Last football spirit day is Nov. 3

Shelly Spencer
October 28, 2011

The last spirit day to fall on a Wednesday was Oct. 26. All spirit days following will be on Thursdays. This has been changed so that Raider Nation News, the school’s weekly broadcast during Advocate, can remind students about the spirit days. This year the spirit days will not end with the end... Read more »

Volleyball finishes season with win over Marble Falls

Keely Wirries
October 28, 2011

Volleyball wrapped up their season with a 3-1 win against Marble Falls, Tuesday, Oct. 25. “We played with a lot of energy,” Sophomore Maddie Sanford said, “It felt great to win.” The team finished the season 19-24 overall and 4-8 in district, winning games over Vandegrift, Cedar Park, Dripping... Read more »

Sweet Treats

October 21, 2011

Staffers dish on their favorite treats. Skittles The shell of a Skittle demonstrates the variety of the sugary treat. With greens, yellows, oranges, purples and reds, everyone has something to like. The chewy inside melts in your mouth making you want more. – Keely Wirries Almond Joys Almond Joys... Read more »

NHS inducting new members

Rachel Sloan
October 21, 2011

NHS will induct 26 members, Oct. 25 at 6 p.m. New inductees must have a GPA of at least 4.3 and be a junior or senior. The applications also go through a faculty council who decides if the students are accepted to the club. “We are looking for students who are well rounded,” NHS adviser Rosie Palazzolo... Read more »

Making the Grade: editorials

October 21, 2011

From Music in the Halls to School Spirit, we Grade the Good and Bad FANATIC FANS After tough losses last year, hopes were high the varsity football team would have a strong season. With the first wins this year, we are so proud of the team. The spirit of the fans has risen to an all-time high with students... Read more »

Little Shop of Horrors auditions, Oct. 26-27

Rachel Sloan
October 21, 2011

Auditions for the musical Little Shop of Horrors will be Oct. 26-27. “For auditions, I would just recommend relaxing and realizing you have nothing to lose,” Theatre director Stephanie Smith said. “Talk to people who’ve done it before, they can help you.” Students wishing to be in the chorus... Read more »

Upcoming Events, Oct. 23-Nov. 18

Nick Hage
October 21, 2011

Build Your Own Scarecrow Oct. 23- Raiders ‘Round the World are hosting a Build Your Own Scarecrow event Sunday, Oct. 23 from 12 p.m.- 4 p.m. at the Hill Country Water Gardens and Nursery. It only costs $25 and you can bring your whole family out to decorate one. Halloween & Thanksgiving Volunteer... Read more »

Tennis team finishes third in district

Keely Wirries
October 21, 2011

What a difference a year makes. After finishing in last place a year ago, the tennis team finished third in the District 25 championship this past week. Hjort credits the team’s success to hard work, new additions to the team, and their summer court time. “This tennis season has been the best so... Read more »

Random Raider Profile

Shelly Spencer
October 21, 2011

RANDOM RAIDER: Shae Stanford Where were you born? Omaha, Nebraska What was your favorite vacation? New York, it’s amazing What most inspires you? Classical music, I like how it conveys emotion. What extra-curricular activities are you involved in? Show Choir, Choir, Theatre, The Thespian Society What... Read more »

Walker Named National Merit Semifinalist