Freshman discovers energy drinks can be a real downer
February 10, 2012 • Patrick Climer
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Freshman Brigham Murfee, like many teens his age, loved energy drinks like Monster; so much so, he drank one almost every day for the better part of three months. However, he soon found that his long term energized diet was wreaking havoc on his body, and he became chronically ill. “Well…why?”... Read more »
Dead ducks appear in parking lot
January 23, 2012 • Staff Report
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During the morning hours before lunch Jan. 20, two cars fell victim to being “ducked.” Contrary to rumors, the ducks were not killed during school hours. An RHS student went hunting the night before, forgetting to remove the dead ducks from the back of his truck. Another student then found... Read more »
Morning traffic still causing headaches
January 9, 2012 • Jared Dunham
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UPDATE: On Jan. 11, about 210 students signed in to hall sweep first period. Traffic delays were a common excuse. The number dropped to about 20 students on Jan. 12. Mr. Miller continues to communicate with the NTTA regarding adjustments to the traffic signals. —– The office received more... Read more »
HOSA shows Rowlett firefighters appreciation
December 7, 2011 • Rachel Crouse
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Rowlett HOSA delivered Thanksgiving dinner to each Rowlett fire station to express appreciation for the fire fighters. HOSA students collected money in the weeks before Thanksgiving to provide turkey, ham, and all of the fixings. Originally, HOSA was going to make pancakes for the firefighters... Read more »
New wing construction expected to begin this summer
November 17, 2011 • Rachel Crouse & Sorayah Zahir
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Construction plans for the new addition are moving forward. Within the next few years enrollment is expected to reach 2,800 students at RHS. The new wing will take the place all 18 portables except for the reassignment room portable (RAC). In addition, the cafeteria will be enlarged. “I’m... Read more »
Students launch annual food drive
November 8, 2011 • Sorayah Zahir
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Last year, RHS won the district food drive after collecting over 14,000 cans of nonperishable foods. Some changes have been made to the drive this year: the food will be accumulated through fifth period classes instead of second and a sculpture contest among clubs and organizations will be held to help... Read more »
Medal of Honor Recipients share experiences
October 31, 2011 • Sorayah Zahir
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Congressional Medal of Honor Recipients Patrick Henry Brady, Bruce Perry Crandall, and Roger Hugh Charles Donlon met with social studies classes Oct. 28. They spoke of their experiences in and how their lives have been effected by the Vietnam War. Brady and Crandall were helicopter pilots in the... Read more »
Seniors receive recognition with new Triple Talon Award
October 27, 2011 • Rachel Crouse
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The Triple Talon Award, introduced this year, recognizes senior achievement in three areas: academics, athletics, and fine arts. “It’s an award to recognize students in their different talents,” Principal Marlene Hammerle said. “I think students have different talents, and some students who are... Read more »
Library adds hundreds of books to catalog despite budget cuts
October 25, 2011 • Sorayah Zahir
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The library is expecting its first shipment of the year; hundreds of new books will be added to the catalog by next week. “Books are not cheap,” librarian Shelly Gregory said. “The average hardcover book costs $15 to $20 each.” GISD budgets money every year for purchasing books and supplies from... Read more »
GISD lowers GPA requirements for NHS
October 25, 2011 • Patrick Climer
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The district GPA requirement for admittance into the National Honor Society was recently lowered from a 3.5 to a 3.25 on the unweighted scale. This occurred due to a previous district decision to no longer use a weighted scale when determining student eligibility. Sponsor Coleman Bruman said,... Read more »
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