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Senior Goodbye – Taryn Holmes

Taryn Holmes, Editor-in-Chief May 22, 2020

Dear Newspaper Staff, It is hard to believe my time with The Journal is over. I have always loved writing, but I never knew what I could accomplish. I still remember sophomore year, joining the newspaper...

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Senior Goodbye – Nathan Martin

Nathan Martin, Assistant Editor May 21, 2020

Being a staff writer for the school newspaper for three years and the assistant editor for one has taught me so much that has contributed to my character, and that is what I am most thankful for. Learning...

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Senior Goodbye – Eden Jones

Eden Jones, Staff Writer May 20, 2020

My senior year has been one that I will never forget, not because of the virus, but because I have met some amazing people this year. I will miss being in class hearing about the topics people...

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A grandfather’s love lasts forever

Eden Jones, Staff Writer September 4, 2018

Sunlight poured through the window illuminating everything in my room, and bringing me back to the real world. My eyes fluttered open to the black, oval alarm clock with red numbers, sitting...

Window view during Reads journey

Ag Trippin’ 

Traveling around the nation with 21 close friends 
Carson Read, Co Editor-in-Chief September 24, 2017

Eleven thousand miles, fifty towns, and one incredible view from Highway 5 created an experience of a lifetime. This summer I quickly realized that the northern California coastline and eastern Maryland...

The Beauty of Big Ben

Across the Pond

Seven Days in England, One Amazing Adventure
Cate Young, Staff Writer September 22, 2017

In mid July, I packed my bags, hopped in my grandma’s Avalon, and drove to the Airport. England awaited. While Texas may have been hot as ever, my brother, grandma and I were enjoying the cool...

View from Above

Going Home for Summer

A Girl in Boots with West Coast Roots
Taylor Jayo, Staff Writer September 22, 2017

My summer vacation included many spontaneous trips around Texas, with the exception of one to the West Coast.  In mid-July, my family and I  packed our bags and boarded a flight to California...

View from a Mountain in Colorado

Rafting in the Rockies

Ridin' Under the Royal Gorge
Nathan Martin, Staff Writer September 22, 2017

As I shift back into the school year, I realize everything I missed from this summer. One of my memories from this summer was going to Colorado and going whitewater rafting. School still doesn’t compare...

Double Decker Day

Double Decker Day

An experience of a Chicago tourist
Lauren Dusek, Staff Writer September 21, 2017

 Hop-on hop-off busses are usually fun to do when you’re visiting a big city like Chicago, except when you don’t hop off. I spent the entire day on a double-decker bus, sitting in traffic...

Taryn on Top of the World

How to Spend 2232 Hours

Inside a student’s struggle to juggle a busy schedule
Taryn Holmes, Staff Writer September 21, 2017

With only 93 days of summer, how do we spend it? Some people squander their time sleeping through the days, others work diligently to complete summer assignments, while some travel from one place...

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