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Gregory Uribe Reflects, Says Goodbye

Gregory Uribe
June 3, 2010

As I headed to the library and purchased my seventh I.D, (Legacy, you owe me $35 plus $5 for lanyards.) I looked back at all the trials I had to go through in order to be the man that I am today. When I first entered high school, I set a few goals to be achieved. I wanted to make a name for myself,...

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Theater Performs Classic Fairy Tales for Children

Gregory Uribe
December 21, 2009

Children’s Theater will perform rewritten renditions of classic fairy tales for elementary students on Jan. 11 and 13. These performances will only be shown during the sixth period class. After assembling a collection of fairy tales, Mrs. McIntyre’s Theater Production class voted and picked their...

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Softball and Baseball Host 3rd Annual Kickball Tournament

Gregory Uribe
December 4, 2009

Softball and baseball will host the third Annual Kickball Tournament this Saturday at Legacy’s soccer, practice and baseball fields from 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. In conjunction with the tournament, there will be a silent auction. Softballs signed by the Bronco Softball team, T-Shirts, Ranger tickets...

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Confessions of an Almost Homecoming King

Gregory Uribe
October 21, 2009

Homecoming is finally over. And just in time. The first homecoming game I ever went to was during my freshman year at good old Summit High. I remember watching the court ceremony take place. Jokingly I leaned over to my date (Yes. She was real.) and told her I thought being on court would be fun. This...

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New Fine Arts Center Coming in 2012

Gregory Uribe
September 25, 2009

Construction of a New Fine Arts building was approved on Sep. 22 at the school board meeting with a vote of 6-0. Completion of the facility is predicted for March 19, 2012 at a projected cost of $39 million. “The board believes this building will have a positive impact for the district,” Director...

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Legacy Clubs Collect $914.77 in Change for Newsom’s Grandchildren

Gregory Uribe
September 15, 2009

Update 9-18-09: Total Amount Collected: $914.77 Teachers will accept loose change as a donation for the late superintendent Vernon Newsom's grandchildren starting today and through this week. According to Key Club sponsor Shelly Burkett, instead of flowers, Mr. Newsom’s family specifically requested...

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2010 Yearbook On Sale Now

Gregory Uribe
June 20, 2009

Ask over 100 students on the waiting list for this year’s yearbook (who didn’t get one) if they plan to order early – they’ll probably say “Yes!”. Yearbook adviser Leland Mallett  encourages students and parents to order next year’s yearbook (the 2010 book) during the summer to save money...

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Aide Earns US Citizenship

Gregory Uribe
April 28, 2009

Patcharaporn Chonsaranonda entered the classroom at 6:30 a.m. with a bag, a smile and a new name. Led by FALS teacher Michell Lutes, a surprise party was thrown for the newly named Pat Chon in honor of her attaining her citizenship. “It’s a long process becoming a citizen,” Mrs. Chon said....

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Family Loss: Green family loses wife, mother

Gregory Uribe
March 27, 2009

Robert Green finished the football season only to move on toward track. Stretching before a run, he knows his mother would be proud. On Friday, Oct. 19, 2000, Robin Green, devoted Girl Scout director and mother of two, died from congestive heart failure at the age of 39. ­­­­ Two weeks prior...

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Senior Sunset

Gregory Uribe
May 28, 2010

Seniors will participate in a final celebration before graduation Jun. 4 at 6:30 on the football field. The Senior Sunset was organized by senior class sponsor Stephanie Shackelford and PTSA president Katrina May and will last till sundown. “It’s a fun event for seniors to celebrate and watch...

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PTSA “Busts” Homes with Bronco Head to Raise Funds

Gregory Uribe
March 7, 2010

Kathy Severe wakes up and lets her dog outside. In her front yard she can see silhouettes of three unusual heads . She realizes she’s been busted. The PTSA  After Prom Committee secretly created three wooden Legacy Bronco heads on stakes and placed them in individuals yards as an attempt to raise...

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Midterm Schedule Changes Cause Frustration

Gregory Uribe
December 15, 2009

Upon receiving schedules on Dec. 9, students discovered dramatic changes in their course lineup. These alterations resulted from Infinite Campus’ choice of scheduling. “It’s stressful for everybody, but it will work,” counselor Vonda Nunley said. Certain criteria must be met in order for...

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Fit Happens Fun Runs

Gregory Uribe
November 4, 2009

Fit Happens will participate as a team in the Turkey Trot and Jingle Bell run. Participation is open for anyone who registers by Friday, Nov. 6. Turkey Trot: Thanskgiving morning 8 a.m. in Fort Worth Cost: $16.00 per person Jingle Bell Run: Saturday Dec. 5, 5 p.m. in Fort Worth Cost: $16.00...

