Three school records broken at regional swim meet
Elsi Hernandez, Staff Writer
April 24, 2012
The swim team finished the season off with a bang. Ten swimmers advanced and competed at the Regional meet at the Conroe I.S.D natatorium. Competitors included Dylan Johnson, Kody Green, Alec Tiemann, Matt Morris, Sophia Humphreys, Abby Yates, Samira Teaker, Samantha Hamilton, Matt Smithhart,... Read More
Kony Konfusion
Elsi Hernandez, Staff Writer
March 19, 2012
Kony 2012 – the phrase sounds like it should be on a poster in someone’s front yard promoting a presidential candidate. The acknowledgement of African criminal Joseph Kony has existed for a few years, but a video about Kony reached its highest popularity peak early March. The viral... Read More
Swim team performing well in pre-district period
Elsi Hernandez, Staff Writer
January 22, 2012
Despite having nearly a month off, the swim team was right on track in reference to their performance at their last meet of the pre-disdtrict season Monday afternoon. Both the girl’s and boy’s teams placed first and the whole team placed first overall against Pinetree and Nederland.... Read More
Santa Clauses from around the world
Elsi Hernandez, Staff Writer
December 23, 2011
I think everyone can agree with me when I say “Christmas is one of the most celebrated holidays.” A typical, traditional Christmas in America would consist of caroling, giving gifts, feasting and prayer. All around the world Christmas is celebrated in each country’s unique... Read More
Swim team dominates at Longview meet
Elsi Hernandez, Staff Writer
December 13, 2011
Although it has been close to a month since they’ve had an official team swim meet, the swim team performed exceptionally well at the dual meet in Longview last week. Both the girl’s and boy’s teams placed first overall. Swim Coach Andy Stewart said he was very proud and pleased... Read More
Swimmers qualify for elite state meet, set record
Elsi Hernandez, Staff Writer
November 28, 2011
Several swimmers qualified and competed at the Texas Interscholastic Swimming Coaches Association (T.I.S.C.A) meet in the Woodlands this Saturday. Juniors Matthew Morris. Sophia Humphreys, and senior Dylan Johnson attended for individual performances, other attendees for relays included Alec... Read More
Let’s be close personal, virtual friends
Elsi Hernandez, Staff Writer
November 22, 2011
Facebook. The one word alone has the power to turn the heads of most teenagers and the virtual object has the power to update its users on the latest gossip, what their peers are up to, or the latest stock of jeans at their local boutique. Ever since it was invented in 2004 by Harvard student... Read More
Swim team performs well at invitational
Elsi Hernandez, Staff Writer
November 17, 2011
Motivational chants, the buzzer sound, and splashing were all present at the Lufkin swim invitational on Saturday. Students, swim alumni, and family members were all in attendance to support the team. The stands were full and the facility itself was packed with other swimmers and teams, in... Read More
Correlating college cost and student debt
Elsi Hernandez, Staff Writer
November 2, 2011
When one goes to college there are the usual worries of hard classes, new people, and different environments but now one can add higher expenses to the list of worries. The numbers of overall college costs rising are vividly clear and are still on the rise. According to the College Board,... Read More
More homework doesn’t equal better students
Elsi Hernandez, Staff Writer
October 30, 2011
According to the New York- Presbyterian hospital, a national survey conducted on the sleep patterns of US adolescents ages 11-17 shows that only 20 percent of adolescents get the recommended 9 hours of sleep on school nights. Another survey conducted by Denise Pope, a senior lecturer at the... Read More
Bag searches start at Abe Martin
Elsi Hernandez, Staff Writer
September 15, 2011
Lufkin High School will be embracing two major changes, both are expected to be in effect at Friday’s Homecoming football game. These changes, pr0posed by Superintendent Roy Knight, include the elimination of all outside foods and drinks and the inspection of all handbags, purses, and backpacks. According... Read More
