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Students Groups Excel At Winning Valerie Him The Jacketeers cult situations, you can on their interests,” said reers in marketing, unarmed drill, exhibition, Editor in Chief faced an overwhelming accomplish anything hosa president Kennedy finance, hospitality and and Colorguard. These amount of obstacles individually and as a Buchannon. “We had management events challenge the Since throughout the year. team,” Colonel Hannah many students place and in high schools and col- members of JROTC both spring has begun, it Many of them being inju- Stuart said. all of them being above leges around mentally and physically means it’s contest/com- ries and having to restart HOSA had many stu- 5th place.” the globe. Jenni- and enhances their abili- petition season for many each routine. Although dents compete in their The United States fer Tankink, Diego ties to work as a team. clubs and organizations. there were many difficul- past competition. Some Academic Decathlon is Reyes, and Michael JROTC were able to bring Some of the many clubs/ ties, the Jacketeers were of them being Health a ten-event scholastic Bowin all adavnced to home first overall in their organizations who have named State Champions education, CPR Skills, competition for teams state,competiting in last two competitions. advanced to state or na- for both Varsity and JV. CERT Skills, Interviewing, of high school students. sports and entertain- “We had many triumphs tionals are Cheer, Choir, “We learned a lot of and three different types AcDec placed 20th out of ment and principles of and sorrows but all FCCLA, Student Council, life lessons together of Artistic health posters. 48 teams. marketing. around it was a terrific Jacketeers, Powerlifting, and that if you work “Each team/person DECA prepares JROTC participates in season,” said Christian AcDec, HOSA, Winter- hard enough and stay chooses their own emerging leaders and numerous events includ- Fernandez. guard, DECA, and JROTC. positive through diffi- competitive event based entrepreneurs for ca- ing: physical training, News TSA Team State Bound Enjoying Adventures Near, Far Yazlin Robles Staff Writer Shelby Bukowski On Reporter February had their own castles, churches, 23, the school chapter attended the TSA regional and cathedrals. She loved it all, but competition at Lamar learned too. Junior High. All of the 11 “There weren’t many inconve- students that competed niences, but the part where we had qualified for state. They to get around by train was hard. We will be attending state would often get lost trying to find competition in late April the right train,” Solis said. at the Fort Worth Conven- Bass went camping over the break tion Center. Float and Paddle ‘ and tried canoeing for the first The Technology Bass tries canoeing for the first time over spring break during a camping trip with her time, and even made a new furry Student Association is a family. national student organi- friend. zation created to develop Some people sat inside the house “ We brought two of our dogs, a and did nothing but savor the long Basset Hound and a Boxer, to the skills in science, technol- Earning Gold break without any worries for up- camp.” Bass said “The two loved ogy, engineering, and TSA students smile and pose to their hard work and mathematics as well as much earned success. coming assignments. Many found the scenery and were extremely business education. TSA contentment with Netflix, comput- tired by the time we had to leave. aims to develop leader- er games, shopping trips, and time The first day we were at camp, a ship, academic, and busi- peted in certain projects her the potential to do it. with friends. dog about my size showed up out ness management skills such as photography, TSA was opened to the However, some students, like of nowhere without a collar, and in the workplace among architectural design, whole campus last school Kacie Bass, Lorin Stansel, and Karen was playing and being friendly to- students and leaders interior design, and 3D year. Not a lot of people within the community. Solis, had some adventures of their wards us. We were tempted to take printing. are aware of the type of own. Bass went camping with her him home with us; we were calling “We’re all super excit- opportunities TSA offers. “Being the TSA spon- family, Stansel went to local places him Duke.” ed, as we are all going to sor has allowed me to get Students gain leadership get to go on and compete to know some of the stu- skills, the opportunity to like Kemah and NASA, and Solis Whether relaxing at home, or vis- to state,” Merari Castillo dents on a different level. meet new people, gain went to Spain. iting new places, time out of school said. They are hardworking knowledge in the engi- Stansel said her day at NASA with is always memorable. It’s time to Castillo will be compet- and dedicated students neering field, and seniors her family