Fishing for Education

  The Aquatic Science classes took a field trip to Honey Creek State Natural Area, located inside of Guadalupe River State Park. Students were able to conduct field studies and determine water quality. Leilani Heist, the aquatic science teacher, says she intended “for students to learn about a specific aquatic habitat in our area.” Aquatic Science is…Continue Reading Fishing for Education

Students Savor Memories

  The reasoning for students choosing culinary may not all be similar, but their goals are the same. Junior, Hayley Cavazos decided to choose culinary because it seemed like a fun elective and she also had an interest in cooking. Now she loves the class because she feels connected to the other students. “You make…Continue Reading Students Savor Memories

Spotlight on Spelling

  The theatre department put on its annual musical The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. The musical displayed the actors’ extreme talents in singing and portraying each of their characters. In the musical five kids participated in a spelling bee and explained their life’s struggles throughout. William Barfee played by Nathaniel Scribner won the…Continue Reading Spotlight on Spelling

College and Aid: The Next Step

  Seniors, it’s here. The first nine weeks of senior year have already passed and time seems to keep moving faster. While some students have already started their college application process and others have been accepted into their desired schools, there are others who are hesitant about stepping on the path toward graduation and higher education. Career…Continue Reading College and Aid: The Next Step

Kicking off the football season with new head coach and athletic coordinator, David Branscom

  Brandeis has seen its fair share of talent come and go as the years pass us by, however with the changing times come new faces and new potential, the 2017-2018 football team is no exception. Introducing the newly appointed torchbearer of the brandeis football team, David Branscom. New positions can sometimes be a conundrum…Continue Reading Kicking off the football season with new head coach and athletic coordinator, David Branscom

Cross-Country

  After a very successful season the Cross-Country boys and girls went to the district 28-6A 3 mile race. During that race the boys Cross-Country placed first overall. The individual placements for the boys were William Potter, 2nd, Thomas Hinojosa, 3rd, Edward Irizarry, 9th, and Tristan Hunter-Galvan in 10th place. The Cross-Country girls did just…Continue Reading Cross-Country

DeWalt Serves up her Future

  DeWalt has received many accolades this year for her performance on the court, including Instant Replay’s Scholar Athlete of the Week. She has been a member of the varsity team all four years of high school and has been captain of the team for two. DeWalt has also received several other titles in this timespan….Continue Reading DeWalt Serves up her Future

Bronco Band Marches Into Competition Season

  Brandeis band has a busy season ahead of them for the 2017-2018 school year. Not only do they have regionals like orchestra, but they have Districts, Region, Area, and State competitions. Junior, Benjamin Walls is anticipating the band will do better than last year in competitions. “If we end up doing better this year…Continue Reading Bronco Band Marches Into Competition Season

Exceptional Instructors Win Outstanding Awards

  The Brandeis A.F.J.R.O.T.C. instructors, Colonel Patrick Lopardi and Master Sergeant Ken Madden, won two different Outstanding Instructor awards in the spring. Lopardi won Region 3 Outstanding Instructor of the Year award from Headquarters A.F.J.R.O.T.C.. Madden won the Outstanding Instructor award for A.F.J.R.O.T.C.. In order to qualify for the awards and to be nominated, the…Continue Reading Exceptional Instructors Win Outstanding Awards