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Daddys little princess

Daddy’s little princess

Beth Mauthe, Reporter March 20, 2015

A giant grin and a giggle bubbled out from the 1-year-old’s mouth as she stumbled and reached out her hands to her dad. Her eyes lit up as she belted out the simple words ‘Da-da! Da-da!’ Senior Gabriel...

Transgender Transition

Transgender Transition

Amy Pham, Print Managing Editor March 20, 2015

The ache of the bandages tug at his chest, making it difficult for him to breathe. He strains his throat trying to make his voice deeper. He slowly unrolls the bandages and finally finds relief, says goodnight...

Swiss Miss

Swiss Miss

Karla Romero, Reporter February 25, 2015

At the beginning of class the teacher stepped into her office with a few students. Before going in she let the other students know she had an announcement, but she had to discuss it with a few students...

Student shaves hair to donate to charity

Student shaves hair to donate to charity

Lillian Tram, Photographer November 21, 2014

Walking into the room, she anticipates what others might say to her. The teacher asks her to take off her beanie. Reluctantly, she pulls it off, and the room is filled with shocked faces. Sophomore...

Mr. North Garland

Mr. North Garland

Beth Mauthe, Reporter November 17, 2014

The beginning of a new tradition is taking place this year for the male senior class. With the need of a new fundraiser to replace their usual candy selling, DECA sponsor Kimberly Adams decided to bring...

District takes proactive measures related to Ebola

District takes proactive measures related to Ebola

Anahi Castro, Editor-in-Chief October 17, 2014

Yesterday Superintendent Bob Morrison sent a letter home to all GISD students informing everyone that parents at North Garland and Schrade Middle School were aboard the Frontier Airlines flight with the...

Pep Rally change: tickets vs. T-shirts

Pep Rally change: tickets vs. T-shirts

Karla Romero, Reporter October 1, 2014

  For the 2014-15 school year the cheerleading department made a change in admission for the pep rallies. Beginning with the first pep rally of the school year, cheerleaders sold $2 tickets...

AVID acceptance letters decorate the halls

AVID acceptance letters decorate the halls

Amy Pham June 2, 2014

The familiar faces of seniors decorate the walls of the school. Their acceptance letters from colleges throughout the country are currently hanging in all the hallways. These blown-up letters have a student’s...

Equestrian club members compete in first show

Equestrian club members compete in first show

Juliana Gary May 16, 2014

She strides confidently alongside her baby, as hundreds of eyes watch the duo from behind bars. The bond between Tiffany Barta and Sundance is obvious, since Sundance is very loyal to her trainer, and...

Holomsheks next step

Holomshek’s next step

Patty Castillo May 2, 2014

Amber Holomshek announces to her world history class what their assignment for the day will be, and the students get started like a normal day. The only difference is that the students know soon she will...

Idol Influences

Idol Influences

Amy Pham May 2, 2014

She belts out a high note as she slides down the vibrant, 20-foot tongue stage prop. The crowd roars and sticks out their tongues in response. The music starts and everyone is dancing, until Miley Cyrus...

Mauthe’s Mission; Mormon student opens up about upcoming two-year trip to preach gospel

Mauthe’s Mission; Mormon student opens up about upcoming two-year trip to preach gospel

When the topic of college comes up with his friends, senior Josh Mauthe anxiously twiddles his thumbs as he thinks about his future. It’s been at the back of his mind for months and has recently consumed...

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