The Mozart effect theory, pioneered by Dr. Gordon Shaw, proposes that listening to classical music, and playing an instrument related to classical music (i.e. the piano, viola, cello) makes one smarter; the theory has scientific support. Aware of that, one junior seeks to improve the lives of those younger than her. Junior Ruth Toth created the 4kidsMusicClub…Continue Reading Childlike zeal: Junior starts 4kidsMusicClub
Bowling kicks off season with win against Brennan
The school’s bowling team held their season kickoff celebration on Nov. 6 at Bandera Bowl. They began the season with a close game, eventually defeating the Brennan Bears. Although it was a tight match against Brennan, senior varsity bowler Leila Alamanza, felt good about their win. “It was pretty great and really close,” Alamanza said….Continue Reading Bowling kicks off season with win against Brennan
Why I voted
“I voted because my mom told me to.” -Victoria Cavazos “I am voting for our generation: the America of tomorrow.” -Grace Polston “I had just turned 18, and I voted to exercise my right, based on my own convictions.” -Giselle Witkoski “It is our civic responsibility.” -Emily Perez “If you have the right to vote,…Continue Reading Why I voted
Getting our red on
Students showed their Red Ribbon Week spirit, Oct. 22-26, by dressing up each day for a different theme organized by the counselors. Monday was decades day followed by tacky tourist day and then Wednesday was career day, Thursday college day and ending with show your spirit day on Friday. Student council held a before school pep rally…Continue Reading Getting our red on
What can you do with your PSAT scores?
PSAT scores will be released for student viewing between Dec. 10-12, and students have a multitude of options on where to go next once receiving this score. For freshman and sophomores, scores can be used as reference points in anticipation for the 11th grade PSAT and eventual SAT. They are indicators of how a student will…Continue Reading What can you do with your PSAT scores?
Dia de Los Muertos on display
Students in Spanish classes created altars to commemorate The Day of the Dead (Spanish: Dia de Muertos) which is a Mexican holiday celebrated Oct. 31-Nov. 2. The altars are made in remembrance of friends and family members who have died and are on display in the library and upstairs hallways. …Continue Reading Dia de Los Muertos on display
Spanish art appreciation
Spanish 4 and 5 students in Señor Tejeda’s class went on a field trip to the San Antonio Art Museum. They were invited to visit the newly limited Spain exhibit on Sept. 6. At this exhibit, they learned about the Spanish paintings and the Spaniard artists that were behind them….Continue Reading Spanish art appreciation
Weird etymologies
The thing I love about language is the fact that, to me, words are such a fun construct; they can be thrown around and smashed together, only to be pulled apart. That’s the beauty of language, but so seldom do we pause to think about how we got the words that we use so often….Continue Reading Weird etymologies
Students work towards certifications
Clinical instructors, Colonel Elizabeth ‘Betsy’ Vane and Taylor Retzloff, teach CPR to juniors in the library. Juniors and seniors apply a year in advance for the opportunity to take clinical rotation class where they have the opportunity to work in area hospitals. Students must be certified in CPR, along with having required immunizations before going to the hospitals. While…Continue Reading Students work towards certifications