‘KIND’ AND ‘FIERCE’: NAUNIE LOBAUGH’S LASTING IMPACT
By Moises Castro and Kristian Jones
March 5, 2020
Winter "Adam" Heuertz said her sister Naunie Lobaugh was the smartest sister in the bunch. Lobaugh had a thirst for knowledge that led her to want to teach others so they can do more in the world than she ever could. “Naunie had the best laugh,” Winter said. “I remember she would watch “Gold...
‘SO KIND’: CELEBRATING HISTORY TEACHER NAUNIE LOBAUGH
By Moises Castro, Editor-in-Chief
February 28, 2020
World history teacher Naunie Lobaugh’s celebration of life will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, March 3 at the Community of Hope United Methodist Church. Lobaugh passed away Thursday, Feb. 27 of Ovarian cancer. Junior Rosa Vazquez was Lobaugh’s student last year. She said it was Lobaugh’s energy ...
BLACK HISTORY PROGRAM FEB. 21
By Priscila Martinez, Photographer
February 11, 2020
This year’s Black History Month program theme is Eracism “Bridging the Gap.” The evening program will occur at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 21 in the Auditorium and will feature students, staff, and community participants performing a showcase to promote cultural awareness. Admission is free and t...
PIPE LEAK CLOSES GIRLS RESTROOM
By Joselyn Aros, Journalism Reporter
February 10, 2020
The 500 hallway restroom next to Office 510 has been closed indefinitely for repairs since Thursday, Feb. 6. “The restroom has had issues with the sewage drains backing up,” head custodian Catarina Martinez said. “The drainage problems come and goes often over the past year.” AISD mainte...
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...
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...
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...
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, Opinion Editor
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 ...
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