Senior Athletes Reflect On Final Games
Maycee Wilson, Staff Writer
May 25, 2017
Filed under Featured Sports Story Carousel, Showcase, SPORTS
From freshman to senior year, many athletes dedicated four years to their sport. They persevered through long nights and practices, and now it is coming to an end. At the close of the season, seniors return their uniforms and never practice or play together again. The last game is considered bittersweet...
Three becomes one
Noah Sanchez, Staff Writer
December 16, 2013
Filed under NEWS
For the first time, the school is combining all musical organizations on Dec. 20 for a Masterworks Concert. The concert will be held at the Centrum, the main performance hall on the campus of Cypress Creek Christian Community Center. Every year, the band and orchestra combine for a Full Orchestra...
Bastille debuts album ‘Bad Blood’
Amy Thomas, Staff Writer
December 6, 2013
Filed under Showcase
Bad Blood was released in September and is the debut album of British alternative rock band, Bastille. Lead singer Dan Smith produced the album with Mark Crew and recorded it in London. Several hits are featured on the album, including “Bad Blood," “Pompeii” and “Things We lost in the Fire.”...
High school myths: busted
Sanah Jivani, Opinions Editor
August 29, 2013
Filed under Showcase, Student Life
A person could expect so much when going into high school because of all the preconceived notions planted in their head through the years. The rumors and myths are rampant so most incoming freshmen have an idea of what high school will consist of by the time they make it there. However, more often tha...
Student Band Works Toward Success
Megan Parman, Section Editor
November 1, 2012
Filed under Showcase, Student Life
Every heart in the crowd pounds in an anxious rhythm. The lights begin to dim and fans gawk at the stage with large, twinkling eyes. Three musicians glide onto the broad stage, their presence overwhelming the atmosphere. Guitarist Myles Novak, drummer and vocalist, Jesse Delgadillo and bass player Andrew...
Drumline Raises Spirit, Forges Friendships
Natalia Alamdari, Editor-in-Chief
October 25, 2012
Filed under Showcase, Student Life
The scoreboard clock ticks away the remaining seconds in the third quarter as the packed student section vibrates with energy. The steady beat of a cadence begins to play, the crowd erupts with joy. Drumline has arrived. Playing at varsity football games since the school opened, drumline serves as...
Band Marches to Victory
Raymond Perez, Staff Writer
October 24, 2012
Filed under NEWS, Showcase
This weekend the band competed at the USBands Marching Competition winning first place overall in their division as well as first place for Best Percussion, Best Music and Best General Effects. Band director Jason Nitsch said he was proud to achieve these results, but was more proud of the students'...
Boy Bands Return
May 15, 2012
Filed under Student Life
While leaving their hotel in Dallas, five newly risen stars smile and wave at the crazy fans screaming from every angle. With 100 security guards to shield them from devoted fans, the group continues their tour across the globe, performing hit songs from their new album “Up All Night.” Niall Horan,...
Senior Uses Talent to Impress on Stage
February 14, 2012
Filed under OPINIONS
While on stage, the stares of the audience seem hotter than the lights hanging above. Being judged weighs more on the mind than remembering what one needs to say. I have felt and embraced this pressure before, not as an actor or singer, but as a public speaker. I often surprise people when they hear...
Music Students Make All-State Ensembles
January 25, 2012
Filed under NEWS
Eight choir, band and orchestra students advanced to the 2012 University Interscholastic League All-State level. Four choir students and two band students were certified to All-State after try-outs on Jan. 7, and two orchestra students were certified last November. “I didn’t think I was going...
Band Hires Visual Arranger
October 2, 2011
Filed under NEWS
“When I’m doing visuals during the show, I feel more powerful than just marching up and down the field,” junior Jon Long said. “It’s hard enough marching and playing at the same time, so when you add the visuals and can still play the music, I feel like I can put more of my heart and soul into...
Loading ...