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Boys, girls team begin track and field season
By peyton white
With the year bringing a fresh new start to the track and field season, many athletes are preparing themselves for new challenges, new goals and another season in their chosen events.
For sophomore Hannah Leslie, this is her second year running track. Leslie typically runs in the 100, and 200-meter relays, and participates in [...] -
Boys see playoffs back to back
By mariah powell
Despite the Weatherford Kangaroos giving them a run for their money, Feb. 16, the Elks enjoyed their last district victory, 42-35, at home and are qualified for playoffs.
“It was more of a challenge than we wanted it to be,” head coach Ted Tomchesson said. “I don’t think we were completely focused in the [...] -
Feast for funds: Softball team raises $3,800 at spaghetti dinner
By alex solomon
The softball team hosted a spaghetti dinner Jan. 30, to raise money for equipment and their Lake Jackson tournament near Galveston.
Assistant coach Amber Davis said she was happy with the turnout and the $3,800 they were able to raise.
“We had a much better turn out than last year,” Davis said. “The girls did [...] -
Boys 3-2 in district, beat rival Abilene
By peyton white
Starting their 2010 district season Jan. 30, the boy’s soccer team has won three of their games, and lost two, but defeated their rivals, the Abilene Eagles.
Last year, the Eagles placed first in district, bumping the Elks down to second. Jan. 30 they played the Eagles again, where the boys kept a close [...] -
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“To Save A Life”
The movie is about a high school senior Jake whose old friend commits suicide. Afterwords Jake begins to think about how he could have stopped his suicide. He meets a pastor named Chris who changes his life. The movie deals with issues like pregnancy, suicide and under age drinking. It is a [...] -
5 new teachers begin at semester
By Lindsey davis
At the start of the second semester, five teachers were added to the staff.
The new staff includes algebra teachers Mrs. Diana Kroeker and Mrs. Amy Volkman and special education teachers Mr. George Burley, Mr. Homer Bill and Mr. Keith Goodman.
“Before I started teaching here, I tutored Mr. and Mrs. Allard’s son Hayden,” Kroeker [...] -
On the move: Realignment means change to district 7-4A
By Dalyssa o’brien
The UIL announced Feb. 1 that the high school will change from 3-5A district to 7-4A.
With the change comes new competitors in sports, academic competitions and other extracurricular events. Along with Burleson, Joshua, Mansfield Summit, Arlinton Seguin, Everman, Crowley, Cleburne and Granbury are in the new district. Realignments are made every two years [...] -
Just another day
By alex solomon
To most people Valentine’s Day is devoted to showing their love by giving expensive gifts, flowers and chocolates. But to others Valentine’s Day is just Feb. 14, another day on the calendar.
Valentine’s Day is not a holiday celebrated by some because they feel annoyed by those who get all wound up and head [...] -
It’s a day for love
By Lindsey davis
To some, Valentine’s Day is a day that is devoted to their love ones, and to show their special someone that they are loved. Feb. 14, is not just another day on the calendar for them it is a day set apart from all of the other days of the year to share [...] -
Sound off: What is your opinion of the age restrictions placed on tanning beds?
“I don’t think anyone should tan. I’ve had melanoma before. You should not put yourself at a higher risk for cancer just because you think you’d look prettier.”Diana Kroeker,
“Due to the immaturity at the age of 16, that is a good idea, but if you’re 18 you should be able to do what you want.”
“I [...] - All Recent Articles