The Tiger’s Tale Volume 92 Issue No. 1 Sept. 24, 2010 On her mark Drag racing becomes passion for goal-oriented student By Shawn Burns Crandall, TX. work on my dragster. the little light informing models she looks up to in “I’m ready to go “I love my dragster. It’s My dad doesn’t do all you that you won, that’s the world of drag racing. ridiculously fast!” my baby.” Briana drives a the work. I’m right there the greatest feeling.” “My role models in drag Most freshmen have a 2003 John Deere junior with him fixing what Drag racing can also racing are my dad, Ashley similar desire; however, dragster she affectionately goes wrong.” Briana even be a very dangerous sport Force Hood and Erica very few get the chance calls “Purple Monsta.” helped her father put the and all precautions are Enders.” because they aren’t old Purple Monsta is a 14’, motor into her dragster. taken to insure nothing Briana has many enough to drive. 300-pound dragster paint- Many people fail to happens to the drivers. “I different goals for her Briana Doucette is ed pink and purple with realize what exactly goes wear a fire suit, helmet, drag racing career. “I want the exception to the rule. the claws of neck brace, to win a Wally by the time Briana is a 14-year-old a cheetah d r i v i n g I turn 17.” In order to win freshman who spends scratching at g l o v e s , a Wally, Briana will have her weekends in a rather the paint. The d r i v i n g to win at a national junior unique way. dragster cost s h o e s dragster competition. She Two months ago, about $3000 and arm is also aspiring to win 38 Briana began drag racing, without a restraints,” junior dragster races so following in the footsteps motor, plus she said. she can overcome Erica of her father, Billy an additional “All my Ender’s total of 37 wins. Doucette, who began $2750 for the equipment After finishing her junior racing in March of 2009. motor. ended up dragster career, Briana However, her father didn’t Briana has c o s t i n g hopes to go pro and either start out drag racing. His been racing a b o u t race Prostock or Top Fuel driving career began with in the junior $100.” Dragsters. motorcycles and only d r a g s t e r For many Taking a step in the after a few accidents and division for ages 8-17. into every race Briana families, hospitality and right direction, Briana a brief stint at golf, did She has raced in a total of competes in. “Drag racing integrity are not sacrificed is planning to race at he begin racing dragsters. five races, winning two. is more than it seems. at the expense of winning. the American Hot Rod In March of this year, he Briana is quick to You must have a better “Everyone is basically a Association (AHRA) advanced to the top 16 out point out that the keys reaction time, beat them big family, whether you Junior Dragster World of more than 400 racers to her dragster weren’t to the finish and run as win or lose. We’re all there Finals in Midland on Oct. on an episode of “PINKS” free. “People may not close to your projected for each other. If you need 2-3. at the Dallas Raceway in understand that I actually time as possible. It’s very a part in between races Briana already has a difficult to win,” she said. and someone at the track pretty good idea of what Not only is drag racing has that part, then they are she wants to do for a fairly difficult, it can more than likely going to living. “When I grow up, I also be very expensive. help you out.” want to rebuild old muscle Weekends out at the drag Win or lose, drivers cars.” strip can cost hundreds remain respectful. “After of dollars. “Drag racing every race, you shake “There is not one other is kind of expensive, but the other racer’s hand girl in Snyder, Texas that when you’re in that car and congratulate them by drag races. There’s not going 80 mph down the telling them they did a one other kid in Snyder, Freshman Briana Doucette and her father, Billy Doucette, ease up to track and you beat them to good job.” Texas that drag races. Just the starting line at the Abilene Dragstrip. Contributed photo the finish line, and you see Briana has three role me! I love it!” Editorial 2 Sept. 24, 2010

