It started off as an ordinary September day but quickly turned to smoke-filled skies and streets full of terrified people. As the people of New York City started their daily routines, they were interrupted by a horrific terrorist attack. This attack would devastate the nation and change it forever....

Check out the map to discover where the now Legacy alumni will attend college.

Wow, what an adventure it has been. I can’t believe that senior year has gone by this fast, it seems like just yesterday I was walking into Legacy for the first time. Being a part of organizations in high school was the right thing to do. They have definitely been a positive experience not only for...

The Summer Seamless program helps to feed students who rely on school food during the school year. Mansfield ISD has various locations throughout the summer so students can get meals.

With the Dallas Stars making it to round two in the NHL playoffs, if you’re not watching them already, now is the time. After defeating the Minnesota Wild in round one, the Stars now face the St. Louis Blues. Below are some facts about the Dallas Stars that you might not have known. Jacob Friedberg

Shannon's Run honors Shannon Mabe, a social studies teacher at Danny Jones Intermediate School who passed away in 2015.

As sophomore Ryan Hill walks up to the plate, he tries to stay as focused as possible. The crowd yelling his name, the pitcher digging his cleats in the mound, so many things are going on around him, but he must relax. The pitch is thrown and Hill makes contact. A run scores and the Broncos win. “The...

Every year, Legacy students participate in one of the most popular school events of the year, LUCK Week. Also known as “Legacy United through Caring and Kindness,” LUCK Week focuses on helping someone in the community by raising money and bringing joy to someone who’s been through a hard time. This...

Students explain experiences dealing with their uncommon names.

Here at Legacy, it seems as if trucks in our school’s parking lot get larger and nicer every year. The big tires, loud exhaust and stunning wheels catch the attention of students all around campus, including senior Emily Rohr’s truck. “I’ve grown up with trucks throughout my entire life,”...

Senior Lisa Hart heads to after school open field practice. When she gets there, she works on her hitting and throwing to prepare for the upcoming softball tryouts. Hart's final year of tryouts went as planned by making the varsity team.  “I’ve been with softball throughout all of high school,”...

It was almost dark, cars were zooming by us on the highway. My dad unbuckled his seatbelt and rushed out of the car. I looked behind us and saw the headlights of cars swerving and weaving in and out of the four lanes, and the car behind us slammed on his brakes. Let me back up a little. It was Saturday...

5 ways to prepare for the cold weather in Texas.

Club/Sport Teen Leadership Where/How Often They Meet 4th Block What People Think We Do “When my neighbor found out that I was a Teen Leadership teacher, he asked me, ‘What do you do all day?’ People think that I don’t do anything.” Mrs. Daniel, Teen Leadership teacher. What We Think...

Mansfield ISD recently signed a five year contract with Under Armour. With this agreement now in effect, every sports program within MISD must wear their brand. Though the contract takes effect immediately, teams have until 2018 to be in full Under Armour gear. With Under Armour now sponsoring MISD,...

In a Student Council meeting, Parker Brown and Amanda Haddox persuade other Student Council members as to why they would be best for planning and organizing this year’s Pink Fest event and both end up being awarded the title “Pink Fest Committee Head”. This year will be the first year current...

Senior Gabby Taylor draws up a design for the senior shirt, a shirt that signifies her last year at Legacy. For her, the senior shirt is one of the most important shirts sold throughout the year and it shows the hidden symbols of the senior class. "To me, senior shirts signify the journey we’ve...

As the bell rings, a flow of red shirts emerges into the halls from classrooms. For the freshmen, it’s the first time they will see such a thing. For returning students, however, it’s a tradition they see every year. Red out. Junior Claire Francis remembers what it was like walking through the...

With homecoming starting early in the school year, students, who aren’t even used to school yet, have to prepare for the upcoming game. This school year, Student Council members chose the theme “F.A.M.I.L.Y. Traditions” to prepare for homecoming activities for the week of Sept 11. The game will...

