Snap into the Fad

Kate Pate
September 29, 2010

Snap! Ever heard the sound of a rubber band attacking human flesh? Snap! Ever seen it happen or had it happen to you? Snap! Have you ever had a rubber band in the shape of a heart whip against your bare skin? What about the shape of a dolphin? Or an umbrella? Most people have these days. The Silly Bandz... Read more »

Homecoming Week

Stephanie Hofmann
September 29, 2010

From leg warmers to nerdy glasses, students showed their school spirit this week for Homecoming. Days of the week included: Monday Luck of the Irish! Students wore green for Raider Luck Tuesday Twinkie Tuesday Students paired up with other students and dressed like twins Wednesday Way back Wednesday Students... Read more »

Sparks in the Park performance in October

Rachel Sloan
September 29, 2010

The Drama department will perform Sparks in the Park on October 14 and 16 in the auditorium. The cast had been preparing for this show since Aug. 26. “The cast is exactly where they should be at this point in the process,” Theatre Director Stephanie Smith said. “This is the most at ease I have... Read more »

Cross Country Q & A with Nicole Kastens

Mikaela Moore
September 27, 2010

Why do you like running? It’s a fun environment to be around. Coach Thompson’s awesome. It’s where all my closest friends are and we all stick together. When I don’t run I feel like a slob. It makes me feel more tired. How long have you been running? I started a little in the eighth grade but... Read more »

Football begins first-ever varsity season

Caitlin Topham & Okairi Torres
September 13, 2010

Who’s house? Rouse House! Who’s house? Rouse House! Who’s house? Rouse House! Go Raiders Go! The Raiders take the field this year for their first-ever varsity season. They began the season Aug. 27 at Liberty Hill where they lost 34-14. They followed it up with back-to-back home games against Bryan... Read more »

A Junior’s Column

Rowan Armour
September 13, 2010

Rouse High School has been open for two years and is now starting its third, which means that there are now juniors. Juniors are the reigning Alpha class of Rouse High School and the majority have been here since freshman year. Oh freshman year, oh how we all hated it. There were only a few things that... Read more »

Spirit Themes

Mikaela Moore & Sam Arreola
September 13, 2010

September 1st – Rob the Rangers – Dress as Jailbirds September 8th – Hunt the Hawks – Dress as Hunters (No Guns) September 15th – Beast the Badgers – Wear any Animal Print October 1st – Homecoming, Marble Falls – Follow STUCO Dress October 6th – Tear up the TWolves – Wear Ripped... Read more »

Q & A with Interim Principal John Graham

Stephanie Hofmann & Shelly Spencer
September 13, 2010

John Graham is Rouse High School’s new interim principal after Nancy Scott was promoted to Executive Director of Staff Development for LISD. To get to know Mr. Graham better we asked him these questions. 1) How many years have you been an educator? This is my ninth year. 2) What are you most excited... Read more »

Students Audition for Fall Play

Rachel Sloan & Gloriana Stolle
September 7, 2010

Auditions are defined as “A trial hearing given to a singer, actor, or other performer to test suitability for employment, professional training or competition, etc.” However, to students it means so much more: from an opportunity to grow to symbolizing what they truly love to do. The reason why... Read more »