5 things to know before election season
Jackson Posey, Staff Writer
September 21, 2018
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Midterms 2018 are here, and they could shape the foundations of America for years to come. Students turning 18 before Nov. 6 have the ability to make their voice heard by voting. Here is everything you need to know before then. 1. How to Register Texas makes registering especially easy for first-t...
Equipped to quit or persevere
Rebecca Covington, Editor in Chief
September 20, 2018
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The odds were stacked against Stephen Mackey. Born to a teenage white mother and an older black father in a racist community, he faced expectations of him to fail, to not graduate high school, never attend college, become a teen father, and end up in prison. “I had to learn that I was not a mistake,...
Tracking the truth
Makayla Kyner, Staff Writer
September 19, 2018
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New technologies have made tracking possible, but only a few years ago this was not something that could be done. This new idea is creating conflict considering parents are not sure whether it is an effective and beneficial thing to do. With new technology giving access to knowledge on the where...
Homecoming court announced
Alex McArthur, Autumn Young, and Samantha Gonzales
September 14, 2018
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Senior Madi Forbes and Logan Smith carried away the sash and crown Friday as the homecoming court was announced during halftime of Friday's game. Forbes was on hand to receive her accolades, but Smith was in the locker room getting ready for the second half of the football game. Jacob Cox and Tara...
Marching into the season
Leslie Juarez, Staff Writer
September 5, 2018
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After two months of rehearsals, the marching band and color guard is ready for the brand new fall season. The marching band and color guard performs at football games, parades, the Comal County fair and marching competitions. This organization typically starts off the season by performing a traditional...
Counting from the start
Daniel Lackey, Staff Writer
September 4, 2018
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The beginning of the 2018-2019 school year has taken off and features a surplus of fresh incoming students and teachers mixed into the population batch. For this year, the school contains a whopping total of 2,872 students. Contributing the most to this number is the freshmen class, with 774 enrollees seeki...
School shooting leads to questioning on safety
Joseph Romano and Bobby Palomin
May 29, 2018
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In the wake of the most recent shooting at Santa Fe High School, the conversation regarding how to protect the lives of the youth of America continues to rage on. While the finite details of what policy needs to be changed is still up for debate, state and district leaders explore ways to keep students s...
‘Arabian Night’ out
Wyatt Tomallo and Hudson Murphy
May 14, 2018
Filed under Multimedia, News
With nearly 750 tickets sold before prom on Saturday night, organizers of the event had their hands full to get the JW Marriott ballroom ready for an Arabian Night. And their efforts were not wasted. "The crowd was pumped to the max," junior Bryce Petro said. "Everybody ...
Prom countdown
Leslie Juarez, Staff Writer
May 10, 2018
The 2018 prom is coming up and will be held on Saturday, May 12. It will be held at the JW Marriott San Antonio Hill County Resort from 7 p.m. to 12 a.m. The prom is themed, 'Arabian Nights'. Tickets are selling fast and prices have been increasing. There are many students who bought their prom tickets...
AP testing begins
Rebecca Covington, Opinion Editor
May 7, 2018
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"Review time" has settled on advanced classes, with teachers preparing students for upcoming exams. For students in these classes, College Board AP exams are more important than finals, and the journey to get a score of 3,4, or 5 determines whether or not a student receives college credit for the course....
Cloud hangs over vaping devices
Makayla Kyner, Staff Writer
May 4, 2018
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The vape gets shoved into his backpack, and he feels a rush of adrenaline. He hasn’t even vaped yet. The rush of not getting caught almost acts as the hit itself. “My freshman year I wasn’t really into it,” senior Steve Wragg* said. “But now, it’s all I do. I do it for the buzz. It’s...
Color guard auditions to be held
Leslie Juarez, Staff Writer
May 2, 2018
As the season is about to come to an end, the color guard is looking for new recruits. The guard will have two mini flag camps at the SVHS band hall from 4:30-6 p.m. The first camp was Friday, April 27. The second camp will be on Thursday, May 17. At the flag camp, the guard instructor and the current...
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Hi, I'm Makayla Kyner. My life can basically be summed up in three words: God, family and friends. My passions include debate and writing.