Symphonic & Concert Band Both Bring Home Sweepstakes
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Cole Sawyer
September 12, 2011
Vista Ridge placed ninth in the 4A category of the Lone Star Cup, a statewide competition that ranks high schools based on their achievements in athletic, academic and fine arts UIL events. “We have a phenomenal extra-curricular program,” principal Paul Johnson said. “There are 220 to 230 eligible... Read more »
Ashley Na, Journalism Student
May 6, 2011
On April 6, the band went to Winter Park, Colo. for the 2011 Winter Park Band Competition. After playing their pieces for the judges and sight reading music, the band earned all ones, receiving sweepstakes. After the competition, they stayed in Colorado until April 10 and enjoyed their days off at the... Read more »
Clayton Young, Journalism Student
May 6, 2011
Because students will be taking AP tests during the school day, everyone in the athletic hall must remain silent for the next two weeks. “The AP test gives you a college credit if you pass, and exempts you from finals in that class,” senior Logan Laws said. “That’s the main reason... Read more »
Abby Broekhuizen, Journalism Student
May 6, 2011
Sluurrp, slurrrp. Students empty their cups as they finish their refreshing smoothie from Tropical Smoothie Café. “The smoothies are really good and really refreshing,” freshmen Rebecca Castillo said. Students can now buy a Tropical Smoothie from the school store during lunch for $2.... Read more »
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