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Aaron Lira front and center.
Picture taken by: Keely

All State Band

Vallejo Nastasha January 28, 2019

Every year students compete in several band competitions, they receive excerpts from TMEA (Texas music educators association) and have to audition through three rounds; District, Region and then Area. This...

Elizabeth Beltran. Photo by Karen Mendoza

Get to know your Brahmas: Q&A with Elizabeth Beltran

karenmendoza June 12, 2018
Elizabeth Beltran is a sophomore in band.
The Difference Between Private and Public High Schools

The Difference Between Private and Public High Schools

hmonita October 5, 2016
It's early in the morning, and students start filling in the school grounds. Adrianna Leos stands in front of a school where everyone is different, from their personality to the type of clothing that they wear. Lita Andrade stands in front of the same school remembering her time at private school; a completely different type of community where everyone is in the regular uniform of a polo, or a button up, and a skirt or pants. As both the students enter their designated destination, they don't think twice of the limitations nor the privileges that they each have obtained.
Polar plunge

Polar plunge

Megan Howell December 10, 2014

This past weekend Young life joined many schools in a camp called "Polar Bear" in Leaky, Tx. Young life is an American evangelical Christian ministry based in Colorado Springs, but runs through Texas...

Josh Jung rolls out of the pocket.
Photo by Sarah Morales

Sophomore Sensation

Jacob Dukes November 6, 2013

Tenth-Grade QB Shines In District    Although the 2013 football season did not end as most had planned or wished, first-year quarterback Josh Jung leads the district and is currently 2nd in the Southeast...

PSAT Testing

PSAT Testing

Sierra Scafido October 25, 2013

Once a year, the sophomore and junior classes take the PSAT, a test that helps students prepare for future college entry tests and that helps juniors possibly qualify for the National Merit Scholarship....

The Lassies cheer on our Brahmas at one of the football games.
Photo by Meredith Collier.

More Than a Lassie

Sierra Scafido October 5, 2012

Tina Roha enjoys many things, but dancing is among the top of the list. Being on the Lassies, the junior varsity dance team, not only teaches its members how to perform thrilling, upbeat routines, but...

Mrs Montemayor's students study hard.
Photo by Sarah Morales

The Struggles of Sophomores

Jacob Dukes October 3, 2012

Tenth Graders Piled with Work Freshman year is the time to get used to high school, make friends, and get in the hang of things. All seems simple, but when students return for sophomore year, business...

HOSA stands for Health Occupations Students of America
Photo by www.hosa.org

Far From A Club

Sierra Scafido September 27, 2012

Wanting to work in the medical field takes dedication, brains, and most of all- patience. The students have to always be willing put in two hundred percent. It means extra studying and going to school...

Jonathan Neville (12) photo by Taylor Pena

Crocheting for a Cause!

Taylor Pena March 4, 2011

Usually, Texas doesn't get this cold; snow flurries everywhere and the need for large, fur jackets sky-rockets. The Oursland family has decided to take advantage of this, as their unique business venture...

In The Eyes of the Beholder

In The Eyes of the Beholder

brittany-trub March 3, 2011
"When I come to school the next day with a rainbow on my eyes, I'm proud of it."
Sarah Yebra (9) photo by Taylor Pena

Note to Freshmen: Get Over It

Taylor Pena January 25, 2011

Since the beginning of time, heirachy has always had it's screws and perks, especially in high school. Senior prank day sneaks up on the annoying, little freshmen and bombards them with humiliation....

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