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Carson Rahrig

Carson Rahrig, Personalities Editor

I am a pretty crazy person. I talk way too much and annoy everyone, but I guess my friends don’t mind! I laugh at pretty much anything anyone says or does. I am the person that laughs when I get in trouble (my parents are not really a fan of that). I always have a piece of gum handy, I am seriously addicted. Dancing has taken up every free second of my life since I was three, and I would not have it any other way.

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Final Blog: Carson Rahrig

Final Blog: Carson Rahrig

Carson Rahrig, Personalities Editor
May 30, 2013

When I imagined graduating I thought it would be just like High School Musical. I would be out on the green football field with all my friends and jump in the air for the final picture. I also thought that my senior year would be filled with singing and choreographed dancing...didn't really turn out...

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McGuinness Makes Teacher of the Year

McGuinness Makes Teacher of the Year

Carson Rahrig, Personalities Editor
April 11, 2012

Every school year a teacher on the campus receives the honor of being named Teacher of the Year. Teachers nominate their fellow coworkers, and the three teachers who receive the most nominations are placed on the ballot. Then the faculty votes again and the teacher who receives the most votes becomes...

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Mallorie Carney

Mallorie Carney

Carson Rahrig, Personalities Editor
October 19, 2011

Senior Mallorie Carney quickly opens the metal doors that lead to the theater hallway. Carney slides her feet slowly down the linoleum tile. Once she makes her way in front of the call board she looks up at the cast list for Running in the Red written by Karl Tiedemann. Carney searches for her name written...

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How We Get Our Music: Legally and Illegally

How We Get Our Music: Legally and Illegally

Carson Rahrig, Personalities Editor
September 5, 2011

Searching for new music to put on her iPod, senior Alana Miller downloads a file awaiting the moment she can listen to the new song. As she places the headphones into her ears, she turns the volume up and jams to her free, illegal music. Limewire, Frostwire and BitTorrent are just a few examples of...

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Marine’s Surprise Homecoming

Carly Smith
April 12, 2011

Mrs. Shackelford returned from Every 15 Minutes and patiently waited in the attendance office for Trae Farrar's father. Trae and his sister Kiarra did not know he was coming. Marine Corps. Staff Sergeant Kareen Farrar was able to come home for the weekend and surprise his kids almost two months...

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Kyle Stricklin Returns To Field As Varsity Ties For First In District

Carly Smith
April 5, 2011

Tejay Antone, 11, pitched six innings and 11 strikes. Ryan Dean, 11, closed their first district game with a win at 5-2. The game ended in victory and began with L.U.C.K. Week beneficiary, Ethan Hallmark throwing the first pitch. Hallmark’s night began with him putting on his custom-made Legacy...

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Stress Relief Techniques

Carson Rahrig
March 1, 2011

Sophomore Sarah Mussleman throws her books on the ground with frustration. Unable to continue with her homework, she puts in her headphones and turns on some of her favorite music. Slowly but surely her body relaxes as she becomes less and less stressed. Music- “I usually get really upset and freak...

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LBTV NEWS: 2-21-11

February 23, 2011

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Good Luck Sub; Swim Team Traditionally Eats at Subway Before Each Meet

Carson Rahrig
January 29, 2011

Junior Danika Dunn enters the natatorium with her Subway six inch veggie sub with extra cheese in one hand, and a pickle in the other. After Dunn finishes eating she finds the rest of her team mates and joins them on the sidelines of the pool. Before every meet the swim team eats at Subway where the...

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Nov. 11; scary in a different way

Carly Smith
January 12, 2011

On Nov. 11 Mr. Davis saved my life for the third time. No, I was not about to die on that day, but my parents would not have been very happy with me and might have killed me. I don’t know. I survived the whole day and when the bell rang I looked for my keys but they were gone. I went back...

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Meeting Famous People

Carson Rahrig
December 17, 2010

I hate being late. I knew from the moment we left my house that Dini and I should have left earlier. I was really worried because I had been given this really neat opportunity and was going to ruin the chance to meet Zach, Cameron, Nathan and Michael; the members of Allstar Weekend. Fortunately, we...

