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Garrett Brantley

Garrett Brantley, Staff Writer

My name is Garrett Brantley I am a junior and I’m on the varsity football team. Texas country is where it’s at and I love spending my time at the drag strip and with my family. I’m a pretty easy-going person and like to be stress free and open minded.

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The Fourth of July should be a time of reflection and celebration of our nation's history.

10 Fourth Of July Commandments

Garrett Brantley, Staff Writer
June 29, 2015

As Independence Day approaches, make sure you know what to do on this Fourth of July, as well as what not to do, by looking at the items below. Attire Obviously red, white and blue colors are necessary for the patriotic holiday, you can never go wrong with enough of our nation's colors. Let...

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People ride The Texas Giant - the tallest hybrid roller coaster in the world.

5 Amusement Parks To Visit

Garrett Brantley, Staff Writer
June 24, 2015

During the hot Texas summer there should be no reason to lay around like a couch potato. Get out of the house and attempt to visit these amusement parks, whether it be with friends or family, try to visit these parks this summer. Six Flags Over Texas This amusement park holds around 40 roller coasters...

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The varsity boys' golf team places in the district tournament.

Boys’ Golf Sweeps District For Third Consectutive Year

Garrett Brantley, Staff Writer
April 21, 2015

Sophomore Chandler Blanton takes three practice swings. Once he feels confident he steps forward and sends the little white ball flying through the air onto the fairway. Playing on varsity since freshman year Blanton has always had a passion for the sport of golf. Golf has “taught Blanton how to...

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Assistant Principal Mr. Contreras prepares to receive a cream pie in his face at a LUCK Week pep rally on March 6.

LUCK Week 2015 Sets Record

Jacob Friedberg and Garrett Brantley
March 18, 2015

As neuroblastoma patient Brooke Hester watches the Legacy LUCK Week pep rally dedicated to her, and a smile appears. Hester has been battling cancer since she was an infant. Even though she is continually in and out of hospitals, Hester continues to keep a smile on her face as her battle with cancer...

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Jonny Weston is David Raskin in "Project Almanac," from Insurge Pictures, in association with Michael Bay. (Photo courtesy Paramount Pictures/TNS)

Review: Project Almanac

Garrett Brantley, Staff Writer
February 3, 2015

Yet another seat clinching Sci-Fi movie directed by Michael Bay: Project Almanac, a movie that will keep you on the edge of your seat by twisting the laws of physics in ways never thought possible. The movie opens with a student named David Raskin (Jonny Weston), his two friends Adam and Sam and his...

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Underdog team, New York Giants pull through with a sack on Tom Brady during Super Bowl XLII.

Super Bowl Games to be Remembered

Garrett Brantley, Staff Writer
January 29, 2015

Since 1920, the NFL stands as the most known football league in the nation. In 50 years of the league, there has only been 48 super bowls. Here are 10 games that have stood out the most in those 48 games. Super Bowl XLIV Saints, 31 Colts, 17 It was the year of hurricane Katrina. The New Orleans...

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Interactive: AP Secretaries - Rulers of the School

Interactive: AP Secretaries – Rulers of the School

Garrett Brantley, Staff Writer
January 26, 2015

Get to know the coolest faculty members on campus.

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A magnetic resonance imaging machine, or MRI, is typically used to diagnose concussions. X-rays like the ones seen above reveal whether or not a concussion was sustained.

Concussions Mean More than a Time Out

Garrett Brantley, Staff Writer
January 23, 2015

The last thing senior Tucker Woolsey remembered was escaping the sack in a quarterback scramble before his head smacked against the ground. A defensive lineman wrapped him up and dragged him to the ground. When he came to, he was dizzy, dazed and confused. Sports-related concussions occur more often...

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Drake Milligan will star in the upcoming film, "Nobody". Photo from the film's official website.

Drake Milligan

Gracie Long and Garrett Brantley
December 11, 2014

Putting on an Elvis costume and gelling his hair, sophomore, Drake Milligan slips into his blue suede shoes while he prepares for another show. Milligan performs as an Elvis tribute artist. He sings, acts and dances just like Elvis. “I saw an Elvis impersonator one time by accident and really...

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Cheerleaders create a cancer ribbon for last year's PinkFest.

Pink Fest Changed to U.2.F.C.

Garrett Brantley, Staff Writer
October 28, 2014

Pink Fest has changed for 2014. In the past, Legacy has participated in a week of breast cancer awareness called Pink Fest. The week included various activities to raise awareness for people who currently have or have beaten breast cancer. But this year, the student leaders has taken an alternate...

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Freshman, Victoria Greene leaves the starting line at a local bracket race in Crandall, Texas.

Life in the Fast Lane: Students Compete in Drag Racing

Garrett Brantley, Staff Writer
October 20, 2014

Freshman Victoria Greene sits in her pits with a tray full of cheesy, greasy nachos and awaits the announcer to call her to the staging lanes. Greene has spent almost every Saturday at the drag strip since she was 8. Greene says working behind the scenes takes a lot of time and commitment. “I am pumped...

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Seniors Hailey Mitchell, Rhyan Smith and junior Zariah Medlock yell during a home football game.

You Know You’re A Bronco If… (2014)

Kyle Manning and Garrett Brantley
September 29, 2014

You talk all dat mess to other football teams if you lose. You mount full size flags on your 1996 chevy silverado. Your family has installed a fully stocked apocalypse bunker on your deer lease just in case the rapture doesn’t claim your soul. Your nice coat is camouflage. You wear cowboy...

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Ben Ritter warms up for a game last season.

Ben Ritter

Garrett Brantley, Staff Writer
September 16, 2014

Six-eight forward junior Ben Ritter played on the varsity basketball team as a sophomore, but he will begin this season on the bench. After suffering a stress fracture in his back, Ritter must wear a back brace until Oct. 3 which could cause him to possibly miss the beginning of the 2015 season. “The...

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Varsity football players participate in off season

No Time Off: Football Offseason Begins

Garrett Brantley, Staff Writer
September 7, 2014

Offseason: a key factor to every sports team. The time coaches take time to make athletes stronger, faster, more agile, and tougher. Offseason: where coaches evaluate the players to find the dependable athletes they can trust to play hard every play. Offseason: the time where players test their limits...

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