UPDATE Journalism students brought another online newspaper Pacemaker home to Legacy from the JEA/NSPA Spring National High School Journalism Convention. The Rider Online won a Pacemaker and was honored with first place in Best in Show. Journalism adviser Mr. Leland Mallett was named a 2017 Distinguished...

Being a high school student, you may not know all the responsibilities that come with growing up. And with high school being a step closer to becoming and adult, underage students still want to receive as much real world experience they can. Down below are a few ways to prepare for your future. Get...

As the church bells ring for junior Monika Veliz’s Quinceanera mass to start, she walks in knowing how much she’s waited for the day to come. She walks to the altar beside her parents' side and gets on her knees, thanking God for the past 15 years of her life. With Quinceaneras being one of the...

Veterans Day: the day we celebrate and honor our veterans who have fought for our country. This day happens to impact the lives of many people and there’s still a few things people don’t know about the holiday. Down below are a few facts about Veterans day. Veterans Day traces back to World War...

With Labor Day being the first holiday students get off during the school year, there are plenty of opportunities to get up and find something exciting to do. Check out some of the few things you can do during the Labor Day Weekend: Run a 5k Running happens to be not only one of the easiest ways...

There’s a point in time where everything seems to come crashing down. Sometimes more than others, and with high school being a big factor in my everyday life, it seems that life itself is never really on my side. Junior year, so far, has, or if not, been the hardest year of my high school career...

Some say miracles don't exist, and trust me, I'm not the type to believe them myself. But some things that have happened in my life I can honestly say were things that only happen once in a lifetime. In 2013, something terrible happened to my dad. My dad and I have always been close. You can say...

As senior Catherine Richardson crosses the finish line, she tries to catch her breath and looks down at her feet, realizing how much hard work she has put into her last cross country season of her high school career. “I was really nervous because this was potentially my last race, but I was also...

Junior Randy Wright listens to the booming roar of the crowd as he crosses the goal line, scoring his first touchdown on varsity this season. He high fives his teammates and looks at the crowd, realizing how much effort he’s put in to achieve his goal. “Being on varsity as a junior has given...

Silver Elite Show Choir takes one last practice bow in the choir room hoping for a great season. The Show Choir’s storyline this year, “One Day,” addresses the shootings that happened in downtown Dallas this summer. Opposed to past performance storylines, “One Day” will strictly revolve...

With the last day of school right around the corner, AP testing season quickly approaches. That being said, here’s a glimpse of when the tests will be proctored this year. Monday, May 7 8 a.m. Chemistry- LHS PE Gym 12 p.m. Psychology- LHS PE Gym Tuesday, May 8 12 p.m. Physics 1: Algebra based-...

I never thought my life could change so fast. I never thought I’d actually think to myself ‘Why couldn’t this have happened to someone else?’ I don’t wish things upon other people but when you go through such bad times in your life, you can’t help but to wish you weren’t stuck in such a...

Black Friday may be the craziest shopping day of the whole year. There’s so much to expect that most people aren’t prepared for. Down below are a few ways to have the safest and most successful Black Friday possible:   Make a list Already have an idea of what you’re looking for beforehand....

With being an employed high school student, it is very important to set goals for yourself. Whether you’re a high school student or college graduate, everyone can set goals for themselves to plan their future. Although for some of us, procrastination can get in the way of us trying to be successful....

Oh freshman year. I remember just like it was yesterday. The stress and anxiety in adjusting to high school life was overwhelming. Although freshman year was great, there’s still a few things I wish I would’ve taken advantage of. Here’s a list of things I would’ve done freshman year. Take...

Preparing for an interview can be stressful. Picking out what to wear, when to show up, or how to present yourself all determines whether you make or break your chance of getting the job. Here are a few things you can do to prepare for a job interview. Dress nice but not too nice: It’s always nice...

Procrastination: it kills everyone. With the holidays right around the corner, finals might be the last thing we want to study for. The tips listed below may be able to help push through those last few days before break. 1. Turn Your Phone Off Of all the advice, this will be one of the hardest. We...

Junior outside linebacker and wide receiver Jordan Bunch can feel adrenaline increasing in his body, as his teammate starts his team’s ritual chant. He can see the stadium lights dripping in through the front of the tunnel. The cheers of the crowd come together as a muffled roar while his team sprints...

Summer has finally come to an end and although we’ll miss the long sunny days, fall has many things to do. Perfect weather Fall weather ranges from not too hot to not too cold. You can usually wear a sweater and be comfortable, and you won't have to worry about it being too hot, especially compared...

Heather Alverson What do you like about Legacy? I like the expectation that both students and teachers are held to. I also like how welcoming and friendly everyone is. How long have you been teaching? Three years. What's something we don't know about you? I have acted in England. First...

With St. Patrick’s day being right around the corner, not everyone knows how the holiday came to be about. Down below are just a few facts you probably didn’t know about St. Patrick’s Day. We Should Really Wear Blue Yes, really. St. Patrick would have to deal with pinching on his feast day....

Spring break signifies freedom for most teenagers in high school if you’re not occupied with work. No matter when in March spring break may fall, there are plenty of things to do during the season. Here are a few things to do that will keep your spring break exciting. Travel You can never go wrong...

DFW happens to be on of the fourth most populous metropolitan area in the United States. And with Christmas being around the corner, there are always people traveling back and forth during the holiday season. Here are some things to do while visiting the metroplex. Go Downtown Downtown Fort Worth...

‘Tis the season for family bonding time and food feasts. With Thanksgiving right around the corner, be sure to enjoy the following while celebrating with your loved ones. Eat Pumpkin Pie You can never get enough pumpkin during the fall. Thanksgiving wouldn’t be Thanksgiving without pumpkin pie....

Writing a blog happens to be the only time I can express something I’m very interested in through my writing. Thanks Mallett. And with it being currently 2 a.m, I guess you can say I write at this time because I have a lot on my mind. I did talk about how stressful my junior year was in my previous...

Most high school kids learn things that they may not need in the future, and other than learning the basics of an email, no one really knows how to write a professional one. Here are just some few steps on how to write a one. Grammar check- Punctuation is one of the most important things to check...

With social media being one the most influential sources of information distribution throughout the world, junior Mackenzie Mohr refuses to believe everything on the screen. Misinformation rapidly spreads on platforms like Twitter and Facebook. Comments and personal opinions are often mistaken for...

Growing up, I didn't understand why my older sister always got more attention than my younger sister and I. Maybe I was just jealous, or I just couldn’t understand what made my older sister different than me. As I grew older, I understood why it may have seemed that way. My sister has autism. As...

As junior Rachel Van Lear says goodbye to her mom before traveling all the way across the world, she thinks about what this year's mission trip has in store for her. Van Lear has been involved in The Turning Point Church in Fort Worth, Texas since she moved from Minnesota in 2011. Van Lear and her...

Moving 1,361 miles away is never easy. I would know. When I was 12 years old, I moved from the happy golden state of California to the hot lone star state of Texas. Although I wasn’t too happy with the decision at first, the move has given me opportunities to better myself and was how I developed...

Junior Catherine Richardson answered a few questions about running cross country at Legacy High School. She also mentioned something the cross country team does that nobody knows about. Q: How long have you been running? A: I've been running for as long as I can remember. To be specific, the idea...