Editorial Construction presents problems For quite a while now, the high school campus has been the center of construction. Under construction We believe that the construction, as well as its timing, is more until... uh... well it’ll harmful than beneficial. be awhile... I like this one! The first problem with the construction has to do with parking. The construction has made the junior parking lot off limits. With No! This one! the junior parking lot off limits, students are either forced to park in the sophomore parking lot or the south end of Austin Avenue by the baseball practice field. This distance means that students are not only affected at lunch but in the morning as well. When students have to walk that far, the result is a surplus of tardies. But rather than constantly complain about being late due to construction, students could choose to take a more pro-active approach to the problem. With the knowledge that parking is scarce, students should get to school earlier and come back from lunch earlier. The second problem many people have with the construction is the amount of money being spent. Critics tend to bring to light other Roar of the Crowd areas of our school that could use a little extra money. Some students Do you think the campus construction is beneficial, say band, choir, drama or academics could have better utilized this harmful or both? money. In this instance, a middle ground could have been found. Rather than shelling out all of this money for several construction projects, construction plans could have been spread out over a longer period of time. This would have freed up budget money to spend on departments of the school that need more funds. “I think the con- “I think the construc- “I think the campus “I don’t think it’s Poor planning is the third and final construction problem. The struction is both ben- tion is a great idea, construction is both beneficial at all. eficial and harmful. but no much the way because it makes our There is nowhere for construction was supposed to start when school ended last year. When the construc- it was executed. Each campus harder to the students to park Numerous changes in plans have delayed completion of the project. tion is completed, it construction project work around on, but and be able to access will be beneficial to should have been it will be worth it in our cars fast. Dur- One major issue with the planning is a collection of water underneath everyone, but now done one at a time. the end.” ing lunch and after school it is very scary the grounds of the campus. Every time the workers hit water, they it is just an inconve- The new concession Nathan Villanueva to try to leave be- nience. ” stand and cafeteria 10th must take time to fix the problem before they can start anew. cause so many people Faith Overton are going to be really are crowded into one th Knowing how much time and money was going into this project, 10 beneficial but right area and everyone is more time to plan the project should have been taken. Every now the parking is trying to get out at crazy and confu- one time.” construction project is going to have delays, but better planning sion.” Grace Harrison would have insured that there would be minimal distractions. Mattie Drake 12th 10th

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The Adventures of a Girl Named SHELBY Writer reflects on summer vacation By Shelby Rasco experience! In other words, I a tour of Madam Tussaud’s David Beckam and the cast in early to watch the Teen Adventure 1. nearly died more than once! Wax Museum. To sum of Twilight. It was fabulous! Choice Awards on TV. Talk As the plane began Needless to say, that hour things up, I’ll just say that At that point, I was not only about weird! It was so hard to descend into the L.A. was ranked one of the highest there is nothing on Earth like star struck but thankful that I to wrap our brains around atmosphere on that fine on my list of most terrifying this place. It’s a three-story had been so blessed to have the fact that we had just been Saturday afternoon, experiences, and I was so building with tons of themed the opportunity to experience there the night before! So we excitement brewed inside happy once we reached the rooms full of celebrity wax something so surreal. It’s sat there in awe of all our of me. Although most of hotel. figures that actually look like definitely one thing I will experiences and recollected what I could see was smog After dropping our luggage the real celebrities. There’s never forget! the memories we had made and a bunch of houses with off in the room, my mom music, sound