Month: September 2023

The Mental Health of Student Athletes        

The Mental Health of Student Athletes         Nate Williams (8) The clock is ticking, time is running out and your team is still 2 points behind, everyone is stressed and annoyed. There’s yelling and shouting from your coach and teammates. The buzzer rings loud in your ears as you see that you…Continue Reading The Mental Health of Student Athletes        

Surviving Middle School for Incoming 6th Graders

Top Dogs to Little Fish Surviving Middle School for Incoming 6th Graders Gianna Marques-Ozuniga (8) I spent most of my 5th grade year excited, but also dreading middle school. Like the mixed feeling you get when you’re on a rollercoaster you’re excited for the ride but absolutely terrified for the first drop. I think many…Continue Reading Surviving Middle School for Incoming 6th Graders

Club Rush

Rush the Club Rush! Elayna Burns (7) Everyone throughout the school for their chance to see the Club Rush. The clubs are held by our lovely 6-8th grade teachers. These clubs are to be kept  in the library, for people to walk around and look for flier’s.  Flier’s Flier’s were to be located on the…Continue Reading Club Rush

Volleyball

A Spike Worthy Year Ahead! Olivia Fernandez (7) “These girls are really strong and talented And now it’s my job to make them better than ever.” -Ms. Drinkwalter On Aug 6, 2023 The Volleyball tryouts commenced! There were 63 girls who tried out. And after 3 long hard working adrenaline induced days. The coaches set…Continue Reading Volleyball

Football

The Wild Jordan Football Team Cyles Salazar (8) We were all pumped, but it was hot. So hot. And being in full pads did not help. We had sweat dripping from our backs, legs, arms, foreheads, and hair. Our helmets trapped the heat only causing more sweat. But that was not going to keep us…Continue Reading Football

Hispanic Heritage Month

Hispanic Heritage Month By Izabella Galvan (7) Did you know 40.2% of the population of Texas is Hispanic? Now you do! Through September 15 to October 15 it’s Hispanic Heritage Month!  Powerful Hispanic People One of the most famous latino civil rights activists is Cesar Chavez. Born in Yuma, Arizona from a Mexican family; he…Continue Reading Hispanic Heritage Month