Starting out as a soldier, Assistant Principal Mr. Leonard Cousins did not truly understand what it meant to be a soldier and only viewed it as his job. As his time in the Army grew, so did his love and pride for what he was doing. The more training he got and the older he became, the more he understood,...

Growing up, I was always told to take time and appreciate the things going on around me, because time flies. Like other kids, I always ignored that until I came to Legacy. I blink...and I’m freshman. I blink again, and I am getting ready to walk the stage. As I walk across the stage, I will think of...

In the early 2000s, Principal Dr. Shelly Butler noticed her students and coworkers changing their sense of style. As a popular pop artist at the time, Britney Spears showed an influence on the outfits and appearance of men and women alike as the past standard of modesty slowly went away. “You just...

Time management is the act or process of planning and exercising conscious control over the amount of time spent on specific activities, especially to increase effectiveness, efficiency or productivity. Each person on this earth has the same 24 hours in a day, so how can some people seem to accomplish...

Laughing and shouting girls rush to get to their seats as the bell rang for Varsity Women's Choir to start. “I know the bell has rung, but did it actually ring,” Choir Director Josh Powell said. “Alright friends a couple of things.” As he started, two girls whispered across the room....

Early in the morning, the football team loads the bus with sleep in their eyes. The loud sound of boys yelling and joking around fills the bus. Coach Tracy Burke calls for the boys to be quiet so he can check attendance. The bus pulls out of the parking lot and make their way to Texas A&M for a Fellowship...

In our technologically advanced society of communication, messages and ideas can spread quite rapidly, especially the outlandish ones. Conspiracy theories/theorists can be taken skeptically, seriously, as jokes or as a form of pure entertainment. It all depends on how you view it. Faked Moon Landings With...

As students come to the middle of the six weeks, parent-teacher conferences will resume. Conferences allow teachers and parents to communicate student's progress in class. Parents can reach out to teachers through their MISD email if they need or want to make an appointment with one of their student's...

For the first time, Mansfield athletic programs will host a fundraiser to raise money for the Special Olympics. Before, the programs would give a certain amount of money to the cause rather than holding a fundraiser. The programs will auction off the suites at Newsom Stadium for all of their home games. When...

Tropical Glow from the outside seems like a fun and enjoyable place to be. However, when I went inside, it didn’t live up to my expectations. In all fairness, my expectations were a little too high for such a small establishment. My experience when I went to the place for one of my friends birthday...

Freshman tend to always start off with the same reputation - “annoying.” Check out these tips to help save your reputation as a freshman and just maybe get you through the year. When you see friend in the hallway, don't freak out Walking into school on the first day can be a nerve wracking experience,...

It seems anytime I turn on the news there tends to be something about transgender identity and their beliefs being pushed on everyone around them. A group of people such as liberals say we should support them and be proud of them for being brave. However, I do not agree with that. I believe this was...

With exams coming very soon studying seems to be at the forefront of everyone's thoughts. For freshman this will be their first time to take final exams in high school and that can be very stressful. For seniors this might be the deciding factor that either helps them pass or fail and get to walk across...

Originally all MISD schools were scheduled to end the school year on June 2. However, because of the change in how long students must attend school, the district decided to release all schools on June 1. The amount of time a student must attend school used to be based on a certain amount of days, however,...

The year 2016 holds exciting things. Events such as the Olympics, a Presidential Election and Leap Day will occur this year, occasions that do not happen regularly. Check out this list to learn more about these rare happenings. Leap Day How often it occurs: Every four years The Egyptians discovered...

Early in the morning coaches and runners will show up and won’t go home until late that night. Coaches simultaneously dread and look forward to Saturday's track meet while the runners look forward to meeting the competition. This meet is one of the largest meets in the metroplex. The meet consists...

Junior Emma Johnson sits with choir director Josh Powell as they wait to hear if Johnson has made the All-State choir. The judge comes out and starts with the basses then onto the tenors, sopranos and finally the altos. “It felt really great,” Johnson said. “I didn’t think I would get in...

Junior Keenan Williams wakes up at 4:30 in the morning, slowly slides out of bed and makes his way to the bathroom for his morning routine. With his eyes barely opened, he turns on the light and immediately shields them from the bright light. He heads downstairs to eat a quick breakfast and then goes...

The holiday season can be extremely busy, with people to see and places to travel to, so it can be difficult to get the perfect gifts for your friends and family. Wasting time traveling across the metroplex can be avoided by visiting these local stores near Mansfield and Arlington for your gift shopping. Decorator’s...

Nothing screams Thanksgiving like a nice freshly-cooked turkey. Turkey and stuffing seems to be what everyone has planned for their meal, but what if you could change it up and make the meal a little more interesting? Check out these new ways to spice up your Thanksgiving meal. Ranch-Seasoned Roast...