effects and all After an extraordinary for we both knew that the kidney-shaped pools in the and I decided to go explore. kinds of different lighting to day like Sunday, I couldn’t next day, Tuesday, we would backyards, I couldn’t wait to In doing this, we discovered set the mood of each room. wait to see what Monday be catching a plane back to experience sunny California. that we were only three The only bad thing about the would bring. Monday reality. Boy was I surprised when I blocks away from Hollywood museum is that the figures consisted of riding subways stepped off that plane! Sunny? Boulevard, a.k.a. the party start to creep you out after and city buses around L.A. Traveling to Los Angeles Yes. Warm? Absolutely not! capitol of L.A. We spent the awhile. We visited Staples Center, was such an amazing blessing! According to the pilot, it was rest of the day walking the Sunday was also the day I Writer’s Guild of America I am so thankful that God has a “comfortable 67 degrees,” entire length of the Walk had been anticipating for many West, Farmer’s Market and given me parents who support but I wasn’t buying it. I was of Fame (1.7 miles), which months. I have four words The Grove (an inside-out me and rewarded me with this straight up cold! partly lies on Hollywood for you: TEEN CHOICE mall.) Visiting all of these trip for my accomplishments Despite my discomfort, I Blvd., and exploring famous AWARDS 2010! Attending places was so cool! We spent in school last year (even was determined to have the buildings, such as Grauman’s this show was one of the the whole day sightseeing, though I think this trip was trip of a lifetime, so my mother Chinese Theatre and Kodak most phenomenal adventures shopping and eating amazing much more than I deserved!). and I plastered a big grin on Theatre (where the Academy I’ve ever had. I literally sat food (including red velvet I hope to make a trip back one our faces and continued our Awards are held). 10-30 yards away from over cheesecake – yum!). I didn’t day soon! journey. The next morning, Sunday, 100 celebrities, including the want the day to end. Driving through Los was a bowl of enthusiasm. ever-so-hot Zac Efron, Big By the way, this column is Angeles was quite an We headed out early to take Time Rush, Sandra Bullock, That night we turned the first of a series. Enjoy! Shawn’s Guide to Post-Apocalyptic Survival a.k.a Life Student begins crusade to save high school students By Shawn Burns to you about the price of Rule number 1: Don’t pretty sure nobody has ever means, stand up for what Hello, high school world! eggs in China, but how does take life too seriously. You’ll said that. But, people say you believe in. If you feel It’s your good old friend, that affect your every day never get out alive. violence isn’t the answer… passionate about something, Shawn Burns, and my oh life? To be quite frank, it It’s incredibly unhealthy Have you ever seen a person stand your ground. NEVER my, have I got a surprise doesn’t. to live a life of stress, but calmly beat the stuffing out be afraid to stand up for for you. I’ve been given With you the reader being when you take life too of somebody? Nope! So what you believe in. Without my own column! As many my primary focus, I’ve seriously, that’s exactly let’s get rid of the anger beliefs, we’re nothing more of you know, I am a senior decided my column should what you get! Step outside and learn how to shrug off than scriptless actors in this this year so this column be something of the self- your comfort zone and put our problems with a smile. movie we call life. may be my last chance to help variety. A few words of everything into perspective. BREATHE. Three rules is a subtle make a difference before I wisdom never hurt anybody, This is an excellent tidbit start, but I hope they help! graduate. right? I’ve got eight more of advice, which is exactly Rule number 3: “Never There will be many more Keeping that in mind, issues to go, so I might just why it’s number one! See die easy.” - Walter Payton to come, but try not to get I’ve created a theme for my prove myself wrong on that where I’m going with this? This is one of my all- TOO overwhelmed waiting column this year. Sounds one. time favorite quotes. In a for the next issue. I would super easy, huh? NOT so Anywho, I’m gonna keep Rule number 2: In nutshell, it means never sell love to hear your opinion much. It’s actually very my introduction column through the nose, out yourself short. If you have on anything I write in my difficult to come up with a short and sweet, so I’ll finish through the mouth. dreams, reach for them. column. I send you many solid column theme. with a couple of Shawn BREATHE! Anger isn’t Don’t give up on something virtual hearts full of love. I could sit here and talk rules. the answer. Okay, so I’m that matters to you. It also Tata! 4 Opinion Sept. 24, 2010

