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Final Blog

Final Blog

Leilani Fierro, Editor in Chief
May 25, 2023

Dear Kindergarten Leilani, You are about to start school. Those days at home with mom are over. And the next 12 years of your life will begin. But don’t worry, the things you learn, the friends and memories you make are all worth it – and I am sorry to tell you but homework is “torture,” all...

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Cade Julius, 10, bats against Arlington High School on Feb. 10.

Julius Brothers: Teammates At Last

Leilani Fierro, Editor In Chief
April 20, 2023

He sat in the bleacher's freshman year, watching the 5th round of baseball playoffs. His brother on the pitching mound, he watches him with great admiration, they practiced alongside one another for years. But now, sophomore Cade Julius plays alongside his brother on the varsity baseball team. “I’ve...

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Guide to AP and EOC Exams

Guide to AP and EOC Exams

Leilani Fierro, Editor in Chief
April 12, 2023

With state exams and AP testing rapidly approaching, it's important to understand the material and concepts in class, but also spend time outside of class preparing for the testing environment.

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Coach Micheal Keel coaches his team during the March 1, 2016 game against Timberview. The team won, 4-1. [File Photo]

Keel Accepts Assistant Athletic Director Position After 10 Years at Legacy

Leilani Fierro, Editor in Chief
March 31, 2023

Between his numerous coaching and teaching positions, being the announcer pep rallies and games, watching his kids grow and eagerly awaiting their arrival to Legacy, he reminisces about the last ten years at Legacy as he packs his office.  Data Coordinator and boys' head soccer coach Michael Keel...

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Annelise Vinson, 11, picks up trash at Town Crossing Park in Mansfield. Over 400 volunteers participated in Day of Service.

Student Council Hosts Fourth Annual Day of Service

Leilani Fierro, Editor in Chief
March 10, 2023

He walks around the park with a blue shirt on his back, trash bag in his hand and mud clumps on his shoes. Senior Cole Collier, and 400 other students, volunteered on March 9 for Mansfield ISD’s annual Day Of Service hosted by Legacy Student Council. All five high schools and two middle schools worked...

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Seniors Cody Busocker-Klein, Brandon Sticka and Walker Ballard dressed in USA apparel, cheered for the football team at the game against Mansfield.

You Know You’re A Bronco If… (2023)

Leilani Fierro, Editor in Chief
February 20, 2023

You know you're a Bronco when… - Your whole closet is red, black, and white - You know we are the “L-Side” - You’ve been yelled at and chased by Mr. Cousins to put on your ID - You see roaches in the school  - You have “it's a great day to be a Legacy Bronco” engraved in your...

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[File Photo] Toby Eaton, 11, Places first in the 2400 at the Lakeridge Invitational Track Meet.

Track Competes at First 6A Meet

Leilani Fierro, Editor in Chief
February 10, 2023

After sitting in the cold stands for six hours, finally the runners were on the field, ready to race. He receives the baton from his teammate and takes off hearing nothing but his own footsteps, no one is around him. It is just him against the clock.  Track kicked off their first 6A season at the...

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What To Do In A Car Wreck

What To Do In A Car Wreck

Leilani Fierro, Editor in Chief
January 19, 2023

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Junior Jonah Pedroza reminds his mentees to stay quiet in the cafeteria on Nov. 18 at Annette Perry Elementary.

Mansfield ISD Starts Connect Mentor Program

Leilani Fierro, Editor in Chief
December 16, 2022

Junior Jonah Pedroza reminds his mentees to stay quiet in the cafeteria on Nov. 18 at Annette Perry Elementary.

Senior Isaiah Manning works with his mentee at Mary Jo Sheppard Elementary on Nov. 18.

[Photo] Students Apply for College Before Early Admissions Deadline

Eva Gurung, Features Editor
December 22, 2022

Senior Isaiah Manning works with his mentee at Mary Jo Sheppard Elementary on Nov. 18.

Kaitly Keel, 10, bumps the ball during a game of sand volleyball at Rose Park. FCA host monthly huddles at night in addition to weekly bible studies.

Students in FCA Meet Weekly for Bible Study

Leilani Fierro, Editor in Chief
December 12, 2022

Outside the MAC, the sun begins to rise as laughter and competitiveness yell fill the room. The laughter dies as they bow their heads for a short prayer.  Members of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes meet Wednesday mornings to share the gospel before heading to school. Senior Savannah Stewart,...

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Cpl. Andy Dee Anderson, 24, 46th Engineer Battalion, Fort Rucker Alabama

Veterans Day: Gone But Never Forgotten

Leilani Fierro, Editor in Chief
November 11, 2022

She sits at the dinner table, pushing questions to her dad. Her mom left the dinner table as the questions escalated, almost not able to hear his answers. She watches him ponder his thoughts, reliving the memories. Enduring the moment all over again. She listens completely captivated by his stories,...

