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District copes with financial changes heading into 2012 school year

District copes with financial changes heading into 2012 school year

Russell Kirby, News Editor
May 31, 2011

With less than two weeks remaining in this legislative session, Texas lawmakers have yet to come to a consensus on a finance bill, leaving school districts in a state of uncertainty. Despite lawmakers’ indecision, fiscal analysts have projected cuts in MISD to range from $10 million to $30 million....

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The Difference Between A Nerd And A Dork

Russell Kirby
October 2, 2009

Answer me this: How do mismatched socks, suspenders and taped up glasses signify nerd-dom? I’ll tell you. They don’t. Mismatched socks mark your inability to dress yourself. Suspenders mean your pants are too big or too heavy. Taped up glasses indicate that you’re irresponsible with your stuff. This...

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Pokémon Is Still Awesome

Russell Kirby
April 1, 2010

The March 14 release of Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver brought more than just a new Pokémon game to the market. It brought a whole new peripheral to consumers: the Pokéwalker. You may have seen several students sporting the round, red and white devices in the halls. More than just an emblem of the...

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Yearbook Nominated For National Award

Russell Kirby
February 16, 2010

Legacy’s 2009 yearbook, The Arena, received nomination for NSPA’s annual Pacemaker award. The winners will be announced at the Spring JEA/NSPA National High School Journalism Convention in Portland on April 15-18. This is the 2009 book's second national award. “There’s always that category...

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[Video] Legacy Band Advances to UIL State

October 26, 2009

[From MISD] On Saturday, October 24, the Mansfield Legacy High School Bronco Band advanced out of the Area UIL Marching Band competition and is heading to the state contest. This accomplishment represents the first such UIL state marching band advancement for the Mansfield ISD. The 186-member Bronco...

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Ali Rogers

Russell Kirby
March 31, 2010

Ali Rogers fought exhaustion. Although practice came to an end, the next two performances steadily approached. The sun was just setting but she knew from experience that the rest of the guard and band would not be done for another 24 hours. During marching season, this was the usual weekend schedule. Since...

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Experts Predict Need For Sixth High School

Russell Kirby
February 25, 2010

MISD growth projections estimate the need for a sixth high school as early as 2018. In a past school board meeting Population and Survey Analysts, MISD’s hired demography firm, made a presentation that included the addition and possible location of high school number six. When the need for the new...

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Free Grand Slam

Russell Kirby
February 6, 2010

UPDATE: IT'S OFFICIAL! So I’ve done a little bit of investigative journalism and I’m calling Denny’s out. And although both local restaurants and corporate offices claim they know nothing about it, I believe the free grand slam will soon return. Last year on the Tuesday after the Super Bowl...

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30 Audition for Upcoming Play

Russell Kirby
September 8, 2009

Auditions for the fall play, Brighton Beach Memoirs, took place this afternoon with just under thirty participants trying out.  Call backs will be posted tomorrow before first block in the theatre hall. The next series of auditions are to take place tomorrow after school and will determine who makes...

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