Dude, Buy Me a Coconut! Teenager deals with devastating loss By Leslie Quinonez little things were once a heart was pounding in her anyway. Nothing could stop And it hurt too much. For anyone who has lost source of enjoyment. But chest when her dad called her the torturing thoughts as a loved one now, looking back, there to the other room. Taking they flooded her brain. Dealing with his death It was like the world had were just painful reminders her by the hand, he said in a She embraced her dad in was miserable. A dark rain lost all its lovely colors. of what was lost. quiet voice “Sweetheart, I’m a tight grip. Knowing that cloud followed her around Nothing could make her “I want him back,” she dying.” if she cried her dad would everywhere she went. But smile. Nothing brought her whispered to herself. In that The doctors had said feel worse than he already instead of feeling sorry comfort. Nothing could hold moment, another memory there was more time. Even did, she said nothing, afraid for herself, instead of her interest. Not like he did. came to mind. She had though there was nothing that her voice would crack complaining how it wasn’t Everything that had once said this before. Things that could be done, there and give her away. Instead fair, instead of blaming God grabbed her attention, or hadn’t worked out with her was still a little while of crying, they sat in silence. for her grief, she was quite make her laugh ceased to boyfriend so they said good- longer. It didn’t hit her as Now joined by her mom, calm about it. She realized exist. There was a time bye. She remembered how hard as she thought. Maybe brother, grandma, and great- how blessed she was to when silly things made her she felt when he walked it was because she had been grandpa. Holding on to each be able to say, “I love you laugh. Like the commercial away. It hurt, but she felt forewarned. Maybe it was other was the only way they dad” because in some cases, about the new couple who dumb crying about it now. because she spent sleepless felt they could express their a child will grow up not didn’t know anything about Because now, she knew nights dreading it. Maybe it love and sorrow. knowing the father and a a house. “It’s like really that losing a boyfriend was was because she didn’t want A few days later, the fathers love. But she was one green!” the distressed girl nothing to losing a father. to accept it. cancer came out of the of the lucky ones. And that whimpered into the phone. She closed her eyes, Heart throbbing, she battle victorious. The girl was enough. She couldn’t That one always earned a remembering the day that turned away, not able to found it hard to keep a ask for more than that. good chuckle. Watching the destroyed her. look at him. Thousands of straight face. Realizing that kittens playfully pounce on It was an abnormally thoughts exploded through it didn’t matter anymore, Maybe, just maybe things anything that moved always quiet day at the house. her mind. He wouldn’t be she dashed out of the house, would get better. The world brought a smile. Listening The TV was on the music around to see her off to crying uncontrollably. Her would come to life again. to angry parrots say, “Shut channel, silenced. The clock prom. Graduation. Leave her destination unknown. Just to know that he was up Pancho,” over and over didn’t chime. It was an at her dorm. Walk her down “Anywhere but here,” in a better place, no longer again never got old. Hearing uncomfortable eerie silence. the aisle and give her away. she whimpered. Being in suffering, was already the overweight hamster The kind where you know Witness her achievements. the house was the last place healing the wound. bump into the things in his something bad was going He wouldn’t be around to she wanted to be. She would lime green hamster ball was to happen. The animals hold her first baby and be the see or