was full of excitement. start planning for summer. ing at state for photogra- and they are motivated could qualify for scholar- Her favorite part was that she got phy, architectural design, to win to compete at the ships. Students do not to ride in a tram train and saw a business card design, and national level,” sponsor have to be in the PLTW rocket park. While she was there, t-shirt design. Veronica Gonzalez said. program to join, it is open Stansel got to see the facility work- During the weeks Being her first year as a to everybody. Students leading up to competition ing on robotic parts. TSA sponsor and her first looking for future students are going to be Karen Solis went to Spain this year at the high school, careers in engineering making modifications to she had a lot to learn spring break, and returned with their projects, as compe- and math should con- some exciting goals about revisiting about the program and sider checking out TSA. tition will be tougher at her students. The dedica- the breathtaking, historic country. state. The students com- tion to her students gave She visited three cities, that each Choir members headed to State courtesy press relesase

On Saturday, Feb. 23, Angelica Castillo, Ari’ Anna One Solo, Division One-Su- forty-one (41) choir stu- Cole, Camille Carrerow perior rating, and are go- dents participated in the Clarissa Cortez, Daija’Le ing to the Texas State Solo UIL Solo and Ensemble Duprey and Ensemble Contest Contest held at Angle- Draik Hickok, Emily One-Superior rating: ton HS. Twenty-six (26) Joseph, Gabriel Salazar, Emma Del Angel and students earned Division Ismerai Tafolla, Julianna Taylor Moore received One-Superior medals for Medellin, Kaianna Morris, awards for Class Two Solo, their efforts. Kiley Holloway, Lauren Division 23 choir students will ad- Alexander Melanie Barber was vance to the Texas State Layla Palomarez, Lila awarded Class Three Solo, Solo and Ensemble Con- Reynolds, Madeline Silva, Division One-Superior test held at the University Megan Donaho, Milagros rating. of Texas in May. Hernandez, Tristyn Wil- Abigayle Kotz, Alexan- liams, and Valerie Cantu der Wohllaib , Alyssa Irby, received awards for Class

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Jackets Tackle Hunger No Peanuts, No Problems Cliffon Sawyer Kazidy Potts Staff Writer Staff Writer Jacket day. “We have enough for families are hungry too, Peanut allergies are all times and the nurse hives, itching, or rashes Snackit kids to come every day” so I started sending them the only allergies that needs to be given one (usually on the chest was created on campus Stredic said. home with food for their get worse over time too,” Connor said. and stomach first), and to fulfill a need within the Jacket Snackit has families,” said Stredic. and never go away, If a person goes into stomach or bladder school community. Too volunteers to help bag The administration is very making them one of the anaphylaxis, an EpiPen pains. many students reported food for the students that much behind the program. worst allergies in many is given and 911 is called How to use an EpiPen: they needed help with come, as well as picking “We encourage the people’s opinion. immediately. First, take the pen out food for themselves and up food for the program. community to donate to “There are four “The main issues of its casing. Once it’s families when they were “It’s important for us to Jacket Snackit, you may people at AHS with nut that students and even out, pull both blue ends not on campus. help the community that not know which students allergies, one of them teachers have with the to reveal the red or In order to help the we’re a part of,” student get the food, but you being a staff member,” protocol is that if one orange tip (depending students, the pantry was Dea Harrison said. know that students are nurse Dina Connor said. student has that class on the brand). organized last year by Harrison is one of the getting it, that’s joy,” AP Nut allergies are and has a nut allergy, Then push the red/ CIS coordinator Regina many students who help Rodney McFarland said. much more common every period has to be orange tip into the per- Stredic. The goal, Stredic organize the pantry and Anyone is welcome to now than they were nut free,” Connor said. son’s thigh (press hard) said, is to provide food help pack food. Some of the food pantry no matter 10 years ago, making People tend to forget for 10 seconds, then and ensure students have the food items available at the race, gender or social it more necessary to or just not care, which massage for 10 seconds. easy access to food, either Jacket Snackit include, but class. spread awareness. puts people in danger You need to puncture during or outside of tradi- are not limited to, ramen, School pantries do much “The main protocol of having a reaction. If the thigh and massage tional school hours. macaroni, ravioli, peanut more than simply