By: M. Ephraim, D. Roquemore
By: A. Walker, B. Copeland
Art students are getting prepared for the art show that will take place April 26, 2018. Many are excited to show off their favorite art pieces from throughout the entire school year. Even art teacher Nikki Perot claimed she is excited about the art show, and she also hopes people will notice all the effort put into the pieces and the making of the art show. “I think my best piece was my name shading project,” freshman Raven Parker said. “I also like my pop art. That piece was fun.” People will be presenting only three of the projects they like most and see as most presentable. “My favorite pieces are my movie poster and my pen and ink project,” freshman Kiki Haigh said. “I’m definitely going to the art show.” Older grades have different projects to do than the freshmen which means you will see many different projects. “My favorite projects were my typography doodle and my layered cardboard prisma,” sophomore Audrey Murphy said. “I go to the art show every year, and I thoroughly enjoy seeing other people’s artistic abilities.” The art show is right around the corner, and many are excited for it. We encourage you to take a look. The art show will take place in the auditorium at the same time as the band concert. By: J. Collins
The high school, middle school, and the 6th grade band had their annual spring concert on April 26. All three of the groups played their best and put on an amazing performance. The 6th grade band played “America the Beautiful,” “the Tempest,” and “To a New Beginning.” The middle school band played “Night Fury,” “Star Wars,” and “Majestica.” Lastly, the high school played “West Highland Sojourn,” “Arabian Dances,” and “Malagueña.” Since the bands had contest a few weeks ago, they didn’t have much time to prepare for the concert. Despite the little amount of time they had, the band directors Benjamin Stuckey and Jeremy Hendrix are very proud of how well they played at the concert. “They did very good,” Hendrix said. “The music the high school played this year was very hard. So I believe they did well for how hard it was. Also the middle school bands played well.” This concert, the high school band played first instead of playing last. They had to do this since there was a college class some students had to go to afterwards. “The high school playing first gives an opportunity for the younger kids to listen to the older kids,” Hendrix said. “Some parents don’t stay to listen to the high school. So now the middle schoolers can hear what it will be like when they get into high school.” Not only did Stuckey and Hendrix enjoy the concert, but the people listening did, too. “I know I liked the concert,” Stuckey said. “Most importantly, the audience liked all the performances.” Overall, the concert went very well even with the changes this year. By: L. Adams
April 1 was the holiday of Easter. A lot of people in America and other countries don't really know the story behind Easter Sunday. The history behind Easter is that Jesus died on the Friday (Good Friday) before Easter, and on that Sunday, he rose from the dead. He sacrificed himself so we don’t have to experience his pain when it is our time to go. Easter is a religious holiday mainly celebrated by Christians, but today, a lot of people around the world don’t really celebrate Easter in a religious way. They do a easter egg hunt. For some, the egg represents a new life coming into the world when you open it up because it becomes a new thing. Many people just do it for the feeling of having family under the same roof and all the food that comes with it. No matter how you celebrate it, as long as that day is special to your heart, that's all that matters. By: T. Ford
The ball flies across the court, back and forth. Rackets are swung to hit the ball back over the net. This is tennis. Sophomore Daniel Shelton placed 2nd at regionals and is going to state to compete again on May 17 and 18. “I thought I would make it to regionals, but I never thought about going to state, at least sophomore year,” Daniel said. Daniel has worked really hard and is going to continue to work as hard as he can in the sport he loves. “I probably will continue playing tennis throughout high school because my goal is to win state by my senior year,” Daniel said. Some play tennis just out of trying something new, but some are inspired to play. “My dad and my brother inspired me,” Daniel said. “They both played during high school, and I wanted to do the same.” Everyone always has something that is their favorite thing about the sport they play. “My favorite thing about tennis is that you can play it for a long time,” Daniel said. “I know people in their 70’s that still play.” Daniel has earned his way into state, and the school is hoping he does well. By: K. Butenschoen, R. Herrera
The sound of thundering hooves and blaring music as the announcer calls out your name. From making the eight to keeping all of the barrels and poles standing, you have to leave everything you have in the arena because it’s your last chance to make the top ten. Many people don’t know about our school’s high school rodeo team. Three of our schools students are a part of the Texas High School Rodeo Association, and they managed to be top ten in their events, qualifying them for state in Abilene, Texas on June 10-16. Junior Cole Bailey qualified in bareback riding, placing second in region 5. Junior Kayla Butenschoen qualified in barrel racing, placing eighth in region 5. Senior Baleigh Campbell qualified in pole bending, placing seventh in region 4. “This is my first year rodeoing, and I’m so proud of how far I’ve come,” Kayla said. “I’m excited to see how my horse competes against all of the barrel racers in the state.” Texas is divided up into ten regions. From those regions, only the top ten competitors in each event go on to compete at Abilene. At state, each person gets two chances to make the top 15 that will compete in the final round on Saturday night. After Saturday, the top four go on to nationals, competing against the top four from every state in the country. Our students have the goal to make it to nationals this year. “Nationals is every competitors dream,” Cole said. “I have had the privilege of making state for the past 3 years but have not been lucky enough to make the top four. I have a deal with my sister this year that if I don’t make nationals, I have to cut my hair off.” With only six weeks until they head to Abilene, our students have a hardcore training schedule. This includes practicing every night in the arena to wearing ankle weights during the day, strengthening leg muscles to be able to kick harder. This type of training is definitely time-consuming. “I have been in high school rodeo all four years now, and I am excited at the fact this is my first time making state,” Baleigh said. “My horse and I are going to have a strict training schedule from now until then.” We would like to wish our rodeo competitors luck on their journey to state! By: H. Whitehead
