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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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,...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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'...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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,”...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...