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The School Newspaper of Texas High School

Tiger Times

The School Newspaper of Texas High School

Tiger Times

Despite House Bill 114, students will now be sent to ISS rather than DAEP if caught in possession of a vape. This
is due to DAEP’s inability to accomodate the sudden influx of students since the passing of the bill.
Up in smoke
Story by Haley Waddell, Staff Writer • March 4, 2024

A student reaches for the vape in their pocket, just to be sure it’s still there. They sneak off to the bathroom during passing periods, despite knowing that their discovery means a 45 day stint in DAEP. At least, it used to. At the beginning of Texas High’s spring semester, students caught with vapes began going to ISS because of the DAEP overflow, despite House Bill 114 which made vaping punishable...

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Freshman Robin Thomson jumps into a toe touch during the kick routine. The Texas High Steppers performed their competition dances for friends and family at their annual Show-offs.
Texas High Steppers hold annual 'Show-offs'
Story by Sophie Keller, Editor-in-Chief • February 28, 2024

Dancers leap across the shining gym floor. The blaring music dies down. Applause fills the air. The Texas Highsteppers hosted their annual “Show-offs” on Feb. 28 in the Tiger Center gym. ‘“Show-offs’ are essentially one last really big practice for the team to get on the basketball court one more time before we compete,” Highstepper director Amber Reynolds said. “It also gives our...

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Team 3350C won the Design Award at state robotics contest. This award now makes them the first Texas High team to qualify for world championship.
Texas High qualifies for robotics world championship
Story by Nicholas Spivey, Staff Writer • February 27, 2024

As the roaring sounds of the arena blast throughout the halls of Miller Grove, teams 3350C and 75503Y go up against teams 4148V and 1394A in the quarterfinals. On Feb. 24, the Texas High T-Bots competed in the state robotics tournament. Team 3350C won a Design Award but lost in the quarterfinals 103-67. “We competed against the toughest teams around,” Junior Evan Wyche said. “Everything...

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PHOTO ILLUSTRATION AT&T customers nationwide experienced a network disruption on Feb. 22.  Service users were unable to make calls and send texts.
Nationwide AT&T Wireless users experience network outages
Story by Kunan Anjum, Staff Writer • February 22, 2024

Users across the United States wake up and check their phones only to find that the texts they sent the night before still haven't gone through. They’re left unable to make calls, texts or access the internet through their devices.  On Feb. 22, nationwide AT&T customers experienced network issues with their cellular devices. With over 70,000 reports filed this morning, AT&T publicly addressed...

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Dr. Adolph Brown, III address the freshman class of Texas High School in the Sullivan Performing Art Center auditorium on Feb. 15, 2024. Texarkana ISD partnered with Dr. Brown to help facilitate positive social and emotional outcomes for the students of the district.
Doc speaks with freshmen
Story by Luis Aguilar and Nashita Kalam February 15, 2024

Chatter fills the Sullivan Performing Arts Center auditorium at Texas High School as freshmen flow into the room, filling the seats. Dr. Adolph Brown takes the microphone in hand while the students continue to murmur in curiosity. Soon, silence spreads across the room as Dr. Brown begins his lecture.  On Feb. 15, Texas High held a pep rally for freshmen with returning guest speaker Dr. Brown. The...

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Tractors move dirt during the ongoing construction of a new building for Wake Village Elementary. The construction is supported by the funding of Proposition A of the 2022 Bond.
Wake Village undergoes major reconstruction
Story by Anna Bell Lee, Managing Editor/Webmaster • February 9, 2024

The sound of construction machinery and an elementary school bell clash as students transition through a typical day at Wake Village Elementary.  Using the opportunity given by the 2022 Texarkana Independent School District bond, construction is now ongoing at the Wake Village campus. Major renovations have not taken place at the Wake Village campus since 1986. “When I go back to visit, the...

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Cheer coach Courtney Waldrep visits with a prospective eighth-grader at the Experience Texas High School event. THS faculty answered questions of students and parents to help ease the transition between Texas Middle School and Texas High School.
Campus holds annual Experience THS to showcase clubs and classes
Story by Nicholas Spivey, Staff Writer • January 30, 2024

The cafeteria buzzes with excitement and the air fills with the smell of popcorn and pulled pork sliders. Students and parents stop by decorated booths, holding pamphlets while representatives and teachers gladly explain their program.  On Jan. 29, eighth-graders and underclassmen participated in Experience THS, an annual event held in the cafeteria. The participants hoped to gain insight into...

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The Federal Application for Student Aid is now open and ready for applicants to fill out the application. A workshop will be held Jan. 29, 2024 from 6-8 P.M.
FAFSA released with major changes
Story by Nashita Kalam, Editor-in-chief • January 26, 2024

A bright screen blaring “FAFSA” in blue block letters fills the screen of a laptop as an anxious student sits trying to navigate around the website. All of their applications were sent in and the last step of the cycle was to fill out the form.  The Free Application for Federal Student Aid, more commonly known as FAFSA, started to be available in 1992 and throughout the years has become increasingly...