hear him. Sitting in She glanced down at the always amusing. Drawing a must have known, even they grandpa he always wanted his favorite chair. Outside head stone, wiping away the picture, listening to music, kept still. She never sat still, to be. That was unbearable playing with one of the dogs. silent tears that rolled down reading a book. All these pacing back and forth. Her to think about, but she did Playing his video games. her face. Book Reviews by Jessica By Jessica Jones This reading list is seriously would probably be pretty a month to read it because atrocities that happen to the (Editor’s note: Rating scale huge and I skipped over mediocre because it was I just didn’t want to stop patients. The tight ship of the 1-5, 5 being the highest.) this particular novel about about a mental institution reading it. ward is completely rocked One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s a hundred times and never and there are at least eight when a man comes in who Nest by Ken Kesey really thought about it until I trillion books over that The story takes place in a decides that he would rather Rating: 5 out of 5 came across it one day in the subject. mental institution that is run plead insanity and enter the I have to admit, I only library, remembered that it Actually reading One by the passive-aggressive institution than go to jail. picked up One Flew Over the was on the list, and checked Flew Over the Cuckoo’s head nurse who uses Cuckoo’s Nest because it was it out. I’d heard of One Flew Nest is definitely one of the superficial kindness to gain I can’t tell you the ending, on a reading list of classics Over the Cuckoo’s Nest best decisions I’ve made and control over everything that or too many details about the that I have and I wanted to from various people and it ended up becoming one of goes on in her ward. The book, but keep some tissues get through all of the books they always raved about it. my three favorite novels of narrator is a “deaf and dumb around just in case you have on it to become “well-read.” I assumed that the novel all time. It took me about Indian” who watches the a heart. News 5 Sept. 24, 2010

New teachers, new positions added to faculty

Kelly Burleson Elizabeth Holman Darren Hughes Position: chemistry teacher Position: Teacher, world history; Position: Instructional assistant th Favorite thing about SHS: Working proctor, WTC online classes; coach 9 Favorite thing about position: Having with some great teachers. The science volleyball, head girls’ track an opportunity to have interactions with department faculty has been so Favorite thing about position: I am students and hopefully improving their welcoming. comfortable with my role; familiar opportunities for their future. Graduated high school: In Virginia with all aspects of my instructional and Favorite thing about SHS: I enjoy the Graduated college: ACU, under- coaching assignments. small town atmosphere of the teachers graduate; City College of New York, masters Favorite thing about SHS: The and students. Family: Travis Burleson (art teacher) spouse; one child, Milo (2 students are already accustomed to high expectations. Graduated high school: Ira High School (1985) ½) Graduated high school: Shidler H.S., Shidler, OK. We only had Graduated college: Tarleton State University Hobbies: Taking pictures, cooking/baking 33 in our senior class. Family: Parents and one brother Graduated college: Associate of Arts degree, Northeastern A&M Hobbies: I love sports and everything that involves the outdoors. I (NEO), Miami, OK; bachelors degree (physical education/social also like to work in the yard during spring and summer. Emma Garrett studies) East Central University (ECU), Ada, OK; masters degree Position: Special-ed aid (educational leadership)- SFA, Nacogdoches, TX Favorite thing about SHS: I enjoy Family: Two grown children and two grandsons (ages five and working with the students. three). They all live in the Weatherford area. Graduated high school: Lincoln High Hobbies: Travel, watching good adventure movies. I’m a Trekkie! School- Snyder Graduated college: Three years, LCU Canita Rhodes Position: Assistant principal Family: Two sons; two granddaughters; Debra Hester Favorite thing about position: Working one great-granddaughter; one great-grandson Position: special education-inclusion- with SHS students and staff. Hobbies: