NJROTC Promotes Leadership, Discipline

Posted on January 19, 2012
Posted in Campus Life, News

Written by Caytlyn Pickering, Journalism Student

NJROTC is a class designed to teach students skills that will help them later in life, such as discipline and leadership. “I enjoy that [NJROTC] teaches you discipline. It’s like a big family,” freshman Ryleigh Blanchett said. Cadets... Read more »

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Environment Club Conducts Eco-Friendly Audit of Campus

Posted on January 19, 2012
Posted in Campus Life, News

Written by Kayla Hicks, Journalism Student

Environment Club meets every other Thursday in an effort to make the school an eco-friendly campus campus aimed at raising awareness of the importance of the environment. “We are trying to make the biggest impact, and we thought... Read more »

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DECA Promotes City’s ‘Keen on Clean’

Posted on January 19, 2012
Posted in Campus Life, News, Top Stories

Written by Cole Sawyer, Editor-in-Chief

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.... Read more »

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Fall Festivities

Posted on November 16, 2011
Posted in A&E, Beyond Campus, Top Stories

Written by Hannah Thomas

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... Read more »

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STAAR Tests to Replace TAKS Beginning This Spring

Posted on October 31, 2011
Posted in News, Top Stories, Uncategorized

Written by Cole Sawyer, Editor-in-Chief

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... Read more »

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Fifth Annual Trunk or Treat underway

Posted on October 27, 2011
Posted in Campus Happenings, News

Written by Morgan McGrath

On Oct. 28, join us at the bus lanes at 5:30 pm for the fifth annual Trunk or Treat. Trunk or Treat is a safe way for children of all ages to go Trick or Treating without the dangers that come with the night of Halloween. Several school... Read more »

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Clubs Host Second Annual Texting, Driving Campaign

Posted on October 17, 2011
Posted in Campus Life, News, Top Stories

Written by Cole Sawyer

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... Read more »

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‘The Tempest’ Opens Tonight, Runs Through Saturday

Posted on October 13, 2011
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Written by Morgan McGrath

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... Read more »

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Football begins district with 6-0 win; faces Cedar Park tonight

Posted on September 30, 2011
Posted in News, Sports, Sports Center, Top Stories

Written by Cole Sawyer

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... Read more »

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Attn Seniors: Deadlines May Be Closer Than They Appear

Posted on September 22, 2011
Posted in Campus Happenings, Campus Life, News, Top Stories

Written by Morgan McGrath

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... Read more »

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