Symphonic & Concert Band Both Bring Home Sweepstakes
Cole Sawyer, Editor-in-Chief
April 2, 2012
The varsity girls’ soccer team is advancing to the second round of playoffs against Connally, after defeating McCallum 3-1 on Friday. The game is tomorrow at 7 p.m. at Connally. “Connally is the team that Coach [Kristin] Stone coached before she came to coach here,” senior Paige Oliver said. “I... Read more »
Cole Sawyer, Editor-in-Chief
February 16, 2012
After its rout of McCallum Monday, the girls’ basketball team advanced to the area round of playoffs, facing Boerne Champion tonight. “We really pushed the ball for the fast break, and we did really well on the free throw line,” senior center Chinwe Duru said. The girls defeated McCallum in the... Read more »
Regan Fruge', Journalism Student
January 19, 2012
On Jan. 17 and 18,freshman will participate in this year’s Science Fair, which is being held in the school library. “I’m researching animal science, determining the affects of different pH levels on Daphnia. Daphnia are small fish without a backbone,” freshman Caitlin Valley said. Freshman... 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 »
Hannah Thomas
November 16, 2011
In the spirit of Fall, below are some great things to do with the family during a season filled with cooler temperatures and home-cooked meals. Pumpkin Spice Latte – To get your taste buds into Fall, try the delicious Pumpkin Spice Latte for only $4 at your local Starbucks. If pumpkin is not your... Read more »
Cole Sawyer, Editor-in-Chief
October 31, 2011
At the end of the spring semester, freshmen will be the first students to take the new STAAR (State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness) end-of-course exams. “The test was developed by the Texas Education Agency, in collaboration with the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and Texas... 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 »
Cole Sawyer
September 30, 2011
The football team began district play Friday, defeating Marble Falls (now 3-2) 6-0 at Gupton. “We had a great week of practice and were focused all week on the task at hand,” senior wide receiver Chris Schneider said. The game was a defensive struggle, with each defense having two interceptions,... 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 »