Playing the Post Position
January 31, 2011
Lufkin’s Post player John McClain has been playing basketball for the last six years since his seventh grade year, getting better and better. He first learned that this game would take his life to new levels and many changes to get him where he is today. Ninth grade year when I got moved up, I... Read more »
Andro Branch honored at reception
Felix Juarez, Staff Writer
January 28, 2011
In the midst of applause for his seven years of service as a school board member, Andro Branch accepted a plaque honoring him. “Serving on the School Board has been a joy,” Branch said. “It hasn’t been tiresome or troublesome for me at all because I know it’s what I’m... Read more »
Spring 2011 Art Show Exhibition
January 28, 2011
J. J. Baldwin Lufkin’s Point Guard
January 28, 2011
Lufkin Panther guard J.J. Baldwin has learned to score in a variety of ways for his team. As point guard, Baldwin has shown abilities in driving the lane, hitting a stop-and-pop jumper and in backing off to the three-point line to bury a three. He has been playing basketball since he could hold a basketball... Read more »
Ignite Step Up Party
Vicky Camarillo, Editor-in-Chief
January 26, 2011
Ignite mentors will host a Step Up Party tomorrow during fifth period for freshmen who passed their classes in the second nine weeks. Senior Megan Yeager, a lead executive mentor, said only the freshmen’s second nine weeks’ grades were counted so they would have a better chance of attending the celebration. “The... Read more »
General Scholarship due Feb. 15
Vicky Camarillo, Editor-in-Chief
January 26, 2011
The General Scholarship Application, an application for 32 different local scholarships including the Alumni Scholarship, is due Feb. 15 to the College Go Center in W-117. The application can be found on the school website in both the Gear Up and College Go Center sections. “When you click on ‘General... Read more »
Student, faculty art show set up in library
Felix Juarez, Staff Writer
January 25, 2011
Artwork ranging from paintings, drawings and photographs fill the library as part of the Fine Arts Department art show with works from both students and staff members. “The library was really the best supervised space for use,” art teacher Denise Davis said. “It’s nice and accessible to anyone... Read more »
Paige Parker explains life with Paige Parker
Natalie Phillips, Managing Editor
January 23, 2011
When did you first find out that someone else had your name? Paige Susanne Parker: In the sixth grade when we started going to the same school and people would get our papers stuff all confused. Paige Elise Parker: The first time I found out that someone had the same name as me, it made me really angry... Read more »
Robotics leaders selected
Vicky Camarillo, Editor-in-Chief
January 21, 2011
Leading the 2010-2011 Robotics Team into its six-week build season beginning this month are senior Chris Carter, senior Kaitlyn Rendon, and junior Miller Meyers. Robotics Team Supervisor Robyn Segrest said that because the role of captain has not been effective in past years, the job is changing this... Read more »
Havard makes All-State Choir
Vicky Camarillo, Editor-in-Chief
January 21, 2011
Junior Shelby Havard made the All-State Choir after auditioning Jan. 8 with other LHS choir members. Havard was the only LHS student to make the choir. “The competition is extremely tough, and I’m proud of Shelby for sticking it out,” Choir Director Mike Tyer said. “She has been working really... Read more »
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