Tiger Times

Upcoming THS pageant

Story by Caroline May, staff writer

January 24, 2014

This year’s Miss THS Pageant will be held on Mar. 8 at the Sullivan Performing Arts Center. It is open to Texas High students in 11th and 12th grade. There will be an informational meeting in the PAC on Feb. 11 from 4-5 pm for those wanting to participate. The winner of the pageant will be awarded a $500 scholarship. Principal Brad Bailey is excited to see what this year's Miss THS pageant has in store. "I expect this pageant will be one of our best one’s yet," Bailey said. "We are looking forward to seeing our co...

Take your breath away

January 22, 2014

Inhale, exhale. Senior Lydia Walker, smiling, gritting her teeth, stands at ease on the football field sidelines. The sequins cascade her neckline, a crowd pleaser, but what the crowd doesn’t see is her lungs and heart struggling beneath. Walker is a proud Texas HighStepper. She kicks, splits, tu...

Vaughan expresses herself through different poses such as this.

Q&A: Bailey Vaughan

January 17, 2014

Senior Bailey Vaughan, a dark horse in a crowd of misfits, beguiles people daily with her quirky personality and style. Most of the time you see her to herself, but what is she contemplating? World domination? Quite frankly, she is just the average soul putting her twist on life. A few questions were asked to Vau...

That awkward moment when…

January 17, 2014

Awkward. One of the most common used words in the teenage vocabulary. Coming across a situation where there is no other word to describe the scene can turn into an uncomfortable position. In other words, it is awkward. There is nothing better than calling up a few friends and family for a movie date...

Q&A: Crystal Noiel

January 13, 2014

Going to a new school is a special time. The old friendly faces that once roamed the halls are gone, leaving behind only memories. While this may be a sad moment, this new chapter of life also brings with it new people. This year, there are a 29 new teachers, including history teacher Crystal Noiel. When...

Harvard University senior, Carlton Bailey, shares his college experience with current THS students.

Former students answer questions about college

January 13, 2014

Texas High alumni came back to share their college experience so far and what the seniors should expect. Past students such as Henderson State University sophomore Larkin Parks, Harvard University senior Carlton Bailey and University of Texas freshman Michael Stanley answered questions by College and Care...