Just minutes before the football game starts, the well known lion enters the gates. Wearing a tan fursuit finished with paws and a lion mane, he is the topic of choice during pre-game. Since it takes only seconds for him to get into character, he slips into his attire, which he keeps close by in the...

Jacob Friedberg

Focus and dedication finally paid off for the Legacy girls’ varsity soccer team this season as they finished second in their district. The team clinched their playoff spot by defeating Red Oak, putting them where they wanted to be in the district standings. Senior Stevie Riddle feels that finishing...

The week before LUCK week, Mr. Ritz, the Speech and Debate teacher, made a pledge to his students. If his students and him were to raise the most money out of all the teachers in the school he would shave his head to get students excited to donate. The Friday before LUCK week, Mr. Ritz had already...

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...

Starting Tuesday, students can expect to be familiar with the song “The Gummy Bear Song.” The Gummy Bear Song, first released in 2007, now has over 525,281,125 views on YouTube, and many people categorize it as the most annoying song on earth. According to The Telegraph, the song was first released...

With the help of friends, family and coaches, seven students will sign the contract to play their sport at their future college. Taaj Bakari, committed to play football at Oklahoma State University (OSU) looks forward to playing his sport in college. “It’s a good school and they always compete...

When you were a child, you probably heard a fair share of “Knock, knock” jokes. Some of them can be funny while others make you facepalm. Use these ten “Knock, knock” jokes on friends - you can decide what you think of them. Knock, knock. Who’s there? Impatient cow. Impatient cow wh..*MOO*. Knock,...

Ms. Jodi Esaili, AP Human Geography and World Geography teacher, does more than what people think. During ninth block, she takes a break from history and runs the community service class. In total, 31 students participate in the community service class. Each student in the class must pick a place...

Coach Keel and Coach Green will face off at the Men of Tomorrow sponsored Chili Cook Off on January 31.

High school can be difficult if you aren’t prepared for it. For some, high school brings along their first failing grade. To be sure you keep your GPA and class rank high, try following these steps. Take Good Notes Good notes help you remember things later when studying or doing homework. If you...

Student Council recently received a gift from Starbucks - a specialty coffee machine. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service released a statement announcing that that in the 2014-15 school year, all foods sold at school during the school day will need to meet...

StuCo will be hosting a Color Run for the U2FC (United to Fight Cancer) event. The U2FC Color Run is a Cancer Awareness fundraiser that benefits cancer research. All profits made will be donated to the Mayo Clinic Cancer Center - Research. The run starts at 9 a.m. and participants can either run...

Mansfield Legacy High School’s Teen Leadership II will hold a luncheon for veterans near the cafeteria in celebration of Veteran’s Day. Students who have veteran friends or family are encouraged to bring him or her to this luncheon during the student’s lunch period. Teen Leadership II will provide...

Students are currently not allowed to reserve parking spots. Parking spots are based on a first come first served basis. Students should be able to purchase a parking spot that will be reserved for their parking privileges. If the administration changed the policy to allow purchased reserved parking,...

Mansfield ISD’s annual College and Career Night will take place at the Center of Performing Arts on Tuesday, October 21 from 6 - 8:30 p.m. College and Career Night offers students and their parents a chance to further their knowledge about college and career options. Students will be able to meet...

Senior Jake Weith competed in the Fort Worth Invitational cross country meet on Sept. 13, 2014. He ran the race just as he always would, but got a sense of excitement after crossing the finish line. Weith ran the 5K race in 15:36, breaking the previous set school record of 15:55, finishing fourth...

Over the years, gas prices have dramatically increased in the United States. In Texas, the average price of gasoline for 2014 went up to $3.18 per gallon. Many people look for ways to save gas and cut down on how often they have to spend money to refill their gas tanks. Here are seven things you can...

After assigning Geometry and Statistics homework throughout the day, Amanda Sykes possesses homework of her own - not over any type of math, but business. However, Ms. Sykes is back in class as a student to pursue a Master of Business Administration degree (MBA) at Texas Tech University, but she isn’t...