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The Gift of Giving Back; Volunteer opportunities this winter

Lynne Diaz, photographer November 26, 2013

Have spare time and want to give back to the community? Volunteering is always a great way to help. Look below for some details about volunteering! Aiding the Elderly Winters Park Assisted Living...

Free Beneficial Apps

Free Beneficial Apps

Abraham Deleon, designer November 26, 2013

These free apps allow you to connect with entertainment and friends in different ways or provide convenient tools. All these apps are available on both Apple and Android devices. Tango: Allows the user...

4 Things to do before the winter holidays end

Juliana Gary November 26, 2013

"Dashing Through the Snow" by CORP When: December 19 – 22 at 8pm, and the 22 at 2pm CORP (Company of Rowlett Performers) will perform “Dashing Through the Snow,” a play set in Tinsel, Texas,...

Cutting the cost

Cutting the cost

Shayye Robertson, photo editor November 26, 2013

 When going to the movies, it’s a lot cheaper to hit the 99¢ Only Store for snacks before going to the movies. It’s nice to have your own car and drive to school but gas is expensive. Car pool instead....

Students reveal weird phobias

Students reveal weird phobias

Lepidopterophobia- the fear of butterflies “When I was younger, I saw the episode where SpongeBob had to take care of ‘Wormy’, and when they zoomed in on the butterflies face I could not handle...

Seniors Throwback: What they liked

Seniors Throwback: What they liked

Cindy Wang Favorite TV Show: “Lizze McGuire” Favorite Game: Candyland Favorite Toy: Polly Pocket Favorite Candy: Wonderballs Ankur Patel Favorite TV Show: “Full...

Class of 2013 reminisces: What seniors will miss about North Garland

May 23, 2013

The Echo presents a few things the 2013 class will miss from NGHS. Whether it’s socializing in between classes, the burrito line, going to football games or attending a dance, there are some things about...

Thrift Sense

May 7, 2013

When senior Jade Shanette goes thifting, she often goes to Thrift City or Goodwill, where she shops the racks for summer clothes like jumpers and dungarees. Raider Echo: Why do you thrift? Jade Shanette:...

5 things you don’t know about me

5 things you don’t know about me

Shayye Robertson March 6, 2013

Ever wondered what people think about you when they see you? We asked students what someone would never guess about them.    Gus Gray 1. I’m shy. 2. I like country music. 3. I’m not half Mexican. 4....

Cautions for Spring Break

Myles Bolden March 6, 2013

*Tips gathered from student body Before you go out •Go to church, get Jesus •Put on sunscreen •Tell your parents where the party or event is located; just make sure they don’t spy on you •Buckle...

Trying to come up with a way to ask your girl (or guy) to prom? Here are some proposals not to do from the Raider Echo!

[The Worst] Prom Proposals

Linh Nguyen & Michelle Pham March 6, 2013

Trying to come up with a way to ask your girl (or guy) to prom? Here are some proposals not to do from the Raider Echo!

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