LISD Art Show Saturday at Vandegrift
Stephanie Hofmann, Assistant Editor in Chief
May 4, 2012
More than 2,000 drawings, paintings, sculptures and other work from art students around the district will be showcased at the annual LISD Art Show, May 5. They show will be at Vandegrift High school from 1-4 p.m. “It allows the students to see other art work throughout the district,” Art teacher... Read more »
HST students gain medical experience with hospital visits
Keely Wirries, Staffer
May 3, 2012
The HST students of today could be the doctors of tomorrow. The Health Science Technology program gives students an opportunity to learn about the medical field. The HST II class is double blocked and has been traveling this semester to Seton Northwest on B-Days for fifth and sixth periods. “Some of... Read more »
Show Choir presents new members at final show May 17
Shelly Spencer, News Editor
April 23, 2012
The new members of the Intone-Nation Show Choir will be introduced at the Spring Sing, May 17. This year’s theme is “He said, she said,” and will happen in the auditorium at 7 p.m. “For me as the teacher it’s cool to see the growth of the young musicians as the go from being nervous to turning... Read more »
Scholars ceremony awards student’s success
Nick Hage, Staffer
April 19, 2012
This year’s Rouse Scholars were honored April 4 in the auditorium. Scholars are students who maintain an A average in their Spring or Fall 2011 semesters. “It was really nice seeing everyone being honored,” junior Brandy Giordano said. “I felt like I really achieved something great.” The freshman... Read more »
Spanish National Honor Society holds induction
Kristina Jingling, Life and Arts Co-Editor
April 17, 2012
Sixteen students were inducted into the Spanish National Honor Society in the Lecture Hall, April 3. Students were chosen based on their average in Spanish and had to be in the second semester of Spanish II or higher. “Overall, it went really well,” Spanish National Honor Society Judy Sandoval... Read more »
Raiders ‘Round the World prepare for Italy trip
Kayla Demar , Journalism 1 Student
April 13, 2012
Standing for four hours, the buzz of chatter echoed among the building. “The passports took forever to get,” sophomore Autumn Ames said. “It was like four hours of waiting in line. All we needed was to get a few papers signed and snap a picture.” Raiders ‘Round the World will be going... Read more »
Library rules in place to curb bad behavior
Chandler Prevatt and Kayla Peterson, Journalism 1 Students
April 11, 2012
Swipe, scan, stamp. “Sign in!” The whole library seems alive as chatter fills the room from wall to wall. Every morning, students file into the library for various reasons. Some go to check out books, some do homework, and some simply sit around chatting with friends. Regardless of their reasons... Read more »
Fifteen students place at academic UIL district meet
Kristina Jingling, Life and Arts Co-Editor
April 2, 2012
Fourteen students placed at the UIL academic district meet, March 22 and 24, with three qualifying for the regional competition. With nine awards, the Journalism team took first place. Junior Rachel Sloan won the Headline Writing competition and took fourth in Feature Writing. “I was totally shocked,”... Read more »
Practice SAT Information
Kristina Jingling, Life and Arts Co-Editor
March 30, 2012
The PTSA is sponsoring the Princeton Review’s SAT Prep Test and PRA test on March 31, 9 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. in the cafeteria. Proceeds will benefit their scholarship fund and by taking it, you will get realistic practice, find out your approximate score and see different types of questions that will... Read more »
Upcoming Events
Kristina Jingling, Life and Arts Co-Editor
March 22, 2012
The art department is hosting an Art Show in the ACT Building, art rooms and hallways on March 22 from 5:30 to 7:30. There will be artwork from all levels and classes, as well as pictures from Photography and Photojournalism classes. Project Grad and Habitat for Humanity are hosting a Barbeque Luau to... Read more »
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