Prom Night

Posted on May 6, 2011
Posted in Campus Life, Uncategorized

Written by Emily Callahan, Journalism Student

On May 21, Poseidon’s Paradise will be held at the Double Tree hotel from 8 p.m. to midnight. Beginning on May 9 – May, 20, tickets will be sold for $40 during all lunches.       So many choices have to be made before... Read more »

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NHS Applications Due May 13

Posted on May 6, 2011
Posted in Campus Life, News

Written by Alyssa Dan, Journalism Student

This April NHS applications were released for select students who earned all A’s, and a few will be selected to join the organization next year. Applications are due May 13. “You have to have good grades, and have a certain amount... Read more »

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Customize your own TOMS

Posted on March 10, 2011
Posted in Campus Life, Top Stories

Written by Morgan McGrath

On April 1, the art club will host a “Create your own TOMS party” in the courtyard after school. Created by Blake Mycoskie in 2006, the TOMS Shoe company organized a program called “One for One” meaning every pair of shoes... Read more »

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Ready for Broadway?

Posted on March 10, 2011
Posted in Campus Life

Written by Carolin Engmann

The Show Choir will bring Broadway flair to campus tonight at 7 p.m. The students, accompanied by Cyrus Albertson on the piano, are going to perform Broadway shows from past and present in the Auditorium. “In addition to the group... Read more »

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DECA advances to state

Posted on February 22, 2011
Posted in Campus Life, News

Written by Mayra Armenta

Twenty- three out of 25 DECA competitors advanced to state after the district competition on Jan. 22 in Smithville. Students competed in business services, promotion plans, fashion merchandising and advertising campaign. The 23 competitors... Read more »

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The Music Man

Posted on January 19, 2011
Posted in Campus Life, News

Written by Carolin Engmann

The theater department hardly finished Stage Door, before it started working on its new project, The Music Man. The first week of November, students began rehearsing for the musical, which premieres on Feb. 3, 4 and 5 with curtains... Read more »

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Speech, Debate Team Prepare for New Season

Posted on January 19, 2011
Posted in Campus Life, News

Written by Ben Manry

The Speech and Debate team is gearing up for next semester’s UIL and Texas Forensic Association competition season. “Our new district is very competitive — academically — with Cedar Park, Dripping Springs and Lake Travis.... Read more »

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College Bound: Seniors Make Post-Graduation Plans

Posted on January 19, 2011
Posted in Campus Life, News

Written by Ben Manry

College: to different people, it means different things. To some, a far-off aspiration, to others, simply a part of life, but for the senior class, it is a present and immediate reality. Getting those applications in alongside senior... Read more »

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5 Team’s 1 Stage

Posted on November 5, 2010
Posted in Campus Life, News

Dance teams district wide will host iDance Nov. 6, showcasing hip hop jazz, contemporary and kick. This year, the Legacies from Vandergrift will be joining the show. “The purpose for iDance is to showcase all high schools as well... Read more »

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Students pledge to stop texting while driving

Posted on October 14, 2010
Posted in Campus Life, News, Top Stories

Written by Cole Sawyer

Heading out on a Saturday night, 17-year-old Scott Neill said goodbye to his parents, and they replied with the standard parental response: “Don’t do anything silly and be safe. Make good choices.” “You worry too much,” Scott... Read more »

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