English Classes Host Interactive Wax Museum
Carter Colvin, Photography Editor
March 20, 2019
Students hosted a wax museum exhibit on March 20 in the hallways of the school. During the event, sophomore and junior English students in Penny Snow's English classes dressed up as notable figures from history and interacted with other students. “School can be so boring, my class included, especially when ...
NSDA National Qualifiers
John Park, Staff Writer
March 19, 2019
Filed under Accomplishments, News, Showcase
Eleven students have qualified for the National Speech and Debate Association (NSDA) Nationals. The event is to be held in Dallas, Texas, June 16 through the 21. “I'm very proud of them, and I'm more proud that they’re positioning themselves to not just be successful locally but...
Robot Helps Students with Social Skills
Alanna Kologey, Social Media Editor
March 14, 2019
Filed under Features, Showcase, Video
The student’s face lights up at the sight of the thing that he has been waiting for all day. A smile creeps across his face as the technology comes to life. He is excited to get to share how he is feeling. This is what Milo the robot brings to students with special needs. Milo is a device that helps students with au...
Sweet Talking Towards the Win
Carter Colvin, Photo Editor
March 13, 2019
Filed under Features, Showcase, Video
She walks down the hallway pushing a cart of pastries and drinks. As they approach their next door, she puts a stop sign in front of the cart to let her students know that it is time to ask their next customer what they would like. With a smile on their face, her students hand the customers their orders...
Pennies for Patients
Alanna Kologey, Social Media Editor
March 2, 2019
Student council has set up a collection of canisters all around the school for Pennies for Patients. All the proceeds from the canisters will go towards patients with leukemia and lymphoma. “The Pennies for Patients means a lot to me because I know there’s so many patients suffering with [leu...
Lindale Students Compete in Destination Imagination
Annie Evans, Managing Editor
March 1, 2019
On Saturday, Lindale students placed second place in a Destination Imagination (D.I.) competition. This is an educational nonprofit organization dedicated to building innovation, problem-solving and leadership skills. “The competition is diverse with people and mindsets,” senior Evan Howell said. “To...
The Secret Lives of Teachers: Part Two
Annie Evans, Managing Editor
February 28, 2019
Filed under Features, Showcase, Video
Listening to a lecture, a student observes her teacher. She ponders if her teacher has ever had another goal. Did she always want to teach? Did she pursue another career that did not work out? Her thoughts spiral as she tries to imagine different possibilities of an unknown past. Not all teachers have...
Athlete Spotlight: Senior Basketball Captains Sarah Kiser and Teigan Edwards
Colleen Starkey, Assistant Editor
February 21, 2019
Filed under Featured Sports Story Carousel, Features, Showcase, Sports Stories, Video
The clock counts down rapidly to zero. An opponent attempts to pass the ball, but one of the home players snatches it from the air. The player passes to a teammate, who quickly shoots from behind the semi-circle arc. The ball soars toward the basket and hits the rim. It rotates around the bright orang...
Criminal Justice Paws at Real Life Experience
Annie Evans, Managing Editor
February 10, 2019
Filed under CTE (Career and Tech), News, Showcase
On Friday, criminal justice teacher Paige Ridge brought in an officer from the Lindale K-9 unit. This was one of the numerous guest speakers Ridge has introduced to her class. “My law one class is designed for career observation,” Ridge said. “We talk in class about these careers, and to show them ...
Seven Athletes Sign to Play College Sports
Colleen Starkey, Assistant Editor
February 6, 2019
Filed under Featured Sports Story Carousel, Showcase, Sports Stories
Five Lindale senior athletes signed Wednesday to continue their athletic careers and education in college. Two other seniors signed to play baseball in college Thursday. “It's a good representation of Lindale High for so many students to be signing,” athletic director Mike Maddox said. “Many...
Sophomore Learns To Fly
Caroline Phillips, Staff Writer
January 31, 2019
Filed under Features, Showcase, Student Life, Video
She glances up at the open sky above her, getting lost in the blue expanse. Her heart thumping with excitement. She takes a step up into the small plane, getting ready to pilot it. She puts the headset on, muffling all the external sounds. Her instructor starts the plane, glances at her, and nods for he...
What’s the Huff and Puff About?
Bailey Spencer and Kaitlyn Barrington
January 29, 2019
Filed under Features, Showcase, Video
In the middle of a lecture documenting the events leading up to the Battle of Yorktown, a student raises his hand. He points to the yellow bathroom pass by the door with the obvious question in his eyes. Before, the teacher would have granted him permission without a flicker of reluctance. Now, t...
Jude Ratcliff, Video Editor
March 25, 2019
Senior Theron Brown prepares to pitch the ball. They played at the home field on March 12.
Senior Jacob Philpot guards the base and awaits the ball to be thrown to him. The team played against Sulphur Springs.
Senior Chase Rozell runs to third base. The team won 3-2.
Senior Ryan Esparza places places the golf ball on the tee. The boys' golf team competed on March 18.
Senior Ryan Esparza practices his swing before hitting the golf ball. They began the tournament at 8 a.m.
