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 »
Gas prices hit the wallet hard
March 29, 2011 • Bryan Lockhart
Filed under Features
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 »
Jaci & Those Guys prepare for tour
February 25, 2011 • Meaghan Miller
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Summer for “Jaci & Those Guys” starts the second week of June with a 30 day tour across the southern U.S.. While on tour, the band will perform every other day, including an engagement at Cowboys Stadium on June 25. Freshman Jaci Butler fronts the band as lead singer with guitarist Matt... Read more »
Family shares tragic story to save one life at a time
February 14, 2011 • Eunique Jones
Filed under Features, Top Stories
Instead of attending her graduation in May, the Brown family is traveling across Texas to share the story of Alex’s death. Alex Brown died on Nov. 10 while texting and driving. “Alex was a bubbly and outgoing girl,” mother, Jeanne Brown, said. “She could cheer people up and friends would go... Read more »
Freedom from the Eyes of a Holocaust Survivor
January 6, 2011
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Students and staff crammed into the RHS library to welcome Holocaust survivor Michael Jacobs. “This is something you’re going to experience that your children won’t.” RHS Librarian Karen Sowers said. As Mike walked without lifting his feet to the... Read more »
Freshman aspires to attend arts magnet
January 4, 2011 • Madi Sparks
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Freshman Kaitlyn McCoy has always had a strong passion for art and is hoping to take that passion to an art magnet school, like Booker T. Washington Art Magnet. “Grades are a major requirement. Students have to have high passing grades,” McCoy said. “In addition to grades, students... Read more »
Average teen drinks seven sodas a day
January 4, 2011 • Rebecca Wells
Filed under Features, News
Sixteen year old Breanna Wells drinks one soda every day and doesn’t worry about her health because she does strenuous exercises every day. “I usually drink one or two sodas daily, like at lunch or dinner,” Wells said. “I guess it just gives me energy for the whole day.” The... Read more »
Hardly Human
December 16, 2010 • Eunique Jones
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“Hardly Human describes the look we put into every product we make. It is a name that only an outta this world swagger can attain,” Senior Mason Knight said. Mason along with Ralph Young and Eddie Gillens created a “Hardly Human” brand to sell clothes and accessories. “It started with an advanced... Read more »
Refined Lady Eagles step off the year with success
December 14, 2010 • Naome Kadira
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The Refined Lady Eagles Step Team is back for another successful year. They began their year off with a trip to Disney World, Florida. They competed in the Disneyworld Competition and received second place. The ladies not only returned with an outstanding victory, but also returned with new memories. “The... Read more »
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