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The student news site of Devine High School

The Warhorse

The student news site of Devine High School

The Warhorse

Devine High School's Official Student Newspaper
Sydnie Harrell

Sydnie Harrell, Co-Editor-in-Chief

I’m a senior this year and very excited to be one of the Editors-in-Chief for this year’s newspaper. I am involved in FFA, UIL, and I am an NHS member. I am also the newest, loudest and proudest member of the Fightin’ Texas Aggie class of 2024! Gig ’em and saw ’em off Ags!

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Simply Sydnie – Farewell

Sydnie Harrell, Co-Editor-in-Chief
May 20, 2020

As an editor for the newspaper staff, I am very proud of the content we published throughout the school year. I believe we put out newsworthy stories in an interesting and creative way that allowed students...

Salutatorian - Sydnie Harrell

Salutatorian – Sydnie Harrell

Sydnie Harrell, Co-Editor-in-Chief
May 20, 2020

As the salutatorian of the class of 2020, I would like to start off this farewell address by saying three words: I did it. Being an overachiever as far back as elementary school, I made it my goal to...

Valedictorian - Halle Hagdorn

Valedictorian – Halle Hagdorn

Sydnie Harrell, Co-Editor-in-Chief
May 20, 2020

Once upon a time, a new band of kindergarteners set out on an epic journey. Their adventure began with the excitement of starting something new and the fear of the unknown, each with a backpack full of...

Advice From a Senior

Advice From a Senior

Experiencing our lasts of high school without knowing it.
Sydnie Harrell, Co-Editor-in-Chief
May 20, 2020

As freshmen, it was hard to imagine ourselves as the graduating class, the top of the high school food chain. We went to our biology and human geography courses and glorified the seniors that got to sit...

Simply Sydnie

Sydnie Harrell, Co-Editor-in-Chief
May 5, 2020

It is hard to sit here, in my bedroom, and write about my personal experiences when the “virus that shall not be named” seems to have taken over mine, and everyone’s life. However, I have learned...

Simply Sydnie

Sydnie Harrell, Co-Editor-in-Chief
February 18, 2020

One thing that has caught my eye over these past three years is how much my peers lack ambition. Don’t get me wrong—I am not saying I am the exception, but there is a line between completely lacking...

10 Advance to State Solo & Ensemble

10 Advance to State Solo & Ensemble

Sydnie Harrell, Co-Editor-in-Chief
February 14, 2020

Ten members of the Warhorse band are advancing to the State UIL Solo & Ensemble Contest in Austin at the end of May. “It’s a great honor to have so many achieve this goal of going to State,”...

Advice From a Senior

Building an academic resume.
Sydnie Harrell, Co-Editor-in-Chief
February 13, 2020

About halfway through their junior year, students should begin applying for scholarships and prepare what material they need to have when applying to a secondary education facility. To help make the application...

Dr. Grandjean Begins as Superintendent

Dr. Grandjean Begins as Superintendent

Sydnie Harrell, Co-Editor-in-Chief
February 13, 2020

A new superintendent has taken charge of the district. Dr. Todd Grandjean, coming from Moulton ISD, was unanimously voted by the board of trustees for the position that Mr. Scott Sostarich held for the...

Simply Sydnie

Sydnie Harrell, Co-Editor-in-Chief
December 19, 2019

This past year, I have been listening to a variety of music genres, more than normal. My Spotify Wrapped reminded me that my Airpods were constantly blaring The Wrecks, Oliver Tree, SWMRS, Ghostmane and...

Advice From a Senior

Advice From a Senior

Earning college credit from CBC.
Sydnie Harrell, Co-Editor-in-Chief
December 19, 2019

Students can begin taking classes to earn credits for college as early as their freshman year if they are willing to take the reading, writing and/or math Texas Success Initiative (TSI) and earn a passing...

Region Band and All-State Band - Fourteen Students Selected

Region Band and All-State Band – Fourteen Students Selected

Sydnie Harrell, Co-Editor-in-Chief
December 19, 2019

Sixteen band members earned a chair in the 4A Region Band Contest this year, which gave them the opportunity to play in the Region Band concert in Pleasanton on Sat., Dec. 14. “I feel like...