provide for nut allergies is hav- someone in your class it because it gets the Jacket Snackit is cur- butter crackers, and Kool- food. They help to foster ing an allergy access is having a reaction, call adrenaline in the system rently located in the teach- Aid. stronger bonds between plan from your doctor 911 and use the person’s faster and makes it reers’ lounge, downstairs B Often, students that rely students, parents, teach- with in-depth informa- EpiPen. verse the effects of the building. Jacket Snackit is on the food pantry come ers, administrators, and tion about your aller- Some symptoms of reaction. The person managed and funded by from low income families the local community. gies. If the student’s anaphylaxis are swelling in distress should carry many organizations, such that don’t have the time “Jacket Snackit is an allergy is life threaten- of throat, tongue, and the EpiPen with them in as Student Council, local or money to get food. The awesome addition to our ing they need to keep eyes, shortness or loss case of an emergency. churches, staff members, Jacket pantry is generous school, and we don’t an EpiPen on them at of breath, dizziness, and others in the commu- enough to send students just only care about the nity. The pantry relies on home with a bag of food student’s education but aid from volunteers and for not only themselves we also care about their donors to keep operating. but the rest of their fami- wellbeing,” McFarland On a big day, the pro- lies too. said. gram feeds about 72 stu- “Sometimes the kids go dents, and 40 on a small home with food and the Photo by Cliff Sawyer Helping Others CIS Coordinatore Regina Stredic shows off a por- tion of the Jacket Snackit Pantry in B107. This program is available to any current students who need help with food at their own homes. Stu- dents are able to bring items home to the entire family Photos by Kazidy Potts as well. To donate Watching For Peanut Allergies to the pantry, Students can help others by knowing the signs and symptoms of an allergy attack, or anaphylaxis. please talk to Students can also help others by following warning signs outside of class doors where peanuts are Stredic regarding not allowed for the safety of other students. needed and useful items. Mandatory Tutorial Policy Explained ALexis Perez Staff Writer tory tutorials keep you very beneficial to those came together and The more organized know- students who need an looked at the reason school ing specific days. You extra push,” senior why we implemented has recently imple- can attend tutorials Ashley Astell said. Power Hour. It’s core mented a new rule: whatever day works Many staff mem- meaning is a time for mandatory tutorial. for you. And knowing bers on campus think students to be able to This rule says that you are required to go this rule has been very eat, take care of school teachers can assign makes you more likely helpful to students that work, and attend students in academic to pass,” freshman use it to their advan- organizations/school trouble Power Hour Cassandra Villarreal tage. clubs and things of tutorials that they must said “It gives students an that nature. However, attend. Some students Mandatory tutorials opportunity to make up the main objective view this new rule as is a new way for the work and receive tutor- for Power Hour is for excessive and un- school to encourage ing to help them better students to take care necessary, while some students to take advan- understand the subject of their educational view it as helpful and tage of Power Hour and benefit them aca- needs. My optimistic innovative. and all of the oppor- demically,” librarian hope is that all of our Photos by Alexis Perez “Going to tutorials tunities it offers. The Kim Hamilton said. students are passing. Learning Time Students are working to take advantage of tu- on days you are as- potential of the policy Teachers could use It’s a long way but I torial time offered with teachers during power signed to during Power is substantial and it mandatory tutorials do hope we will get hour each day. Students can come freely, or Hour can be very could have a good to their advantage as there,” assistant princi- possibly get assigned tutorials this semester. helpful. Tutorials, in impact on students and well. pal Rodney Mcfarland general, keep you from their grades. “I feel that we as said. failing. But manda- “I think it could be an administration Page 3 Feature Wednesdays Continue To Wow Students Ruth Turner Staff Writer Many and Basic Self Defense an increase in quality in containing suggestions of us type the words, is something every- my photos after What’s for conditioners and ‘how to...’ into Google at one should know. Self up Wednesday,” Minter ways to avoid frizz. Smith least once a week. During defense was the topic said. and Gomez showed What’s Up Wednesday, of the first What’s Up Week three was examples of hair treat- students can learn, ‘how