One-act play performs Monday, advances to district Tuesday
March 30, 2012 • Rachel Smith, Yearbook Associate Editor
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After winning the zone competition March 23, the cast of the one-act play “The Liar” will advance to district Tuesday following a public performance Monday at 8 p.m. in the high school auditorium. Cast members senior Chandler Shaw and juniors Marissa Hernandez and Zach Howell earned... Read more »
Book signing Tuesday for teacher’s first published novel
March 6, 2012 • Cortlyn Dees, Sports Editor
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World geography teacher Andrew Neighbors will sign copies of his new book, “Mystoria: Land of the Immortals,” in the CHS library tomorrow from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. In his book, a vampire warrior, Michael, and a witch, Jasmine, are at war against werewolves in the world of Mystoria. Their battle against... Read more »
Science Bowl team places fourth at annual tournament
March 1, 2012 • Trevor Ferril, Copy Editor
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The Science Bowl teams competed in the B&W Pantex Science Bowl Saturday, Feb. 25. The annual competition featured 30 teams from high schools around the Texas Panhandle and played out in a two-part tournament. The Purple team consisted of senior captain Katie Brigance and juniors Meagan Taylor, Sierra... Read more »
Social promises carnival atmosphere
January 30, 2012 • Cortlyn Dees, Sports Editor
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The social, “Under the Big Tent,” will take place Feb. 11 in the commons from 8 p.m. until midnight. The Senior Mosts, Junior Who’s Who and class favorites will be announced at 9:30. Admission to the dance is $5 at the door, or $4 if pre-ordered. T-shirts are on sale for $12 in the... Read more »
Choir presents 80s music showcase
January 19, 2012 • Cortlyn Dees, Sports Editor
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At the showcase, different groups from the choir will perform music from the 80s. There will be an admission charge at the door, and chili and other refreshments will be served. Read More →
Health sciences students ready for real world: Ten earn Certified Nursing Assistant designation
December 20, 2011
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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 »
Students granted membership into National Honor Society
November 11, 2011 • Jayden Beatty, Associate Editor
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The National Honor Society welcomed 70 new members into the organization Thursday Nov. 10 at the induction ceremony. Fifty-seven returning members attended the banquet and presented a slide show showing their individual high school accomplishments. All NHS members must meet the following requirements: •... Read more »
Girls cross country coach nominated for state coach of the year
November 2, 2011 • Cortlyn Dees, Sports Editor
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Girls cross country coach Ray Baca was selected by the University Interscholastic League staff as a National Federation Coaches Association State Coach of the Year. “When I was called and told I was selected as Coach of the Year for Texas, I was very flattered and humbled,” Baca said. “The UIL... Read more »
Gadhafi regime hits dead end
October 25, 2011 • Austin Musgrave, Staff Reporter
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Moammar Gadhafi, the man who held power over Libya with corruption and tyranny for 42 years, has finally been eliminated. The citizens of Libya rose up and fought a long and costly revolution. For almost a year some Libyans have dropped their jobs and joined the rebellion to rid their country of the... Read more »
Senior returns from World Cup fighting competition
October 21, 2011 • Elizabeth Gilliland, Staff Reporter
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Not many high school seniors have the bragging rights of fighting in a World Cup, but MorgAnne Thompson does. MorgAnne returned home on Oct. 15, after fighting in her first Wushu World Cup competition. Despite her loss to a silver medalist from the Philippines who was at least nine years older than her,... Read more »