Warhorses are Undefeated District Champions

Warhorses are Undefeated District Champions

Sydnie Harrell, Co-Editor-in-Chief
November 12, 2019

The Warhorses are District Champions after beating Poteet 21-0 at last Friday’s Homecoming game. “I’m so excited that we won our last home game as seniors,” senior Isaiah Oropeza said. “It’s...

Simply Sydnie

Sydnie Harrell, Co-Editor-in-Chief
November 8, 2019

I think one of the hardest things one could face is the thought of giving up on something because they are struggling with it; in other words, quitting. Over my high school career, I have faced numerous...

New Decade of Homecoming

New Decade of Homecoming

First group of seniors to burn "twenties" for shirt-covered numbers
Sydnie Harrell, Co-Editor-in-Chief
November 8, 2019

“Go, go horses...” The letter D was lit. Fire covered the diesel-soaked shirts in seconds. “Everybody yell ‘go horses!’” All of the letters were ablaze as the cheerleaders continued to...

Simply Sydnie

Sydnie Harrell, Co-Editor-in-Chief
October 4, 2019

It’s here. The year I have been waiting for and yearning for since I was a freshman; senior year. It’s the year that I’m apart of the oldest kids on campus, the year I get to take pictures in a cap...

Advice From a Senior

Advice From a Senior

How to apply to college.
Sydnie Harrell, Co-Editor-in-Chief
October 4, 2019

Beginning in mid-summer, most college applications opened up for the 2020-2021 school year. There are multiple steps students must go through to complete the application process. 1. Talk to counselors....

Heroes and Heritage

Heroes and Heritage

Governor awards presented to teachers, community members.
Sydnie Harrell, Co-Editor-in-Chief
October 3, 2019

Five prestigious awards were given out to high school teachers and community members at a presentation put on by Heroes and Heritage and sponsored by HEB. “It’s always special anytime our teachers...

Helping Kids with Cancer

Helping Kids with Cancer

Karli Geyer's story of hope, friendship, and dedication.
Sydnie Harrell, Co-Editor-in-Chief
March 7, 2019

To some, being a part of an organization that helps cancer patients seems out of reach, especially for people in a small town. But for senior Karli Geyer, it is anything but impossible. Geyer applied and...

Sharp Talent

Junior Jayce Hackebeil turns hobby of making knives into a business.
Sydnie Harrell, Co-Editor-in-Chief
February 14, 2019

In May of 2016, when he was in eighth grade, junior Jayce Hackebeil didn’t know his hobby of grinding and assembling knives would become a job that would catch the interest of many people. “I started...

Sound of Giving Back

Sound of Giving Back

NHS members ring the bell for Salvation Army donations.
Sydnie Harrell, Co-Editor-in-Chief
December 20, 2018

Several NHS members signed up to earn community service hours and make an impact by raising money for the less fortunate. “Ringing the bell at Walmart sounded like a good way to do something for others,”...

Playing for a Bigger Cause

Playing for a Bigger Cause

Athletes game on for Breast Cancer Awareness
Sydnie Harrell, Co-Editor-in-Chief
November 19, 2018

In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the high school students have shown their support for those who have been affected and are battling breast cancer. Two women, each with a child in the...

Positive Role Models

Sydnie Harrell, Co-Editor-in-Chief
November 19, 2018

Varsity athletes had the opportunity to be a positive influence and a role model for children by going to the elementary and intermediate schools, having lunch with them and opening their car doors as...

Awareness Across Campuses

Sydnie Harrell, Co-Editor-in-Chief
November 19, 2018

Celebrated across the nation, Red Ribbon Week is a time that students and staff members show the importance of drug and alcohol prevention. “Showing the consequences of what can happen if you do...

The front ensemble prepares themselves for the show.

Making Musical History

Warhorse Band sweeps competition at Hill Country Marching Festival.
Sydnie Harrell, Co-Editor-in-Chief
October 4, 2018

Warhorse Band swept their first contest and added a movement to their performance. In their first contest of the season, the Warhorse Band took home five first place awards, including first place...

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