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Sophomore Camille Blair takes a break with her latest lamb at the FFA barns in early November. She has raised lambs every year since her dad first suggested it in fifth grade.

Dad’s influence remains strong in all Blair does

Maya Ortiz, Staff Writer
January 15, 2021

Junior Olivia Roberts is a virtual student this year, who is also filling some of her free time working at Starbucks.

Roberts enjoys virtual school, despises tensions in DC

Gabby Norman, Managing Editor
January 12, 2021

Counselor Gina Sanchez created a special float in the Homecoming red wagon parade to showcase her virtual students she keeps in touch with during Thirty-Minute Thursday sessions.

Visits offer community for virtual students

Gabby Norman, Managing Editor
December 18, 2020

Sophomore Devin O'Neal hopes to become a bass fisherman when he is older. He already competes in a number of tournaments each year with his grandfather.

Bass fishing becomes a favorite pastime, passion for O’Neal

Madison Mena, Staff Writer
December 15, 2020

American sign language teacher Darnell Woods teaches from his podium in the corner of his room during a September class. Since lip reading is a key part of ASL, Woods started the year wearing a face mask. He eventually switched to a see-through mask that covers his nose and mouth when he was able to secure one.

Woods works to stay safe, adapt to masks

Sadie Lewis, Staff Writer
December 14, 2020

Junior finds home in K-pop community

Maria Landy Garcia, Photo Editor
December 11, 2020

LindaSue and Shelby Laird stand in front of Shelby’s living room. They moved Material Wonders into Shelby’s home this fall.

Working from Home

Kathleen Ortiz, Editor-in-Chief
December 7, 2020

10 best foods for Thanksgiving

10 best foods for Thanksgiving

Bellisima Cruz, Staff Writer
November 18, 2020

Jeff Wilson adjusts the gear his son Shiloh, 7, wears each time he competes in saddle bronc riding at rodeos. His father, who teaches collision and refinishing, retired from rodeo in 2004. He was a saddle bronc champion in 2002.

Like Father, Like Son

Kathleen Ortiz, Editor-In-Chief
October 23, 2020

Grace Byrd hangs out near the water during church camp in the summer. She tested positive for COVID-19 soon after returning home.

Worldwide pandemic affects students

Gabby Norman, Managing Editor
September 17, 2020

Calculus and precalculus teacher Jim Dang works in his classroom on Aug. 12. The school year started on Aug. 11 and will be virtual until Aug. 24.

Veteran teacher finds fun way to “see” students during virtual learning

Kathleen Ortiz, Editor-in-Chief
August 17, 2020

Caleb Stemmans, 10, and his brother Ethan, 7, created a frame the night before their first day back at school that said “Back to school-ish.” They chose virtual learning this school year. “I’m most looking excited about the flexible login, having the flexibility for the most part,” Caleb said.

Students settle into school at home

Kathleen Ortiz, Crosslin Silcott, and Eliza Gonzalez
August 13, 2020

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