Sewing, cooking, crocheting, quilting IPC English II, gov./eco Favorite thing about SHS: The small Favorite thing about position: school feeling, large amount of school working with students pride and spirit Favorite thing about SHS: helpful Clint High staff Graduated high school: School Graduated high school: Ira Graduated college: Texas Tech University 1998, BS biology; Graduated college: WTC, Angelo State University, Sul Ross Abilene Christian University 2010, master of education University Family: husband Greg, Cayelea (Jr. ASU), Brenon (10th SHS) Barbara Green Family: Richard/Matthew, Jared – sons; Kristel – daughter-in-law, Position: Educational diagnostician Parker, Fallon, Owen - grandchildren Favorite thing about position: The Hobbies: grandchildren, exercise, travel kids Favorite thing about SHS: The building Graduated high school: Sweetwater High School Graduated college: Angelo State University; Texas A&M University Kingsville Family: One daughter, husband Hobbies: Gardening Mr. G’eez Ira Gonzales Position: family and consumer sciences teacher, FCCLA adviser, cheerleading • Senior Portraits • coach Favorite thing about your position: My favorite thing about my position • Digital Photography • is being able to educate students in a subject area that I am very passionate about! I also enjoy coaching • Graduation Announcements • cheerleading and being a part of KNOWING CHRIST FCCLA!! Favorite thing about SHS: the school & • Tuxedo Rentals • spirit and pride!! MAKING HIM KNOWN Graduated from high school: Snyder 2003 Graduated from college: Texas Tech Fi r s t Ba p t i s t Ch u r c h University 2007; Post-Bac, 2009 Sn y d e r , Te x a s Family: Parents, Tom and Joni 3809 College Ave. • Snyder Gonzales; Siblings, Josh Gonzales and Bianca Chandler 1701 27th St. Hobbies: working out and shopping 325-573-2631 www.fbcsnyder.org 325-573-7387 News 6 Sept. 24, 2010

New instructors, student teacher join faculty David Turrentine By Kellie Sanders assignments to my online Position: science teacher , once a student at SHS, course,” he said. Favorite thing about position: My Chase Ashworth students is now experiencing teaching here. Ashworth “History has always been Favorite thing about SHS: The will be student teaching here until Dec. 3. He’s my favorite subject,” Ashworth students Graduated high school: Sam Houston working with Richard Hester now, but will be said about the reason he chose High School, Arlington, TX teaching with Janice Mitchell later on. to teach history. Graduated college: B.S. Texas A&M University; M.A. Texas Ashworth attends Texas Tech and plans to “I substituted for a while to earn extra money, Tech Family: Two dogs, Sunny (female blue heeler) eight-years-old; graduate in December. and I discovered that I enjoy teaching. I chose Bandit (female basset hound- Australian shepherd cross) 7 years “I am to teach classes and turn in some basic to teach at the high school level because I prefer old to work with teenagers rather than younger Hobbies: Movies, books (YAF- sci-fi/fantasy), my dogs students,” Ashworth said. Lance Wann Katie Wooten Position: agricultural science teacher Position: chemistry/earth and space “I would like to teach as near to Snyder as I Favorite thing about position: Being teacher can,” he said about where he’d like to teach. able to teach using a hands-on method. Favorite thing about position: Thinking Ashworth already has a favorite memory from Favorite thing about SHS: The pride outside the box, and my students keep and traditions me young; I love to work with kids. Labs teaching. “I will always remember teaching the Graduated high school: Roscoe High are fun and I love to organize. A job that first lesson I came up with on my own,” Ashworth teaches you new things daily is the one School, 2002 said. Graduated college: West Texas A&M University, 2006 to have because I love to learn. Favorite thing about SHS: The students dress nicely. I have a Family: Wife, Rebecca; sons, Rett (3 years) and Colt (1 year) “I am able to be a student teacher here because really good support team. The school is nice and the students are Hobbies: Hunting nice and even though I’ve had a few problems with some students, I got permission from my college, and my family we have been able to work things out. lives here so I have a place to stay,” he said. Richard Wilson Graduated high school: 1979 graduate of Haskell High in