Keep holding on and don’t give up.
That’s the main message junior Hannah Riggs aims for when she writes her poetry and music.
“I remember being a child and doing music nights at my house and...
As band students saw head band director Doug Fulwood approach, they stood and walked towards him. The students were quiet, hearing only each other’s nervous breaths.
“Sweepstakes,” Fulwood said.
With...
Madeline Peña, Online Editor-in-chief
• March 1, 2012
The Mock Trial team awaits eagerly as they watch Texas Mock Trial Coordinator Steve Gwinn carry a manilla folder. They form a semi-circle and tightly hold each others hands as Gwinn announces Decatur’s...
Paris Walther, Health and Opinions Editor
• February 15, 2012
A genuine smile crosses freshman Taylor Avett’s face as she helps her mother, Rann Elementary second grade teacher Kay Avett, create posters and fliers for their collaborative community service idea,...
Cristin Morgan, Print Editor-in-Chief
• February 3, 2012
As Christmas rounds the corner, so does something else: hope. The community is becoming involved in different types of Christmas organizations.
Sunday, Dec. 4, Decatur Women’s Club hosted Tour of Homes.
“Tour...
Paris Walther, Health and Opinions Editor
• February 3, 2012
Hitting the alarm clock early in the morning, senior Erika Lampkin rolls over and wills herself to open her eyes. Her warm bed beckons, but the will to workout perseveres. Pulling into the Fit-N-Wise parking...
Madeline Peña, Online Editor-in-Chief
• February 3, 2012
With a quick flick of the hand, a flag soars through the air and freshman Isaac Caban catches the smooth silver pole.
As the first boy to ever spin a flag for the DHS color guard, Caban enjoys this...
Cristin Morgan, Print Editor-in-Chief
• February 2, 2012
Football. Baseball. Algebra I. Geometry. Coach.
Steven Valkenaar’s past career include all these subjects, now he adds assistant principal to the list.
“This is my first rodeo as assistant principal,”...
After six years without instructing, former assistant principal Terri Ulberg takes on the job of teaching Spanish once again.
Ulberg first began her teaching career in 1991. Her sister motivated her...
Madeline Peña, Online Editor-in-Chief
• January 30, 2012
Alan White
How long have you been a school board member? 13 years
What do you hope to accomplish as a member of the school board? To help set the foundation for every student to be a success...
