Morrow finishes as first runner up in Homecoming Queen Pagent

May 24, 2011 • Eunique Jones  
Filed under Features

In addition to being Senior Class President, in the top ten of her graduating class, NSHS and NHS officer,  Amber Morrow continued her accomplishments by applying for the America’s Homecoming Queen Scholarship. “I was chosen from a select group of Homecoming queens from my application... Read more »

Blue Line extension to cause road closures

May 24, 2011 • Jared Dunham  
Filed under News

The 4.5-mile DART Blue Line extension from downtown Garland to downtown Rowlett, scheduled to open for service December 2012, has raised many concerns on school traffic, construction and the crime rate after opening. Rowlett Road will be shut down June 21 – June 29 for construction. There will also... Read more »

Board plans construction at RHS

May 11, 2011 • Eunique Jones  
Filed under News, Top Stories

 As school districts adjust to budget cuts and financial pressures, the GISD school board recently discussed proposals for remodeling and construction of several schools.  “Rowlett High School will be receiving additional classrooms for instruction,” GISD Communications Coordinator Chris Moore... Read more »

Steinfels selected as Teacher of the Year

May 6, 2011 • Eunique Jones, Jared Dunham  
Filed under Top Stories

Mr. Matt Steinfels “I was elated that I made that large an impact on my students. I’ve created a fun learning environment that my students have thrived in,” Mr. Steinfels said.  “ The admiration that I have received is gratifying and flattering, but it is not the reason I am a... Read more »

Friction: My-Blog-That’s-Not-A-Blog (Part 2)

May 5, 2011  
Filed under Opinions

Four sets of eyes, all on me.  I put on my best “don’t you wish you were me smile” and didn’t say a word. I kept walking. Faster. I let the arrogance choke itself out. Dodging all the theatre props laid out lazily on the way to the band hall, I let my mind muse about what it would’ve been... Read more »