Haskell, “My father works for CML, my mother works at Position: ag science teacher Texas. We were the Haskell Indians and our colors were black and Favorite thing about position: gold. I was the salutatorian of my class. the high school in ISS, and my brother is still at Working with energetic students who Graduated college: Austin Community College, Austin, in 1999 Tech,” Ashworth said about his family. have a desire to succeed with an associate of science in pre-pharmacy; Hardin-Simmons Ashworth graduated from SHS in 2006. “It Favorite thing about SHS: Winning University Abilene in 2004 with a BA in life sciences; University traditions in all organizations, not just of Alaska in Anchorage, Sacramento City College, McMurry is an interesting experience to be a teacher here FFA University, Western Texas Extension College instead of a student,” he said. Graduated high school: Peaster High Family: Daughter Hannah, who is 24 and married; son, William, Ashworth participated in football while he was School, 2006 12, attends Snyder Elementary. Graduated college: Texas Tech University, 2010 Hobbies: I love to bake! I love fashion. I am addicted to exercise a student here. “My favorite memory from high Hobbies: Tournament bass fishing, hunting, golf, Texas Rangers since I’m hyper. I enjoy watching movies, nature, animals (my cat’s school is when I got to play a football game at baseball name is Rosie) and traveling. (I spent a week in Jamaica and a month in Great Britain). I’m a certified Padi Open Texas Stadium before they closed it,” Ashworth Water Scuba Diver, but haven’t dived since I was at said. Jamaica in ’96. I enjoy playing spider solitaire and “I read a lot and watch a lot of old movies,” puzzles of any kind. Purple is my favorite color. Nurse Jackie is my favorite TV series. My favorite shows are Ashworth said about what he does in his spare about vampires (Vampire Diaries). I enjoy reading. time. Next issue, student teacher Krisi Early

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Oct. 14, 16-17 Fine arts department to present musical, ‘Man of La Mancha’ By Beto Jaimes the Inquisition; Brittany Garcia, Muleteers; Meagan The drama and choir Read, Aldonza; Joseph McWilliams, Maria; Mattie departments will perform Hernandez, the innkeeper/ Drake, Fermina; and extras “Man of La Mancha” as this the governor; Alex Torres, Jamie Ramirez, Mason year’s musical Oct 14, 16- Dr. Carrasco/the duke; Jacob Tabor, Taylor Duzan, Riley 17. Zalman, the padre; Beth Arnold and Maddy Moreno. “Man of La Mancha” is Oliver, Antonia; Audrey The crew consists of a musical that follows the Miller, the housekeeper; Sadye Naizer, Heather imprisonment of a novelist, Alex Parsons, the barber; Crawford, Taylor Drake, Miguel de Cervantes, during Anthony Taylor, Pedro; Sydney Glass and Dillon the Spanish Inquisition. He Hayden Meek, Anselmo; Randolph. Glass designed is thrown into prison with his Garrett Smith and Kelton the set. faithful servant and is forced by the self-anointed kingpin Choir students advance to all-region of the prison to tell the tale Thirteen choir students chair; Jacob Zalman, Tenor of a country squire who calls will be advancing to the all- 1, 7th chair; Sadye Naizer, himself Don Quixote of La region level after competing Alto 2, 6th chair; Amber Mancha. at the district contest last Steelman, Alto 2, 18th chair; Saturday. The all-region Heather Crawford, Alto 1, Homecoming queen nominees are, back row, Laura Reigh, Jacoree 11th chair; Audrey Miller, Brooks; front row, Ashleigh Jenkins, Ashton Burton and Brianne Cast list for the musical is contest will be held in Perry. The announcement of homecoming queen will be made at the Logan Tabor, Don Quixote/ Abilene on Oct. 11. Alto 1, 15th chair; Ashley football game against Pampa Oct. 1 at Tiger Stadium. The homecom- Miguel de Cervantes; Students, their parts and Beevers, Sop 1, 24th chair; ing parade is scheduled for Thursday, with the line-up beginning at Taylor McClung, Sancho; the chair they earned are as Beth Oliver, Sop 1, 12th Family Dollar parking lot at 5:30 p.m. The parade will travel to the follows: Joseph Hernandez, chair; Brittany Reed, Sop 1, square, where a pep rally will be held at the Gazebo. Spirit Week Eric Overton, captain of Days are Monday, Cartoon Day; Tuesday, Duct Tape Day, Wednes- Bass 2, 19th chair; Chase 1st chair. Gaines, Bass 1, 3rd chair; The top 24 chairs advance day, Senior Citizen Day; Thursday, Nerd Day; Friday, Tiger Pride m a z i n g u t s Day. Photo by Kirstie Leuck A C Logan Tabor, Tenor 2, to all-region in each voice 573-0189 11th chair; Mason Tabor, part. Five hundred and Gina, Mandy, Sandy, Tenor 1, 22nd chair; Taylor five students auditioned Jessica, Amanda, Christy McClung, Tenor 1, 2nd Saturday. Student Buffet & Drink 4109 College Ave., $6 w/tax included Suite B, Snyder 3907 College • 573-3542 (Next door to Gebo’s) locally owned by Karen and Keith Herrley Kendallie’s Dance & Performing Arts

