Symphonic & Concert Band Both Bring Home Sweepstakes
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 »
Emily Callahan, Journalism Student
May 6, 2011
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 the big day: the outfit, transportation, food and the friends that you’ll... Read more »
Alyssa Dan, Journalism Student
May 6, 2011
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 of volunteer hours,” freshman Jacie Day said. The 26-page application... Read more »
McKenzie Gwin
March 10, 2011
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 of oil overseas, but because of the fear of the violence spreading... Read more »
Morgan McGrath
March 10, 2011
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 purchased will send another pair to a child in need in one of 23 countries... Read more »
Carolin Engmann
March 10, 2011
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 numbers, each member of Ovation has prepared a solo or duet from a Broadway... Read more »
Morgan McGrath
February 22, 2011
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 for spring dates which are rapidly approaching. “It’s... Read more »
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