Classic animated tale tops live-action film: Both ‘How the Grinch Stole Christmas’ movies worth a view

December 20, 2011 • Kori Adair, J1 Contributor  
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Movies

I was raised on Dr. Seuss books, so naturally, I make time every holiday season to sit down and watch the cartoon and the live movie version of “How the Grinch Stole Christmas”.  With over-the-top costumes and a loveable bad guy, “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” is very entertaining. These films... Read more »

‘Muppets’ movie surprises with modern wit, classic feel

December 20, 2011 • Cortlyn Dees, Sports Editor  
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Movies

Having awoken from my post Thanksgiving meal coma, I walked into the movie theater with my family to see “The Muppets” and was greeted by a sea of children. “Oh fantastic,” I thought. With expectations of an adolescent movie on my mind, I was not expecting to walk out 98 minutes later singing... Read more »

Jingle bells, shotgun shells: Senior, family moves to military bases worldwide

December 20, 2011 • Jayden Beatty, Associate Editor  
Filed under Student Life

While everyone else was sleeping she crawled out of bed and stealthily tip toed to the Christmas tree as the excitement of what to come bubbled up in her. The tree was made of tarps the shade of green associated with the military and shot gun shells hung from it like ornaments. She smiled up at it not... Read more »

Rising from the ashes

December 20, 2011 • Jayden Beatty, Associate Editor  
Filed under General Opinion, Opinion

 When I was younger my definition of a normal family was a biological mom, dad, daughter/sister and son/brother. Now that I’m older I’ve learned there really isn’t such a thing as a normal family. Every family has its own unique issues. But growing up explaining exactly how many issues my family... Read more »

Third annual service day sends 68 students to inner city Amarillo

December 20, 2011 • Cortlyn Dees, Sports Editor  
Filed under Student Life

Mountains of muddled donations surrounded me. Trash and waste that no one in need could put to good use had to be thrown out. A thrift store full of rubbish and a church filled with families’ rejects, the heart of a child viewed as insignificant. Memories made while serving others opened my eyes to... Read more »

BCS, bowl selection need overhaul

December 20, 2011 • Trevor Ferril, Cody Editor  
Filed under Sports, Sports Opinion

 On Sunday, Dec. 4, the Bowl Championship Series (BCS) released their official top 25 standings and matchups for all 35 bowl games. The rankings, conference championship results and several other factors compiled the final order and determined the teams who will play in a BCS bowl. This included the... Read more »

FFA places third at state

December 20, 2011  
Filed under Top Stories

The FFA Ag issues team competed at the state competition Dec. 3 and placed third out of every chapter in the state. No distinction between size meant the team competed against chapters from 1-A to 5-A classifications. The Ag issues team at the state competition. From left: Collin Backus, Kevin Ruiz,... Read more »

Health sciences students ready for real world: Ten earn Certified Nursing Assistant designation

December 20, 2011  
Filed under Top Stories

Ten Health Occupations students took and passed the state CNA exam, earning them the title of Certified Nursing Assistants. From back left pictured: Kelsey Frame, Haley Rex, Chelsea Ducheneaux, Stormie Hickenbottom,  Maegan Godfrey. Front row: Brooke Leazenby, Madison Hernandez, Stephanie Cillo, Rebecca... Read more »

Lady Eagles defeat Hereford

December 20, 2011 • Elizabeth Gilliland, Staff reporter  
Filed under Girls Basketball, Sports

The Lady Eagles defeated Hereford Tuesday night 64-32 in  their second consecutive district win after defeating Palo Duro Dec. 9, 49-46. “District this year is going to be very tough,” head coach Joe Lombard said. “Many teams will play aggressive, and it’s going to be a dogfight.” Lombard... Read more »