Defining Student Leadership
Victoria David, Editor-in-Chief
May 25, 2017
Filed under Showcase, Student Life
Being an officer of a club is not just a title, it is a responsibility to that organization, according to Junior Achievement (JA) co-president senior Kiara Sugay. The officer positions available to most clubs include the president, vice president, secretary, treasurer and historian. “Some of the duties...
Stepping Up
Danielle Garza, Staff Writer
April 2, 2017
Filed under Showcase, Student Life
The bright lights shine upon the empty stage as the audience eagerly awaits the night’s show. Behind the shining lights and cheering crowd, the step team prepares for their performance with their ritual of pep talks and prayers. The female step team is comprised of 10 girls from all grade levels....
Awarding Excellence Without Compromise
Graciela Martinez, Webmaster
March 29, 2017
Filed under Showcase, Student Life
The Top Tiger Award was introduced this year and is given to any student that shows character, improves in academics or has done something worth being recognized for. This award is an opportunity for students at school to shine for the things they have done. “As an educator, the ultimate goal is...
Appreciation for Special Education
Malarie Ohrabka, Copy Editor
January 25, 2017
Filed under Showcase, Student Life
As he sees a gleaming smile and pure joy appear on the student’s face, he is reminded of why he does what he does. The school’s special education teachers work to see happiness in their students. There are more than 40 members in the special education department. “I feed the students and [help...
Rationalizing Recommendations
Graciela Martinez, Webmaster
January 25, 2017
Filed under Showcase, Student Life
It is the season of college applications, and seniors are facing the important decision of where they want to spend the next years of their lives. While many Texas schools offer automatic acceptance based on GPA, some students do not qualify. In these cases letters of recommendation from a teacher, counselor...
Caroling Over Classwork
Viviana Camarillo, Design Editor
January 23, 2017
Filed under Showcase, Student Life
During the holiday season, many traditions are reawakened; Christmas trees go up, and the holiday cheer comes out. English teacher Laurie Marek is no stranger to tradition. Every December before Christmas break, her AP literature students have the opportunity to carol classroom to classroom. Marek came...
Students Given Freedom to Choose Novels
Penelope Hood, Staff Writer
November 5, 2016
Filed under Showcase, Student Life
Many freshman and sophomore English teachers are now allowing students to choose novels to read in class instead of required reading. These teachers include Annette Chuckran, Karry Dornak, Krista Garvis, Brad Karnes, Jenna Lynch, Brandi Maxey, Erica Ratke and Glynn Tolleson among many others. Lynch,...
First Lego League at Lemm
Malarie Ohrabka, Sports Editor
February 2, 2016
Filed under Student Life, Uncategorized
This fall, a new robotics program, called the First Lego League (FLL), was introduced at Lemm Elementary by the high school level robotics team, the Klein Bots. STEM, which stands for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, is a course path offered in high school. The Lemm Elementary FLL team...
Being Vegetarian Not a Missed Steak
Karlie Rushing, Staff Writer
January 20, 2016
Filed under Student Life
When people first hear the word “vegetarian” images of people chaining themselves to trees or picketing outside a McDonalds may cross people’s minds, but that is not the case. Vegetarianism means abstaining from meat while gaining nutrients from vegetables, fruits and grains. Many find different...
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