Show Choir students prepare for competition at end of Feb
March 2, 2012
“All right, let’s do it again,” said Show Choir director Jason Mayfield. “Heads down.” “Thumbs up,” whispered someone from the midst of dancer singers, followed by snickers from the rest of the group. The music starts, the Show Choirites spin into action,... Read more »
Freshman thrives in hockey despite physical disability
March 2, 2012
“Everyday [my parents] tell me to live life and not worry about my size, just live.” Taking their advice, freshman Bryce Martin does just that. He’s been the captain for the Wichita Falls Wildcats high school team for two years in a row, currently coaches a team in the younger... Read more »
Many teachers supplement teacher salary with time, energy consuming second jobs
Lane Weldon
March 2, 2012
He finishes his song and starts on the long road home. Guitar teacher Bruce Canafax has a second job as a performer on the weekends, and he is not alone. Lots of teachers have second jobs, whether during the school year, the weekend, or the summer. “I have a second job because one job... Read more »
Wichita Falls Optimist Clubs work to support underpriveleged children around holidays
December 15, 2011
While most people may recognize the name of the Sunrise Optimist Club, very few people know exactly what it is they do. Even fewer realize that there are actually three different optimist clubs in Wichita Falls alone. The three clubs are all affiliated with one another through Optimist International,... Read more »
Teacher overcomes struggles to become what she is today
December 15, 2011
She could see it in their faces as she walked through the door and introduced herself as their new teacher, ‘Well, no one else has stayed very long, so you’re not either.’ Whispers spread around the room. They were saying if they acted bad enough maybe she would leave just like all the others,... Read more »
Former Rider student fulfills dreams thanks to ASP program
December 15, 2011
“This was my last chance.” The final package was here. She had applied to eight schools and received seven financial aid packages, but still couldn’t afford any of them. Five months later, the eighth showed up. It contained the information that could either make or break her hopes of going to her... Read more »
Online drama negatively affects students lives, drawing some to emotional problems, suicide
November 4, 2011
“I felt upset, scared and lonely,” Sally* said. “It felt like everyone was against me.” “I posted a status on Facebook about me and my boyfriend breaking up,” Sally said. “A bunch of girls said it was because I was ugly and fat, and that I deserved it. No one cared how I felt.” All of... Read more »
At least 300 in district without homes, school supplies
November 4, 2011
She is pretty and kind. She has big dreams, but she’s tired. Jane* is homeless, and she could be sitting right next to you. One in three homeless people are under the age of 18. According to the WFISD Public Information officer Renae Murphy, there are at least 300 registered homeless students in... Read more »
Coppage competes in high profile race after No Bummer Summer leads to new life experiences
November 4, 2011
He reached the hardest part of the race. The mud was thick, sticking to his knees to the point where they could barely be lifted. One by one, he had to pull his legs out of the goop with his hands each time he wanted to move. The mud ate his socks, but fortunately, he’d taken his shoes off before... Read more »
She’s met more than her fair share of stars
Hannah Smith
October 6, 2011
Sophomore Kayli Myracle is an expert on meeting celebrities. To name a few: Justin Bieber, Selena Gomez, Bruno Mars, Nick Jonas, Ariana Grande, Iyaz, Sean Kingston, Mario Lopez, Perez Hilton, Demi Lovato, Jasmine Villegas, Cody Simpson and plenty more. She’s definitely not a stalker. Most of the celebrities... Read more »
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