This day is devoted to the greatest of all. It is the day that you can finally prank your friends and get away with it. Well, it at least gives you a good excuse as to why you did it. It’s the trickful day known as April Fools. You can do any kind of joke on anyone you want to, no matter how big or small the prank. The whole point is to basically celebrate your sneakiness, so why not? Go big or go home. No prank is ever too small. For years and years, this has been a day that everyone celebrates, but to this day, there is no clue as to where this all started. Maybe just out of nowhere one day a magical fairy wished the joy of pranks onto us. The reasons are not clear, so all we have to do is assume. The littlest pranks are worth the laughs, just as the big pranks are. Put a ponytail on the sprayer part of the sink so when they turn the water on, they will get drenched. That is the oldest prank ever, but the laughs never die down. Just be sure that you actually know how to pull off a prank. Don’t just slap someone in the face with a stop sign and call it a day. On the next April Fools, do yourself a favor and go out to prank the world. It doesn't matter what you do; just prank until you can’t stop. This tradition only comes once a year, so get out there and enjoy it while you are able to get away with it. By: K. Marcantel
The universe is a vast place surrounding us. It contains billions of stars and numerous planets, big and small. Within all of this spectacular and mysterious eternity, there is a special planet capable of allowing living organisms to inhabit it. There are most likely more out there, but our kind only knows of our own, and it’s name is Earth. A special day comes around each year which celebrates this mass of miracles we live upon. Not surprisingly, we clever homosapiens call this day “Earth Day.” Aren’t we just so smart and cunning? In 1970, a huge environmental movement was sparked after author Rachel Carson published her New York Times bestseller Silent Spring. This shed light to all the harm humans were causing the world and raised awareness as well as concern for living organisms, the environment, and links between public health and pollution. It was then that humans gave Mother Nature a voice and raised awareness for environmental concerns. Since then, the human race has celebrated our Earth once a year on April 22. But for all this miraculous world does for us, Earth should be celebrated and appreciated every day. The Earth is so much more than we see it. We walk upon it, taking the miracle we inhabit for granted rather than taking in all that our loving mother Earth has to offer. She is kind, giving us proud, ever growing trees that provide oxygen so that we may breathe and fruit so we may eat, but we cut them down, almost as if we are cutting off her limbs. She provides us with refreshing water so we may drink and play, but we pollute it as well as the ground we tread upon and air we breathe. It’s almost as if we’re all asking to die by killing our Earth. No matter how much Earth gives to us and loves us, we take from her and hurt her. Earth Day is the day where we have a chance to change that and give back to the majestic world we live on. Though Earth should always be appreciated and loved, she isn’t, and maybe this year will be the year humans finally look at the chaos surrounding us and step up to make a change rather than living in ignorance of the harm we supply to our environment. Anyone can be a part of the change, even you. It doesn’t take much. Preserving Earth’s natural beauty can be done in simple acts such as cleaning up the littered roads by picking up the trash lining them. Conserve wildlife by supporting and possibly building havens for Mother Nature’s noble creatures. With trees constantly being torn down due to human greed, reverse the cycle and plant some instead, even plant a whole garden. Also, remember these activities are not only good for our one-and-only world, but they are fun, especially with friends, so educate others and inspire them to recycle, protest littering, garden, and anything possible to save our Earth because it’s the only one we have. So remember to appreciate Mother Earth, help her out, and celebrate this honorable holiday while you still have the chance and our beautiful Earth is still spinning. By: K. Marcantel
The students of the month for April are freshmen Preston Lovaasen and Jessica Guilhas. Jessica is the daughter of Ross and Jeanne Guilhas. Both a lover of sports and a lover of music, the talented teen is involved in volleyball, softball, and band. Her favorite class is geometry. Off campus, the active girl continues to express her passion for athletics by playing sports. Jessica plans to pursue a medical degree and become a physician in the future. Preston is the son of Ronald and Martha Lovaasen. The young man is also a sports-lover and is a part of both the track and football team. World history is his favorite class to attend. Outside of school, some of his favorite activities include hanging out with his family and shooting his gun. Preston’s future consists of getting a good job so that he may make enough money to travel the world. |
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