Many young actors and actresses crowd around a laptop in a dressing room hoping, wishing and praying that all their hard work will finally pay off. Little did they know, they would do something that had not been done in over 20 years. Then, just like that, their hopeful thinking and good wishes came true: the virtual awards ceremony playing on the small screen announced their school. The Tiger Theatre...
For as long as schools have different do’s and don'ts of attending, there will be students who ignore policies while skimming the never ending list of rules and regulations. While bending a few rules may make arriving or leaving campus more convenient to students and parents, this may create more problems than it solves. School policy states that students are to park in the designated student...
On Aug. 12, 2003, Assad Malik entered this world. From his humbling perspectives on life and his expertise in videography, Malik proudly made his mark on the individuals he’s come in contact with. While it’s not necessarily his birthday or an official holiday, March 12 marks the day that the entirety of his peers, ranging from students to school staff, came together to honor his existence...
TISD, along with the Bowie County Health Department, held a vaccination clinic for employees Wednesday at the Sullivan Performing Arts Center. “When [the state] made it available [to teachers], TISD just moved into action and made it happen for their people,” Principal Carla Dupree said. “I think it shows how much we value our teachers and our educators.” Employees were allowed to...
Years of passion and dedication could no longer be silenced. Senior Lia Graham made her voice heard on March 8, 2021, during a meeting held at the City Hall of Texarkana, Texas. Graham reached out to Mayor Bob Bruggeman to propose her idea of March being named as Theatre in our Schools Month (TIOSM). “Jennifer Evans responded on behalf of the mayor, and said that he would like to present a proclamation...
The smell of bacon fills the air, followed by seniors reciting traditional Friday night sports chants from the pit next to the cafeteria. Students then gathered in the courtyard on March 5 for the annual senior sunrise and bacon fry which usually happens prior to the Texas vs. Arkansas football game. However, considering the event was canceled in September, these traditions are being revived like...
March 2020. A time when the coronavirus swept the nation without warning. What was meant to be a two week break turned into a lockdown. Many thought that things would calm down after a few months. Now, almost a year later, cases continue to rise in the area, and with a spike occurring after Thanksgiving and Christmas, it doesn’t seem like those numbers are slowing down. “People are trying to...
Out of nowhere a calm, yet startling, voice comes across the announcement system, and thousands of peoples’ days are derailed for the next hour or more. As hordes of students and staff scramble out of classes, fear and confusion fill the air. From late January to late February, three separate bomb threats were made against Texas High School. The school worked with local police forces and the F.B.I....
Behind each and every scientific breakthrough there are more names than the one who gets credit. Tiger Theatre Company’s next production does more than tell a story, it highlights some of the unknown figures who made our modern understanding of astronomy possible. Centering around the story of female astronomer Henrietta Leavitt, the play will highlight the figure’s contributions to the astronomical...
Students in AP classes can now register for the upcoming AP tests. Registration forms must be returned to Charlotte Leon, Assistant principal for Student Advancement, by March 5. Registration is also available online through My School Bucks. Students can receive forms from their AP teachers or by going to Leon’s office. The fees are $95 per exam. Cash or checks should be returned to Leon along...
Teachers scramble to get their work done, student athletes try to make up for the time they lost and the school staff attempts to hold the pieces together. While the snow proved to have its effects on families, businesses and schools, the repercussions remain after the snow has since melted. Although you can take away days from summer vacation to make up for those lost, the state testing days...
In Texarkana, Texas, a miracle happened. On Feb. 15, everyone woke up to a winter wonderland outside of their window. Starting at 9 p.m. on Sunday, the snow slowly built upon itself to equal approximately 7 ½ inches. “I doubt we will get 10 inches of snow again in the next decade,” Stacie Dennard said. “I’m glad for that too. I prefer the weather to be 90 degrees.” All of this snow...
Look out your nearest icy, frozen window and gaze on a snowscape worthy of Alaska. Then, remember you are actually, in fact, in East Texas. It’s obvious the current weather conditions in our area (and state as a whole) are not normal. Currently, our (roughly) 8 inch snowfall rivals NOAA observation stations in part of the Arctic. And compared to our area historically, we’re currently beating...
Within the past week, two hard working students at Texas High were recognized for their outstanding accomplishments. Senior twins Jenna and Kate Woodard have both been named National Merit Scholarship Finalists. The Woodards are among 7,600 finalists for the scholarship. In October, the two were named semifinalists along with 16,000 other students. The pool of students that the scholarship committee...
The day every senior has anticipated is steadily approaching. While COVID-19 is infamous for canceling and rescheduling events, TISD administration has been tentatively following the latest CDC guidelines to determine how the rest of the year will play out. On Feb. 4, Principal Carla Dupree met in the Performing Arts Center to inform the current seniors of upcoming events. Here’s what the seniors...