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Meet the Panthers night canceled
August 31, 2010 · Leave a Comment
The Meet the Panthers Pep Rally, which was scheduled for this Thursday, has been canceled due to the work that is being done on the track at Abe Martin Stadium. Athletic Director John Outlaw said the track needed to be resurfaced because it was becoming a hazard. “The track was 13 years old, and it was getting dangerous to have track meets on it,” Outlaw said. “It had cracks on it.” The renovation was originally planned to be finished by Aug. 12. “Apparently the company got tied up in another... [Read the full story]
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New bell schedule, security, construction, state recognition top changes for 2010-2011
August 26, 2010 · Leave a Comment
Lufkin High School is facing several changes for the 2010-2011 school year. One change this year is the new bell schedule, which could earn federal funds for the school’s Career and Technology department. “We start school five minutes earlier at 10 after 8, and we end at 3:45 instead of 3:40, which allows us to make fourth period a 90-minute class instead of an 80-minute class,” Principal Mark Smith said. “It allows us to qualify for more federal money for the Career and Technology courses, such as... [Read the full story]
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Golf team battling for state title
May 13, 2010 · Leave a Comment
Coach Danny Leatherman talks to Will Griffin after round one of the state golf tournament. When the boys golf team started the trek to the state tournament and dominated district and regionals, they didn’t look back. And after a not-so-impressive second nine on the first day of the state tournament, they probably shouldn’t. The team , which started on No. 10, was in the lead at the turn. But that was before the sixth hole–a 316-yard par 4. “Number six killed us,” Coach Danny Leatherman said. “It’s the easiest... [Read the full story]
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May 4, 2010 · Leave a Comment
Lufkin High School’s annual Cinco De Mayo festivities will be hosted in the Purple Gym during all three lunches Wednesday. Entrance is $3 at the door and can be purchased from Patricia White in C-2. The price covers the meal provided and for musical entertainment by Altura Musical, as well as other entertainment. Read More →
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Student receives Bill Gates Scholarship
May 3, 2010 · Leave a Comment
Although he says it was a long, drawn out process, Lufkin High School senior and Gates Millennium Scholarship recipient Nick Fenley is glad he took the time to fill out the immense number of online paperwork. “It’s probably a full day’s work,” Fenley said. “I just broke it up over about two weeks.” According to Fenley, the scholarship organization had began to send letters of appreciation to applicants who had not been awarded the scholarship the same day his letter came in the mail. “The... [Read the full story]
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Meet the Panthers night canceled
August 31, 2010
The Meet the Panthers Pep Rally, which was scheduled for this Thursday, has been canceled due to the work that is being done on the track at Abe Martin Stadium. Athletic Director... [Read more]
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Davis signs with Central Arkansas
May 20, 2010
Standout Lufkin Panther basketball player Ja’Darius Davis signs his letter of intent with the University of Central Arkansas and will remain in purple as a UCA Bear. “The... [Read more]
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Artist of the week – Laura Bell Bundy
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This up and coming country starlet is a double threat. Before going the country route, Laura Bell Bundy was also an actress. Her first album, Achin’ and Shakin’, is... [Read more]
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Librarian has service dog to guard her health
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Stu-Co members attend State Convention
April 10, 2010
Five Lufkin High School Student Council members: Darrell Thomas, Aerial Adams, Deuntre “Bush” Smiley, Tia’ Myers, and Ivorie Ford traveled to Arlington, Texas to attend the... [Read more]