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Camilla Nwokonko, Staff Writer
May 15, 2013
Fifteen minutes. That is all senior Nick Toliver allows himself as free time on a day- to-day basis. This free time usually consists of kicking his feet up, eating and just reflecting on the past day. Toliver is a student renowned for his hard work and dedication. “His consistency amazes me, everything... Read more »
Bethany Darwin, Co-Editor
April 26, 2013
With a broken hip and pelvic bone, Lykia Harper knew that the chances of finding a college that would take her were slim to none. She was wrong. “I was talking to schools before my accident happened,” Harper said. “After my accident, none of the schools that I was talking to before wanted a player... Read more »
Chelcee Bester, Staff Writer
March 19, 2013
When people leave replacement is hard and that spot never becomes completely full. With a bond so close, overcoming those empty spaces is a challenge that has to be faced. The Lady Jag varsity soccer team has had some big shoes to fill this year due to those who graduated last year. “We aren’t the... Read more »
Mariah Mercado, Staff Writer
October 25, 2012
Dr. Maria Gamell is a new addition to the Jaguar family. Gamell is a new Assistant Principal at Summit. Gamell has been an Assistant Principal for five years. Gamell oversees various tasks, and is placed with a lot of responsibilities. “I’m basically in charge of everything,” Gamell said. “The... Read more »
Chelcee Bester, Staff Writer
October 12, 2012
Sophomore Tamaiya Pate dreams of working with big-name celebrities in her future. But, she’d rather make them look good on stage than being out front herself. She wants to be a stylist to the stars. ‘‘My dream might be hard to fulfill, but I won’t give up,” Pate said. Pate, who is already becoming... Read more »
Marisa Peal, Staff Writer
October 10, 2012
Tobi Fawehinmi can’t shoot an arrow, he can’t toss a shot-put. He can do what he does best. That’s run. He suffered nerve damage during birth that left him without most of the use of his left arm. That didn’t stop him from putting his legs to good use. After qualifying for the 2012 Paralympics... Read more »
Gina Williams, Staff Writer
May 25, 2012
The class of 2015 saw a change in testing this year. Instead of taking the TAKS, freshman took an end of course exam for each of their core classes, the STAAR exam, and had to pass it in order to insure graduation. “The EOC was harder than the TAKS,” freshman Mia Williams said. “It was a little... Read more »
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Jacob Martella, Editor
January 23, 2012
Life for Sienna has become difficult with Monomelic Amytropy. She’s color blind and may not be able to walk for very long. Her only wish is to go to Florida and walk on the beach. With FROG Week (Friends Reaching Out and Giving), the Student Council hopes to raise enough money to not only send... Read more »
Bethany Darwin, Staff Writer
January 6, 2012
The home ec teacher stood up in front of the class and read the paper she had written on a student by the name of Ruben Mascarenas. “In five to seven years after high school, I see Ruben in a dark cell with steel bars and a concrete wall around him,” the teacher said. “He will no longer be wearing... Read more »
Christina Benavides, Staff Writer
December 8, 2011
Jaimie Thibodeau enjoys her school day walking to class, taking notes, and chatting to friends in the hallway. She goes to the mall on Fridays and hangs out at her friend’s house on Saturdays. She’s doing so well that, if not for the occasional chest pain, no one would remember how close to death... Read more »
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