WHS Band Advances to State
October 31, 2011
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Both Band Photos by Victor Cristales/Waxahachie Daily Light The WHS Band won the honor of advancing to the UIL State Marching Competition after placing first at the Area C Marching competition on Saturday. “I am so excited for this opportunity to go to State,” said Anastasia Lopez, a Sophomore clarinet... Read more »
Game night at WHS
October 18, 2011 • Crystal Matthews, Page Editor / Staff writter
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Coming up on Tuesday Oct. 18 the school’s technology student assosiation, or TSA, is throwing a Game Night featuring a Black Ops tournament. The first 16 teams to sign up will be entered into this contest. There will be no outside food allowed but there will be pizza that you can bring money for. To... Read more »
Band places Second in Desoto Marching
October 14, 2011 • Eric Cameron, Page Editor
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On Oct. 8, the Spirit of Waxahachie Indian Band performed at the DeSoto Marching Classic Invitational. The band has attended the marching classic for several years and for the first time, was first runner up. Band students were enthusiastic at the announcement at their move up from preliminaries, where... Read more »
Tuberculosis raises potential threats at EISD and DISD
October 14, 2011 • Mayra Sierra, Page Editor
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Students from Ennis High School tested positive to a TB exam, a month ago, at Baylor Medical Center in Waxahachie. Over 100 students were accounted positive to the testing. More recently there has been an outbreak in Denton ISD. Those who have contracted the disease are advised by state officials to... Read more »
Interact Club Agenda-October
October 14, 2011 • Macey Thompson, Page Editor
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The Interact Club is a school organization aiming to make the community a better place and to have fun with others. If you are in the Interact Club or are interested in the Interact Club, here is the agenda for the month of October. Upcoming events include the WHS Craft Fair, volunteering at Common... Read more »
Homecoming 2011
October 10, 2011
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On Friday October 7th, the WHS homecoming court was presented at the Varsity ball game, declaring Seniors Tori Bingham and Don King Queen and King. Congratulations to both of these astounding individuals. Read More →
2011 Legacy Run
October 8, 2011
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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
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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 »
Interact Club Heads in New Direction
September 19, 2011
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For the 2011-2012 school year, the Interact Club officers are as follows: President: Max Mills (Senior) President Elect: Marisa Price (Junior) Vice President: Alba Garcia (Senior) Secretary: Danielle Calhoun (Senior) Historian: Esther Tamayo (Senior) Sargent at Arms: Addy Munoz (Senior) Special Committee... Read more »
Stadium Dedication a success
September 13, 2011
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On Friday September 9, Waxahachie open the doors to the brand new Stewart B. Lumpkins stadium. The dedication was a attended by members of both the high school and the community to usher in a new era in Waxahachie Indians’ football. Lumpkins’ son, Stewart B. Lumpkins, Jr., gave a speech dealing... Read more »
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