Wednesday, and Officer Cookie Decorating with ments that they use and to…’, as well as partici- Bobby Taylor from the a professional decorator, how to use them. The pate in activities. Alvin Police Department Pam Shimek. Participants students who attended What’s Up Wednesday came to teach it. There, were given two heart were also given a few is during Wednesday students learned how to shaped sugar cookies, pages about the differ- Power Hour, and is orga- get out of grips like wrist and after seeing exam- ent types of curls, and nized by English teacher grabs and headlocks. ples from Shimek, used celebrities who have the Kelley Smith and busi- “It was a fun way to red and white frosting to specific curl type. ness teacher Christina learn about defense,” decorate their cookies. “I liked it because they Stanton. sophomore Trystan “It was a lot of gave lots of interesting “We want to provide Minter said. fun,” sophomore information and lots of opportunities for our Newspaper teacher Kevin Figueroa said. “I tips and tricks,” sopho- students to get involved Jessica Tompkins took really liked being able to more Kiana Dino de la courtesy photos in PH activities, to learn over for week two, and decorate my own cookies Rosa said. Engaging Fun new things, and to meet taught how to take bet- with all of the frosting” Meet up with other students they may ter photographs with a Smith said that she has friends each not cross paths with in smartphone. Attendees her own struggles with week at What Up Wednesday their daily routines. Also, were taught about bird’s curly hair, and decided for guaranteed we want to utilize PH eye and worm’s eye to show what she has fun during to bring in relevant and views, which are angles learned from “Curly Girl” power hour. interesting topics for stu- that improve photos methods of hair care Learn unique, fun and inter- dents that may not need by changing the way a in hopes that it would esting topics to be a club that meets camera processes the benefit others who also while having weekly,” Smith said. way light hits the subject. have curly hair. Week fun with fellow Smith said that they Students were ushered four, then, was ‘How to classmates. tried to find topics that outside to practice taking take care of your Curly are unique and may not pictures with their new Hair,’ instructed by Smith be offered in other clubs learning. and Ashley Gomez. Pam- or classes to all students, “I definitely noticed phlets were handed out

Creating brighter places, one drawing at a time Community Art Cristy Rodriguez but we want them to see that art Staff Writer It’s 10 A.M. The can be appreciated by everyone,” November air is art teacher Tess Stilwell said. crisp and the sky is clear. A group NAHS wants people to know of students prep the street with that art is in everyday life, and black acrylic paint while an- isn’t as hard to understand as other group starts laying out the some people might think. NAHS sketches that were prepared for believes that creativity and ex- the festival. The wind quickly dries pression are an important part of the paint, and the group of close the human experience, and giving friends get to work. Tubs of chalk people the opportunity to create organized by color are layed out, something with a group is truly a and the group starts sketching on wonderful gift. the streets of Houston. By 4 P.M., “I think the best part of being in they are tired, their clothes and NAHS is that I get to have fun and faces painted the colors of the work with people who share the rainbow, their fingertips rubbed same interests as me, and I get raw after spending a day work- to earn service hours at the same ing with chalk. They stand back, time,” junior Delilah Gonzales said. admire their work, and grin with This year, NAHS students have satisfaction. assisted during The Day, helped NAHS (National Art Honor students paint pumpkins, visited Society) is an honor society much the Houston Quilt Show, partici- like NHS. NAHS brings community pated in Via Colori ( a street paint- service and art together, while ing and chalk festival in Houston), exposing the surrounding com- and kept things organized at the munity to more opportunities to rodeo art open house. see art. It also brings together These events count towards students interested in all forms of students’ community service/ art, and gives them the opportu- volunteer hours. Every 10 hours, nity to work with each other and students earn 2 points that count grow closer. towards letter jackets. Anyone can join NAHS as long “The letterman jackets are as they meet the requirements, proof of how hard NAHS students and the club meets every Monday work to achieve their goals,” after school in FAC 117. Their goal junior Sonia Mendoza said. is to encourage more involvement Students can qualify for a letter and interest in art. jacket in NAHS once they reach a “Many people think of art as a cumulative total of 10 points. lofty thing they won’t understand,