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Josh Sanders

Carson Rahrig
November 30, 2010

Sophomore Josh Sanders walks up to his next class while lugging his heavy gym bag and carrying his baseball bat. He gets his mind ready for the long day ahead of practice, school, and praising God. Baseball Star- “I love baseball, but I like to play rather than watch. Watching can get boring. I...

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Legacy Mourns With Nolley Family

November 3, 2010

At 7:55 a.m. this morning, Olivia Nolley (2010 LUCK week beneficiary) passed away. Her mother Judy and sister Alicia were there to pray with her. The Legacy community mourns with the Nolley family in the loss of a true hero. Student Council delivered this message: "Last year, Legacy High School...

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LBTV: Homecoming Recap

October 12, 2010

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Welcome to the Ranch: Showing Spirit Could Bring Casey Donahew

Carly Smith
October 6, 2010

The Ranch Southwest Ford Friday Night Lights Patrol will be at the second half of the Homecoming football game looking for tagged cars, painted bodies, t-shirts, and anything that shows Ranch Spirit.  The school with the most spirit wins $1,000 scholarship and a Casey Donahew band concert in the Gym. “I...

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Legacy Falls Short Of Projected Population Growth

Carson Rahrig
September 13, 2010

Legacy’’s projected student growth for 2010 was 2,500, however because of the housing market, the population only grew 3% from 2009. The student body has increased from about 2,100 students to 2,278 students. “The growth does not effect the way we go about doing our jobs,” Mr. Wright...

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Accepted for Enrollment: Students, teachers discuss college application process

Accepted for Enrollment: Students, teachers discuss college application process

Carson Rahrig and Kiela Cooper
January 30, 2013

Natalie Clapp (2 Year/University) Q: Where are you going to college? A: I am going to TCC for my two-year degree and then UTA for my last two years. Q: How did you know about that program? A: It is a program where if you get 24 hours of dual credit at TCC and finish your two-year degree at...

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Rachel Slavik

Rachel Slavik

Carson Rahrig, Personalities
January 6, 2012

Senior Rachel Slavik gracefully steps to the center of the football field. While firmly gripping the brightly colored swing flags in front of her body. The sound of the marching band drowns out the stadiums cheers as she prepares to perform her routine. “I’m not a big fan of spotlight so doing...

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James McMasters

James McMasters

Carson Rahrig, Personalities Editor
November 22, 2011

Senior James McMasters flips through 530 white index cards one last time, reading each vocabulary word and rattles off the definition without flipping the card. He reviews the test taking skills he practiced over the summer while he confidently steps into the classroom and scans the room for an empty...

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Marchie Murdock

Marchie Murdock

Carson Rahrig, Personalities Editor
October 4, 2011

Junior Marchie Murdock sprints down the field with the football grasped tightly in his hands. Murdock reaches the end zone and scores the first touchdown of the season. The cheering fans dressed in red capture Murdock’s attention. Resisting the urge to celebrate along with the crowd, Murdock knows...

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Kyle Grey

Carson Rahrig, Personalities Editor
August 30, 2011

Junior Kyle Grey looks at the clock on his bedside table that reads 1:30 a.m. He then looks down at the massive stack of books laying in front of him. His night has just begun. Grey immediately regrets that he procrastinated his homework this long. He promises himself he will never procrastinate again. Red...

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Students Overcome Disease, Illnesses

Carson Rahrig
April 6, 2011

Senior Kaylee Wilson looks down at little red bumps that cover her body. Resisting the urge to scratch, Wilson grabs a bottle from the cabinet and quickly slathers the medicated lotion on to her irritated skin. She lets out a sigh of relief as the burning sensation cools. “I wish there was a way...

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Varsity Baseball Wins First District Game After Ethan Hallmark Throws Opening Pitch

Carly Smith
March 9, 2011

Tejay Antone, 11, pitched six innings and 11 strikes. Ryan Dean, 11, closed their first district game with a win at 5-2. The game ended in victory and began with L.U.C.K. Week beneficiary, Ethan Hallmark throwing the first pitch. Hallmark’s night began with him putting on his custom-made Legacy...

