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 »
Students should shop for college financial aid now
October 10, 2011 • Rachel Crouse
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Just in the past year, college tuition rates have gone up 8% for standard four-year university. With the increasing cost of tuition, more students are struggling to find the money for college. “It is getting harder all the time (to afford college). The economy is not in a good state, and... Read more »
Administrators retune music player policy
September 13, 2011 • Sorayah Zahir
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Just last year Dr. Hammerle announced students were allowed to listen to music players in school. Since then, a revised “no iPods or mp3 players in class” policy has been enacted, and some students and teachers, aren’t too happy about it. “I think it’s kind of stupid because it (listening... Read more »
Blue Line extension to cause road closures
May 24, 2011 • Jared Dunham
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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
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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 »
GISD considers budgets for next year
March 29, 2011 • Eunique Jones
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As current school districts struggle with budget planning for next school year, GISD Superintendent Dr. Curtis Culwell assured the community via a web address that GISD is prepared for the difficulties. “This was anticipated by the board of trustees and administration several years ago and has been... Read more »
RHS plans move to semester schedule
January 18, 2011 • Eunique Jones
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Beginning in the 2011 school year, students and teachers must adjust to a seven period day with only two semesters. From its opening in1996, RHS has been one of the two GISD high schools following the trimester schedule. This allows students an opportunity to graduate early and take additional electives. This... Read more »
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