Majorettes receive first division solo, ensemble rating at competition
November 7, 2008
Natalie Phillips Guest Writer On October 22 the Lufkin High School Majorettes participated in a regional UIL Twirling Solo and Ensemble competition here at LHS. The majorettes each performed in a solo and an ensemble group. Despite the competition of 24 other schools ranging the East Texas area, band... [Read more]
Students use SocialVibe to contribute to their favorite charity’s
November 7, 2008
How many of you are busy students that would like to help out charities, but don’t feel like you can make a difference? Well, now you can with SocialVibe.com. SocialVibe is a social media tool that allows people to utilize their online influence to make a real difference. Members choose a brand to... [Read more]
Hard work pays off on the LHS Cross Country Team
November 7, 2008
For many people the sport of Cross Country consist of heavy running, but to others it’s something that they can feel proud of. Jerri Boyd, coach of the LHS Cross Country team, said she is proud of the things her teams, Junior Varsity and Varsity, have accomplished. “I am very proud of what... [Read more]
Parking lot violations to be strictly enforced
November 7, 2008
Derrick Malnar Staff Writer You get to school five minutes late and enter the massive student parking lot of Lufkin High School. The only spot you can find is in the very back of the lot and you don’t want to have to walk that far. So you take a risk and park in the teachers parking lot, or even... [Read more]
Students should take an active interest in creating a stable future for themselves
November 7, 2008
Most students who plan on going to college sometime after high school have already decided on a career that they would like to pursue in the future. Now they have to focus on getting the right grades and requirements all in order, so that their goals are met and college can become a realistic option. “I... [Read more]
New MacBooks prove a pricey option for a much better quality laptop
November 7, 2008
Scott Alsafin Sports Editor The new MacBooks are finally here. While that might not be the biggest news, there are some reasons why it should be. On October 14, Apple released new notebooks in hopes of taking a lead on a still faulty Windows Vista. The new MacBook line introduces an all metal unibody... [Read more]
New building containing science wing under construction
November 7, 2008
Chasity Monschein Editor-in-Chief In order for freshmen to meet the new four science credit requirement, an additional building with a science wing is being constructed. “Our science classrooms are completely full,” superintendent Roy Knight said. “Now that freshmen are required to have four science... [Read more]
New Auditorium being built
November 7, 2008
Chasity Monschein Editor-in-Chief On the east side of the school, construction of an auditorium is underway and the construction should be finished by December of next year. “The utilities and site work have already been done when the school was originally built,” superintendent Roy Knight said.... [Read more]
Editor disappointed in student body’s reasons for supporting Obama
November 7, 2008
Chasity Monschein Editor-in-Chief After the election, it seems like I cannot walk down a single hallway without hearing “Go Obama!” and all I can do is shake my head. While I am enthralled that the student body is enthusiastic about the new president, I am disappointed that the majority of people... [Read more]
JV preparing for nationals
November 6, 2008
For the first time since 2005, one of the Lufkin cheerleading squads will be participating in Nationals, a well known cheerleading competition in Dallas. The Lufkin Junior Varsity cheerleading squad, a group of only 15 girls, was selected to participate in this competition. Nationals is an organized... [Read more]