NO TAX INCREASE: DISTRICT ASKS VOTERS TO APPROVE $966 MILLION BOND MEASURE
By Moises Castro
November 5, 2019
Today is the last day to vote for the Arlington Independent School District 2019 bond project that includes improvements to facilities, fine arts, transportation, safety, security and technology across the district with no tax increase. If the measure passes, the $966 million bond will include improve...
DONATE BLOOD: SIGN UP NEXT WEEK
By Priscila Martinez, Photographer
October 3, 2019
Carter Blood Care will be on campus from 7:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 17 in the East Parking Lot for anyone interested in donating blood. “It’s important for students to donate because sometimes you never know when accidents happen and blood is needed,” student council sponsor Justi...
SENIOR SUNRISE WEDNESDAY
By Gabriela Alvarez, Photographer
September 17, 2019
The senior class will host its first Senior Sunrise at 6:45 a.m. Wednesday on Wilemon Field. Senior Class president Megan Ha said seniors can bring blankets and food. She encourages students to wear overalls but it’s not required. Overalls can be decorated to represent the student and their senior ye...
PURCHASE PROM TICKETS BY FRIDAY
By Martin Villasenor Jr., Staff Writer
May 7, 2019
Seniors have until Friday to purchase a prom ticket. Tickets are $75 for singles and $135 for couples. Students must present their student IDs when purchasing during A and C lunches, or in room 310. “It’s a once in a lifetime event,” senior class sponsor Graylon Roberson said. “A ...
BENAVIDES RECEIVES AISD SECONDARY PRINCIPAL OF THE YEAR AWARD
By Moises Castro, Editor-in-Chief
April 18, 2019
Principal Fernando Benavides received the AISD Secondary Principal of the Year Award April 17. “Proud,” he said about his award. “Proud of the work and dedication of my administration, my teachers and our students. This award is honoring our collective work and accomplishments at Sam!” Ben...
SIGN UP FOR ASVAB TEST
By Martin Villasenor Jr., Staff Writer
April 16, 2019
Students interested in joining the U.S. Armed Forces can sign up for the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery test (ASVAB) in the main counseling center or click here. The deadline to sign up is Friday, April 19. The test will be held at 8 a.m. May 6. “The ASVAB test isn’t just for the military,” counse...
OLD SCHOOL FUN: GSA HOSTS GAME EVENT THURSDAY
By Kristian Jones, Staff Writer
March 25, 2019
The Gender Sexuality Association will host a game day on from 3 to 4 p.m. Thursday in room 422. “We’re going to have board games, card games, and video games,” GSA sponsor Justin Gilmore said. “It’s basically just a get together to get new members to show up and kinda see what we are all a...
LARGEST GROUP YET: TCU AWARDS 11 STUDENTS FULL-RIDE SCHOLARSHIPS
By Moises Castro, Ayleen Cuellar, Chris Moreno, Jessica Martinez Valencia, Juana Herrera, Kathia Mendoza-Molina, Sarah Cruz, Yasmine Sot, and Shantal Mendoza
March 22, 2019
Eleven seniors received the Texas Christian University Community Scholars Scholarship March 22 in the Little Theatre, making them the largest group of recipients for the program this year. The full-ride scholarship grants each student $260,000 and the opportunity to study abroad. Texans Talk asked...
AWARD WINNING TEX-ANNES HEAD TO COMPETITION
By Yesenia Vargas, Staff Writer
February 28, 2019
Beginning today the award winning Tex-Annes Drill Team will compete in a two-day competition in Galveston, Tx. “We should win this year,” six-year director Beatrice Hernandez said. “We got Grand Champions last year. I am hoping we keep the title this year.” Junior Itzel Contreras is a...
CAMPUS WILL HOLD COMMUNITY MEETING TODAY
By Moises Castro, Editor-in-Chief
February 19, 2019
Some students expressed mixed emotions after Fridays’ lockdown. During the lockdown, freshman Hasan Diksin said he texted his dad about the situation and he asked his dad if he could pick him up. “I was kinda scared and a bit confused as to what was happening during the lockdown,” he said. “I...
BLACK HISTORY PROGRAM PROMOTES UNITY
By Kristian Jones, Staff Writer
February 13, 2019
This year’s Black History Month activities will feature multiple events with the focus on Umoja or unity and eracism. Billy Wilson, math teacher and program sponsor, explained this year’s focus came about through an old tale about two wolves. One good and one bad. The wolf that wins is the one ...
ORDER A BAG OF TREATS FOR YOUR SWEETHEART
By Alaja Moore, Staff Writer
February 13, 2019
The African Student Organization (ASO) is selling gift bags for Valentine’s Day before Feb. 14. Small bags are $3 and large bags are $5 each. Each bag contains a personal note and assorted chocolates. StudentS can order in room 205 with social studies teacher Zach McNeill. McNeill is the new AS...
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