I spent my first day of freshman year nervously finding my way from class to class, hoping I would see someone I know or bump into someone I could easily make friends with. Instead, it dragged on slow, quiet and boring. However, the one class I was excited about was Journalism. The room felt welcoming...

Lil Nas X controversy At the end of March, famous songwriter Lil Nas X, known for his song “Old Town Road”, came out with a pair of custom shoes nicknamed “Satan Shoes''. The shoes feature the Bible verse Luke 10:18 which mentions Satan’s fall from Heaven. The shoes come decorated with a pentagram...

In Feb. 2018 my mom was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis, an incurable disease that causes the immune system to eat away at the protective covering of the nerves. This disrupts communication between the brain and the body. MS is a rare disease with less than 200,000 cases per year.  The day my mom...

Smiles and laughter echoed through the living room on Christmas morning as my family opened presents and listened to my dad’s corny jokes. My grandmother sat peacefully in her rocking chair watching us enjoy the morning by the lit up tree and a fire.  For the past 17 years of my life my grandma...

In middle school, I was known as the shy, quiet girl who nobody talked to. I created my own little shell, and I kept my distance because I felt as if I did not fit in. I sat by myself at lunch and isolated myself in any group activity we did.  I dealt with hateful comments which seemed to worsen...

The moment chemistry teacher John Sudbury and physics teacher John Davis met, they knew a lifelong friendship would form.  “Time is one thing that makes our friendship so strong,” Sudbury said. “We both moved into our current classrooms in the summer of 2007 when Legacy was just about to open...

As the numbers on the timer go up by the second, the adrenaline pumps through senior Elizabeth Barta’s body and she tightens her grip on the reins. The shrill yells from the audience motivate Barta as her horse gallops faster. With the wind in her hair, she focuses her mind on one thing: the finish...

Dusting off the leftover chalk, junior Johanna Leduc adjusts her wrist wraps and walks over to the bench. Nervous for her first powerlifting meet, she takes a deep breath and glances in the direction of her boyfriend for encouragement.  “I got into powerlifting because I had a couple of friends...

While students are home for Christmas break, Ms. Makisha Castor, the new Algebra 2 teacher walks to her classroom. She feels nervous on her first day of school but was eager to start meeting new people.  Because of Ms. Angela Curry’s decision to retire, Ms. Castor had an opportunity to take a math...

Wake up on Christmas morning, burst into mom and dad’s room to wake them up, run to the Christmas tree and tear the wrapped presents to shreds. Here’s seven items to ask for this Christmas.  Clothes As a teenager clothes seem to be the only item received for Christmas or birthdays, but nowadays...

As I make an attempt to calm myself down, I think of the new doors that this experience could open for me. This marks the beginning of a new road. I’m going to make a bunch of new friends and meet some really good people. Not only am I in hopes of gaining a second family but also in hopes that this...

On the couch. Bored. Want something to do with the day. These places will bring the entertainment you’ve been looking for. These places will bring joy during the weekend off. Time for some relaxation, fun and laughter all around with your friends and family.  Fort Worth Water Gardens Anybody...

The appearance made on social media can determine the kind of friends that stick around, the way people get treated in public and the way future employers see their applicants. Social media plays a big part in our lives. A lot of teens act differently on Snapchat or Instagram not knowing the kind of...

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When students think about teachers, they think about doing nothing but grading and being invested in school. Little did you know, teachers have lives outside of school. What teachers do often remains unknown, but most times they live a life just like everyone else. Family Time Often teachers have...

The tall figure grabbed the hammer and beat at the nail while I stood and watched. After the last nail made it all the way in the wood, he grabbed our newest project and hung it up on the wall. Little did I know, that would be the last project we made together. My Uncle Steve, some of the only family...

Walking around touching the animals’ backs and feeling for strong muscles, FFA advisor and agriculture teacher Aubrea Davis judges the goats and lambs during the weekly showmanship practice.  “It is crucial for our students to prioritize their activities,” Ms. Davis said. “Keeping their school...

They mold the clay and focus on every little detail, Seniors Makenna Jones and Kelsey Roberts do what they do best, create ceramics.   “I was interested in being artsy and that being my creative outlet,” Jones said. “But drawing was difficult for me.” Jones joined ceramics junior year...

As she records herself dancing, senior Ashton Williams knows she may not make it on the team. She finished her dance and submitted the video. Now she sits with a nervous composure and waits for the results. With only 20 spots on the All-Star Dance Team, she hoped to make the cut.   For Williams,...

Although reading isn’t the most popular thing to do when you can text your friends or watch Netflix, there are a few good books I suggest checking out for the times you get bored and have absolutely nothing else to do. This is Where it Ends When a book that will leave you on the edge of your seat...

Chemistry teacher Mr. John Sudbury walks into his second classroom to teach a handful of students. Drained and tired after an eight-hour day at school, he starts to teach driver’s ed, his second job. Sudbury, as well as 18 percent of teachers in the United States, works a second job for income....

As he races down the aisles of Walmart on bikes with his friends, freshman Brent Lawhorn jumps into the ball pit at full speed. A man in a blue t-shirt and nametag walks up to the group of teens and escorts them out. In that moment of chaos and carelessness, surrounded by his friends Lawhorn could not...

Geared up in a wetsuit and snorkel, golf Coach Chad Redwine waited to dive into the ocean and explore some of the many underwater creations. Doing this for most of his life not only has made him passionate but also want to spread awareness about the ocean. The scuba team welcomes anybody to join...

As a kid, you would go to the zoo and want all of the animals there. Now your wish can finally come true. Here goes a list of the top 7 reasons you should join the Future Farmers of America. It Teaches You Responsibility You learn responsibility while taking care of your plants or animals. Responsibility...

Club/Sport FFA (Future Farmers of America) Why We Do It “I’ve always had a love for animals and when I started ag classes I got to work with the school animals. I just knew that I wanted to show.” Madison Hartnett, 11 Time/Days/Where We Meet Go to the barn and take care of animals every...

Looking back at my freshman year, I realize it included a wave of panic attacks, smiles, tears and laughter. While everyone else talked to their middle school friends, I felt alone. I transferred to Legacy from Lake Ridge after I started getting bullied about my family and health issues. I freaked out...

I have a key phrase, “I know how you feel,” if someone is talking about a person they love doing drugs. They tell me I do not understand, but unfortunately, I do. People say I do not understand, but the truth is that I know more than I should. It all took a toll on my family two years ago...