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Sarah Schiff, Editor
May 17, 2013
Forensic Science Teacher Paige Foltermann has been awarded a massive grant from CISD. The lucky educators who receive these grants use the money to get new, updated technology and equipment in classrooms. This is critical in a forensics class where students are analyzing microscopic pieces of evidence. “I... Read more »
Madison Calhoun, Editor-in-Chief
March 21, 2013
“In order to get this opportunity we had to compete at a UCA Texas Regional Competition, and we had to qualify to get a bid. We started taking tumbling classes last April through the summer as a team. They had to go into the gym and attend a class, and then in August we started two-week practices... Read more »
Adam Perez, Staff Writer
March 21, 2013
“Max and Addie were both transplanted in California through Stanford Hospital. It is the leading hospital for transplanting kids that are less than 30 pounds,” Graham said. Without a second thought, Graham and her husband immediately decided to donate their kidneys to their children. “I gave Addie... Read more »
Jessica Lambert, Staff Writer
March 21, 2013
Kelly Sullivan always puts others before herself, you can always find her busy working with her students, family, or with FFA. When she started having stroke-like symptoms, she knew there was something wrong, after multiple tests she found out that she was diagnosed with a rare brain tumor that was sitting... Read more »
Mindi Woodward, Staff Writer
March 21, 2013
The debate team recently travelled to compete against hundreds of other schools in a debate tournament at Harvard University. Although the trip was almost cancelled due to a snow storm Nemo, the team followed through with the competition. “We usually go somewhere every year for a national tour. We... Read more »
Kate Sauter, Staff Writer
March 21, 2013
Students are busy training for the UIL Academic competition in March, showcasing the academic talents of War Eagles. The competition is being held on March 23 at Conroe High School. Like UIL athletic events, there are many different academic categories that students can compete in and teachers encourage... Read more »
Kate Sauter, Senior Editor
March 21, 2013
Course selections began last week, with two course selection “blitz days” for students to begin choosing classes for next year. Students have until May to make final changes to the schedule. “During course selection, students should consider the rigor of the courses that they are selecting. They... Read more »
Brittney Chesnutt, Staff Writer
February 11, 2013
Varsity cheerleaders only need two minutes and thirty seconds on the floor in front of hundreds of people to prove they are number one. Competing at Disney World is their final chance to get first place this school year. The cheerleaders will be traveling to Orlando, Florida for the second year in a... Read more »
Keirra Pope, Staff Writer
February 11, 2013
To kick off the course selections process for students, an Academic Fair will be held Thursday from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.. Students and parents are invited to the event designed to help answer questions and guide students choosing courses for next year. Counselors and teachers will be available to help. “We... Read more »
Kate Sauter, Senior Editor
February 5, 2013
War Eagles will experience a new exam schedule for ten days while the STAAR and TAKS tests go on, but while some students test, others will go to regular classes and continue with a normal day. The TAKS test will be completely replaced with the STAAR test after this year and students will learn to adjust.... Read more »
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