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The School Newspaper of Texas High School

Tiger Times

The School Newspaper of Texas High School

Tiger Times

Leighton Kelems, staff writer

Leighton Kelems is a sophomore and a first-year staff writer for Tiger Times Online. When she’s not glued to a computer, she spends her time with her boyfriend, rewatching “A Walk to Remember” as many times as possible before it leaves Netflix. She blasts her Spotify playlists every hour of the day, constantly rewinding Coldplay, 5 Seconds of Summer, Clinton Kane and Gracie Abrams. Kelems is an avid mood reader, distancing herself from every responsibility and stressor in her life. She finds herself in her element when around her friends in OA. In her lodge, she serves as Second-Vice Chief alongside her best friend and Lodge Chief, Emma, proving once again that everything needs a woman’s touch. Kelems explores the outdoors with family, often traveling to northern Arkansas and west Texas and spending every break from school covered in sweat and dirt. Apart from newspaper, she is a member of FCCLA, where she serves as the secretary, Key Club and ASL Club. Kelems is fueled by academic validation and providing the best foundation for her career. A career that is… still unknown. Her goal this year is to go insane to achieve 90s in the grade book and figure out life’s true purpose. Until then, she’s stuck back at her computer waiting for a break in the cycle.

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“Charlotte’s Web” will show on Thursday, Oct. 24 at 9 a.m., 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. and Friday, Oct. 25 at 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students, and can be purchased at ttcths.booktix.com or at the door.

Some play

Story by Leighton Kelems, staff writer
October 23, 2024
SUBMITTED PHOTO: Texas High Culinary Students take home the Best In Show award at the 31st annual Taste of Texarkana. The event was held on Oct. 22, at the Four States Fairgrounds.

Sweet victory

Story by Leighton Kelems, staff writer
October 22, 2024
2023 Miss THS Cassidy Grant places the new crown on the winner of the 2024 Miss THS Pageant Scholarship Pageant, Hannah White at the Sullivan Performing Arts Center on Oct. 12, 2024. Olivia Dowd won first runner-up and Taliyah Gilmore won the talent competition.

Crowning Miss White

Story by Leighton Kelems, staff writer
October 15, 2024
Junior Brandy Bradley marks the attendance calendar for goal tracking purposes during second period. On Sept. 23, 2024, classes across campus began the newly implemented attendance tracker

Beginning with the end in mind

Story by Leighton Kelems, staff writer
October 4, 2024
Many struggle when deciding a career path, debating between their passions and practicality.

Heart vs. head

Story by Leighton Kelems, staff writer
October 2, 2024
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