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Varsity Football Introduces New Traditions to Strengthen Team

Varsity Football Introduces New Traditions to Strengthen Team

Leilani Fierro, Editor in Chief
October 27, 2022

He is engulfed by the team as a black cowboy hat is placed on his head. The takeaway hat, a new defensive tradition given for every interception or fumble recovery made, one of the many traditions created this year to boost team morale. The student section celebrates junior safety Landyn Cleveland's...

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One year after the incident at Timberview High School, Mansfield ISD develops new positions and departments focused on student safety and threat assessment. Photo by CHUTTERSNAP on Unsplash

One Year After Timberview Incident, Mansfield ISD Focuses on Threat Assessment

Leilani Fierro, Editor in Chief
October 6, 2022

9:11 a.m. Six gunshots rang throughout the hallway, three minutes and 59 seconds later. “Timberview High School. Lockdown, Lockdown, Lockdown” rang throughout the halls. When Academic Associate Principal Miguel Garza called the lockdown on Oct. 6, 2021. “It started as a regular day, I normally...

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Anything But An Ordinary High School Experience

Anything But An Ordinary High School Experience

Leilani Fierro, Editor in Chief
September 29, 2022

Oh, high school. A pivotal time in any teenager's development stage. A universal experience we all share, but I think the class of 2023 has had anything but an ordinary high school experience. Our freshman year started “normal” pre-COVID style. I attended school with my older sister, went to football...

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Senior Bucket List

Senior Bucket List

Leilani Fierro, Editor in Chief
September 12, 2022

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Dr. Stephanie Bonneau stands with Ms. Jennifer Young, Associate Superintendent of Curriculum, Instruction & Accountability for Mansfield ISD, on the first day of school.

Back to Her Roots: Dr. Stephanie Bonneau Returns to Legacy as Principal

Leilani Fierro, Editor in Chief
September 9, 2022

When Legacy opened in 2007, Dr. Stephanie Bonneau's classroom was on the third floor, with 30 desks welcoming students and English posters hanging around her room. Three school districts and four titles later,  Dr. Bonneau returns to Legacy, this time in the principal's office with leadership posters...

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Mansfield ISD, along with other Texas school districts, wore maroon and white in support of Uvalde CISD as students returned to campus for the first time since the May 24 shooting.

School Districts Across Texas Wear Maroon in Support of Uvalde CISD

Leilani Fierro, Editor in Chief
September 7, 2022

Schools across the state of Texas wore maroon Sept. 6 in support of the Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District’s return to school. The school district delayed the return of students to give the district additional time to enact new safety protocols and improve campus security, after the shooting...

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How to Adult: Parallel Parking

How to Adult: Parallel Parking

Leilani Fierro, Editor in Chief
August 29, 2022
Parallel parking is an essential skill to driving in the city. It is a criteria on the driving test, and despite the numerous steps, can be learned and mastered easily. Parallel parking is most common in city instances, where one would have to park on either side of the street.
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Legacy beat Northwest High School in the second round of playoffs two games to one on May 14.

Baseball Team Advances to State Tournament

Jonah Pedroza and Leilani Fierro
June 4, 2022

In an eventful come-from-behind victory, the Bronco baseball team defeated Aledo High School 13-9 to advance to state. Entering the final inning, Legacy trailed 9-1. But 12 runs and a Powerade bath later, Coach Chris McMullen and the team earned Legacy’s first trip to the state tournament. “Our...

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Dr. Butler works in her office. After nine years as principal, she plans to move to central administration. Her last last day at Legacy is June 24.

Dr. Butler Set to Leave as Principal in June

Leilani Fierro and Blake Hinerman
May 17, 2022

After nine years as the principal at Legacy, Dr. Shelly Butler will not return for the 2022-23 school year as principal but move to a central administration position. Her last day at Legacy will be June 24.  “We’ve done so much in the nine years I’ve been here, and I think it’s time for me...

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Ty Cook, 12, Competes in the 400-meters at the Lakeridge Invitational track meet.

Track Athletes Compete At State Competition

Leilani Fierro, Entertainment Editor
May 12, 2022

Three athletes advanced to the 5A state championship track meet on May 13 in Austin. Junior Jadyn Robinson qualified in the 300-meter hurdles, senior Ty Cook qualified in the 400 meters and senior Christine Mallard in the 100, 200, and 400 meters.  Coach Detrion Taylor said his athletes are well...

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Members of the varsity cheer team hold the Legacy "L" before the game against Red Oak on  Sept. 24.

