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Band members practice with their sections during their first Monday night rehearsal of the school year on August 17. Photo by: Lindsay Gogniat

Musicians March On

Band members look forward to performances despite changes
Christopher Lopez, Staff Writer August 24, 2020

On July 23 of this year Band Director, Eric McNiel informed the band members that UIL ordered to cancel any and all forms of Summer Band. UIL mandated this rule due to the risk of spreading Covid-19...

Top Ten – Taryn Holmes #10

Magen McMillian, Staff Writer May 19, 2020

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Sports Commit – Zacharie Levesque

Taryn Holmes, Editor-in-Chief May 19, 2020

Zach committed to UT Permian Basin for swimming on April 24, 2020. He plans on majoring in biology and minoring in chemistry. Zach has been swimming for 9 years, starting in 4th grade.  “I...

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Sports Commit – Seth Hakanson

Taryn Holmes, Editor-in-Chief May 18, 2020

Seth committed to Hendrix College for Football on February 6th, 2020. He plans to major in Health services  Seth has been playing football for 13 years “I like the competition”   

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Sports Commit – Mackenzie Fox

Taryn Holmes, Editor-in-Chief May 18, 2020

Mackenzie committed to North Central Texas College for Cross Country and Track & Field and officially signed January 14, 2020. She plans to major in Medical Imaging. Mackenzie has run cross country...

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Struggle and Sacrifice

Battling the COVID blues amidst the weight of distance learning
Kayla Gonzalez, Staff Writer May 18, 2020

Everyone’s experiences differ in quarantine. Some devote all their time to finishing their homework, while making sure to stay inside. Others save little time for homework because of the fact that they...

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Sports Commit – Gabriel Embree

Taryn Holmes, Editor-in-Chief May 18, 2020

Gabe committed to ACU for Cross Country and Track on February 6th, 2020. He plans on majoring in Biology with the intention of going to Medical school and is unsure of his minor. Gabe has been running...

Senior Advice 2020

Eden Jones, Staff Writer May 12, 2020

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Top 20 Senior Fun Facts

Taryn Holmes, Editor in Chief May 11, 2020

Every student holds friendships with certain groups of people within their school. Too often, interesting facts about others fall through the cracks and never get heard, especially in a time where quarantine...

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Pandemic Pauses Traditional Pedagogy

Perspectives from those in the trenches of school closures
Kayla Gonzalez, Staff Writer May 1, 2020

As the days wear on, students and teachers use the technology on hand to interact and attempt to teach students from home. As for the majority of students, parents try to keep them safe by isolating them...

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