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Band and Color Guard trip to Memphis

Band and Color Guard trip to Memphis

Hannah Majerczyk, Reporter May 20, 2016

The crowd was gathered at Graceland, where Elvis once performed, for a high school band concert. Two girls prepared for an unforgettable performance. As the band began to play, the Color Guard ran...

Bond election affects band

Bond election affects band

Karla Romero, Reporter November 21, 2014

Ruth Varghese As part of the GISD Bond that was passed on Nov. 4,  the school will receive money to put toward the fine arts programs, specifically band and orchestra. “They won’t purchase any...

Raider Rewind

Raider Rewind

Ruth Varghese, photographer November 26, 2013

Some of the traditions the NG Raiders hold go back to the beginning, when North Garland first opened its doors in 1971.   Always shootin’ to fry the Colonels, the NG Raider Band used to (and...

Band students share passion for music

Band students share passion for music

Elise Coleman, Editor-in-Chief November 26, 2013

  Devaughn Durham He dashes toward the sideline, saxophone in tow. He glides past the trumpets and through the trombones, making sure he doesn’t collide with either. Every day after school, sophmore...

For My Alma Mater; Senior advocates school spirit, positivity

Alma Lopez, Assistant editor October 15, 2013

Some of the Mam’selles try to hold in their giggles as the Raider Rowdies mimic their pre-game routine. I look back and I see my fellow Rowdies on the football field lined up in the middle of the two...

Reunited with honor

Elise Coleman, Assistant Editor December 13, 2012

They stand on the football field as they did five or even 10 years ago. They stand with their trumpets in hand, nervously replaying the anthem in their heads while eyeing the crowd, remembering the time...

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