Band and choir to perform together
Jackie Trujillo, Staff Writer
May 16, 2013
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With risers ready and stage set, the band and choir prepare to perform together at the spring band concert May 19. This will be the first collaboration between band and choir. “It’s nice to work with somebody else that’s in your department other than just theatre,” choir director Ashley... Read more »
Allsup named Teacher of the Year
Madeline Peña, Online Editor-in-Chief
April 24, 2013
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AG teacher Jim Allsup was named Teacher of the Year today, April 24. The process to earn this honor includes, student, parent and teacher nominations. Click here to read a previous feature about Allsup.
History teacher co-writes POW book
Noehlia Ortiz, Staff Writer
April 22, 2013
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World War II was closer to Texan homes than anyone ever imagined. History teacher Christopher Chance personifies this through a book that he co-wrote called “Camp Huntsville The First German POW Camp in Texas” about a Nazi Prisoner of War (POW) camp in Huntsville, Texas. The book consists of day-to-day... Read more »
News Brief- Boys golf named district champions
Madeline Peña, Online Editor-in-Chief
April 11, 2013
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Named district champions on Tuesday, April 9, the boys golf team will advance to regionals Monday and Tuesday, April 15-16. The team took the top three individual titles with freshman Drew Jones placing 1st, senior Eric Gage 2nd and senior Dylan Rottner 3rd. In addition to the top three individual... Read more »
Muehlstein verbally commits to Texas Christian University
Macen Stripling , Staff Writer
April 3, 2013
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Growing up, junior Grayson Muehlstein pictured himself playing college football as an Aggie. After a youth weekend at Texas Christian University (TCU), Muehlstein received a phone call that changed his future. “My recruiting coordinator, Dan Sharp, sent me an e-mail saying ‘give me a call; it’s... Read more »
300 words: Benji Walker
Katelynn Cimini, Staff Writer
April 2, 2013
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Music is his passion. Freshman Benji Walker began writing his own songs at the age of 12. He’s written around 30 songs and recorded about 10 of his own songs. Walker bears a great enthusiasm for music. “I write alternative songs,” Walker said. “I just listen to a lot of music. It’s just... Read more »
300 words: Stephanie Navarrete
Noehlia Ortiz, Staff Writer
March 27, 2013
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Helping others in the community is something that senior Stephanie Navarette always wanted to do. Fighting fires meets the job description. “I find myself sometimes pumped up whenever I see an accident or someone hurt because I’d like to help them out, but then again I don’t have any experience... Read more »
6 things to know 6 hours before the first pitch against Bridgeport
Macky Dailey, Co-Sports Editor
March 26, 2013
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“Win or lose, we will leave it all on the field giving 100 percent until the last out and have each others' backs no matter what takes place.” – Senior Erik Elder, varsity “We sit down on the bus and ponder how each of us, as individual feathers, combine to make one soaring eagle that... Read more »
Distinguished merit documentation due April 12
Madeline Peña, Online Editor-in-Chief
March 25, 2013
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In order to graduate distinguished, seniors must fill out their documentation of advanced measures form and turn it in to their counselor by 4:00 pm on April 15. Four distinguished measures are required to receive this recognition. There are six different ways to obtain these measures. They include scoring... Read more »
300 words: Carissa Henderson
Macky Dailey, Co-Sports Editor
March 22, 2013
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After school, junior Carissa Henderson is enveloped in the swirling aroma of coffee beans, vanilla, and baked goods. Since October 9, 2012 she has enjoyed her job at Starbucks. “I have always wanted to work there, ever since seventh grade,” Henderson said. “I liked the vibe.” Currently,... Read more »