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‘Stage Door’ opens Oct. 21

Carolin Engmann
October 14, 2010

“Stage door,” a comedy full of ambitious – or even embittered actresses and skeptical stage directors, opens Oct. 21. “All of the kids involved in the show are dedicated and working very hard toward the same goal: putting together a professional production,” director Dona Dye said. The... Read more »

Behind the Curtain

Ben Manry
October 5, 2010

The audience fills the room, waiting for the curtain to rise. Twelve students, including senior Kami Armstrong wait backstage, biting nails and sweating; each reproducing the quiet, half-hearted ghost notes or steps of yet another rehearsal.                                                           “I’m... Read more »

Get a Jumpstart on College with ECS+

Morgan McGrath
September 27, 2010

By the end of her senior year, junior Rachael Anne Mallinger will not only have 26 high school credits, but also 24 college credits through Austin Community College and the Early College Start Plus program. Developed by the district’s transition coordinators last spring, ECS+ is a program for college-bound... Read more »

Rear C-Lot to Receive Makeover

Mayra Armenta
September 24, 2010

The Naval Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (NJROTC) designated the rear part of the C-lot as its new training site. “We need the space because it’s a field to us just like the football players need their field,” Warrant Chief  RI Turner said. “We need our drill pad to practice.” Beginning... Read more »

Ranger Camp

August 10, 2010

Welcome New Rangers Class of 2014!   VRHS Cafeteria 3-6 p.m. Last Name A-K & Band, Wed. August 11th Last Name L-Z, Thur. August 12th  Activities from 3-5:50 p.m. campus wide Students will receive class schedules and textbooks. Beginning at 5:50,  students and parents are welcome to walk the... Read more »

Gupton Stadium Under Construction

Rhett Harrison
April 8, 2010

For years now, the varsity football team has had to travel to go to their own “home” stadium to play, but that is going to change in the 10’ season. The team will have Gupton Stadium located across Vista Ridge Blvd.  The stadium will be completed this summer before the season begins.  “It’s... Read more »

Meet the German Exchange Students!

Jona Mata, Staff Writer
April 1, 2010

Willkommene Freunde! The exchange students from Germany arrived the Wednesday of spring break after a 12 hour plane ride. From meeting Dirk Nowitzski to seeing “very huge” trucks for the first time, the students liked everything. They adored the weather, the low prices of clothes, the enormity... Read more »

Student Teacher Shadows Ag Department

March 1, 2010

Gayle Spearman, senior Agricultural Services and Development major from Tarleton State University, has begun her student teaching on campus. She is under the supervision of ag teachers, Linsey Fowler and Derrick Coffee. Gayle will be in the community for 10 weeks for the purpose of receiving training... Read more »

Science Fair Participants Sweep Regionals

February 26, 2010

Nineteen science fair participants will advance to the state science fair in April after presenting their research yesterday at the Austin Engergy Regional Science Fair. The fair was held at the Palmer Events Center, and judging began at 9 a.m. With such a strong showing, the participants earned the... Read more »

DECA Members Take Financial Literacy Project to Disctict

Morgan McGrath, Staff Writer
January 29, 2010

Working diligently for the past three months, DECA members have banded together for a financial literacy project. Today at Lake Travis High School DECA will compete at the district level with many projects that will help promote financial literacy among the student body.  Along with presenting their... Read more »