Tiger Times

A holly jolly theatre

November 26, 2018

The Texas High Tiger Theatre Company is preparing to host its third annual Drama Day Camp, an event hosted by students every year in which kids from kindergarten to sixth grade can come and learn about theater for a day. The event will be Dec. 8 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at a cost of $40 per child, and on...

Students attend the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards camp, and learn valuable lessons about how to be an impactful leader in their community. The camp was held February 23-25. Submitted photo

Leading the way, everyday

March 26, 2018

Everyone you interact with has a story. Everyone is different, each person unique. But we can overcome our differences and uniqueness with teamwork, which something that the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards camp stresses extensively. RYLA is an intense weekend camp for high school juniors. Being selected to...

RYLA is a leadership camp meant for middle and high school students. During this experience, students learn about problem-solving strategies, listen to speakers, and participate in team building exercises. Photo from website

Students attend RYLA

March 1, 2018

The Rotary Youth Leadership Awards camp was held from Feb. 23-25 in Athens, Texas. “This camp is held for student leaders to experience teamwork and trust building skills through various outdoor group activities. There will be over 100 students at this camp that have been meticulously selected throug...

Falling in RYLove

February 25, 2016

“I am a Rylarian: Uncompromising integrity is my standard. My character and honor are steadfast. My word is my bond. I lead by example in all situations.” It didn’t take long for the campers at the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) to remember the creed of the wonderful organization, soaking...

Student Council members pose for a picture at Lakeview. Submitted photo.

Taking leaps in leadership

January 29, 2016

While some kids used their weekend to catch up on sleep and Netflix series, others used the free time to improve their leadership abilities. Ten students, along with many students from other schools across the state, attended Lakeview, a leadership camp hosted by the Texas Association of Student Councils...

All summer long

September 10, 2015

Packing used to scare me. The fear of forgetting to count out enough pairs of fuzzy socks to last me for the entirety of a trip haunted my dreams, frequently jolting me from unconsciousness the night before said voyage to take inventory of my suitcase. However, that is no longer the case, as I...

Freshmen examine their new schedules at Texas High's annual Tiger Camp. The camp was held on Aug. 15 and allows freshmen to adjust to Texas High before the first day of school.

Earning their stripes

August 27, 2015

Making the transition from middle school to high school is an exciting time of the year and a rite of passage for some. This year was no different in welcoming the class of 2019. It all started on Aug. 15 while welcoming these nervous yet excited freshmen into the school for the time old tradition...

The camp left in me

August 24, 2015

Everyone loves summer. Go to the beach for a week, soak up the sun and get away from the “real world” for a little while. Pack up your bags, grab a tent and go camping for a few days to “disconnect”. It’s an escape. But to me, these ordinary vacations are far from my idea of an escape. F...

The cheerleaders pray for a successful run at the University of Texas cheer camp.
Submitted Photo.

Tigers loose in Austin

August 24, 2015

In the blistering heat of The Bubble, the cheer team sits in a circle saying what they love about each other with cracks in their voices as tears come to the eyes of the seniors that are realizing this is their last year getting to attend the camp that kick starts their year. Every summer both junior...