Eight years ago, two tiny first graders walked across the football field to deliver the homecoming king and queen their crowns. This year, they walk the halls as sophomores. During the Homecoming in 2013, sophomores Reese Mallett and Lincoln Schroeder participated in the homecoming court procession...

STAARs, exams, & finals, oh my! Schools use standardized tests to evaluate and record student progress, and program effectiveness and measure student achievement. Every spring, high school students balance preparations for STAAR EOC testing, SATs, AP exams, finals, and staying on top of routine...

Originally, Ms. Amy Veselka attended Tarrant County College (TCC) then transferred to the University of North Texas (UNT) and wanted to major in interior design. After taking art classes, she decided to switch her major to art. She wanted to teach art because of one of her TCC art professors, Dr. Macanthony. “He...

At school, Legacy art teachers walk their students through projects and work to showcase student talent, but after school the teachers facilitate talent of their own.

Mr. Shane Skinner started teaching as a sixth-grade teacher in Arlington when his principal asked if he would be interested in the open art teacher position at the school. He accepted the position and continues to teach art twenty years later. Currently, Mr. Skinner teaches Art I, Art II, Ceramics, Sculpture,...

Ms. Pamela Dietrich teaches Art I and Art III and IV Drawing, and in her free time she paints. Multiple galleries and museums display her work like the David Leonardis Gallery, the Kettle Gallery and the Howard Finster Vision House Museum.  “I have always wanted to be a famous artist,” Ms. Dietrich...

While attending Summit High School, Ms. Spenser O’loughlin decided she wanted to teach art classes after meeting her art teacher with who she remains in contact. Then, she earned a bachelor's degree in fine arts and art education at UTA. She teaches Art I, Art II, and photography classes.  “I...

From sticks and leaves to hundred-dollar paints, there are endless art mediums or things to make art with. Artists normally are drawn to conventional mediums like watercolor, acrylic and oil paints, but using unique mediums help art stand out. Nature Artists like Andy Goldsworthy and Robert Smithson...

In February, 43 students submitted their artwork to the Texas Art Education Associations' annual Visual Art Scholastic Event (VASE). After ranking top 10% of the art scoring perfect fours, the maximum, 11 students will travel to San Marcos on April 29 and 30 to compete in the state VASE competition....

Growing indoor plants comes with many benefits such as stress relief, cleaner air and simply sprucing up a room. A study published in the National Library of Medicine noted a connection between caring for plants and “reduced physiological and physiological stress.” Not only can house plants improve...

Freshmen born the same year as Legacy opened joined their parents who also work at school. These freshmen spent many years at Legacy with their parents before attending this school year. Proud parents of the freshmen enjoy recognizing their children walk the halls, laugh with their friends at lunch...

Dogs make life better. And science proves it. Organizations like the Organization for Autism Research and Purdue University explore the benefits of therapy dog treatment for children on the Autism Spectrum. Ms. Jinna Danser teaches the FALS class and arranges for therapy dogs to visit her classes...

This semester, coach Michael Keel transitioned from teacher to the position of data/instructional specialist. The previous data/instructional specialist, Ms. Courtney DeGray moved to an assistant principal position. Data/instructional specialists assist the principal with the ‘administration of...

Students struggled to find unlocked bathrooms this week. Students clogged the middle restrooms, which usually remain unlocked, with feminine products, so maintenance closed down the facilities to make repairs. Administrators opened alternate restrooms (at the ends of the halls) for students to use when...

In response to parents’ continued concerns about the recent uptick in fights, Dr. Shelly Butler, principal, answered frequently asked questions in an email sent to parents Nov. 11. Dr. Butler noted between the start of the school year and Nov. 11 there were 18 fights at Legacy, about the same as the...

We’ve all been there sitting around at a holiday celebration with friends and family, and no one can think of anything to say. Avoid the uncomfortable silence with some inventive conversation topics. Thankfulness During the holiday season, we spend time with friends and family, and we often reflect...

Freshman Yasmina Allen, one of four JV swimmers invited to the San Angelo Invitational meet on Oct. 29 and Oct. 30, qualified for the meet during the Arlington ISD Invitationals on Oct. 16 by swimming the 100-meter freestyle in under 1:12. At the Mansfield ISD Natatorium, swim meets consist of...

Every Wednesday and Friday, the PTSA sells cookies in the cafeteria. Moms involved in PTSA and FALS students all help bake the cookies. For $1, students can buy a bag of two freshly baked cookies. The money from sales pays for PTSA sponsored events, such as teacher appreciation week, senior scholarships...

I started to struggle with mental health in seventh grade. My family started fostering my three youngest brothers in October, and in November doctors diagnosed my dad with cancer. I struggled with thoughts that I wasn’t good enough, or am a burden or my family would be better off without me. After...

In previous years, students didn’t think twice if they noticed stickers decorating ID cards, even if teachers frowned upon it. Now, new state law requires stickers on the back of student IDs. In June, the Texas Legislature passed a bill requiring public schools to print the suicide hotline numbers...