Ryland Mallett

Ryland Mallett, Editor-In-Chief

I am giving this my best shot. I hope it all turns out all right. Just remember we were all born on a big boat.

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Teacher Madness 2020

Trevor Reigh and Ryland Mallett
April 23, 2020

TheRiderOnline's annual March Madness competition is back. We started a month late to allow time to mourn the cancellation of the 2020 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball tournament and to respect the seriousness of the COVID-19 pandemic. Due to Legacy's closure and the self-quarantine of all students...

[Photo] Photo Gallery: UIL State Football

January 22, 2020

Denton Guyer vs. Austin Westlake. Austin Westlake won the championship 24-0.

Letter From The Editor

Ryland Mallett, Editor-In-Chief
December 30, 2019

Dear Dr. Vaszauskas, As a student in journalism, I have seen your impact and covered your involvement. From this, I have witnessed your passion for making MISD the best it can be. At a community meeting you held to discuss school safety, I saw how much you cared about making people feel certain that...

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Seniors Conner Contreras and Micheal Cooper escort Mckenzie Farmer down the 50 yard line at halftime of the homecoming game. (Ryland Mallett photo)

Class Rank Lock

Ryland Mallett, Editor-In-Chief
September 17, 2019

Calculations for senior class rank used to lock after the first semester. Since the change in policy, now senior class rank locks after the fifth six weeks. This is a terrible idea because it really gives the class of 2020 the short end of the deal. The district recently changed the class rank system...

Dr. Vaszauskas Announces Resignation

Ryland Mallett, Editor-In-Chief
June 20, 2019

In a letter to the Mansfield ISD community, MISD superintendent, Dr. Jim Vaszauskas announced his resignation on June 20. His letter is included below. June 20, 2019 Dear Mansfield ISD Family: As I reflect on my ten years in Mansfield ISD, I cannot help but to be extremely...

[Photo] Silver Spurs to Perform Spring Show

Matthew McCoy, Staff Writer
April 12, 2019

The Varsity Silver Spurs perform their routine during a pep rally.

[Photo] Academic Decathlon Advances To State

Jazmine Necessary, Editor-In-Chief
March 4, 2019

In Mr. Davis' room, juniors Megan Novak and Justin Pham study for the state competition.

[Photo] Freshmen Take Advanced Art

Jack Lewellyn, Staff Writer
February 1, 2019

In art class, junior Payton Martin molds clay on Nov. 29.

[Photo] Rolling into the Season

Jorden Melson, Sports Editor
December 3, 2018

Ty Flores, 12, bowls against Mansfield High School on Dec. 13th.

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[Video] LBTV: Football Ends Season in First-Round Playoff Game

November 17, 2018

[Photo] Injuries Plague Football Season

Jorden Melson, Sports Editor
September 24, 2018

Enoch Jackson, 12, runs toward the ball carrier during the Border Brawl.

[Photo] Photo Gallery: Senior Sunrise

September 4, 2018

Students celebrate after releasing their balloons at Senior Sunrise. (Ryland Mallett photo)

[Photo] Students Walk Out To Encourage Gun Reform

Jazmine Necessary, Staff Writer
April 20, 2018

Nahla Gossett, 12, speaks to Savannah Boe, 10, at the Legacy walkout to encourage change in security laws on April 20. The protest started with 17 minutes of silence to commemorate the 17 lost lives at the Stoneman Douglas High School in Florida.

Westside Picnic

Ryland Mallett, Staff Writer
April 17, 2018

To continue a tradition originally created at Jobe Middle School, the annual West Side Picnic festivities will begin at 5:30 p.m. on April 17. All elementary, intermediate and middle schools are invited to Legacy High School to get to know the administration, teachers and become familiar with the campus. “The...

[Photo] MISD Committee Discusses Changes in Academic Ranking

Jazmine Necessary, Staff Writer
February 16, 2018

Junior Olivia Ellis works during her AP World History Class. The upcoming freshman class may be impacted by a change in GPA and class rank procedures.

Cheer Competes for First Time

Ryland Mallett, Staff Writer
January 25, 2018

Flips. Sprints. Lifts. The competitive cheer squad fights to control the emotions and nerves of their upcoming performances. Competing for the first time, 11 cheerleaders prepare for the NCA High School Nationals in Dallas, Texas on Saturday. “Basically, our girls have never shown their routine...

