mile trail leading up to
the 69 foot Cascades
waterfall in Pembroke.
Photo from gilescounty.org
4. The River- Sign up to Canoe the New River.
5. Jefferson National Forest- Pick a nice, warm night and set up some tents for a night of camping.
6. The Cascades- Pack a picnic, take a camera, and head up to the waterfalls!
7. Wellness Center- A clean workout environment to get in shape for summer!
8. The Blue Hole (Big Stony) - Private swimming hole.
9. Your house- Plan a water balloon fight or cookout.
10. The duck pond- Enjoy the view and bring bread for the ducks.
How Much Can You Take?
By Kelsey Frazier
Many students try and juggle the life of a teen. Constantly trying to find time for
your friends, school and work and can be a difficult struggle. Statistics prove that
students who have jobs often have to study harder to make the grades. Fifty percent of
Giles High School students have jobs, most of them being seniors. Having a lot on your
mind as a senior can stress you out. So, I talked with Shelly Bogess and I asked her what
she thought about seniors trying to do so much, and she said, “I believe that students
know their stress levels and can decide whether its high enough to work and play sports
with school I do however think it does give them a better feel for real life and what the
world has to offer.” For example, Danielle Bandy goes to school every morning, then to
soft ball practice, and
ends her night at Hill
Top where she works
till ten. Kayla Harless
attends school then also
softball. She travels to
New River to work at
the new New River
Kayla Harless and Danielle Bandy
sharing some of their not so busy
moments together. Photo by Kelsey Frazier
Grill. Both seniors seem to think it’s not too rough and enjoy their
time at softball practice as much as possible.
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