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Ryan Neef

Ryan Neef, Staff Writer

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Wind Symphony Sweeps UIL

Wind Symphony Sweeps UIL

Ryan Neef, Staff Writer
May 7, 2026

On this episode of The Round Up Podcast, junior Ryan Neef recounts the Wind Symphony's journey and success at UIL.

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Seniors Emma Beaudine and Brooklyn Koger pull weeds around the front garden at Hope Place, a mental health facility offering trauma-responsive therapy, for Day of Service.

Student Council Participates in Day of Service

Ryan Neef, Staff Writer
March 5, 2026

StuCo Adviser Dedric Williams knows the power of students. As he puts down the phone with the city of Mansfield, he puts the finishing touches on Mansfield ISD’s Day of Service, taking place during school on March 5. Students from different organizations were elected to volunteer throughout the community...

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At AP Senior Breakfast, students play a game of Giant Uno. Phone bans as a part of H.B. 1481 encourage students to interact more.

Effects of H.B. 1481

Ryan Neef, Staff Writer
March 2, 2026

Now that House Bill 1481 affected the district for a semester, teachers, administrators and students show their true feelings for the bill. Mr. Michael Garza, principal of The Phoenix Academy, handles all of the students sent to the Disciplinary Alternative Education Program (DAEP) because of the House...

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How to Adult: Packing for College

How to Adult: Packing for College

Ryan Neef, Staff Writer
February 17, 2026

Moving away to college usually hails as the first big step in a young adult’s life and you can easily become lost, anxious, or stressed about the big change (especially if my mother helps out). Overpacking commonly occurs in an attempt to feel ready for any circumstance in college, but I’d bet money...

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Top 9 Unseen Places in Legacy

Top 9 Unseen Places in Legacy

Ryan Neef, Staff Writer
January 20, 2026

Theater catwalk If you’re afraid of heights, this may not be your cup of tea. Up above the whole theater hallway, a catwalk runs over everyone’s heads, which is where a lot of the business happens above the scenes. Multiple stairs and low-headed ladders lead to the motorized pulley system for...

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During second period, Ms. Addy Brown helps students with their college admission process.

Go Center Helps Students With Future Success

Ryan Neef, Staff Writer
January 5, 2026

Surrounded by students, Ms. Addy Brown shares her stories from college and gives advice to people moving on in life. Brown works with the Go Center, sharing experiences and helping students with their future. “Some students are very steadfast in their ways, and they don't want to listen. They’re...

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During the Sam's reopening, senior Matthew McInnis plays his sousaphone to Pretty Fly. Legacy band, drill team and cheer participated in the celebration of Sam's reopening.

Matthew McInnis: Building Bonds in Brass

Ryan Neef, Staff Writer
November 12, 2025

Senior Matthew McInnis finally relaxes after the run-through of the marching show. The drum major yells “check and recover!”, afterward lowering his sousaphone and dropping his eyes to the grid to find his spot where he should end up. Spot on. He closes his eyes to block out the sun and the sweat...

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During Legacy's first home game, Head Band Director Mr. Peyton Lee directs the band. Band plays in the stands each quarter of the game and performs their show on the field during half time.

Band Introduces New Directors

Ryan Neef and Olivia Morris
September 11, 2025

New Head Band Director Peyton Lee walks up to door 34 on the last day of school, takes a deep breath and prepares to meet the new group of students he will spend the upcoming years with. After the former band director took a job at Keller Central High School, Mr. Lee stepped in as Legacy’s head band...

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Just One More Time

Just One More Time

Ryan Neef, Staff Writer
September 1, 2025

Friendsgiving is the worst. There’s no unspoken-but-obviously-present family drama. No weird cousin you don’t want to be with. No grandma pretending you should be modeling for cologne advertisements. Just down-to-earth, true time with friends. But what are you supposed to do when your best friend...

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Interstellar Movie Review

Interstellar Movie Review

Ryan Neef, Staff Writer
May 15, 2025

Astrophysics is already a topic that a very little amount of people are going to understand, so when you make a space movie and have to be in contact with astrophysicists and theoretical physicists, you’d assume that the movie would not pertain to the general audience, right? No. Especially with Christopher...

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How to Adult: Using Credit Cards

How to Adult: Using Credit Cards

Ryan Neef, Staff Writer
March 28, 2025

With so many different kinds of payment methods available, you need to find the best kind that suits your needs. One of the more complex types of cards is credit cards. When you buy anything with a credit card, that transaction is charged onto your account. This makes up your “credit statement,”...

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Physics I students prepare to launch rockets for the competition on Feb. 28.

It’s Rocket Science

Ryan Neef, Staff Writer
March 13, 2025

Rockets launch into the sky as seniors Ethan Reed and Lilly Millican, junior Carson Ngyuen and sophomore Emma Reed switch their rocket engine to ensure their victory in their Physics I rocket competition. “We’ve put so much work into this rocket that we’re not in it to just pass the project...

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Different Types of Bank Accounts

Different Types of Bank Accounts

Ryan Neef, Staff Writer
December 17, 2024

Although all of your income goes to the same place, knowing the best type of storage for your money benefits saving and passive income. Different banks offer different services and benefits, but they generally have four different account types. Checking The simplest kind of bank account, also...

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Hunter Tims, 9, plays the sousaphone with marching band at the varsity football game against Southlake Carroll on Nov. 15.

Hunter Tims: Surgery to Sousaphone

Ryan Neef, Staff Writer
November 19, 2024

Freshman Hunter Tims hoists his sousaphone on his shoulders and takes a deep breath, preparing to step off onto the marching field for the first time since his open heart surgery over the summer. “Mixing together marching band and my heart just makes me thankful that I'm here and able to do these...

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Katelyn Castro, 11, presents to Science National Honor Society members during the business part of the meeting. SNHS meets on the last Wed. of each month.

Passion for Periodic Table

Ryan Neef, Staff Writer
November 14, 2024

During the meeting, Junior Katelyn Castro proposes new ideas to everyone in Science National Honor Society in an attempt to make a difference in the community. Castro served on the executive board for SNHS for the last two years, creating more opportunities for the club to grow and help out in the...

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Bronco Athletic Society President Tommy Calk, 12, presents at the first meeting. The first meeting was on Oct. 1.

Senior Forms Bronco Athletic Society Club

Ryan Neef, Staff Writer
October 11, 2024

After an hour of passing around and editing bylaws in Coach Haddock’s room, senior Tommy Calk and the rest of the Bronco Athletic Society officers finish their first meeting.  “The mission of the Bronco Athletic Society is to expand opportunities for Broncos to participate in sports. We want...

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