New auditorium nearing completion

October 30, 2009

The LHS auditorium, which began construction last year, will possibly be finished sometime in the spring, according to Principal Mark Smith. “The construction in the auditorium is going well, and we’re not behind schedule,” Smith said. “We’re on pace to finish in the spring, but there’s no... Read more »

Lufkin band receives first division at marching contest

October 22, 2009

The Panther Band took the superior rating last week at the Region 21 UIL Marching contest held at Stephen F. Austin State University. The rating comes from weeks of morning practices and Monday night rehearsals to perfect the seven-minute drill. “Monday night practices are a good way to get together,... Read more »

Students Work Toward NASA

October 19, 2009

Mary Rojo Managing Editor Working toward new experiences and looking for new opportunities, is what High School Aero Space Scholars (HAS) have been doing in order to get to Mars. HAS has been providing juniors with new and exciting ways to learn about engineering, and juniors are in a mad rush to finish... Read more »

Students design, build Habitat for Humanity house

October 6, 2009

Smashing fingers, climbing ladders, and pouring sweat in the heat of the day. These are the conditions every Building Trades student has to face in order to construct a proper home for humanity–that is, a Habitat for Humanity. Over the past few weeks, the Building Trades classes have been striving... Read more »