Varsity Cheer Ends 21-22 Season

Leilani Fierro, Entertainment Editor
March 25, 2022

Face to face with the student section, freshman Kamdyn Eisenhuar leads the students in cheers during Friday night lights. Students praise Eisenhaur as she smiles big and shakes her pompoms together with the rest of the team. They finish the night strong performing stunts and flipping across the field. “Football...

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After playing against Mansfield, boys varsity soccer crowds together after the game.

Putting Your Foot to the Ball

Leilani Fierro, Entertainment Editor
March 10, 2022

Tied 0-0 against Burleson Centennial, senior and team captain Mateo Murillo ran the ball from the 30 yard-line to the top of the box and scored an assisted goal to win the game, 1-0. “That was a great team goal,” Murillo said. “This season had its ups and downs. This year was a lot of the guys'...

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Coach Cade Oliver graduated from Mansfield ISD and returned to coach JV football.

New Coaches Join Legacy Staff

Leilani Fierro, Entertainment Editor
February 14, 2022

Stadium lights illuminate the field as senior athletes wait to be honored on senior night. One by one, as names are called, each student steps forward with their parents. However, one student is escorted by Coach Cade Oliver since the student's parents could not attend the game.  “It is obviously...

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Military Brats Adjust To Civilian Lifestyle

Military Brats Adjust To Civilian Lifestyle

Leilani Fierro, Entertainment Editor
January 12, 2022

Six moves later, sophomore Isabel Dominguez walks through the doors of Legacy, entering her new world for the next few years. Dominguez’s father served in the United States Army for more than 20 years. Life in the military, the only life she knows, gives her the proud title of a “military brat.” Roughly...

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Leilani Fierro, staff writer, had a personal connection to the tragedy at Timberview

What Is Too Far?

Leilani Fierro, Staff Writer
January 8, 2022

Across school campuses are the TikTok trend “Devious Lick.” The trend involves students going on TikTok to boast that they've stolen school equipment like soap dispensers, paper towel holders, microscopes, toilet paper and other school items, targeting bathrooms in particular. Becoming one of the...

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Middle schoolers from the DFW area competed in the Middle School Madness tournament on November 6 and 7.

Dominic Jones: A Mentor On and Off the Field

Leilani Fierro, Entertainment Editor
January 6, 2022

Junior Dominic Jones watches the seventh-grade Linda Jobe baseball team take some practice swings. He examined their swings and gave them some pointers. The players valued his opinions. The Big League of Dreams Stadium hosted the Middle School Madness baseball tournament on November 6 and 7. Jones...

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Varsity Soccer Coach Micheal Keel instructs the players on the field.

Soccer Hosts Tryouts

Leilani Fierro, Staff Writer
November 30, 2021

In preparation for the upcoming soccer season, players have trained in the weight room and practiced on the field. Tryouts take place on Nov. 29 and end on Dec. 3. Boys’ Soccer Coach Michael Keel describes the ideal players he looks for during the tryouts. “[The soccer players that are] mentally...

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[Photo] From Veterans To Teachers

Abigail Morris, Staff Writer
November 11, 2021

Parents, students and staff sit in on the Town Hall meeting on October 21 at the Jim Vaszauskas Center for Performing Arts.

Mansfield ISD Hosts Town Hall Safety Meeting

Leilani Fierro, Staff Writer
November 3, 2021

Mansfield ISD hosted a safety and security town hall meeting on Oct. 21 to discuss safety topics at the Jim Vaszauskas Center for Performing Arts. Panelists included Arlington Police Chief Alexander Jones, Mansfield Police Chief Tracy Aaron and, MISD’s Director of Safety Security and Threat Management,...

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Cross Country Runs at McNeil Invitational Meet

Cross Country Runs at McNeil Invitational Meet

Leilani Fierro, Staff Writer
October 19, 2021

The varsity cross country team waits to load the bus before heading to McNeil Invitational in Austin. They were filled with positive energy as they traveled. "We were all so excited to travel together as a team. The trip was so fun," Duke said. The girls also discussed their weekend plans.

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Leilani Fierro, staff writer, had a personal connection to the tragedy at Timberview

Sit, Watch and Wait: Facing The Unexpected

Leilani Fierro, Staff Writer
October 15, 2021

My mom lived through the Timberview Shooting that took place on Oct. 6. Just like everyone else, I always thought that could never happen to me or to anyone I loved until it did. Thankfully my mom made it out safely, but the effects of it impacted my life.    The morning of the shooting I sat in...

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Students Hang Posters to Redefine MISD's Dress Code

Students Hang Posters to Redefine MISD’s Dress Code

Leilani Fierro, Staff Writer
September 27, 2021

During first period on Sept. 7, junior Valkra Padilla and a group of her friends hung posters along the hallway walls protesting the dress code policy implemented in the student's handbook.   Leading the protest, Padilla hangs posters that read “Dress codes promotes rape culture and sexism toward...

