One author is inspired by another; news staffer attends volunteer luncheon featuring Ron Hall
April 26, 2010 • Iliahna Saldana, Staff Writer
Filed under General Opinion, Opinion
Nobody knew what he was up to. He wouldn’t say a word. The only information we had was ‘It’s a surprise.’ English teacher Eric Folks arranged for City Church volunteers who have been attending every Thursday after school to attend the Heritage Hall April 8 for a luncheon dedicated to Ron Hall... Read more »
Students advance to State UIL Academic Meet
April 26, 2010
Filed under News
Senior Luke Porter and sophomore Chandler Shaw will compete in the UIL state academic meet May 6-8 after earning top three placings at the regional meet in San Angelo, April 23-25. Two other journalism students and the one-act play earned state alternate honors. Porter placed first in the computer... Read more »
‘The Last Song’
April 22, 2010 • Eddie Kahler, Associate Editor
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Movies
Julie Ann Robinson has done an excellent job with directing Nicholas Sparks “The Last Song” into a superb entertaining 107 minutes of drama starring Miley Cyrus, Liam Hemsworth, and Greg Kinnear. I personally love chick flicks, but I’m usually very critical about any movie. This movie not only... Read more »
Seniors celebrate Seuss with elementary students
April 22, 2010 • Tori Waddell, Yearbook Editor
Filed under Student Life
Adorned in “Cat in the Hat” homemade hats, first and second graders anxiously await reading time in their classrooms. The children flood to the high school students the moment they walk through the door, and although the older faces are complete strangers, the kids run to grab the... Read more »
The history of Hacky Sack
April 22, 2010 • Austin Gibson, Associate Editor, Online
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Games
The footbag, or “Hacky Sack,” has cultural origins from nearly every country, including China, Thailand and Native America. The modern sport was invented in 1972 by John Stalberger and Mike Marshall. Marshall had made a small bean bag and was kicking it around while Stalberger was recovering from... Read more »
Cover Girl
April 22, 2010 • Morgan Hicks
Filed under Student Life
Freshman artist Veronica Nichols’ original art is featured on the cover of the April issue Scholastic Arts magazine. Nichols created the painting in Mrs. Podzemny’s art class. The artwork that won the national cover of the Davis magazine was a school art project that Podzemny sent in to the... Read more »
Runners advance to regionals
April 21, 2010 • Hope McGee, Staff Writer
Filed under Sports, Track & Field
The Lady Eagle Track team won their District 3-4A this past weekend in Pampa. Eleven of these girls will move on to compete in San Angelo in the regional meet on May 3-4. Competitors advancing include Olivia Martinez in the 800 m, Caitlin Gilmore in the 4×2, 400, and 4×4, Kateland Maddox... Read more »
Dodging Prom Date Dilemas
April 21, 2010
Filed under Uncategorized
Can girls ask guys to prom? Eddie: Can they? Yes. Should they? No. We have the responsibility for this one. However, ladies if you’re an upperclassman and you want to ask a guy, you may. If he just won’t ask you, then go for it. Riley: It depends on how much chest hair you ladies have. If... Read more »
Politics and apathy editorial
April 21, 2010 • Krista Faucette
Filed under Opinion
Recently, news has been circulating about the health care debate, tea parties, and other political problems. Adults are practically tripping over themselves to stand up for what they believe in and what they think is best. However, they should not be the ones raising a fuss. Many of the things Obama... Read more »
Boys golf season ends with regional tournament
April 21, 2010 • Shelbie Belott, Associate Editor
Filed under Golf, Sports
The boys golf team finished sixth in regional competition in San Angelo April 20. The boys were led by Juniors Matikul Boonyam and John Barnes with two day totals of 153. Both boys narrowly missed competing at the state tournament by 5 strokes. Barnes had the lowest round for the team, shooting a 72... Read more »
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