Staff Profile
Noehlia Ortiz –– Staff Writer
Hey hey hey. I am a sophomore at Decatur High School. I was born and raised in Decatur. My birthday is in January but the day is for you to guess. For those of you who don’t know who I am, my name is Noehlia Ortiz. This is my first year as a newspaper staffer and I am excited for the year and new adventures on the staff to come. I am the youngest of three children and I am the only one still in high school. My hobbies include playing soccer and playing in the band. I was on the soccer team last year as a freshman and I plan on trying out and making the team again this year.
History teacher co-writes POW book
Noehlia Ortiz, Staff Writer
April 22, 2013
Filed under Feature, Top Stories
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 »
300 words: Stephanie Navarrete
Noehlia Ortiz, Staff Writer
March 27, 2013
Filed under Feature, Top Stories
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 »
Internet suspension causes confusion
Noehlia Ortiz , Staff Writer
March 4, 2013
Filed under News
Recent problems with the computer’s Internet caused an inconvenience for students. Several students visited the Mac Shack with Internet problems throughout the weeks. “I didn’t like it; it wouldn’t let me get on the Internet to finish my homework,” sophomore Ivie Hacker said. According... Read more »
19 questions with new theatre director Kris Lilley
Noehlia Ortiz, Staff Writer
January 31, 2013
Filed under Feature, Top Stories
Q: Where did you go to college? A: I graduated from Texas Woman’s University Q: How many years did you go to college? A: I went four years for my undergrad. Q: What is your degree in? A: Theatre Q: How many years have you worked as a theatre director? A:... Read more »
20 questions with athletic trainer Sheree Colson
Noehlia Ortiz, Staff Writer
January 18, 2013
Filed under Sports, Top Stories
1. Where did you move from? I was at Texas Women’s University. 2.Why did you move to Decatur? I’ve known Brett Braziel, Tammy, and Fernando Escobar at Fit N Wise for quite a while and we chatted and talked about an opportunity to work here. 3.What made you interested in becoming a trainer? Sports... Read more »
Staffer reflects on lunch issues
Noehlia Ortiz, Staff Writer
December 10, 2012
Filed under Opinion
Recently, administration set forth new rules for students during lunchtime. Bringing in food or drinks onto the campus during lunch is no longer allowed. Students pay a lot of money for food and some gulp down their food or avoid eating altogether because they try to make it back on time. They try not... Read more »
Hit the ground running: Coach overcomes obstacles
Noehlia Ortiz, Staff Writer
December 7, 2012
Filed under Feature, Top Stories
She was running down the street on a normal day when all of a sudden a car hit her. Kristina Bird, biology teacher and cross-country coach was 21 when she was hit by a car not once but twice during her college years. “The first accident was a hit and run,” Bird said. “I hurt my L1, L2, lower... Read more »
Six weeks testing brings new grading changes
Noehlia Ortiz, Staff Writer
October 31, 2012
Filed under News, Top Stories
Two weeks ago, high school students were introduced to six weeks tests. In the past, students became accustomed to nine weeks tests, but that changed. “I hate having to take tests. It fries my brain,” said sophomore Melissa Lira. “If I would have had more time to prepare for my tests I think... Read more »