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Standing up in front of one of her health science classes, Kamryn Hamilton teaches. Previously a NICU nurse, Hamilton transitioned to teaching at Texas High in hopes of inspiring students in that career field.

From NICU to classroom • 552 Views

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TISD Police Officer Bart Veal and one of his four shoppers roll through Target to the store’s toy aisle while at the Shop with a Cop & Firefighter event on Dec. 3, 2024. Veal and other first responders from around the Texarkana area helped provide children with Christmas presents.

Holiday heroes • 300 Views

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Dowd earns the crown

Dowd earns the crown • 224 Views

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Texas High Head Softball Coach Chelsea Slider grasps the head of Assistant Coach Courtney Cooper as the Lady Tiger Softball Team is one base hit away from win. After the Texas vs. Pine Tree game, the team went onto 5A Division II playoffs.

Leading with passion • 219 Views

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On Feb. 22, 2025, art students from Texas High presented their artwork to a few judges, hoping to advance to state, yet only a select few continued forward. To show appreciation for their hard work, a few art teachers and their students prepared and hosted an art show at the Sullivan Performing Arts Center on April 3, 2025. 
Just keep drawing
April 16, 2025
As Miss Lake O’ the Pines Teen, Dowd recognizes the importance of advocating for those unaware of the effects of opioid use to create a significant impact. Throughout her journey, she saw the necessity for a strategy to educate children in an engaging manner.
Miss Lake O’ Pines Teen educates youth through children’s book
April 1, 2025
Senior Courtlyn Elyse parts ways with visiting representatives from neighboring school districts. On March 27, 2025, Leadership Day was held in the Multi-purpose building on the Texas High campus and a district-wide showcase at the Texarkana Convention Center.
Texas High holds Leadership Day convention
March 31, 2025
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Peter pushes forward
March 27, 2025
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Biology teacher Christian Lewis stands as he helps freshman Max Gaylor with an assignment. Lewis began as a graduate assistant and went on to teach, earning his Master's Degree at the end of 2024.
Crackin’ masters
April 4, 2025
Paraprofessional Appreciation Day, celebrated annually on the first Wednesday of April, originated from the recognition of paraprofessionals’ crucial role, particularly after the United Federation of Teachers advocated for better salaries and benefits in the 1970s.
Paraprofessionals work to aid teachers on campus
April 2, 2025
As Miss Lake O’ the Pines Teen, Dowd recognizes the importance of advocating for those unaware of the effects of opioid use to create a significant impact. Throughout her journey, she saw the necessity for a strategy to educate children in an engaging manner.
Miss Lake O’ Pines Teen educates youth through children’s book
April 1, 2025
SPORTS
The Junior Varsity Boys team poses for a group photo at the District meet where they placed third overall
Birdies, bogeys, and un-fore-gettable memories
March 31, 2025
Junior soccer team captain Alexis West prepares to kick the ball during the Tigers' game against Nacadoches on Feb. 11, 2025. Throughout the course of her high school career, West injured her anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), medial collateral ligament (MCL) and meniscus, benching her for most of the year.
Journey to recovery
March 12, 2025
Jacob High throws a fast ball on the mound against the Evangel Eagles. the Tigers beat the Eagle 8-1 securing a win for the first game, Feb. 5, 2025.
Who’s on the mound?
March 6, 2025
CULTURE
Paraprofessional Appreciation Day, celebrated annually on the first Wednesday of April, originated from the recognition of paraprofessionals’ crucial role, particularly after the United Federation of Teachers advocated for better salaries and benefits in the 1970s.
Paraprofessionals work to aid teachers on campus
April 2, 2025
FILE PHOTO: Friday, March 28, 2025, was an exhilarating day for Arianators, as the beloved Ariana Grande released her long-awaited album, eternal sunshine deluxe: brighter days ahead.
Brighter days ahead
March 31, 2025
What began as a religious feast that honored Ireland’s patron saint, Maewyn Succat (more commonly known as Saint Patrick), began evolving into a worldwide celebration of Irish heritage and cultural pride that people all over the world celebrate.
The world turns green
March 20, 2025
The season of Lent officially began on March 5 with Ash Wednesday. At church services that evening, many believers received ashes in the shape of a cross on their forehead. The cross signifies repentance and a reminder of the fragility and beauty of life. From this moment until April 17, everyone observing Lent strives to add positive habits, grow more fruitful in their faith, and commit to giving up a worldly pleasure for the sake of their relationship with Christ.
Lent through the ages
March 17, 2025
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College & Career Readiness
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FILE PHOTO: Friday, March 28, 2025, was an exhilarating day for Arianators, as the beloved Ariana Grande released her long-awaited album, eternal sunshine deluxe: brighter days ahead.
Brighter days ahead
Story by Jillian Tyler and Kunan Anjum
Despite making up nearly half of all athletes, women's sports comprise an average of 15% of total sports media coverage. This fact dismays many female athletes, crushing their passion for their sports. The issue surrounding this subject discourages many female athletes at Texas High, especially those who don’t play a popular or highly fantasized sport.
Level the playing field
Story by Jillian Tyler, staff writer
Love without labels
Love without labels
Story by Lillian Cooper, staff writer
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