Voter Registration Deadline Approaches

Ryland Mallett, Editor-In-Chief
February 1, 2020

The Texas Election Code requires every Texas high school to distribute voter registration applications at least twice each school year. However, only 34 percent of high schools have requested voter registration forms since 2016. Over 140 Texas superintendents signed a pledge in 2017 to ensure their...

Fine Arts Department

Ryland Mallett, Editor-In-Chief
January 13, 2020

At the end of the day, the fine arts department brings together all of the nerds. Unfortunately, the district doesn't seem to think the fine arts department is as important as the other side of the building- athletics. That is why we are struggling for money. The band just got new uniforms after...

Living After Loss

Ryland Mallett, Editor-In-Chief
January 13, 2020

Josh Powell didn’t know what to think. The surprise, three-hour drive to College Station gave him a long time to think bad thoughts. As the car sped 1 mile at a time closer to the site of the accident, it started to settle in for Josh that this could actually be something real. In 1999, when...

New Rental System Accommodates Life.Church Mansfield

Ryland Mallett, Editor-In-Chief
October 23, 2019

The Legacy Performing Arts Center is open for rentals on facilitron.com. Beginning Oct. 27, Life.Church Mansfield will rent out the space for worship services.

A Question For Brinley

Ryland Mallett, Editor-In-Chief
October 10, 2019

Once upon a time, there was an amazing newspaper editor named Brinley. She lived in the journalism room because the evil wizard named Ritz locked her away after she quit debate. Brinley spent her days correcting comma errors, posting stories, and spending endless hours on NoRedInk. "I am be stuck...

Art Students Succeed At State Vase

Ryland Mallett, Editor-In-Chief
May 8, 2019

At the Art State Vase competition in San Marcos, Texas, five art students qualified for the competition and all received the highest rating on April 27. “They did great,” Art teacher Shane Skinner said. “I am very proud of them. My kids worked really hard and I know Mrs. Veselka’s kids worked...

Teacher Madness 2019

Ryland Mallett, News Editor
March 19, 2019

2019 edition of March Madness is here. Vote for your favorite teacher and after the end of each round the winners will advance and the losers will be eliminated. Each round ends at the beginning of advisory on the dates listed below. Round 1: March 21 Round 2: March 23 Round 3: March 25 Round 4:...

[Photo] Makenna and Kelsey: Super Sculptors

Madison Palmer, Staff Writer
February 11, 2019

Makenna Jones, 12, works on a project in Ceramics class. Jones joined ceramics

UIL Implements New Rules

Ryland Mallett and Matthew McCoy
January 15, 2019

UIL officials met to revise and edit the UIL rules on Oct. 22, 2018. They discussed the proposed changes for official rules and regulations as well as sanctions for new UIL activities. The list below contains an informational and somewhat sarcastic outlook on the changes affecting students at Legacy. Band...

Texas Requires Police Interaction Video

Ryland Mallett, News Editor
November 6, 2018

Texas legislators introduced the Texas Communications Safety Education Act which will require all high school students, starting with this year’s freshman (class of 2022), to watch a video about safe police interactions. Academic Associate Principal Ketura Madison attended brief meetings about the...

[Photo] Photo Gallery: Border Brawl Football Game

September 5, 2018

Coach Tim Kilgore and Jalen Catalon, 12, hold up the school hand sign during the alma mater. Legacy lost against Jenks, 35-14. (Ryland Mallett photo)

Bronco Bash After Dark

Ryland Mallett, News Editor
August 3, 2018

Bounce houses. Snow cones. Bubble soccer. The school year will kick off with a new event, Bronco Bash After Dark. Food trucks, games and music will make an appearance at the event. “This event will get students pumped for the school year as well as raise school spirit and school unity,” senior...

[Photo] Photo Gallery: Walkout

April 20, 2018

12 Iconic Childhood Games

Ryland Mallett, Staff Writer
April 19, 2018

A list of games long dead thanks to Fortnite. Despite their fall from grace, these games will always have a special place in my heart. So, please stop and reminisce these games of your childhood. Geometry Dash I spotted a four-year-old playing this the other day, and he was way better than me. Maybe...

