Cunanan prepares for talent show
January 19, 2012 • Sophie Medrano
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Sophomore Artus Cunanan is nervous, but confident about trying out for the 2012 Student Talent Show. The show is scheduled for Feb. 24. He’ll be playing his own rendition of the song “Rocketeer” by Far East Movement with fellow sophomores Jacob Parrish and Kyle Barker. “I played... Read more »
Say hello to The Reverend
January 9, 2012 • Sorayah Zahir
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Over Thanksgiving break, Assistant Principal Shae Creel was ordained. Now that he is a state recognized pastor, Creel will conduct a wedding ceremony for his close friends in March. “[I became a reverend] because a friend wanted me to marry them,” Creel said. Creel became a reverend for... Read more »
Talk with Teachers: Getting to Know the Newest RHS Members
October 20, 2011 • Rachel Crouse
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Mr. Shannon Allen Teaching Experience: Taught at Destrehan High School (Louisana) for four years. Subject Taught: Algebra 1 and Geometry. Reason for teaching at Rowlett: Rowlett High School was in a good location and he heard a lot of great things about the school. The good reputation was what initially... Read more »
The Race to Be Homecoming Emperor and Empress!
October 17, 2011 • Rachel Crouse
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The competition is fierce between the teachers competing to become this year’s homecoming Emperor and Empress! Check out these interviews with the nominees. Mr. Bruman Q: Why do you deserve to be Homecoming Emperor? A: “Cause I’m awesome, and I’m the original Emperor. I won in... Read more »
The “Vampire” author returns
September 29, 2011 • Sorayah Zahir
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For the third year in a row, author of the “Sydney’s Vampire Diary” series and former RHS student, Lory Alison spoke to students about her experience with abuse. She said she wants to raise awareness of teen dating violence, a threat that one in every five teens fall victim to. “I hope... Read more »
Talk with Teachers: Getting to know the newest RHS members
September 21, 2011 • Rachel Crouse
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Coach Paula Helms Teaching Experience: Has been a teacher for 23 years; spent the last two years teaching in Waxahachie. Subject Taught: Regular Biology along with coaching JV softball and 9th grade girls basketball. Reason for teaching at Rowlett: Coach Helms grew up in this area. She graduated from... Read more »
Cafeteria prepares for changes this winter
September 13, 2011 • Patrick Climer
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Later this year, the cafeteria will open a new lunch line. Not yet named, the new line will feature a selection panel of Asian food. Victor Hererra, the Eagles lunch room supervisor, said, “I’m excited because it will provide us with more of a variety.” This variety includes egg rolls, fried... Read more »
Morrow finishes as first runner up in Homecoming Queen Pagent
May 24, 2011 • Eunique Jones
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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 »
Gas prices hit the wallet hard
March 29, 2011 • Bryan Lockhart
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High gas prices are affecting the whole nation. Prices range from $2.89 to more than $4 per gallon across the country. The average gas price for Texas is $3.427. In Rowlett, prices hover around $3.40 average a gallon. Gas prices are affecting you in some way whether you drive or not. Treyvon Green... Read more »
Fly Guy
March 9, 2011 • Eunique Jones, & Jared Dunham
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Mr. Fly Guy Top Five Sam Oyenuga – Mr. Fly Guy 2011 Senior Sam Oyenuga was crowned as Mr. Fly Guy of 2011 represented Track and Field. Sam is a Libra and likes jiggin with his friends. On the weekends Sam prefers to make it rain because everyone is thirsty. Sam is currently single. Micheal Dizon... Read more »
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