Digital TV Switch To Be Delayed
January 31, 2009
Scott Alsafin Staff Writer On Thursday, the US Senate passed another resolution to delay the “big switch” to digital television from analog TV signals. Hopes were that the transition to DTV would take place on Feb. 17. However, those expectations are becoming increasingly unrealistic due to the ongoing... [Read more]
Jumarkus McFarland is headed to OU
January 30, 2009
All-American Jumarkus McFarland will be heading up to Oklahoma in the Big 12 to better himself as a player and student. He looks forward to facing some the best competition in the nation for the next four to five years. Awards while at Lufkin: -14 5A 1st team All District 07-08, 08-09. -Lufkin’s... [Read more]
SAC honors School Board member Trent Asby
January 29, 2009
Scott Alsafin Staff Writer The Student Advisory Council woke up early Tuesday morning to honor and thank LISD school board member Trent Ashby in the Library. Along with S.A.C., many teachers and other faculty attended the annual commemoration of school board members. Ashby, before moving to Lufkin,... [Read more]
Debate President Qualifies for TFA State Tournament
January 28, 2009
Scott Alsafin Staff Writer Senior Carlos Lamkin qualified the for TFA (Texas Forensic Association) state-wide tournament in Lincoln-Douglas Debate on Jan. 24 at Pasadena-Memorial, Houston by acquiring the required ten points gained from competition. Lamkin has been competing at various bi-district tournaments... [Read more]
Germard Reed Commits to UTEP
January 28, 2009
Pack’s Defensive Player of the Year Germard Reed signs a letter of intent to play for the University Texas El Paso and will become a Miner. Awards earned at Lufkin: -14 5A 1st team All District 07-08, 08-09. -14 5A Defensive MVP 08-09. -Lufkin’s Defensive End award 07-08. -Lufkin’s MVP award... [Read more]
New online grades to be available to parents
January 23, 2009
Scott Alsafin Staff Writer “Hmm…I wonder if my son/daughter turned in his or her homework last night…” Assuming things go according to plan, parents will be able to apply this phrase to their children sometime before the end of January with the new online grade system. The system is essentially... [Read more]
Lady Pack ready for district
January 23, 2009
The Lady Pack is on fire this season with a 13-2 record and ranked 40th in the state and now they have become one the hottest teams in East Texas. The girls team has improved so much that fans can’t wait to watch them play ”This is one of the best teams in Lufkin so far as long as I been here”... [Read more]
Lufkin Soccer Kicks Off Showcase With Win Over Nac
January 22, 2009
Scott Alsafin Staff Writer The Lufkin soccer team is starting to pick up some rhythm as evident by their 3-0 victory over the Nacogdoches Dragons in the first game of the Panther showcase . Lufkin managed to shut the Dragons with its impressive defensive performance. Notable players on the defensive... [Read more]