On August 18, 1920 women were finally granted the right to vote. Women like Susan B. Anthony fought for their rights through several extreme acts to receive the right to vote. One hundred years later, we have made some progress for women in American society, including not only voting rights, but by other level of…Continue Reading Looking Back & Checking In: 100 years since women got the vote
ABOVE: Varsity football players strategize with coaches during the Taft game this football season, in front of a sparse crowd of dedicated fans. Football is the backbone of high school in Texas. It’s the nights where all students come together as one to support their favorite sport. Where there are cheers and yelling, family and friends,…Continue Reading Fighting Forward: Former Husky is hopeful for football’s future
Above: Senior Alex P. Rojas shares his survey of students in 5th lunch about their favorite Disney Movies with The Gavel staff in A004. The following article is a guest column by a Holmes High School student who is not currently enrolled in journalism or a part of the The Gavel staff. Senior Alex Rojas…Continue Reading Survey Central with Alex P. Rojas: Favorite Disney Movies
original artwork by Iliana Garcia by Iliana Garcia Seth sits at his spot in the corner of the snack bar during 4th lunch, tired and stressed. He puts his airpods in and goes into the soundcloud app to play some new music. Thumbing through artists on soundcloud he settles on a new artist named “Zmoney.” As the track “hurt”…Continue Reading Success on Soundcloud: How Zmoney Rose to Fame
“I don’t date whites,” “I only date blacks,” or “I would rather not date Mexicans or Asians.” These are all things that can be heard discussed on a daily basis from students around campus. Students consider different preferences when it comes to attraction and dating, but does skin color fit in with these preferences, or is…Continue Reading Students discuss racial bias and colorism in dating
by Jarlyn Landeros and Lucille Gradillas Almost two years since they commenced the construction of a new “A building”, fine arts classes and journalism have moved into their new home on campus. Where the rat-infested, cramped, sticky old building once stood, now stands a colossal monument to the art programs. Students and teachers alike are filling in to get a…Continue Reading Fine arts programs enjoy new building
Mucho Talento: Senior Cristina Tzintzun smiles and waves after a performance on the Spanish language talent competition show “Tengo Talento Mucho Talento,” where she appeared and advanced all the way to the quarterfinals. The lights hit her face as she enters the room and steps on the cold stage. Cameras point at her from every angle, as the judges…Continue Reading Senior Cristina Tzintzun Experiences TV Talent Fame
by Victoria Garcia and Julian Munoz Like many on this campus, I am a part of the Hispanic minority (though at Holmes being Hispanic is more so the majority). Ironically, I tend not to associate with being Hispanic because of how I was raised, which lacked a lot of Hispanic influence. When others in school would reference…Continue Reading Throwback Thursday: A Blast From The Past – ’91
original artwork by Citlali Diaz by Lucille Gradillas The 4th period bell rang and students are making their way through the halls. They plug in their headphones and tune out the world, just trying to get to their class. Everything’s normal. The same as usual. That’s when they notice it. Walking on all fours, with big ears…Continue Reading Students learn to let service dog do its job
ABOVE: Soccer players from the girls soccer team work to teach elementary students in the community how to play the game. by Janice Ramirez and Jarlyn Landeros The boiling sun rays hit their faces as they race up and down the field. Their cleats kissing the grass, sweat runs down their red hot cheeks, their…Continue Reading Husky Soccer Coaches Elementary-Age Teams