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Partners for Life

Partners for Life

Sisters dance in 13 productions together
Mickey Drewry, Staff Writer February 29, 2016

Long hours, brutal practices, and worn out pointe shoes consume the lives of these inseparable dance partners. That’s Hannah and Cara Solis- dancers by heart and sisters by blood. “She’s...

Babies on the Way

Babies on the Way

Head Volleyball Coach Expects Twins
Maclaine Lowery, Staff Writer November 12, 2015

December brings chilly weather, Christmas carols and winter break, but for head volleyball coach Claire Gay, December means the arrival of motherhood. Gay is expecting twins, a boy and a girl. “The...

Comfort Across the Atlantic

Comfort Across the Atlantic

Norway exchange student finds family in Decatur
Lexie Chapman, Staff Writer October 7, 2015

The thought of leaving the simple town of Skien, Norway was exhilarating but scary. After a few discussions with her parents, Vilde Sorlie finally got an application to come to America as a foreign exchange...

Make Way for AVID

Make Way for AVID

New program prepares freshmen for college
Rachael Ussery, Editor-in-Chief October 5, 2015

​The school’s motto is “Enter to learn- go forth to serve,” and with this new program, students will now be able to live up to those words in the fullest way possible. ​The new program, AVID,...

The Freshmen of Fall

The Freshmen of Fall

Underclassmen earn spot on varsity teams
Maclaine Lowery, Staff Writer October 5, 2015

Friday nights are filled with football games and volleyball matches and the weekend wakes up with cross country meets. Playing this season are two varsity freshmem athletes, volleyball player Satasha Kostelecky...

Taking Home the Gold

Taking Home the Gold

Student wins medal at Special Olympics
Mickey Drewry, Staff Writer September 30, 2015

In North Richland Hill’s Special Olympics, Carmelo Palacios took the gold in bocce doubles on Aug. 2. “I was really excited when they called my name,” Carmelo said. Wise County’s first ever...

Paying Tribute to Those Who Served

Paying Tribute to Those Who Served

Military Hall of Honor to recognize veteran alumni
Mickey Drewry, Staff Writer September 17, 2015

Decatur High School will introduce a Military Hall of Honor as a tribute to DHS graduate veterans. It is set to make its debut at the end of the 2015-2016 school year. DISD Director of Communications,...

Science department wins Exxon Mobil grant

Science department wins Exxon Mobil grant

Staff, Staff Writer April 29, 2015

The DHS Physics classes earned a $500 grant from Exxon Mobil! With the funds, they purchased seven Green Snap Circuit Kits. AP Physics, PAP Physics and Physics I students across the campus have had...

A Helping Hand

A Helping Hand

Carson kindergarten teacher retires after 38 years
Mercedes Rivera, Staff Writer March 23, 2015

From one day to the next, summer slides away and the school is mixture of excited teachers to nervous students awaiting their first day of school. As the cars roll in one by one, the nervousness grows....

Talent Over-Load

Talent Over-Load

DHS students participate in talent show
Lexie Chapman, Staff Writer March 20, 2015

Lights. Camera. Action! Every participant in the Talent Show went on stage on the Friday night of Spring Break preforming their act in front of their closest friends and family. From singers to dancers...

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