In the wake of tragedies like the Boston marathon bombing and fertilizer explosion in West, Texas, helping in any way can be a great source of comfort. The biannual blood drive sponsored by Student Affairs Council (SAC) was held April 20, 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Read More
Archives: News
Math Enthusiasts Participate in Problem Solving Competition
Students crowded M204 at 6:30 a.m., scribbling equations on the whiteboard and shouting their progress back and forth to one another. From April 10-17 a collaborative problem solving contest is taking place. Led by math teacher Chris Romero, the contest involves the entire school community, both teachers and students. Overall, 30 to 40 students have participated.
Read More
Melted Cheese Brings out Maverick Pride
Socializing, lacrosse and delicious queso combined at Scotty Caven Field at the Queso Cookoff.
Read More
Storm Floods Cafeteria Kitchen
Despite its proximity to April Fool’s Day, the flooding was not an act of vandalism but the result of a storm Wednesday night, April 3.
Read More
Eco-marathon Team Rises to Fame
After being interviewed by ABC 13 news, the Eco-marathon team was featured on KUHF, a radio station affiliated with National Public Radio (NPR).
Read More
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Galvanizes WHEE
“You have to be passionate. You have to be present. You have to be prepared to jump in the fight.” Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, seasoned by 18 years of experience in public service, offered words of wisdom to Women Helping Empower Each Other (WHEE), April 3.
Read More
Pencil Leads to Kehs Hospital Visit
As Spanish teacher Sherifa Kehs walked down the hallway during advisory, March 28, the last thing she expected was to wind up in the emergency room half an hour later.
Read More
AP Bio Field Trip
Seniors in AP Biology spent almost two school days learning about trophic levels, vegetation survey, the cattle industry and the mysterious creature known as the antlion.
Read More