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The Trailblazer

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Vol. 33, Issue 5
May 9, 2025
Vol. 33, Issue 3
March 7, 2025
Vol. 33, Issue 2
December 13, 2024
Vol. 33, Issue 1
October 11, 2024
Upcoming Events: 7/28-8/12
Upcoming Events: 7/28-8/12
Amanda Beeler, News Editor • July 25, 2025

As summer is winding down, students, faculty, and parents are preparing for the start of the new school year. Here’s a look at upcoming events.   July 28  Day...

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Texas Senate Backs Religion in Public Schools
Karl Reddick, Current Events Editor • May 29, 2025

Senate Bill 10, a bill that requires the Ten Commandments to be displayed in all Texas public school classrooms passed the Senate with a final vote of 82-46 on Sunday, sending...

Summer Melt Program Helps Seniors Transition from High School to College
Summer Melt Program Helps Seniors Transition from High School to College
Julianna Lindo, News Editor • May 9, 2025

After graduation, roughly 10-40% of students planning to attend college in the fall never enroll, but the counselor-led Summer Melt program seeks to help students in this...

The Morning Constant
The Morning Constant
Cole Garcia, Reporter • May 16, 2025

Every morning, Associate Principal John Mark Edwards greets every student with a fist bump and words of motivation as they cross the street, a daily tradition that’s become...

The Common Thread
The Common Thread
Hannah Moak and Sophie Garrett May 9, 2025

The world is a melting pot of different races, cultures and religions, and here on campus the variety of students who have different lifestyles is just as prevalent as the...

Color Therapy: Senior’s Solo Art Exhibition a Success
Color Therapy: Senior’s Solo Art Exhibition a Success
Julianna Lindo, News Editor • April 11, 2025

Senior Jordan Marin’s dream to have his own art exhibition finally came true on Saturday and Sunday, April 5 and 6 when he hosted an art show titled Color Therapy, where...

MEET THE STAFF
Harper Poore
Harper Poore
Managing Editor

Hi! My name is Harper, this is my second year as staff and my second year as a sports editor. Most of my time goes to athletic training and newspaper but when im not doing that I like to swim, walk, watch...

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Why Doesn’t the Trump Administration Like DEI?
Why Doesn’t the Trump Administration Like DEI?
Julianna Lindo, News Editor • May 12, 2025
The Unknown Risk of Student Parking Stickers
The Unknown Risk of Student Parking Stickers
Scout Bradley, Opinions Editor • May 9, 2025
Editorial: Why Graduation Shouldn't be on a School Day
Editorial: Why Graduation Shouldn’t be on a School Day
Trailblazer Staff May 9, 2025
Letter From the Editor
Letter From the Editor
Nikolas Russell, Editor-in-Chief • May 9, 2025
Fashion and Graphic Design Should be Offered Courses
Fashion and Graphic Design Should be Offered Courses
Sarah Carlile, Reporter • April 11, 2025
Students Share Tattoo Experiences
Students Share Tattoo Experiences
Hannah Bland, Life & Arts Editor • April 11, 2025
Caffeine: Stories of Addiction
Caffeine: Stories of Addiction
Hannah Bland, Life & Arts Editor • March 7, 2025
Geoguesser Club Travels the World via Computer
Geoguesser Club Travels the World via Computer
Scout Bradley, Opinions Editor • March 7, 2025
New Years Resolutions One Month into the New Year
New Years Resolutions One Month into the New Year
Daniela Corral, Reporter • February 11, 2025
Seniors Reflect on Favorite Classes
Seniors Reflect on Favorite Classes
Hannah Bland, Life & Arts Editor • February 6, 2025
ESL Teacher Kerre Cole poses for a picture in her classroom.
ESL Teacher Wins Teacher of the Year
Bentley Krizin, Reporter • March 7, 2025
Sophomore Divor Romero performing "Dangerous" by Michael Jackson.
Coffee House Photo Gallery
Hannah Bland, Life & Arts Editor • February 18, 2025
Photo Courtesy of McNeil Cheer.
Cheer to Hold Team Tryouts
Cole Garcia, Reporter • February 5, 2025
“Being in this class was an opportunity for me to costume head, and I really want to do this as my career.” junior Rylee Montgomery said. “I’m building experience and trying to help foster the relationship with costuming I have with new people.” (Photo: Asher Rucker)
Hanging On by a Thread
Cooper Seaver, Design Editor • February 4, 2025
Freshman Katie Reed and junior Sophia Ball pose at the end of the winterguard show.
Varsity Winterguard Debuts ‘Avalanche’ Show
Annabelle Benson, Reporter • January 26, 2025
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