Two small children run around a big school with nothing but time to play hide and go seek. The little girl would hear her friend counting and hurry to find a room that was unlocked. “Ready or not here I come!” “I remember when [Legacy] was first built and I would play around with Mrs. Schimming’s...

One March morning English teacher Mrs. Arambula woke with pain in her chest and not feeling well. She went about her normal day to day routine but throughout the day she felt worse and worse. She began to think it was the flu or bronchitis, but as the week progressed going through her day to day routine...

What Does ISIS Stand For? “ISIS” stands for the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham. Al-Sham includes Lebanon, Israel, Jordan, Iraq, Syria and Kuwait. Why Should Students Have Knowledge of the Controversy at Hand? As the generation of the future, we need to become educated on the controversies...

The leaves start to change, the air turns cold and pumpkins appear everywhere. With fall just around the corner, you will need to transition from summer activities to fall-friendly activities. Check out these ways to enjoy the most wonderful time of the year. Watch Movies Hocus Pocus (1993) A...

The Legacy broncos kicked off their season on August 10th. The practices went from 6:30 in the morning to 12:30 in the afternoon. Then, starting August 17th, the boys suited up for 'two-a-days.' Two-a-days refer to when the team practices twice a day, once in the morning and once in the evening, preparing...

Sit back and enjoy the ride; high school goes by quicker than you would expect. Check out these tips on the ins and outs of high school life. Spirit Days Legacy has many spirit weeks such as Red Out, Black Out, Pink Out, L.U.C.K. (Legacy Uniting through Caring and Kindness) Week and Bronco B.O.L.D....

The lights dim, the crowd goes silent and one single spot light appears on stage. The Theater II class performed “On Our Minds,” a collection of monologues created by the students. From student to student you felt their emotion as each student shared a pivotal moment in their lives. The show...

Some changes have happened with ISIS, garnering more attention to the ongoing battle in the Middle East. Not only does this war have American soldiers fighting for the Islamic people but also Americans who have decided sitting back and watching isn’t enough. Previously all talk of war was out of...

Every Thursday, teachers “Talk about college Thursday." They wear their college shirts. They talk about their college days. Administrators announce and share stories of their college experiences. Students hear about the great benefits of college. But college is not the only option. In 2013, 65.9...

Meghan Qualls drags herself out of bed and scrambles to find the lamp switch to turn on the light. ​Monday. 5 a.m. pitch black outside: The beginning of a long day. As the morning sky starts to fade into a lighter shade of dark blue, senior Meghan Qualls throws on her sweatshirt and heads downstairs. “I...

Last year, the boys’ track team was a success. A few of the boys were able to go to state and compete and together the team brought back many achievements. With this year’s season starting, Coach Bates feels confident about the talent on the team and the direction the season will go. “I think...

Great snacks, a funny movie and friends can create a great atmosphere for the perfect movie night. For a successful movie night, take a pick of these 10 great movie suggestions. Pitch Perfect (2012) Pitch Perfect starts with a girl named Becca who becomes part of a singing group called the Barden...

The buzzer sounds as the girls’ basketball team goes into overtime. The Legacy stands are filled with family and friends anxiously hoping for a win. Four minutes are set on the clock the referee throws the ball up, Legacy gains possession. Junior Bethany Ross gets the ball and goes for the layup, she...

Auditions for the well-known Texas All-State Choir began Sept. 15. This choir, known as one of the most elite singing ensembles in the state. Around this time each year, the choir holds auditions for all school choirs in the state of Texas. “I don’t know how far I’ll go, round two is going to...

BASIC, Brothers and Sisters in Christ, held their first meeting in September in the morning around the flagpole to pray before the day began. Senior Katie Knapp restarted the group because she felt that it would be an uplifting way to build fellowship with fellow brothers and sisters in Christ. “It’s...

Who Founded Celebrate My Drive? State Farm, the insurance company, founded Celebrate My Drive in 2012 to promote safe driving for teens. When Does It Start? Celebrate My Drive begins October 15th (the first day of National Teen Driver Safety Week) and runs through October 24th. What is the Purpose...

​Monday. 5 a.m. Pitch black outside: The beginning of a long day. She drags herself out of bed and scrambles to find the lamp switch to turn on the light. As the morning sky starts to fade into a lighter shade of dark blue, senior Meghan Qualls throws on her sweatshirt and heads downstairs. “I...

Everyone has their own homecoming traditions, but the Legacy volleyball team spends more time on the volleyball court than cheering in the football stands. Every year the team plays a game on the same night as homecoming. For the past four years, senior Jasmine Jones has made a late appearance...