Page 4 Feature Designing Dream Dresses Keigyn Villaloboz Igniting Minds, Calming flames Staff Writer Construction. Students Gabrielle Kacie Bass Reporter and didn’t know what to Sometimes a girl McBride, Paloma Vega, and Maria His lungs think of the program at first. just has to make her own fairy tale Leon Estrada have advanced to state breathed It wasn’t until he had gone dress herself. to compete with fashion design stu- in through the mask, and to fill out the application Fashion design students at man- dents from all over Texas. It is very he felt the heat from the that he realized how great aged to create their own dresses impressive for the students to be burning house on his face. A it was. and took them to competition. The competing in high school and also bright red truck was parked “I felt as if I was a part of students began the project in Octo- making it to state with the dresses. behind him as he made sure something better and big- ber and they finished the project in “I really enjoy the class getting that everyone was okay. He ger,” Olson said. December. the opportunity to think outside the looks up with his eyes wide. He’s fought many fires, Making the dresses was all the box for each of my projects such He saw someone that he and he’s been a part of ev- students’ idea. This was the first as my recent project ‘Regal El- had never expected to see ery type of rescue. With the class to make dresses for competi- egance,’” vice president Maria Leon in a situation like this. One number of training hours tion. The students got to pick the Estrada said. of his high school students. and with the situations that design that they wanted, “Some of Estrada was inspired by the movie Douglas Olson, the manu- he has been in with his crew, the kids decided to make big, poufy Romeo and Juliet for her dress. In facturing and welding teach- he feels that they’re fam- dresses.” teacher Eve Cantu said. “It the film, wealthy characters would er, graduated from Texas ily. Olson enjoys being with was very unusual for them to go so wear different kinds of velvet fab- A&M in 2009 and in 2011 he them and knowing that they big from the beginning because it’s rics. joined the Alvin Volunteer have his back. the start and I thought they were go- “The class has helped me to get Fire Department. And eight ”The average year, we’re ing to go simple, but they impressed more out there in the community years later, on Febr. 9, was making 200 calls a year, train me.” whether if it’s the fashion industry voted as Firefighter of the every Tuesday night, and The students that competed in the or the Alvin community,” Estrada Year. every time the tone goes competitions with their dresses were said. “I want to help people. I off, we go down to the sta- Gabrielle McBride, Maria Leon like to help people. I can’t tion. We work together, and Estrada, Aurora Bautista, Andrea do anything but work, so I we have a working relation- Mandujano, and Paloma Vega. try to help everyone here,” ship,” Olson said. Gabrielle McBride made a beauti- Olson said. Olson has been a part of ful, sleeveless, black dress. Paloma The Alvin Volunteer Fire The Alvin Volunteer Fire De- Vega made a pink, sleeveless, sequin Department was formed in partment for eight years and dress. Maria Leon Estrada made 1898 and is currently being has made multiple memo- a beautiful, red, velvet, sleeveless led by the Fire Chief/Ad- ries involving volunteering. dress, and Aurora Bautista made a ministrator Rex W. Klesel. Including an incident when blue and black, sleeveless dress with Who at first, saw that Olson someone drank Hurricane a stomach cutout and an accessory. would make a good front Harvey flood water, to see- The students worked extremely line firefighter, and is cur- ing his students while out hard on the dresses for the past three rently amazed by Olson’s volunteering. He loves being months. The competitions were ability to taking on new chal- apart of the program, and Feb.24 -25. lenges. Olson is also a part he enjoys helping people “All of the girls went to the of the recruiting community, within it. competition, three of the girls and is one of the first people “Our strength lies in our made it to the state competition, so to see and greet the new people. Our people have ac- we will be going to state in a few volunteers. cepted the challenges that weeks.” Cantu said. “He has become a great face our community on a Fashion design competed in mentor for our new re- daily basis. Will you join us?” various competitions, such as FC- cruits,” said Klesel. -Alvin Fire Department courtesy photo CLA STAR Events competitions Olson was told about the Homepage. Firefighter Teacher in Fashion Design and Fashion firefighter volunteering pro- Teacher Doug Olson was awarded the honor of firefighter of the year. Yes To Her Dress gram from an ex-coworker Girls are excited to take their dresses to state to compete.