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Work Out With Fit Happens

Gregory Uribe
October 6, 2009

Konnar Hunter welcomes the potential members of her club with a smile and question. “Why are you here Will?” “Because I get tired going up the stairs.” Fit Happens began as an idea suggested by Konnar Hunter and Madi Ward to educate and encourage students to stay in shape. Mrs. Bonneau...

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Crunk Comedy for a Cure

Gregory Uribe
September 22, 2009

In order to help raise money for Pink Fest, Mission: Improvable will host Crunk Comedy for a Cure on Oct. 6. Dressed in pink attire, Improv members will perform on stage for the increased price of $5. All proceeds contribute to Pink Fest’s battle against breast cancer. “I think it’s important...

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New Texas Law Bans Cell Phones in Cars for Teens

Gregory Uribe
August 31, 2009

The Texas Department of Public Safety passed a law taking effect tomorrow (September 1), prohibiting teenagers 17 and under from driving while operating a wireless communication device in a school zone.  “I think it’s a great law. More and more kids are having accidents due to cell phones,”...

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Graduation Info and Rumor Control

Gregory Uribe
May 20, 2009

Graduation will be held at the Potter’s House on Tuesday, June 9 at 7:00 p.m.   Graduates must arrive by 5:30 p.m. and the house will be open to guests at 6:00 p.m. Contrary to rumors, there is not a seating limit and no tickets are being given out.  For security purposes, all bags and personal...

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Complaints cause Technology Dept to block YouTube

Gregory Uribe
April 23, 2009

After receiving two requests to block YouTube access because of inappropriate student usage, Chief Technology Officer Dr. Doug Brubaker announced open admittance to the website will be restricted.   “It’s not a permanent block,” Dr. Brubaker said. “It just gives us an opportunity to develop...

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Attendance Office Clerks, Aides Decorate to Match the Season

Gregory Uribe
March 31, 2010

Rabbits align the countertops of the attendance office. Colored eggs are spread out and hidden in grass bordering the walls. Parents checking students out of class must sit in chairs placed underneath the rainbow made of butcher paper. Those who pass the office know another holiday is coming up. Attendance...

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Academic Decathlon Team Advances to State

Gregory Uribe
February 2, 2010

Legacy’s Academic Decathlon team will compete on Feb. 26-28 at San Antonio College at the State level after being chosen as a wild card following their second place victory at the district tournament they competed in this weekend. “We didn’t expect to do as well as we did initially,” Riley...

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Senior Class Host Holiday Bazaar

Gregory Uribe
December 4, 2009

Crafts, spirit wear, jewelry and other home decorations are on sale during the Bronco Bazaar this Saturday from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. in Legacy’s cafeteria. Currently 45 vendors have purchased booths for the event. “We’ve worked really hard at advertising,” Bronco Bazaar sponsor Stephanie Shackelford...

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A LBTV PROJECT: The Legacy They Left Us

Gregory Uribe
October 7, 2009

Any student or Legacy faculty or staff members who has a living family member who has (or is currently) served in any branch of the armed forces of the United States during any war can submit his/her name for a Veteran's Day project to be produced by Legacy Student Media. We invite you to sit and...

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D.P. Morris Carnival: Games, Food, Fun

Gregory Uribe
September 11, 2009

D.P. Morris Elementary will host a carnival Oct. 17 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be contests, a silent auction, obstacle courses, a dunking booth, games, prizes, food and drinks.

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[Video] LBTV: Legacy Rules

August 27, 2009

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Walker Wins First State Academic Medal for LHS

Gregory Uribe
May 27, 2009

Brett Walker heard his name announced and received his award. Upon returning to his seat, he faced journalism adviser Leland Mallett and said, “I got my cookie.” Despite the rescheduled competition date due to the Swine Flu scare, Walker competed and placed second at the State UIL meet in Headline...

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Swine Flu Rearranges Legacy Events

Gregory Uribe
May 3, 2009

Every few years a new disease seems to pop up that causes a short panic. The most recent, SARS, bird flu, MRSA (super-staph), etc, have for the most part been contained or at least prevented from spreading on a large scale in the U.S. by the efforts of the CDC and World Health Organization. While...

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Matt ‘Wildman’ Waldman wins Teacher-of-the-Year in runoff vote

Gregory Uribe
April 22, 2009

Matt Waldmann decided to spend his time during the announcements making faces at Mrs. Morrison through her window. Upon hearing his name declared Teacher of the Year, he pumped his arm into the air while continuing to make the faces. “Just to be nominated is an honor because there are so many good...

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