WHS Band Travels to State, pt 2
November 10, 2011
Filed under Features, News
The WHS Band ranked sixth place at the UIL State Marching Competition on Tuesday. It was a long, day that never seemed to stop, beginning that morning at seven a.m. Already exhausted after the previous night’s nearly five hour long rehearsal, the band awoke to the prospects of yet another pre-performance... Read more »
WHS Band Travels to State, pt 1
November 8, 2011
Filed under Features, News
The band traveled to San Antonio today, leaving Waxahachie at approximately 9 AM. WHS/NGA students lined Indian Drive, some holding posters as they waved and cheered band on in a school wide send off. Even students from Dunnaway Elementary waited at the edge of their parking lot to participate in the... Read more »
Last Minute Costume Ideas?
October 14, 2011 • Brad Baker, Staff Writer
Filed under Features
Wanting to be something out of the ordinary for Halloween? Something cool? Something scary? Something downright stupid? Guys, girls, small and useless children!!! Do we have some amazing ideas for you!! Why not Cosmo and Wanda? You know? The fairy godparents of that once famous child, Timmy Turner. Couples... Read more »
Leo Club Takes Charge of the Pack
October 14, 2011
Filed under Features
The Leo Club is not just a club promoting horoscopes as some have come to believe. The Leo club is a brand of The Lions Club, an international organization driven to help children world-wide. From our neighbors across the road, to our neighbors across the Pacific Ocean, the Leo Club is determined to... Read more »
Fashion trends for fall 2011
October 10, 2011 • Mayra Sierra, Staff Writer/Page Editor
Filed under Features, Opinions
Fall is right around the corner, which means that summer prints are out! According to Intermix, this season’s trends are feathers, fit-to-flare (pants), and leather. Go Boho For those who are into the “boho” style, oversized feather print tunic tops with cuffed half sleeves are in.... Read more »
2011 Legacy Run
October 8, 2011
Filed under Features, News
The 2011 Legacy Run began and ended at the newly renovated Lumpkins Stadium, it benefited the Education Foundation for Waxahachie ISD. The Education Foundation, is a scholarship program that pays Dual Credit classes for qualifying juniors and seniors. The 5K run started at 8:00 am on Saturday, October... Read more »
Dealing with the record breaking heat
September 19, 2011
Filed under Features, News
As if we didn’t already know, this previous summer has been the hottest we’ve had in many years. Texas just recently hit the 71 day mark of 100+ degree weather. All this heat makes me begin to wonder, what has everyone been doing about the heat, and trying to stay cool. “I’ve... Read more »
“It just gives me 500 more kids to love”
September 5, 2011 • Scott Wyatt, Staff Writer/ Page Editor
Filed under Features, News
Freshmen are no longer separated from their upperclassmen peers. As a result of some significant changes that were decided necessary by Superintendent Thomas Collins and the WISD school board this summer, the Ninth Grade Academy and High School are now considered a combined entity. This means that several... Read more »
Foreign Exchange Students Bring Abroad Perspective to WHS
September 5, 2011
Filed under Features
In student exchange programs, a student, often secondary school or higher, attends a school in another country. Their reasons for partaking in foreign exchange programs may differ, ranging from the simple desire to broaden their horizons, to pursing a better future in a better place. This year, Waxahachie... Read more »
They Came From the Sea: Tales of Freshman Adventures
August 31, 2011
Filed under Features, News
The Waxahachie High School can be a scary beast for those whom have never walk down the crowded hallways or smelt the mysterious stench that radiates from the vocational hallway. Usually, one has to be a sophomore or older in order to brave the new horizon and make it out with their sneakers still on,... Read more »
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