A Place To Color All the Worries Away Clarice Orozco Editor In Coloring Club because I club day. I am a creative between the tornado of wanted to improve my col- person and on top of im- applying for scholarships, oring skills and take stress proving my coloring skills, nailing exams, holding away from my day,” junior it relaxes me from school,” good grades, and working Hannah Clingan said. junior, Shae Montemayor part time jobs after school, Coloring club has giv- said. students have found a en many students an easy Each year, coloring club simple and easy way to way to show their creativ- takes a day to give back manage stress and anxiety. ity by choosing from a to the soldiers that aren’t Power Hour offers variety of themed coloring home for the holidays. many entertaining, educa- sheets that allow them to “In December, we tional, enjoyable clubs that express their interest. wrote heartfelt letters and anyone can attend. “I like that I get to color colored pages to send to Coloring Club is held and spread my imagination soldiers so no one is left in the science building by while I get to hang with without something for Angela Ptak and it is a my friends. My main goal this special time of year,” positive environment that is to be the best colorer sophomore Samantha photos by: Clarice Orozco can be a calming way to at school,” junior Andy Rodriguez said. Calming Colors help with stress. Rivera said. “I enjoy hosting color- Club students socialize together dur- Coloring may seem like Students get to show ing club because I wanted ing power hour as they take a break from school stress and color. The club something a kid would do their interest through col- to give kids a place that has become a hit with students during for simple fun, but stu- oring and are able to put they can be worry free in power hour because it offers a relax- dents and many adults find in request for what they a relaxed environment that ing environment to express creativity. it to be a stress relieving would like to color the fol- can be a stress free space,” Students who wish to relieve some worries should visit Ptak’s room dur- technique. lowing week to come. club sponsor Angela Ptak ing powerhour. “I was inspired to join “I try to never miss a said. Page 5 Opinion What’s The Trend? High School Bucket Cassandra Villareal Valerie Him Staff Writer Editor In Cheif List Recent Top Trends on social Media Go outside your comfort zone and as of print date, April 5. A bucket list is a number of ex- create conversations with others. periences or achievements that a person hopes to accomplish during 6. 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Column: Improvements Not Lasting Solutions

Nick Wilson Editor Needs Remain Regarding Power Hour Structure

that students get the most out Sure when we came back and if that’s the case then why systems don’t catch colds. The Power Hour model has of the time as possible. from winter break and Power not increase punishments during Maybe students could fund raise gone into decline, as it has been This semester buildings were Hour started back up the school Power Hour again? for this? drastically changed and altered closed off to students during said, “students aren’t using tuto- Power Hour isn’t what it Also, we could change how from its original state of when it Power Hour, partially to help rials,” but that’s because before used to be, but there can be we handle behavioral issues started two years ago. track how many students were the computer system, students a compromise between what from just punishment to to When Power Hour was first going to tutorials and also partly just didn’t care and never signed we currently have and what we punishment with a ‘pseudo-re- enacted on campus, everyone due to students behaviour in in, and I think the new comput- used to have that can satisfy the habilitation” where we can have enjoyed and respected the the buildings like PDA, fights, ers will prove that attendance in administration and students. students talk to a counselor or boundaries of what was and disrupting tutoring with loud tutorials is overall very good. A few more solutions to AP to try to figure out ways to wasn’t acceptable. There were talking, or just blocking the hall- Something the administra- improving Power Hour could prevent them from doing it in a few fights, and it was a rocky way with their legs. tion also talks about is students make student better about hav- the future. start, but after a couple weeks But the school only letting stu- leaving trash, if someone sees ing to eat outside in the pavilion. And maybe we could just take things settled down, students dents inside the buildings when a student who litters, that For instance, the school should the privilege of power hour took advantage of the spare it reaches below 50 degrees student should ISS and to help purchase another row of picnic away from students who can’t, time they were given, and some fahrenheit isn’t fair, even when pick up lunch related trash in the tables for students because the wont’ or refuse to make good rested their brains (which is its say 57 degrees for example courtyard like lunch trays, chip current cafeteria and pavilion decisions during this time. So what Power Hour was also and someone is wearing a bags, etc. I don’t see a problem seating fills quickly and there many students utilize this time pitched to us as). hoodie and jeans it’s still chilly with that as a punishment as aren’t any other tables to eat at for so many reasons, and some Of course there needed to be outside, but the cafeteria is long as students wear gloves for other than