VRHS Ninth in Lone Star Cup

Posted on September 12, 2011
Posted in Campus Life, News, Top Stories

Written by Cole Sawyer

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... Read more »

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Band goes to Colorado for competition

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

Written by Ashley Na, Journalism Student

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... Read more »

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AP Exams Underway

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

Written by Clayton Young, Journalism Student

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... Read more »

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Tropical Smoothies

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

Written by Abby Broekhuizen, Journalism Student

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... Read more »

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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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Crisis in Libya Causes Gas Prices to Rise

Posted on March 10, 2011
Posted in Beyond Campus, News

Written by McKenzie Gwin

            Gas prices have skyrocketed on average of 30 cents in a matter of a week. Oil prices have jumped in response to the political turmoil in Libya. The reason consumers are paying so much is not because of a shortage... 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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The time has come…

Posted on February 22, 2011
Posted in News

Written by Morgan McGrath

With juniors and seniors franticly reviewing anything they can get their hands on to prep for the college entrance exams. The hope is it will all pay off after three to four hours of a mile long test. Students nationwide are registering... Read more »

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