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Students shine spotlight on their favorite courses, teachers

Students shine spotlight on their favorite courses, teachers

Selected teachers at Decatur High School also provided their perspective on how they run their courses.
Lana Sam and Eden Howell November 14, 2023

     Students at DHS shared their opinions about their top courses and teachers. Selected teachers also shared their perspectives on operating their classes, for insight behind why those...

Raquel Lara, owner of Raquels Refreshments, is all smiles in her food truck. Raquels Refreshments sells iced coffees, smoothies, juices as well as food items.

Decatur’s Newest Pitstop

Decatur alum takes on business venture following graduation
Allie Tribe, Editor February 18, 2022

Senior year is marked by one thing: decisions. For college bound students, the race starts in the fall, with applications sent off in August, while those heading to the workforce are faced with questions...

Junior Annika Lindt and sophomore Katherine Stroud were invited through their summer dance camp to perform in the Macys Day Thanksgiving Parade. Both girls are members of the Eagle Dolls.

Parading Around the Big Apple

Two Eagle Dolls visit New York City to dance in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
Torin Steil, Staff Writer December 10, 2021

Performing on national television isn’t an easy accomplishment. Many hours of practice and auditioning only for a chance to be invited. Despite this, many performers dream of having even a sliver of...

Service Animal Provides Light in Dark Times 

Service Animal Provides Light in Dark Times 

Golden Retriever boosts morale around campus
Kayla Gonzalez, Staff Writer May 14, 2021

  Photos By: Jada Boner With a furry addition to her classroom, Danielle Scroggins teaches her Physics and Environmental Science classes with her students in mind. Daisy, a four year old Golden...

Unsung Heroes

Unsung Heroes

Key players go unnoticed in excitement of program success
Garrett Rodgers, Staff Writer April 28, 2021

Most of the time in sports, fans hear about the star player or the coach or role player who stepped up in a big moment. When people read sports recaps in news stories, this is what they look at. A...

Masked Performers Advance

Masked Performers Advance

One Act Play places at district, moves on to regional rounds
Allie Tribe, Staff Writer April 9, 2021

  After a year of cancellations and closings, the theater lights finally clicked back on. Since November, the DHS theater department has been preparing for the UIL One Act Play competition....

End of an Era

End of an Era

Four years of powerlifting comes to an end for Sitzman
Garrett Rodgers March 26, 2021

For four years in a row, Leigh Ann Sitzman found the success few high school athletes ever imagine. She earned her way to the state powerlifting competition for three of the four years. The only time...

One Final Show

One Final Show

Senior reflects on time spent at WCYF
Allie Tribe, Staff Writer March 25, 2021

When walking on the fairgrounds during the week of the Wise County Youth Fair (WCYF), chaos is an expected sight. Goats break loose from cages, pigs escape their handlers and there’s no escape from...

The Next Step

The Next Step

Seniors feel the absence of creating schedules for the upcoming school year
Magen McMillian, Staff Writer February 26, 2021

At the beginning of the second semester, underclassmen create their class schedules for their next year. They pick classes, decide on AP or Dual and choose electives. It becomes a ritual for the four...

Sally Rodgers

Keeping Everyone in the Know

Alumna returns to fill important role in district communications
Garrett Rodgers, Staff Writer February 24, 2021

    Certain roles in the district that work behind the scenes, including the Director of Communications, often go unnoticed and end up forgotten. In Decatur, many people filled the...

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