having to go across students do rely on this time to tweaks from what it originally too full to go in there and most sanitation. campus to a teachers room. The attend tutorials because they was, but Power Hour does not students don’t want to go to Even then, the school is still temperature they let students just can’t make after school seem to be as great as it once tutorials that they don’t need, saying that there’s fights and inside should be around 55-60 tutorial times. Let’s stop letting was. However, we can still so what are students supposed other misbehavioural issues degrees as a precaution so the students who don’t care ruin improve it, and make it better so to do? going on during Power Hour, students with weaker immune it for those who do. Page 6 Entertainment Stepping Backward Student Submitted Work Kacie Bass Staff Writer The history of Alvin Sources- is interesting and rich. All it takes is BABE ON THE BAYOU ALVIN AT CENTENNIAL by a walk to the local museum or to the Ida M. Blanchette, 1979 library to learn fun facts about our A WINDOW TO THE PAST BRAZORIA COUNTY, hometown. TEXAS https://tshaonline.org/handbook/online/articles/ In 1879, Alvin Morgan arrived in the hea02 area that would become the future Al- vin, Texas. Morgan was originally from Louisiana, but Sante Fe, the owner of a railroad company, hired him as an overseer of the loading and shipping of cattle at the stock pens. He bought two sections of land and built a house. Along with his famous companions: a dog, a goose, and a white buzzard, it was easy for Morgan to bring people to Alvin. Morgan converted a boxcar from the railroad into a post office, and as the land developed, more set- tlers moved in. The Alvinites (when the town was first settled), would send pictures of Morgan and his many companions as postcards. The town was successfully proclaimed as a town when the popu- Man With His Friends lation reached 49. Based on how new Morgan Alvin with his famous dog and Alvin was and how fast it grew, it was goose that he walked around town with. known as the “Babe on the Bayou” in Brazoria County. by: Victoria Caughman Because Morgan was the first citizen in town and started up businesses and the postal services, the residents wanted to honor him and name the town after him. Wait, did ya see that? At first, the town was Raney Nelson going to be named Morgan, Staff Writer but the name was already taken, resulting in our town Freshman Mallori Merchant to be titled as Alvin. displayed her talent: a front Old Days In Alvin handspring on the ground. A historic shot of downtown “I learned how to do it a couple years ago, and I got it about 2 weeks into me knowing it.”

Sophmore Adilene Martinez Ri- vera is very flexible and wanted to show it. “Last year, I got into dance and started stretching everything.”

Check Us Out Freshman Lauren Alexander is able to fold her tounge into many things but this one was the best. “I’ve known I could do it since I was 6, and I never understood it, I always called it a tortilla chip.”

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Page 7 Sports Powerlifting Great Gains Celebrating Jacket Soccer Natalie Seng Staff Writer Powerlifting is nington said. one of the many Camila Recendez has been a Mens and women’s varsity soccer both advanced to the first overlooked sports at AHS. The member in powerlifting for over round of playoffs. Ladies went up against George Ranch and sport consists of three attempts two years; her strongest lift is at maximal weight on three lifts: 310. “This season has been so men played Strake Jesuit High. Although neither team made it squat, bench press, and deadlift. good, the girls division has been past the first round, each is celebrating fantastic seasons. Joe Casa has been coaching amazing, as well as the boy divi- powerlifting for over twenty five sion.” Recendez said. years. “My father was a coach Ricardo Alaniz one of the var- and I wanted to impact young sity male powerlifters has been men and woman the way he did in powerlifting for three years. in a successful way,” said Casa. “My favorite part of powerlift- Powerlifting has had a very suc- ing is knowing there’s more than cessful season as they were able just me, the bigger picture is the to take home first place in all of lifting family, the friendships their competitions and had six and love being given all around,” girls and five boys advance to the Alaniz said. Alaniz’s best deadlift regional championship. was 485 lbs. Team captain Hayli Penning- Five girls were able to ad- ton, has been in powerlifting vance to state, Trinity Ruiz, since freshman year. Now a Camila Recendez, Nancy Meza, senior, Hayli has learned to push Karina Macias, and Belen Almad- herself to be the best she can be er. Almader was the only one to and how to lead others to do the place at state and got fifth. same. “Powerlifting has taught “Even though I have had many me leadership qualities and how accomplishments this year, I strong I really am,” Pennington still continue to push myself to said. Some of the events pow- be even better next year,” said erlifting competes in are squat, Almader. bench, and deadlift. As powerlifting has come to an “My strongest lift was squat at end, we wish the best off to cur- regionals, I squatted 365.” Pen- rent and future members.

2018-2019 Staff Members Emily Bates Alexis Perez Shelby Bukowski Kazidy Potts Oscar Garcia Yazlin Robles Michael Ortega Daniel Rodriguez Joshua Rackely Cliffton Sawyer Cristy Rodriguez Natalie Seng Raney Nelson Ruth Turner Cassandra Villareal Keigyn Villaloboz

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