Peatre the Theater Fish: Just Keep Swimming

Ryland Mallett, Staff Writer
February 28, 2018

The big night crept closer. Everyone scrambled to prepare for the upcoming performance. Amidst the high stressed atmosphere of the theater department, many had only one place to turn for guaranteed relief. Peatre. Peatre the Theater Fish served his seventh year as the official pet of the theater department....

[Photo] Fine Arts Credits Should Be Revisited

Brooke Johnson and Brinley Koenig
January 19, 2018

Students begin to fill out their course selection sheets for next years classes.

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During 6th period, Rosalinda Sanchez, 11, reads an English dictionary in the hallway at Mansfield Legacy High School on Jan. 22. The English Language Learners (ELL) learn English through core classes.

[Photo] Two Different Worlds

Melissa De La Cruz, Personalities Editor
January 22, 2020

Weekly Cookies

Ryland Mallett, Editor-In-Chief
January 2, 2020

Twice a week volunteers from the PTA bake and serve cookies at lunch. If every day could be a Wednesday or a Friday I would be perfectly fine with that. My wallet won't forgive me at the end of the year for depleting it one dollar at a time.

Petition to Cancel School Gains More Than 11,000 Signatures

Ryland Mallett, Editor-in-Chief
October 30, 2019

At the beginning of the week of Halloween, Summit sophomore Maxwell Keevon Jones created a petition on Change.org asking MISD to cancel school on Nov. 1. Jones sent the petition to a couple of his friends and posted it on Snapchat and Instagram. After he fell asleep, Jones woke up to find the petition...

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Malachi Mitchell, 12, runs with the ball during a play at the homecoming game. (Ryland Mallett photo)

[Photo] Photo Gallery: Border Brawl Football Game

September 3, 2019

Varsity Silver Spur Kaleah Dees, 11, performs during half time. (Ryland Mallett photo)

[Photo] Softball: Survive and Advance

Major Melson, Staff Writer
May 2, 2019

Katie Shoemaker, 12, hits the softball in their game against Centennial

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District Warns Against Vaping

Ryland Mallett, News Editor
February 6, 2019

To inform parents about a national trend, the Mansfield ISD communications department emailed all parents about the effects of vaping on students and the consequences for vaping on campus. The email is below: Dear High School Parents/Guardians: Because the safety and well-being of our students...

Key Club Continues Strings For Shepard

Ryland Mallett, News Editor
January 29, 2019

For the second year in a row, key club vice president and senior Katlin Nguyen, along with other members of the key club, raised money to buy instruments which they will donate to the Donna Shepard Intermediate School orchestra program. “We realize that not all students have the adequate amount...

Empty Bowls Charity Event

Ryland Mallett, News Editor
November 26, 2018

MISD art departments will host Empty Bowls Charity Event on Nov. 27 from 6-8 p.m at the Center. This event will support Mansfield Cares, and they, in turn, will distribute the money throughout the community. As part of the national event, they will have soup available for $5 per person and will hold...

Student Journalists Encourage New Voices Legislation

Ryland Mallett, News Editor
October 20, 2018

A student press rights activist group, known as New Voices, works towards securing legislation which would prevent the censorship of high school news publications. “In certain instances, I think that students should have a voice,” senior Kelsey Roberts said. “It has to apply to the school or...

[Photo] The Agonies of Abuse

Brinley Koenig, Features Editor
October 30, 2018

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Update: Superintendent Carries Out Plan for New Safety Measures

Ryland Mallett and Matthew McCoy
May 2, 2018

With recent school shootings, Mansfield ISD continues to make schools a safer environment for students and staff. As a part of a seven-step plan, superintendent Dr. Jim Vaszauskas held community meetings open to the public at Legacy, Lake Ridge and on Facebook Live to discuss possible options for...

Opinion: Students Need to Focus on Learning, Not Numbers

Ryland Mallett, Staff Writer
March 30, 2018

This is a warning to all students caught in the trap of high school. My generation has been told over and over again that to be successful we must have the best grades and a more impressive portfolio than the person next to you. We have been told wrong and are functioning under false beliefs. I am...

The Uncertainty of Virtual Classes

Matthew McCoy and Ryland Mallett
February 9, 2018

In a academic world where a number defines students looking to make the best of their lives, online classes remain the key to gain and recover credits. Breaking the eight block restrictions starts with a visit to the counselor office. “If a student had a rough semester, credit recovery is a way...

[Photo] Photo Gallery: Football Playoffs Round Five

December 18, 2017

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