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NJROTC Promotes Leadership, Discipline

Caytlyn Pickering, Journalism Student
January 19, 2012

NJROTC is a class designed to teach students skills that will help them later in life, such as discipline and leadership. “I enjoy that [NJROTC] teaches you discipline. It’s like a big family,” freshman Ryleigh Blanchett said. Cadets can participate in various teams including the Unarmed Drill... Read more »

Environment Club Conducts Eco-Friendly Audit of Campus

Kayla Hicks, Journalism Student
January 19, 2012

Environment Club meets every other Thursday in an effort to make the school an eco-friendly campus campus aimed at raising awareness of the importance of the environment. “We are trying to make the biggest impact, and we thought this would be a good way to impact all parts of the school,” sponsor... Read more »

DECA Promotes City’s ‘Keen on Clean’

Cole Sawyer, Editor-in-Chief
January 19, 2012

Following Cedar Park’s Keen on Clean program, senior Derin Oduye and DECA will host a cleaning of the Cedar Park community garden at Milburn Park at 4:30 p.m. today. “The garden is so dirty that no one notices it,” Oduye said. “So we’re going to clean that up and plant new trees and put our... Read more »

Fall Festivities

Hannah Thomas
November 16, 2011

In the spirit of Fall, below are some great things to do with the family during a season filled with cooler temperatures and home-cooked meals. Pumpkin Spice Latte – To get your taste buds into Fall, try the delicious Pumpkin Spice Latte for only $4 at your local Starbucks.  If pumpkin is not your... Read more »

STAAR Tests to Replace TAKS Beginning This Spring

Cole Sawyer, Editor-in-Chief
October 31, 2011

At the end of the spring semester, freshmen will be the first students to take the new STAAR  (State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness) end-of-course  exams. “The test was developed by the Texas Education Agency, in collaboration with the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and Texas... Read more »

Fifth Annual Trunk or Treat underway

Morgan McGrath
October 27, 2011

On Oct. 28, join us at the bus lanes at 5:30 pm for the fifth annual Trunk or Treat. Trunk or Treat is a safe way for children of all ages to go Trick or Treating without the dangers that come with the night of Halloween. Several school clubs and organizations, including R.A.D.D., Stu-Co, the football... Read more »

Clubs Host Second Annual Texting, Driving Campaign

Cole Sawyer
October 17, 2011

It was the first time all day during senior rotations that students were silent. They listened to the words of Louis Neill, father of Scott Neill, who died in a car accident last May. “If Scott could talk, I know exactly what he’d say,” Neill said. “He’d say that he loves each and every one... Read more »

‘The Tempest’ Opens Tonight, Runs Through Saturday

Morgan McGrath
October 13, 2011

The theater department opens William Shakespeare’s “The Tempest” tonight in the auditorium. The show will run Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. Tickets are $5 if purchased at lunch or $7 at the doors. Director Dona Dye said “The Tempest” is a play that has delighted audiences for almost... Read more »

Football begins district with 6-0 win; faces Cedar Park tonight

Cole Sawyer
September 30, 2011

The football team began district play Friday, defeating Marble Falls (now 3-2) 6-0 at Gupton. “We had a great week of practice and were focused all week on the task at hand,” senior wide receiver Chris Schneider said. The game was a defensive struggle, with each defense having two interceptions,... Read more »

Attn Seniors: Deadlines May Be Closer Than They Appear

Morgan McGrath
September 22, 2011

Seniors, the time of the year has come for all things college. At this time of year, these eight items are essential to consider.  1. If you have not already, register and take the SAT and ACT college entrance exams. SAT Testing Dates Test Date Regular Registration Late Registration Oct. 1, 2011 Sept.... Read more »