I’ve avoided writing blogs throughout my entire time on The Rider staff. I hate vulnerability. I hate feelings. I hate blogs. I hate COVID-19. But more than any of that, I hate people not understanding what this year has been like.  Since my freshman year, I aspired to be the Editor-In-Chief of...

After finishing in the top three at district and top two at Bi-District for the UIL One-Act Play competition, theater will compete at the regional meet in Lubbock on April 17. Theater is one of the first school organizations to stay in a hotel since the pandemic.  “I’m not terribly worried about...

UPDATE On Dec. 3, the district informed campuses of official 2020-21 exemption requirements. In contrast to years past, the requirements only pertain to grades and discipline.  In order to receive exemptions, students must maintain an 80 or above up until Dec. 11 as well as meet disciplinary expectations...

After applying for a grant in late September, history teacher Shelene Anderson won free access to three different databases on Ancestry.com that allows anyone in the district on school Wi-Fi to learn about their family history. Anderson first came upon the opportunity online when researching her own...

Despite the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the district, MISD schools will open Sept. 8 as planned. The school board should call a meeting to discuss pushing back the start date of school until all staff in the district test negative for the virus.  In an email sent to parents of Linda Jobe...

To give students a creative outlet while home during the COVID-19 outbreak, Fine Arts Chair Jeremy Ferman created a Flipgrid for any Legacy student or teacher to join and make a 90-second video.  “I hope that students will get a sense of community,” Ferman said. “People crave to be a part of...

Seniors can take the SAT for free Oct. 16 on MISD’s Day of Testing when they scan a QR code to register. The codes hang on doors, walls and in classrooms around campus. Students have until Sept. 12 to register.  “This opportunity opens the door for every student and expands college and scholarship...

I used to think everything I grew up with would be all I would ever have. The tiny town in Kansas I called home for 12 years would have given me my first job at the small grocery store down the street. The gas station with the best pizza would have been a pitstop for late-night adventures with my best...

Students lack school spirit. StuCo launched an app, they plan spirit days and pep rallies have changed – but few students participate. Students should embrace events planned instead of complaining about the lack of school spirit because they are the root of the problem. To start the 2018-19 school...

Every day I am consumed with thoughts that keep me up at night. Did my bedroom door click? I have urges to check the door each night, among other things. Nothing seems right unless I do it twice. When I wake up in the morning, I am in a rush to leave my room how I like it. My right leg bounces in class...

The flicker of the fluorescent lights help sophomore Kate Claburn keep her eyes open. School feels like a massive feat to her, and the five hours of sleep she got does not leave her rested enough for her day. Claburn sits up straight to stay awake as her head pounds and remains foggy.  “My head...

Club/Sport Environmental Club Why We Do It “I love helping the earth and making a positive change. I notice how many negative environmental factors dominate some parts of our world, and if we want to make a change, we have to start with ourselves. [Joining Environmental Club] was my first step.”...

After six months of research, planning and creating her GT Independent Study Project, sophomore Caroline Norris won runner-up at the district competition April 8. Out of 197 Gifted and Talented students at Legacy, Norris was the only student to participate in the Independent Study competition this year.  “I...

 "So far my time at Legacy has been met with extreme support, open arms and lots of smiles. The staff goes out of their way to see that I have what I need, especially my department. Honestly, it may seem like a challenge to others on the outside, but inside, my mind was already set to meet every...

As students are sent home to quarantine because of exposure to positive COVID-19 cases at school, some students have opted to "self-isolate" by completing their in-person classes virtually through TEAMS or by submitting their work by 12 a.m. on the day of class to be counted present in attendance. Other...

After four days of in-person learning, Legacy’s first COVID-19 case caused 39 students to quarantine for 14 days. It also caused confusion and questions for parents.  “We hadn’t had a positive COVID case,” Dr. Shelly Butler, principal, said about the case confirmed Sept. 11. “We were just...

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As senior Tracy Adu boards her flight to America, she knows she will leave behind the convenience of vendors right outside her front door, the routine she maintained each day and the flavorful Ghanaian food. However, she also knows of the possibilities that await her in the United States.  In March...

Students sign in as they file into Ms. Teague’s dim-lit room. Algebra teacher Ms. Gross greets members of Key Club before they take their seats in the crowded room. President Camila Brown stands at the front of the room, ready to begin her presentation. As soon as everyone sits down, Brown begins...

