Die, Die, Die – The Avett Brothers

By Brie Roche-Lilliot, staff writer This folk- bluegrass trio from North Carolina specializes in mellow tunes with rad banjo solos and perfectly fitting harmony. With a similar sound to Wilco, mixed with some Buddy Holly, they have a reputation for putting on energetic and passionate shows. DIfferent from some of they’re more cheerful tunes, “Die, [...]

‘Tis the Season to Go Green

By Brie Roche Lilliott, staff writer Everyone\’s favorite time of year is finally approaching. There isn\’t a single person who won\’t get excited– and sometimes overwhelmed– by holiday decorating, gift shopping, and the warm coziness of indoors. But with the current state of our environment and the eco-friendly movement we\’re experiencing, why not merge that [...]

Break A Leg, Write A Review

By Brie Roche Lilliott, staff writer The curtains part, the lights glare, and students file across the stage to their designated positions. Sound familiar? High schools across Orange County, including our very own, are taking theater to a whole new level thanks to the Cappies. Cappies, known as the Critics and Awards Program for High [...]

Night of 1001 Laughs

By Brie Roche Lilliott, staff writer A murmuring crowd gathered in the spacious room of the Elks Lodge on Thursday, November 12, as a colorful light show and teens in matching gray t-shirts greeted them upon arrival. Grandparents, children, adults, and students alike eagerly anticipated the show that was about to begin at any moment. [...]

Bringing Home the Bell

By Monica Nguyen and Brie Roche-Lilliott, staff writers As Edison week is coming to a close, and the annual, infamous bell game is drawing near, Fountain Valley Barons are getting more and more amped up for the competition. With the rivalry between FVHS and Edison High stronger than ever, the question of “who will win” is [...]

Not Your Average Childhood

By Brie Roche-Elliot, Staff Writer Think your family is crazy and impossible? Take a walk in the shoes of author David Sedaris, and you\’ll quickly find a whole new meaning to the phrase “dysfunctional family”. And with this newfound definition come plenty of laughs. Sedaris was born in New York on the day after Christmas [...]

Students Learn Much in History Simulation

By Brie Roche-Lilliott As first period began on the overcast, gloomy morning of October 13, about 50 juniors walked with their US history class to the grassy knoll outside the history buildings. They were still completely unaware of what was in store for them that morning. The classes had recently been discussing foreign immigration and [...]

It Did Get Loud, and Good Reviews

By Brie Roche Lilliott, staff writer As the ten audience members settled into their seats and the lights of the theater dimmed, the film opened with a strangely dressed man, an amplifier, and an old country house. The man, Jack White, then began to construct an electric guitar- out of a 2×4 piece of wood, [...]

Barons Invade Europe

By Brie Roche Lilliott, Staff Writer On July 14, a group of 24 Baron students and three English teachers prepared themselves for a twelve-day trip to England, France, and Spain. After a ten-hour flight, the group of jet-lagged students made their way to London, England. For the next three days, they explored many of London\’s [...]

Relay for Life: Cancer Never Stops

By Brie Roche-Lilliott, Staff writer On Saturday, May 30, 2009, a group of dedicated people began the 24-hour walk around the FVHS track in order to raise money for treatment for cancer victims. By 11 am, around 50 people were collecting a symbolic bead for every lap they walked. Some participated to remember their own [...]

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