I never expected that my last year of high school would end without any of the pomp and circumstance that other classes received. It seemed so certain to me that the last few months of senior year would...

In response to the CDC’s insistence on social distancing, schools across the country have shut down for weeks at a time. However, this doesn’t mean that school is out. Many school districts, including...

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, but not everybody is looking forward to it. While happy couples all over campus will be carrying giant teddy bears and big baskets of candy, many singles will...

From broken bones to new recruits, the debate team faced several challenges leading up to the District CX competition on Jan. 29. Despite the challenges, the team placed first overall. “I am proud...

This Thanksgiving break, our family decided to euthanize our dog, Flower, after her health took a turn for the worse. She frequently experienced tremors and refused to eat or drink anything at all, including...

Because I’m a senior, I’ve been faced with the same question many times: “I bet you’re ready to get out of here aren’t you?” Well, um, no. Not really. There seems to be this idea that as...

Seven UIL competitors and four coaches took a trip to Texas A&M Corpus Christi for a conference designed to prepare students for the UIL Academic season. “The conference will help us in competitions,...

Is it normal not to have senioritis during one’s senior year? This will be my last year in high school, and I feel the exact opposite of lazy. In fact, the pressure I feel to succeed in everything...

Pledging to play softball for McMurry University, senior Jessie Ramirez signed her contract on Apr. 12. “It’s a dream come true,” Ramirez said. “It’s always been one of my goals to compete...

The golf season kicked off on Monday, Feb. 4, when the girl’s team won first place at the first tournament of the season, which was hosted at home. “This was the first tournament to start the season...

Out of 12 students that participated in this year’s Solo and Ensemble contest, all 12 earned a Division 1 rating, and 11 of the 12 students will advance to the state level contest. “The contest requires...

In the spirit of Halloween, Ms. Monica Taylor’s physics classes made tombstones for various important scientists. “Some of the scientists are popular, and others are more obscure,” Ms. Taylor...

Clubs are an integral part of any school. They offer opportunities for new friendships and skills. “I like participating in clubs because I get to go places with friends and see friends from other...

The academic team placed six students at the Medina Valley invitational meet. “I thought we did pretty well, especially in Speech,” UIL Coordinator Rebecca Meek said. Paige Williamson placed...