Staff Members Move to Lake Ridge

Amanda Granato, Assistant Editor
May 18, 2012

For five years Brandon Austin has walked the halls of Legacy, making funny faces, decrying his hatred of Franklin Delano Roosevelt and helping shape the school’s culture from the ground up. Next year, however, Mr. Austin will move along with 25 other teachers and administrators to staff Lake Ridge... Read more »

Board Set to Vote on Digital Textbooks

Dini Wyatt, Staff Writer
May 18, 2012

All high school students in Mansfield ISD could possibly receive iPads if the proposal passes on May 22. If passed, the iPads will arrive in early September and will be passed out the first three weeks of school. “I think generally the feedback has been positive,” Associate Superintendent for Curriculum,... Read more »

LBTV: Clinton’s Big Day

Zach Hutchison
May 1, 2012

Check out Clinton on his big day at NASCAR. Read More →

Varsity Softball Team Makes Playoffs

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Nick Gross, Sports Editor
April 27, 2012

Senior Kelsey Miller knew this season was going to be good, but she didn’t know it was going to be this good. After playing the last regular season game on April 17, the Broncos are now moving on to play in the UIL playoffs with a record of 25-4. On May 1, the Broncos will play the first round, seated... Read more »

LBTV: Insider News Ep. 15

Carson Ingle, LBTV Director
April 23, 2012

McGuinness Makes Teacher of the Year

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Carson Rahrig, Personalities Editor
April 11, 2012

Every school year a teacher on the campus receives the honor of being named Teacher of the Year. Teachers nominate their fellow coworkers, and the three teachers who receive the most nominations are placed on the ballot. Then the faculty votes again and the teacher who receives the most votes becomes... Read more »

EOC Knocks Out TAKS

Nick Failor, Business Manager
April 4, 2012

End of Course (EOC) exams will replace the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) exams for the 2011-2012 freshman and classes to come. Graduating high school for these classes now depends upon passing the Algebra II and English III EOC exams, instead of the broadened versions of the subjects... Read more »

Students Compete in Miss LHS

Megan Rathbun, Staff Writer
March 30, 2012

From stage left sophomore Kyle Dragulski entered wearing a black dress that hung to his upper mid-thigh and a long red wig. Dragulski was a participant in the Miss LHS pageant which was held Fri. March 23 at 7 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center. The competition was a beauty pageant, with a twist. Boys... Read more »

Artists Advance to State for VASE

Jessica Jones, Staff Writer
March 28, 2012

Legacy’s art department entered 79 art pieces in the Visual Art and Scholastic Event (VASE) on Sat. March 3. Of those 79 pieces,16 pieces belonging to 12 students made it to state. “[VASE] is the only art competition of its kind in the country,” art teacher David Mason said. “It’s fairly recognized... Read more »

Flipping Education

Nick Failor, Business Manager
March 28, 2012

Quickly becoming a phenomenon across the nation, “flipping classrooms” has been hailed by many principals as the place education is headed. Using videos at home to learn the lesson at hand, being able to work problems and possibly even homework in class allows teachers to give the students a more... Read more »