What’s your favorite part of Halloween?

Shelly Spencer
October 19, 2011

“Getting to dress up and be whoever you want to be. I get to be a ninja this year.” –senior Coy Smith “Dressing up, it shows what’s on your mind.” –sophomore Wesley Geisler “Dressing up and getting to go trick or treating.” –senior Alex Hoffmann “Free candy, there is no such... Read more »

A YEAR OF FIRSTS: In second season, varsity football wins season opener and first-ever Homecoming game

Rachel Sloan
October 19, 2011

Senior quarterback Michael Botello has been taking snaps for as long as he has been reading. His father introduced him to football at age six and he hasn’t stopped playing since. “Mostly, I thank my parents,” Botello said. “They’ve been supporting me through all the years I’ve been playing... Read more »

Cross Country to compete at district

Gloriana Stolle and Keely Wirries
October 19, 2011

With district only days away, cross country members are gearing up for the big race.       “To get ready for district, I’m trying to beat my personal record,” sophomore Stephanie Rubalcaba said. “I want to do better than I have so far.” The team raced in eight meets in preparation for... Read more »

Theatre students performing Zap! this week

Kristina Jingling
October 19, 2011

The theatre department kicks off their season Thursday. The fall show, Zap! features seven shows in one: a New York comedy in the ‘60s, a Shakespeare play, a Russian drama, a southern drama, an English mystery, a performing arts monologue and an avant-garde piece.  “I’m excited about the huge... Read more »

Are you too old to trick-or-treat? Staffers debate issue

Rachel Sloan and Shelly Spencer
October 19, 2011

YES: Once you reach high school, it is no longer acceptable to beg for candy Getting dressed up in costumes. Aimlessly wandering around a neighborhood. Begging for candy. All characteristics of a fun-filled Halloween night….for an elementary child. Once you reach high school all the rules change. You... Read more »

Habitat for Humanity club helps build Round Rock home

Rachel Sloan
October 19, 2011

Habitat for Humanity had their first build, Saturday, Oct 8. They met in Round Rock to frame a house and level the yard for an Ethiopian family. “The work you do is seen as the progress is made,” Habitat sponsor Nikki Allen said. “You can see the effects that your work has on the family that will... Read more »

Students donate clothes for fire victims

Gloriana Stolle
October 19, 2011

A brash of Labor Day weekend fires brought out an outpouring of community and school support. To help out the families who lost their homes, Student Council collected clothing donations for the fire victims. “We got more donations than we knew what to do with,” Student Council sponsor Debbie Gauna... Read more »

Halloween costume ideas for the budget-conscious

Gloriana Stolle
October 19, 2011

Dressing up on Halloween is a fun tradition for everyone, but it can seem daunting to come up with something to dress up as, especially if you have a small budget. Here are some creative ideas to pull together a simple costume. Classic Ghost One of the simplest costumes in the history of Halloween, the... Read more »

STANDING TALL: Junior doesn’t let height affect her on the court

Jessica Garrison
October 19, 2011

At first glance, 5’1” Meilee Brown wouldn’t be your first pick for the volleyball team. But the junior player should be. A three-year varsity player, Brown is the team’s libero, the only position that remains in the game at all times. Brown is responsible for passing the ball to her teammates... Read more »

Q&A with the Homecoming King and Queen

October 13, 2011

Were you surprised to be nominated for the Homecoming Court? Victoria Leonardo: I wasn’t that surprised because I was nominated last year, but it was still awesome. Ed Butts: I didn’t even know we were doing that this year.   How did you feel when your name was called over the loud speaker during... Read more »