Stewart, McDade Accept Positions in Garland ISD

Amanda Granato, Editor-in-Chief
May 15, 2013 • 388 views
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Following in the footsteps of former MISD Superintendent Dr. Bob Morrison, Principal Des Stewart and Ben Barber Principal Janet McDade will leave Mansfield ISD for positions as Area Directors in Garland ISD. Mr. Stewart will stay on as principal for the remainder of the year, through graduation and next... Read more »

World History Class Visits Scarborough Fair

Kyle Manning , Staff Writer
May 14, 2013 • 76 views
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Sophomore Jacob Petrie takes a deep breath, staring at the target. Touching the axe to the middle of his shoulder blades, he places one foot against the wall in front of him and rocks back, catapulting the projectile. With one rotation and a thud, he buries it in the middle of the shield. Social studies... Read more »

Journalism Students Win National Awards

Dini Wyatt and Amanda Granato
May 7, 2013 • 127 views
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Sitting in a packed ballroom with hundreds of other journalism students, the editors of The Rider Online and The Arena yearbook waited in suspense. Having traveled hundreds of miles to San Francisco for the chance to hear “The Rider Online” over the microphone, tension was high. As the National Scholastic... Read more »

AP Testing Begins May 6

Max Allsup, Staff Writer
May 3, 2013 • 39 views
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AP testing starts May 6. Tests, dates, location and arrival times are as follows: Monday May 6: Chemistry- 7:00 am- LHS Environmental Science- 7:00 am- LHS Psychology- 11:00 am- LHS Tuesday May 7: Spanish Language- 7:00 am- MHS Comp Science- 7:00 am- Center Wednesday May 8: Calculus AB-... Read more »

Students Return iPads

Henry Jones, Staff Writer
May 3, 2013 • 77 views
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Next week students will begin returning iPads based upon grade. They will be taken up during designated classes. Teachers have been advised to plan their activities without school iPads. This process will be facilitated by the members of the technology department. They will ensure the returned iPads... Read more »

National Spanish Honor Society Inducts New Members

Madison Fountain, Staff Writer
May 3, 2013 • 46 views
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National Spanish Honor Society (NSHS) began its first chapter at Legacy Thursday, April 25. Upper-level Spanish teacher Sandra Villarreal formed the group and will lead its members next year. Nine students became new members by ceremoniously lighting candles at the induction ceremony held in the library. Next... Read more »

PTSA Provides Scholarships For SAT Help

Madison Imschweiler, Staff Writer
April 24, 2013 • 48 views
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To aid students with middle to low SAT scores, the PTSA has created a scholarship in order to send students to SAT prep courses. Students can find applications with the PTSA members at the cookie/popcorn stand on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. SAT scores determine scholarship eligibility. Applications... Read more »

Final Exams Alter Schedule

Maxwell Allsup, Staff Writer
April 19, 2013 • 95 views
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Final exam week closes in on Monday, May 6-8 for TCC and June 3-6 for on campus testing. Students failing classes must attend tutorials accordingly. TCC semester final scheduling for all of MISD: For classes taught on campus Monday, May 6: First period: 7:25-9:00 Fourth period: 9:05-10:40 Seventh... Read more »

Attendance Clerks Organize Prom ‘Glamour Nite’

Dini Wyatt, News Editor
April 12, 2013 • 74 views
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The First Bronco Prom Glamour Nite will be on Thursday, April 18 from 5:30 - 8 p.m. at Legacy. The event will help girls, who want to go to Prom but cannot afford all of the expenses, find the most expensive part, the dress. “Each girl should have the opportunity to attend a once in a lifetime event,”... Read more »

EOC Exams Alter Schedule

Madison Imschweiler, Staff Writer
March 28, 2013 • 255 views
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EOC English testing begins April 1 and ends April 4. Juniors and sophomores are to report to campus at normal time for tutorials on Monday and Tuesday while freshmen are to report to their assigned classrooms. On Wednesday and Thursday, freshmen and juniors will report to school at normal time while... Read more »