Military Ball is one day every year where the JROTC department hangs up their flight caps, pulls out their service dress for a formal event, and celebrates the work put forth for that year. Held on March 24, at the Courtyard Marriott, the event ran as smoothly as usual. The event contains a few concepts…Continue Reading Great Days and Dress Blues
The A.F.J.R.O.T.C. unit is busy once again as they are continuing to to prepare for the unit inspection they must undergo every three years. This years unit inspection will be held on the of 16th February. Someone who has been through their fair share of inspections is Master Sergeant James Mangiafico, one of the…Continue Reading Every Three Years
National Honor Society is known to be a prestigious organization for high school students. NHS helps students increase their leadership skills and knowledge with community service. These students are held to a high standard for their academic success, having to maintain a 90.0 GPA and higher to remain a member. Applying for NHS entails…Continue Reading New Inductees Walk the Stage
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
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
The orchestra performed a Star Wars themed concert complete with light sabers, visitors from the far away galaxy, costumes, video clips, and music from various Star Wars movies. The students worked tirelessly to perfect the music. “We started preparing at the beginning of the school year,” director Kevin Garcia- Hettinger said. Each class had hours…Continue Reading Orchestra Performs With a Force of its Own
Linda Ellis, Pre-AP World Geography and Sociology teacher, rode with the Bexar County Palomino Patrol and Drill Team during the grand entry. Like everyone else, Ellis does this to feel young again. “I having been riding horses my entire life, but this is the first year I have ridden with the Bexar County Palomino Patrol,” Ellis…Continue Reading Trotting History to the San Antonio Rodeo
In need of service hours? Here are some ideas as to how to gain these much needed hours. Robotics The Brandeis Robotics students, and “bronc-bots”, are often competing in tournaments and are in need of volunteers. There are several positions available to students and signing up is easy. Simply talk to sponsor Tamela Delong in C157 to…Continue Reading Service Hour Ideas
“Who…is Ready..for a Blackout?” yelled Coach Rhoden, as the crowd cheered powerfully in response. With lights out and glow sticks in hand, the pep rally everyone has been waiting for began. Eager screams and hype fill the auditorium. After the Orchestra played the National Anthem, the show began with the Ballet Company. Students applaud when…Continue Reading School Spirit Glows Against Brennan
As children, we are all told many times to stay away from strangers. Now, we need that reminder more than ever since we are getting ready to go “Trick-Or-Treating” for this upcoming Halloween. Here are a couple of safety tips for Halloween. Stay in a group. Although you want to have fun, there are dangers…Continue Reading Staying Safe is Top Priority