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The School Newspaper of Texas High School

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Monica Washington was surprised with her induction into the National Teacher Hall of Fame. She will join countless other teachers who have received this honor.

Standing in the hall of fame

Story by Gracie Tucker, Culture Editor • March 31, 2023

Family, friends, past colleagues and former students filled the foyer at the Sullivan Arts Center March 27, 2023 for the induction of former Texas High School English teacher Monica Washington into the...

Senior Drew Hooper dissects a cow eye with the assistance of science teacher Amy Baker. Baker has received recognition for being an outstanding teacher, teaching numerous science-based classes.

Making TISD the place to be

Story by Anna Lee, Staff Writer • January 25, 2023

Being classified as one of the bigger schools in East Texas, Texas High is known for its excellence in academics and wide variety of course options and career paths offered. However, none of this would...

Teacher Brandon Shoemaker stands onstage as he helps direct Clue. Despite being new to the Tiger Theatre company, this English teacher is not new to the stage.

A new direction

Story by Zoe Rushing, Print Editor • November 11, 2022

Performing and theater have always been a part of him, whether it was expressed through his acting or work behind the curtain. This wasn’t something he could ever let go of, and he plans to continue...

Sara Vaughn is eager to see how she can help grow Texas High publications.

Meet your new adviser

Story by Macy Maynard, Editor-In-Chief • September 26, 2022

With many things going back to normal this 2023 school year at Texas High, things in room 50B look a little different for the students. With previous publications adviser Rebecca Potter leaving TISD, a...

Mayowa Onare writes his name on the white board in his classroom. Despite Onares full name, he goes by Abraham.

Say my name

Story by Peyton Sims, editor in chief • April 8, 2021

Ota Ibayomi Sugbon Oluwa Mayowa Abraham Onare. These seven words are not the mere jumbling of letters that many perceive them as. They represent a culture. They’re an identity. They’re a name. While...

Across the campus, many teachers found their passion while sitting in the same desks that their students sit in now.

From teens to teachers

Story by Stephanie Jumper, feature editor • January 13, 2021

Four long, grueling years of memorizing textbooks cover to cover, navigating social settings and tirelessly clawing at the top class rank. All for a printed sheet of paper allowing young adults to move...

English teacher Jordan High poses in her new classroom. High began her teaching career this August alongside being a Radio DJ, dance teacher, an author and a mother.

Let’s begin

Story by Zoe Rushing, staff writer • November 11, 2020

A teacher waits anxiously for the school bell to announce the beginning of the new day. Minutes race by as she finishes the final preparations for her classroom. As she finishes preparing, the bell rings...

Debbie Nicholas sits in front of her most recent painting shes been working on. Numerous other pieces of art are displayed throughout ARTS on Broad.

The art of retirement

Story by Cate Rounds, Editor in Chief • July 12, 2020
After teaching for 37 years, with 20 of those years being at Texas High, art teacher Debbie Nicholas has retired. While some would take this time to settle down and take things slow, Nicholas packed up her paint brushes and jumped forth on a new project. The former art teacher took her skills and used them to open her own art gallery, ARTS on Broad, located in downtown Texarkana.
Students are required to have passes in order to go to a teachers classroom before school. This requirement limits accessibility to teachers for those students who needs help on assignments before school. Administrators encourage students to think ahead and obtain a pass for those classes they have trouble in.

No note, more problems

Story by Addison Cross, news editor • October 2, 2018

Students often find it hard to make time to get help in classes they struggle with, so many attempt to find help from teachers before school. However, only with a note from a teacher may a student access...

Algebra 2 teacher Nicole Ayers teaches a lesson. Ayers has been part of the tiger family for three years and will now teach at St. James.

Leaving lasting expressions

Story by Jenna Wiliamson, staff writer • May 21, 2018

She was a light in the lives of many students. An icon and loved one, who will now be leaving our tiger family to find a new home. STEM Pre-AP Algebra 2 teacher, Nicole Ayers, has just released the...

Government teacher John P. Littman talks to seniors Addison Rogers, Sarah Stark and Logan Snell at the hospital. Littman experienced a stroke a month ago, and later received the news that he now has stage four cancer. Submitted photo

Be careful out there

Story by Eleanor Schroeder, editor in chief • April 9, 2018

There are teachers who follow a guideline. They teach the curriculum and only the curriculum. And then, there are teachers like John P. Littmann, who open their students' eyes to other perspectives. They...

Isnt your dad Mr. Kyles?

‘Isn’t your dad Mr. Kyles?’

Story by Molly Kyles, staff writer • October 17, 2017

Cheery faces in the hallway wave hello and classmates make easy conversation, blissfully unaware of my secret identity. It haunts me, changing the way I act, hoping, praying I won’t be discovered. Thinking...

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