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Sports Wrap Up For The Week

Carson Rahrig
February 17, 2011

Varsity swimming and diving team recently competed at Regionals. Both the girls and the boys placed sixth overall at the meet. Diver Sarah Musselman is returning to state competition for the second year in a row. Musselman plans on improving on the fifth place she scored at Regionals last year despite...

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Review: Zombie Prom

Nick Failor
January 21, 2011

[see what the audience said opening night] The lights dim and the spotlight shines on the auburn headed principal, introducing the audience to the “perfect” school of Enrico Fermi High, named after ‘the father of the atomic bomb’, set in the nuclear fifties. Four girls in Home Ec. train themselves...

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Ashton Willnow

Carson Rahrig
January 11, 2011

Sophomore Ashton Willnow practices her kicks in the drill team room for the upcoming football game. Willnow worries about the amount of homework that awaits her when she gets home, but knows it is all part of the dream. Horses “I have ridden horses for six years. I love letting go of everything...

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Kickball tournament raises $5200 for baseball, softball

Carly Smith
December 17, 2010

Last year junior Bryant McGarr’s team came in second place at kickball. This year he made sure to have good kickers on his team such as his brother Brandon McGarr and cousin Spencer Basham. The change paid off and McGarr took the title of 2010 Kickball Tournament champion. “It was pretty fun....

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FFA To Compete In Local Tri-Chapter Meet

Carson Rahrig
November 16, 2010

FFA will compete in a Tri-Chapter Agr-Science fair from Jan. 6-8 at the Reed Stewart Agriculture Barn. The FFA group will face off against Mansfield, Arlington and Martin High Schools. Senior Cody Markwood looks to redeem himself of last year, since his biggest competition graduated. “This ...

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Local Younglife Program Welcomes High School Members

Carson Rahrig
October 15, 2010

Younglife serves as a high school ministry where adults go out and develop friendships with students in hopes of sharing Christ with them. The leaders of Younglife try to introduce as many kids to Jesus as possible. Every Monday night at 7:57 students go to Mansfield Bible Church and attend Younglife,...

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Homecoming Dance Canceled

Carly Smith
September 29, 2010

For the past three years the homecoming dance has always followed the game, but because of behavior problems the dance has been canceled. “Students were disrespectful last year. Not all of them, but the vast majority of the kids who showed up. We decided based on the behavior from last year we wouldn’t...

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LBTV: Physics Lauches To the Sky

December 8, 2009

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LBTV: Anime Club

November 19, 2009

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Audrey Burkett

Carson Rahrig
October 22, 2009

Freshman Audrey Burkett gets her gear ready as she heads out on the court.  She is the only freshman girl on the varsity tennis team. She is nervous, excited and ready to play. After hours of practice Audrey plays her first tennis game as number eight on the varsity team. “I am still so intimidated...

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Homecoming: How They Were Asked

Homecoming: How They Were Asked

Kiela Cooper and Carson Rahrig
October 24, 2012

Students started brainstorming of unique ways to ask a girlfriend, boyfriend, crush or friend to homecoming weeks before it began. Here are some ways students asked their dates to homecoming: [Johns/Matula] Senior Hannah Matula sits on the edge of the railing about to jump onto the field at the Varsity...

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Ty Lewellyn

Ty Lewellyn

Carson Rahrig, Personalities Editor
March 2, 2012

Sophomore Ty Lewellyn stands with a guitar swung over his back, trying to avoid looking into the stage lights. He stands beside his fellow competitors nervously awaiting for the winner to be revealed. Senior Brittney Chaney and past Legacy Legend winner, holds the white envelope containing the winner’s...

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Natalie Wellskopf

Natalie Wellskopf

Carson Rahrig, Personalities Editor
November 8, 2011

Natalie Wellskopf walks into the coaches office wearing a volleyball tournament shirt, black spandex, and a big red bow. She nervously steps into the office and takes a seat, her JV volleyball tryout playing over and over again in her mind. The coach hands her an evaluation sheet and explains to Wellskopf...

