Students Offered Chance to Watch Obama’s Speech
President Barack Obama will address his back-to-school televised speech during the school day on Sep. 14. All MISD campuses will show the speech live to students with their parents’ consent. Students must turn in a signed permission slip in order to miss class to watch his speech. Students without a permission slip will not be permitted to watch the speech during class. The MISD website and any of the AP offices offer permission slips for the students. The slips must be signed and returned to the students sixth block teacher by Sept 10. If a student is off campus (Ben Barber, ...
Absence Fails Cause Students To Rethink Education
[FROM OUR 2010 ARCHIVE] This is his sixth year of high school, and he’s decided to make a change. Oscar Enriquez already had four absence fails after his freshman year, but after a series of trials, he learned life needs an education. “I felt like I couldn’t stay at school because people thought I was no good,” Enriquez said. “They thought I should just drop out, but I was too young, I didn’t want to hurt my mom. I always promised her I would finish school and go to college.” Oscar isn’t the only one who’s experienced the hardships of absence failing. According to ...
The Wright Man: Principal Wins Award
Principal David Wright doesn't enjoy attention, but last week his hard work was recognized by the TASSP (Texas Association of Secondary School Principals) with the Region XI Secondary Principal Award. “Mr. Wright represents Legacy and MISD well and we’re lucky to have him,” Superintendent, Dr. Morrison said. The members of the TASSP are asked to nominate a fellow principal for each of the four awards given: high school principal, high school assistant principal, middle school principal and middle school assistant principal. Once the nominations were received, the candidates had to write a 1-2 page essay introducing themselves also providing details about their experiences ...
Experts Predict Need For Sixth High School
MISD growth projections estimate the need for a sixth high school as early as 2018. In a recent school board meeting Population and Survey Analysts, MISD’s hired demography firm, made a presentation that included the addition and possible location of high school number six. When the need for the new school becomes apparent, the school board will call for a bond election on which the public can vote. [Click Here to See Growth Projection] “It has been known for several years that the southern portion of the district has long-term potential for growth,” Population Analyst Stacey Tepera said. “Ultimately a new high ...
Cheating: Not a Game
Dane Adix feels the explosion as the X-Box controller vibrates beneath his fingertips. The noise of gunshots and cursing consume him as he makes it to the next level in Call of Duty. He tells himself he will only play for a little longer, just a little bit longer and then he can get to his homework. While the intensity of the television illuminates his face, hours pass before he looks at the clock. His AP World homework rests somewhere in the very back of his mind, hidden by the sound of predator missiles and grenades going off. When he ...
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Theater Hosts Auditions for ‘The Crucible’
written by Amanda Granato
People mill about, studying monologues, joking with each other and filling out audition sheets. Someone makes a comment about the ‘what accents can you do?’ question on the sheet... Read more »
September 2, 2010 • 3 comments
Other Recent News Headlines- The Wright Man: Principal Wins Award August 31, 2010
- Summer Ends: Schedules Distributed This Week August 9, 2010
- Acadec Wins Bronco Bowl June 1, 2010
Sports
Varsity Football Falls Short in Season Opener
written by Will Davis
Despite a good first game from quarterback Quentin Hasten, who finished with 205 yards passing and two touchdowns, the varsity football team’s opener against the L.D. Bell Raiders... Read more »
September 2, 2010 • 0 comments
Other Recent Sports Headlines- The Next Test: Varsity Softball Team Advances to Regional Quarterfinals May 13, 2010
- Softball Remains Undefeated Through Playoffs May 6, 2010
- On To The Next One: Women’s Golf Head To Regionals April 19, 2010
Upcoming Events
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Red Out the Jags
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Double Team the Wildcats- Twin Day
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Oct 6
Lei down the Panthers- Hawaiian Day
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Oct 5
Homecoming Western Day
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Sept 6
Labor Day Holiday
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Oct 1
End of 1st Six-Weeks
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Features
Absence Fails Cause Students To Rethink Education
written by Rosanne Trinh
[FROM OUR 2010 ARCHIVE] This is his sixth year of high school, and he’s decided to make a change. Oscar Enriquez already had four absence fails after his freshman year, but after... Read more »
September 2, 2010 • 5 comments
Other Recent Features Headlines- Cheating: Not a Game August 17, 2010
- The Ups and Downs of Energy Drinks May 28, 2010
- Feelings Drain, Tattoos Remain: Juniors Share Opinions On Body Art April 20, 2010
Personalities
Andrew Haslam
written by Olivia Hebert
Eagle Scout, leisurely mountain biker, and aspiring engineer Andrew Haslam reached his goal of joining nineteen other students in the top of his class. Haslam is satisfied with his... Read more »
June 1, 2010 • 0 comments
Other Recent Personalities Headlines- Christina Pacheco May 28, 2010
- DJ Herrera April 27, 2010
- Mr. Sudbury April 13, 2010
- Mrs. Deatherage April 9, 2010
- Ali Rogers March 31, 2010
- Kristopher Bohn March 2, 2010
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Good job. Theatre critic in the making!
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That is great to hear how well oscar is doing now. He is a wonderful person to look up to ...
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HEY! COOL! Awesome story! I'm pretty happy to have gotten a part in that!
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Really good story!
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Mansfield ISD is growing way too fast!!! I have two brothers who both graduated from Mansfield HS in the years ...
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We are AWESOME!!!!!!!!!
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