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Senior Oscar Nuñez works on schoolwork in the library during fifth period in September. Behind him sat boxes of books that had yet to be unpacked since school-wide construction impacted the library and the number of bookshelves available.

Library opens as transformation continues

Madelyn Glenn, Staff writer October 11, 2023

Construction that impacted the library started in the summer of 2022 and still continues today. For six months the library was shutdown because of construction. Now that it is open again, changes are evident.  “With...

Junior Mackenzie Wilkey performs a scene in "Love/Sick" during a dress rehearsal in September.

Theater’s first show helps ease transition with new director

Kaitlyn Sitton and Exa Nix October 5, 2023

After a month of preparation, the varsity theater department performed their first production of the year “Love/Sick” on Sept. 14-16. The play consisted of multiple short scenes depicting the different...

Algebra teacher Martha Purcell collects phones in a caddy before class. The new policy was implemented at the start of the school year.

Teachers take away phones

Arleigh Doehring, Yearbook Editor-In-Chief September 26, 2023

This year, some math teachers decided to make class time more effective by creating stricter cell phone policies. Most of the math department and a few teachers in other departments said they have seen...

Seniors enjoy final yearbook photo in graduation gown

September 22, 2023

The seniors had their final yearbook picture taken on Sept. 18. Each senior wore the graduation gown and held the cap in their hands. They were excited and reflected on their final year being underway.

A group of friends cram together to fit in a selfie during the homecoming dance on Sept. 9.

Homecoming dance causes division among students

Exa Nix and Morgen Dozier September 19, 2023

For the first time, this year’s homecoming dance was split in two. The freshmen and sophomores attended between 6-8 p.m. The seniors and juniors were from 8:30-10:30 p.m.  Just like the dance was...

New theater director Brandi Perkins applauds after her students rehearse a scene of "Lovesick," the most recent play that will debut Thursday.

New theater director brings welcome change

Exa Nix, Managing editor September 13, 2023

For students in the theater program, a new year means adjusting to a new theater teacher. The theater department is being led by a new director for the third time in three years.   “It's hard to...

Seniors Mason Green and Brooks Laughlin look over their rocket before they launch it during aeroscience class in August.

Aeroscience classes focus on more than rockets

Shelby Townsend, Staff Writer September 11, 2023

Team members in aeroscience had little time to build their first rockets, let alone get to know each other. The groups had to work together for a successful launch on Aug. 18, revealing a key objective...

Sophomore Ean Osbourn practices with the band on the school parking lot. He spent much of his summer with the Iowa Colts, where he traveled and performed with the group's color guard.

Color guard members spend summer with Drum Corps International

Jacob Valcarce, Video Editor September 6, 2023

During the summer, the band got their usual month and a half break from the stressful year. Some spent it sleeping, some were on vacation, but three individuals spent it with a band. Drum Corps International...

Freshman Scarlett Perez looks at the drum majors during band practice on Aug. 21.

[Slideshow] Band to debut marching show at football game

Maya Ortiz, Editor-in-Chief August 30, 2023

The marching band has worked since July on their marching show, which mixes classical and rock music. They will perform it for the first time during the halftime show of the football game on Thursday night...

Senior David Bell leads a presentation to students at Kingwood Middle School in the spring. Bell received silver recognition for blood drive coordination at the HOSA state conference this year.

HOSA collects awards at state competition

Yusra Hasan and Taylor Nethery May 25, 2023

HOSA students put together a good showing at the state competitions in Round Rock in March. The state qualifiers showcased their innovative and creative ideas in front of healthcare professionals. “We...

The computer classes build a computer for Tiny Home, photo by Shelby Townsend.

Computer maintenance donates to Tiny Home

Shelby Townsend, Staff writer May 24, 2023

The tiny homes program provides a new future for veterans in the community. To help assist the veterans, the computer maintenance classes decided to make a project focused on building computers for the...

Students walk the halls between classes as the school year winds down in May. As districts across Texas prepare to move to four-day weeks, Humble ISD plans to keep its current schedule -- which includes an October and February break -- in place.

As 4-day weeks trend in Texas, Humble ISD sticks with current calendar

Krisslyn Boyles, Special Contributor May 11, 2023

With a teacher shortage plaguing much of the country, Crosby ISD changed its school schedule to a four-day week in hopes of attracting more teachers. Crosby is one of almost 60 school districts making...

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