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Student victim to hate crime

Molly Wade, Co-Web Editor February 19, 2013

Sophomore Iris Cho remembers the day her dad told her that her family would be moving, remembers the day she left South Korea, remembers the day she arrived in America. But most of all, she remembers...

Left to right: Senior Braden Baumbach, sophomore James Yoder, junior Rebecca Russell and junior Kameron Knott await the beginning of the match.

Gags, guffaws, giggles: Comedy Sportz enters tenth season of high school improv

Snovia Moiz, Staff Writer February 15, 2013

It is fast paced and funny. It requires acting without thinking. It is Comedy Sportz. “Comedy Sportz is an improvisation comedy show that is set up with a match based competition style,” Theatre...

Morales embraces change

Gabrielle Deckelman, Features Editor February 14, 2013

The beat of the Latino music broke the silence of the classroom; her teaching style and enthusiasm brought something new to the Spanish department. Spanish teacher Mayelin Morales began teaching on Jan....

From Your Valentine...

“From Your Valentine…”

Jesse Sparks, Co-Editor in Chief February 14, 2013

The Choir will be delivering Singing Valentines throughout Feb. 14 as part of an annual fundraiser. The Valentines include vocal performances by student-led ensembles, a card and a flower. Follow this...

There was a huge variety of people at Cougar Challenge and I think that made for a good representation of the school, junior Megan Birgy said. Even a lot of teachers were there. It was interesting to see our teachers as fellow people.

Cougars challenge social barriers

Michelle Chong, Co-Editor in Chief December 13, 2012

A feeling of unity was palpable in the air as students and faculty alike gathered in the ninth grade gym. The audience represented various clubs, sports and groups as well as those who do not participate...

Get on his level: Junior competes in gymnastics but will focus on academic career

Get on his level: Junior competes in gymnastics but will focus on academic career

Gabrielle Deckelman, Features Editor December 12, 2012

He does a tumbling pass stretching the entire length of the floor, managing to catch the attention of every spectator in the room, though he is only worried about one thing: sticking the landing. Junior...

 A blessing in disguise: Sanchez overcomes appendicitis

A blessing in disguise: Sanchez overcomes appendicitis

Gabrielle Deckelman, Features Editor December 12, 2012

Eight days, three scars, and one ruptured appendix; the doctors said it was a miracle that she survived. Senior Stephanie Sanchez was diagnosed with appendicitis, the inflammation of the appendix, a week...

Winter guard often practices on Saturdays for 12 hours at a time. Members say that they put plenty of time and effort into perfecting routines.

Guard tosses, spins into winter competition season

Snovia Moiz, Staff Writer December 11, 2012

The sound of applause begins to fill the dimly lit gymnasium as the music comes to a stop. As The members of the Winter Guard leave the performance floor, however, the excitement in their eyes remain  even...

Marlow hits high notes, wins Golden Voices of America competition

Marlow hits high notes, wins Golden Voices of America competition

Gabrielle Deckelman, Features Editor November 5, 2012

She has been singing longer than she can talk. She heard notes before words, and found pitch before pronouncing consonants. It was almost as if this was her calling. Senior Lauren Marlow, an opera...

 Junior crew member Celina Tiedtke works on painting part of the set. Crew members of all grades worked together to make the play the best it could be.

‘Shake-ing’ things up

Snovia Moiz, Staff Writer November 5, 2012

After the success of "One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest", the Cinco Ranch Theatre Company (CRTC) will begin preparing for its next play, "Midsummer/Jersey". However, this year the company will perform...

Confessions of a Teenage Homecoming Queen

Confessions of a ‘Teenage Homecoming Queen’

Gabrielle Deckelman, Features Editor November 2, 2012

She stands less than five feet tall and wears pink glasses. She has short brown hair and loves to smile - her quiet laughter is contagious. The pitter-patter of her innocent footsteps fill the hall, she...

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