Joining HOSA

Posted on September 3, 2010
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Written by Fatima Granja

Every doctor had to start somewhere. Luckily for those interested in the medical field, there is HOSA. The organization has been at the school for 11 years. HOSA students are regulars at nationals. This year the nationals will be in... Read more »

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Beta Club

Posted on September 3, 2010
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Written by Brenda Armas

Beta Club is a club that lots of North Garland students want to be a part of, especially because they get to plan one of the biggest events in school. That is of course, the talent show.  “We are doing all sorts of stuff this school... Read more »

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U.N. Club

Posted on September 3, 2010
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Written by Jose Garcia

Senior Simon Matthew is president of the United Nations club. The officers of the club are Jessil Jossey (vice-president), Hiba Saipullai (historian), Albuquerque Emmanuel (parliamentarian), and Akhil Raja (secretary). They currently... Read more »

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The Senior Sponsor

Posted on September 3, 2010
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Written by Sidon Hagos

Art teacher Mr. Lee McBride is also the sponsor for the senior class. His goal is to raise about $30,000 for their prom. He said that the seniors also do the hall decorations and do other various activities all around the school.... Read more »

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GPA Leads to NHS

Posted on September 3, 2010
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Written by Trenton Brandow

Juniors, seniors, and maybe some sophomores already know how important a high GPA is. However, some of you freshmen may still be a little bit naïve. As you should already know, a high GPA can get you into the college of your dreams,... Read more »

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Drama Club

Posted on September 3, 2010
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Written by Alma Lopez

Mrs. Nancy Gibson and Mr. Michael Abrams are the sponsors of the drama department.“[Drama Club] is a social organization for people with a love for theater,” Mrs. Gibson said. Over the next two weeks Mrs. Gibson said the drama... Read more »

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HYO (Hispanic Youth Organization)

Posted on September 3, 2010
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Written by Maleny Martinez

HYO is the way to go. Mr. Puente and his fellow HYO members are planning a meeting for next Thursday in room 400 to discuss and/or vote for new officers. For the next two weeks the plan is to discuss Thanksgiving and Halloween decorations.... Read more »

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Cost of yearbooks going down

Posted on September 2, 2010
Posted in Yearbook News

While the prices of most items go up each year, the cost of the yearbooks is going down. Thanks to some reorganization, the books will be $40, instead of $50.  In the past, the yearbook has automatically come with a DVD and an additional... Read more »

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North takes in Ethridge students after suspicious substance found

Posted on April 6, 2010
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Written by Amy Pham

Ethridge Elementary School was evacuated today around 9 a.m. due to the delivery of a mysterious white envelope containing a white, powdery substance. The students were taken to NG auditorium to stay and wait for parent pick-up and... Read more »

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Editor wins first place

Posted on March 11, 2010
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Raider Echo editor, Ian Floyd, won first place for his editorial on the swim team issues at the Dallas Morning News High School Journalism Day.  The October issue featured “Swim Team Debacle,” the editorial that explained... Read more »

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