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Coach Hulme talks to a parent of a football player

Hulme Joins Legacy as Head Football Coach

Leilani Fierro, Staff Writer
September 13, 2021

Family pictures fill the walls of the room. Comfy chairs and a couch surround the desk, with an office door that remains open, inviting athletes into a safe place.  Legacy welcomes Head football coach, Jeff Hulme, along with his new coach staff and new players. He prepares himself for his first season...

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Junior Christine Mallard stretches before meet

State Track Meet

Leilani Fierro, Staff Writer
May 31, 2021

The crowd roars as junior Christine Mallard steps into her block. Blocking out all the noise around, waiting, listening to the sound of her own breathing as she waits for the gun. In a matter of a second, she has goals racing through her mind.  “I knew going into state that I had to be focused,”...

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Cameron Bates jumps a hurdle as his dad, Coach Bates, observes

Running Ahead

Leilani Fierro, Staff Writer
May 26, 2021

The crowd silences as freshman Cameron Bates and the other competitors set into their blocks. At the sound of the gun, he takes off out of his blocks. He gives it his all as he sprints down his lane and leaps over the hurdles. Bates has run track since the age of five. He took after his parents who...

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A 'LOT' of Fun

A ‘LOT’ of Fun

Leilani Fierro, Staff Writer
May 19, 2021

Under the big top: at The LOT (Sat, June 5, 12:00-9:00 PM) The Lonestar Circus will come to town on June 5. Go to the LOT and watch contortionists twist, electrifying juggling, graceful aerobatics and more. Buy tickets online to help Fundraising events for Lonestars 2021 season. Nite Flix movie...

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Rallying Together

Rallying Together

Leilani Fierro, Staff Writer
May 17, 2021

Sand between their toes and the fresh summer air fills their lungs, students have started sand volleyball games at Mansfield's local parks. In the park's sand volleyball courts a mix of Legacy and other Mansfield high school students have begun to enjoy the warm weather with some friendly competition....

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How to Stop the Hiccups

How to Stop the Hiccups

Leilani Fierro, Staff Writer
March 1, 2021

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In his classroom, Mr. Cody Weiss poses in front of his wall decor.

Cody Weiss: Creating A Safe Place

Leilani Fierro, Staff Writer
February 25, 2021

Harry Potter decorations and diverse posters surround the teachers desk and greets students with hufflepuff flags and fall leaves. English II and AP English III teacher Cody Weiss welcomes students with open arms. Weiss became an English teacher in 2015. He decided to teach after his high school english...

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At the cross country meet against other Mansfield teams, freshman Toby Eaton runs ahead of the group towards the finish line.

Toby Eaton: Running Towards His Goals

Leilani Fierro, Staff Writer
February 8, 2021

At the sound of the gunshot, he picked up his feet and ran like his life depended on it. The cold air numbed his face but the pain only made him go faster. Giving it his all toward the finish line, freshman Toby Eaton finished eighth overall in the varsity UIL district race. Because of the pandemic,...

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The Power of Pie

The Power of Pie

Leilani Fierro, Staff Writer
November 13, 2020

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Netflix's "The Social Dilemma" Shows Dark Side of Social Media

Netflix’s “The Social Dilemma” Shows Dark Side of Social Media

Leilani Fierro, Staff Writer
November 5, 2020

Netflix recently came out with a new documentary, “The Social Dilemma.” The documentary explores the networking side of social media apps. Tech experts sound the alarm on their own creations, openly admitting the apps have not become what they were intended for and have taken a mind of their own.    Although...

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A Trick-or-Treaters Guide to Being COVID-19 Safe

A Trick-or-Treaters Guide to Being COVID-19 Safe

Leilani Fierro, Staff Writer
October 30, 2020

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Mr. Ritz teaches from his classroom during virtual instruction. Legacy began the year virtually until Sep. 8.

Network Learning

Leilani Fierro, Staff Writer
October 16, 2020

Since COVID-19, the scheduling system has been mixed up, many Legacy teachers have been instructing students from other campuses and Legacy students have been instructed by teachers on other campuses. Among those students is junior Kelsi McSwain, who takes AP Environmental Science from a Mansfield High...

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A few ways to hang out while social distancing.

How To Hang Out Socially Distanced

Leilani Fierro, Staff Writer
September 14, 2020

The need for social distance leaves us longing for social interaction with others, but since large social gatherings remain prohibited, here are some ways to hangout with friends safely. Online Meetings Technology makes it easier than ever to stay in touch. We have various ways to connect with...

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