To make the most out of the high school experience, students need to show school spirit. Right now, students can hear a pin drop during pep rallies, StuCo spends money on activities students don’t participate in and the sports teams hardly have an audience. Here are five ways new students can show...

Glitter flashes as the light shine down on the girls as they march onto the field. Each girl wears a smile on their red-painted lips as their perfectly done hair whips around their faces. Junior Eboni Kinnel stands up front with the other officers in her silver uniform that separates her from the rest,...

Little snippets of other people’s lives scroll down the screen as sophomore Kylie Jennings checks her Instagram feed. She grins and feels the excitement of the updates from her favorite show and sees new scholarships to apply for. “[Social media] keeps me in the loop,” Jennings said. “It’s...

Fidgeting with his fingers, former student Edison Grant waits anxiously for the phone call to end. His mom presses the phone against her ear as his leg bounces up and down uncontrollably, prepared for bad news. A couple of his friends were already cast in TV shows and he longed for the opportunity too....

The midnight blue Suburban screeched to a halt in the middle of the residential street while the young blonde girl stared doe-eyed at the couple in the front seats of the vehicle. Their eyes held the same surprise as her own. She stood over her hot pink electric Razor scooter frozen in terror. Her heart...

Following the UIL district and regional competitions, one academic competitor advanced to state. Senior Sembree Yeary placed first in the Lincoln Douglas debate, earning her a spot at the state meet on May 25-26.  “I honestly didn’t have high expectations because there haven’t been many people...

After a long year of virtual competitions, the Academic Decathlon team persevered and won $300 scholarships for each member of the team at the state meet. For senior Patrick Reyna, winning the scholarship means that the team’s hard work paid off.  “Missing out on getting to travel to state this...

As Americans all over the country celebrate Veteran's Day with their military relatives, it's easy to forget that these brave men and women also serve in our schools. Here are the veterans at Legacy that you should remember as we celebrate those who sacrificed themselves for our country:   Assistant...

Following complaints and concerns made by parents to the school board regarding the lack of instruction for quarantined students, the district decided to allow quarantined and sick in-person students to attend class via TEAMS. For Principal Shelly Butler, the biggest challenge is maintaining communication...

Jimmy Alcorn, Assistant Principal "The pandemic creates a dynamically shifting landscape of district needed positions and how to respond as quickly as possible to filling those needed positions. The awesome Principal, Dr. Butler, the administrators, and teaching staff have received me warmly and been...

The threat of the COVID-19 virus has prompted schools across the country to cancel classes to prevent contamination among students. Mansfield ISD prolonged students’ spring break for three weeks, but that does not mean more time to go out with friends or family. Here is what to do and what not to do...

In acknowledgment of Veteran’s Day on Nov. 11, StuCo plans to host a luncheon on Friday, Nov. 8. Students are encouraged to bring their military family members to have lunch in the Legacy cafeteria. To sign up to attend, students can fill out this form, or scan the QR code in the downstairs offices...

No Spoilers! To bring the much-loved Marvel’s Avengers movies to a close, Endgame takes viewers through a whirlwind of emotions. With so many ups and downs, the entire theater gasped, laughed and even cried as the lives of America’s favorite superheroes unfolded—— on screen. Endgame provided...

Black Friday- the chaotic day Americans depend on for deals. Mass crowds flock to the stores, moms pull hair over Barbie dolls and the injured leave in ambulances. To survive this day, people need to prioritize their safety. Pepper Spray Spicy-hot spray in a convenient can? Yes please. Pepper spray...

Unlike the other films in The Conjuring Universe, The Nun’s story does not derive from a true story. Writers, James Wan and Gary Dauberman, based this horror movie on a mythological demon named “Valak.” While Lorraine Warren does share her memories of visions of the demon in her home, fiction makes...

Everyone listens to music and some of us cannot go through the day without it. A favorite song or just something random on the radio changes the mood. Music puts people in their feels and means different things for everyone. These top ten songs should have a place on every student’s playlist. “Nonstop”...

Club/Sport Trainers  Why We Do It  “I’m going to college to be an athletic trainer and because of the family, I’ve made through it. I’ve met some of my best friends here.” Taylor Young, 12  Time/Days/Where We Meet Fourth period and after school for sports practices.  What Other...