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SUBMITTED PHOTO BY CARLY HICKERSON: Scratching mainly sleet and ice with her arms and feet, junior Sarah Jane Woodman attempts to create a snow angel on the tennis courts of North Ridge Country Club after the first winter storm of 2024 hit Texarkana on Jan. 14. Some Texas High School students played in the wintry weather and other worked to keep livestock and their homes safe from the below freezing temperatures.
Inclement weather affects students and staff
Story by Nashita Kalam, editor-in-chief • January 15, 2024

The bright white snow covers roads and lawns as the wind sends a chill breeze through the air. Just a handful of cars pass by, with once busy roads now sparse.  On Monday, Jan. 15, Texarkana ISD announced the decision to remain closed one day after the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday. The Texarkana region received light snowfall along with sleet and freezing rain Sunday night, creating hazardous...

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Senior Ella Graham holds the wrist of another student at their self defense meeting on Jan. 8, 2024. The Rosebuds learned several ways to defend themselves.
Defending the Rosebuds
Story by Annie Smith, Staff Writer • January 11, 2024

The room fills with the laughter of girls as it echoes off of the walls. Everyone tries their best to take down their partners and simulate a real world situation with each other in a safer environment. On the first day back from Christmas break, the members of Rosebuds Junior Garden Club are already busy and taking action with their monthly club meetings.  On Jan. 8, 2024, members met in the...

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Christmas music and decoration line the walls and ceiling of hallway six as part of the inaugural hallway decorating contest at Texas High school. Teacher of hallway six won the contest with their craftyness and ability to bring music to the hallway during the school day.
Crafty Christmas
Story by Annie Smith, Staff Writer • December 20, 2023

Lights hang from the ceiling, and colorful paper shreds and crafts in the shapes of gingerbread and peppermints cover the walls. The sound of a familiar Christmas song echoes throughout the hall as the spirit of Christmas takes over. In hallway 6, a Christmas wonderland materializes.  This year, Texas High faculty started what they hope is a new tradition: a competition between all the hallways...

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Texarkana has seen a rise in crime among teenagers from petty crimes to gun violence and even murder. Public records show the majority of these crimes have happened within the attendance zones of TISD.
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Violent crimes involving minors in Texarkana impact TISD
Story by Anna Bell Lee, Managing Editor/Webmaster • December 19, 2023

Stepping into Texas High, people naturally observe and interact with their peers who surround them. These people turn into their community. The community turns into friends. Those friends turn into family. Students are required to attend around 180 days of school and spend the majority of their time on campus, so the culture that surrounds them can influence the way they act significantly. Four...

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With her Christmas attire, senior Salem Alonge sings in their Christmas Caroling tour at Morris Elementary on Dec. 11, 2023. Texas High choir traveled to four schools to sing.
Christmas Caroling Choir
Story by Nicholas Spivey, Staff Writer • December 15, 2023

On December 10th, Texas high schools choirs treated elementary school students from four different schools to a special holiday performance. The event, which took place at Spring Lake Park elementary, Nash elementary, Morriss elementary, Westlawn elementary, was a heartwarming celebration of music and the holidays. “I really enjoyed singing with the High Schoolers,” said 5th Grader Elizabeth...

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Looking forward, senior Austin Barwick raises the curtains during the Tiger Theatre Companys rehearsal on Dec. 13, 2023. Theater practices every day from 4-7 leading up to their show.
All that jazz
Story by Kateleigh Crowson, Staff Writer • December 14, 2023

As the fall semester of the 2023-2024 school year comes to an end, the Tiger Theatre Company will work up until the last week before final exams in preparation for their musical “Chicago.” “Chicago” rehearsals started in mid October, and will continue to run for the remainder of the month. “We got the cast list in the middle of October,” senior Tyler Unger said. “The following week,...

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Junior Julius ricks dances as Fred Casely during the theater rehearsal of Chicago the High School Edition in the Performing Arts Center on Dec. 2, 2023. Texas High School Theater will perform in the PAC on Dec. 14-16, 2023. Tickets may be purchased at TTCTHS.BOOKTIX.com. The show is intended for audiences 13 years old and up.
Risking the risqué
Story by Oviya Justin, Copy Editor • December 13, 2023

Sparkling flapper dresses, sharp suits and silk shirts. Speakeasies, jazz, prosperity and crime: all aspects that characterize the Roaring 20s, an era recently brought to life on the stage of the Sullivan Performing Arts Center.  “Chicago”, brought by the Tiger Theatre Company, centers around two women from this time period, Roxie Hart and Velma Kelly, as they compete for the services of a...

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