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The Show Starts Now

The Show Starts Now

Larissa Herold, Editor-in-Chief
June 5, 2017
Hurdlers Reed Hartle (11) and AJ Dillett (12) work hard to advance to the regional-level meet in the 300m hurdles.

Leading the Pack

Larissa Herold, Editor-in-Chief
May 19, 2017

Track and field competes in 13-6A District Meet

Larissa Herold, Editor-in-Chief
April 17, 2017
Varsity sophomore Jaden Maul attacks the curve in the 4x800m relay, breaking free from the pack.

Reaching the Finish Line

Larissa Herold, Editor-in-Chief
April 6, 2017
The boys who competed in the annual Mr. Mav pagaent celebrate after a night of fun performance.

Lights, Camera, Pageant

Larissa Herold, Editor-in-Chief
March 28, 2017
Ruby Lozano smiles with her bouquet, delivered to her with her Paraprofessional of the Year award.

Well Deserved Honors

Larissa Herold, Editor-in-Chief
March 21, 2017

Coffee House

Larissa Herold, Editor-in-Chief
February 22, 2017
Boxes of Valentines Day cards made by NHS and other groups are ready to be delivered to children in local area hospitals.

Lots of Love

Larissa Herold, Editor-in-Chief
February 1, 2017
Lacrosse team members and alumni pose gather after the annual Alumni Game.

The Boys Are Back in Town

Larissa Herold, Editory-in-Chief
January 26, 2017
Competitors race to the National Honor Society officers with their responses to a trivia question.

#BeAHero

Larissa Herold, Editor-In-Chief
November 30, 2016

No Strings Attached

Larissa Herold, Editor-In-Chief
November 9, 2016
Girls cross country coach Steve Vierra and the varsity team celebrate their second place finish at the District 13-6A Meet.

Changing Seasons

Larissa Herold, Editor-in-Chief
November 4, 2016
The cover of the cookbook features student photos. The profits will go towards the Project Graduation celebration for the Class of 2017.

What’s Cooking?

Larissa Herold, Editor-in-Chief
October 24, 2016
PSAT Pays Off After a celebration breakfast, the twelve National Merit Semifinalists stop for a group picture on the stairs.

Testing, Testing

Larissa Herold, Editor-in-Chief
October 1, 2016
Runners Take Your Marks

Runners Take Your Marks

Larissa Herold, Editor-in-Chief
September 23, 2016
The Varsity girls cross country team was awarded a plaque. They placed first overall in the Temple Pro-Fit Invitational on Friday, Sept. 2.

The Race Must Go On

Larissa Herold, Editor-in-Chief
September 13, 2016
Senior Zach Epstein received the Time Warner Cable Scholar Athlete of the Week award. Football opened doors for Epstein and taught him valuable time-management and teamwork skills.

Excelling On and Off the Field

Larissa Herold, Copy Editor
June 19, 2016
Faith Tormusa (10) clears a hurdle in the 100 meter hurdle race. She is one of the nine members of the girls track team who advanced to Regionals.

Track season at an end

Larissa Herold, Copy Editor
June 14, 2016
Freshman Julia Perry starts the 300 meter hurdle strong. Perry was one of nine members of the girls track team who advanced to the Regional Track and Field Meet at Baylor on April 29-30.

Representing at Regionals

Larissa Herold, Copy Editor
May 10, 2016

Moving On

Larissa Herold, Copy Editor
April 22, 2016
Sophomore Maddie Marrone hands off the baton to junior Larissa Herold in the 4x800 meter relay. The team took first place in the event.

Rain or Shine

Larissa Herold, Copy Editor
April 3, 2016
The athletes prepare to sign their Letters of Intent.

Next Level

Larissa Herold, Copy Editor
March 3, 2016
Varsity boys basketball finish season as district champs

Varsity boys basketball finish season as district champs

Larissa Herold, Copy Editor
March 3, 2016
The Varsity basketball team regroups in a huddle during a time-out.

On Top of Their Game

Larissa Herold, Copy Editor
February 11, 2016

Basketball Continues Strong Season

Larissa Herold
February 1, 2016
Senior Armoni Brooks posts up, looking to junior Victor Bailey for a high pass.

Chop the Wood

Larissa Herold, Copy Editor
January 25, 2016
Nothing but Net

Nothing but Net

Larissa Herold, Copy Editor
December 2, 2015
The Future of STEM is Now

The Future of STEM is Now

Larissa Herold, Copy Editor
November 16, 2015
Explore Different Interests at Rec Wednesday

Explore Different Interests at Rec Wednesday

Larissa Herold, Copy Editor
October 29, 2015
The theater department is advertising their show. They will be performing October 29, 30, and 31 at 7:00 p.m.

Theater to perform interactive, energetic melodrama

Larissa Herold, Editor
October 27, 2015
Students are encouraged to utilize recycling facilities provided throughout the school in order to reduce waste and preserve the environment.

Waste Not, Want Not

Larissa Herold, Copy Editor
October 15, 2015

It’s Not Easy Being Green

Larissa Herold, Copy Editor
September 26, 2015
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