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Junior Jacy Hinkle leads the Silver Spurs during half time

Jacy Hinkle

Carson Rahrig, Personalities Editor
September 29, 2011

Junior Jacy Hinkle stands with her belly button tucked to her spine at the 50 yard line. Hinkle’s legs are planted firmly into the ground. The announcer tells that crowd her title, Captain. Hinkle smiles to the crowd and tries to rid of her nerves as she begins doing an assortment of leaps and turns.  “Every...

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Dreyfuss Shares Civic Initiative With Legacy Students

Dreyfuss Shares Civic Initiative With Legacy Students

Brett Walker
April 20, 2011

In 1975, Richard Dreyfuss was an oceanographer in Jaws. In 1995, he played a music teacher in Mr. Holland's Opus. Now, in 2011, he speaks to high school civics classes about political activism and preserving individual rights. “Why are you taught anything about politics? Because for an overwhelming...

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Miss LHS Coordinators, Performers Prepare For L.U.C.K. Week Fundraiser

Carson Rahrig
March 3, 2011

Miss LHS will take place on March 10 at 7 p.m. in the PAC. All profits from Miss LHS benefit L.U.C.K. week beneficiary Ethan Hallmark, who currently battles stage four neuroblastoma. Seniors Kaylee Wilson and Nikki Childs and sophomore Maddie Schimming serve as planners for the pageant. Last year,...

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Snow Day Recovery: District Looks For Options to Make Up Lost Days

Carly Smith
February 9, 2011

Spring Break and, or, extending the school year may not have to be used to make up lost school days because of weather. As long as two make up days are built into the schedule and are used, then the district can file for a waiver to the state asking not to make up the days. MISD has applied for the waiver. “Sometimes...

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Skin Deep

Carson Rahrig
January 12, 2011

Sophomore Lacie Dillard walks into the tanning salon looking at her pale skin. With her tanning lotion and eye protection in hand she knows she will soon be tan. An estimated 30 million North Americans prefer to tan indoor rather than outdoor according to tanningtruth.com Dillard tans in a superbed...

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Legacy’s First Musical Opens January 20

Josh Perry
December 29, 2010

Zombie Prom, the first musical produced by the theater department, will soon creep out of the grave and into to the PAC Jan. 20 and stay until Jan. 23. According to Ms. McIntyre, the musical has already cost $2,300 in royalties alone and more expenses are well on the way. “I haven’t done a...

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Cheerleaders Seek Votes To Earn Spot In U.S. Army All American Bowl

Carly Smith
November 30, 2010

Cheerleaders have the opportunity to cheer on Tevin Mitchel and other honored football players at the All American Bowl.  Got Milk is hosting the U.S. Army All-American Cheer Teams Competition, but to attend they need everyone to vote for their video at this link. “We want to go to the All American...

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2 Spend Week in Tokyo on iGo Mission Trip; Another Travels to D.C. with Youth Group

Carson Rahrig
November 4, 2010

Anxiousness overcomes junior Lenny Loughner as he waits to exit the plane after an 18 hour long flight. He and sophomore Carson Campbell have arrived in Tokyo, Japan. He looks around, noticing his new surroundings, astounded by the sleek and modern architecture which surrounded him. During the...

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Chick-fil-A Challenge

Carly Smith
October 10, 2010

The Chick-fil-A Challenge kicks off Tuesday Oct. 11 with pep rally at the restaurant at 6 p.m.  The event is a spirit competition between Legacy and Mansfield High School and a fundraiser, 10% of the proceeds will be donated to the schools general fund. “Everyone should bring family, friends, or...

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Being Bucky: Walker Gives up Mascot Job

Carly Smith
September 22, 2010

April Walker wore her three quarter sleeve Bronco Brigade shirt with red shorts and red tights, and although the high temperature was 96, she was cooler than she had ever been at a game. For the past three years Walker cheered as Bucky the Bronco.  This year she watched her first game without looking...

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The Legacy They Left Us: Eric Smith

Michelle Heath
November 4, 2009

Sergeant Major Eric Smith stops by the gate where a small boy, about the age of nine, stands waiting. He waits by the gate everyday, knowing SGM Smith might pass by. He waits by the gate, unaware of the impact he’s made on the soldier’s life. After being deployed to Iraq, SGM Smith found inspiration...

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