performing at Boys’ & Girls’ Club - Sept. 25 • White Buffalo Days - Oct. 2 Instructors/Choreographers Allie DeLoera & Kendall Owen 325-207-5227 Feature 8 Sept. 24, 2010 ‘Motivated’ teens open up ‘Inspiring others’ motivates junior dancer to perform By Jessica Jones week. “Tiger Jazz is fast- pre-performance nerves, Junior Karyss McCullar is pace learning,” McCullar she enjoys performing in known for her involvement said. productions of both Tiger in dance. She has been a Although McCullar has Jazz and Kendallie’s Dance member of the school dance been a member of Tiger Studio. “My whole freshman team, Tiger Jazz, for three Jazz for “all of high school,” year of dancing was one years and has been taking it is only one aspect of her great big pile of memories. dance classes outside of dancing. Outside of school That was the year Tiger Jazz Cheer Star Hayley Taylor, coach K.K. McClain and teammate Ash- school at Kendallie’s Dance and Tiger Jazz, McCullar sort of took off, plus I had ton Burton pose after a CSA competition. Contributed photo Studio for six years, as spends “about eight to the main part in our first well. Students watch from ten hours per week” on Christmas ballet,” McCullar Cheer Star athlete reveals best, the bleachers as she and dance. McCullar takes part said. worst parts of being in CSA the other dancers in Tiger in “ballet, jazz, hip-hop, McCullar does not plan By Alexzandra Luevano and having fun times at the Jazz perform their routine, modern, contemporary, to end her dancing when “Someday I hope to cheer gym with the coaches is the unaware of the amount of Pointe, (and) tap,” with Tiger she graduates. Instead, she in college and maybe own best thing that Hayley likes hard work and determination Jazz being “mainly jazz and plans on pursuing dance as a gym with some of my about being in CSA. that goes into learning and hip-hop based.” a career or hobby while in friends,” Cheer Star athlete Taylor’s least favorite mastering those routines Like almost any other college and beyond. “I plan Hayley Taylor said. thing about CSA is losing that must be reinvented each activity, dance involves to at least minor in dance She first started in CSA at by a close margin or when performing. “Entertaining at Texas Tech, or major in the age four. an emergency comes up and people, showing them what dance science/kinesiology.” It has been something things have to be re-arranged I’ve got, and inspiring others that she has done on her own in a routine, but CSA has to dance” is what motivates ever since, although both of always been able to pull it McCullar to perform. “The her brothers used to take off, she said. accomplished feeling I get gymnastics at CSA. about learning a dance is the CSA is known across the Hayley’s best memory best thing about performing, nation as “We’re the team is at last year’s competition and to hear the crowd is your coach warned you at NCA in Dallas, there amazing,” McCullar said. about.” were over 400 teams at this Nervousness is an Taylor has been doing competition. CSA competed inescapable part of gymnastics for 12 years at a senior open level with performing, but McCullar and during that time CSA three teams competing believes that it is “a good has been at the top of their against 21 other teams from nervous;” however, “there game. They have won NCA across the nation. It was a is always a chance that and beat out 21 other teams. two-day competition, “After something could go wrong “It can get a little the first day, we knew we’re with your costume, music, pricey,” Hayley said. There in first place,” she said. At or you could just go blank.” Junior Karyss McCullar per- are uniform expenses, the awards the second day Junior Karyss McCullar dances Despite the fact that forms as the Queen Witch in choreography and music my heart was racing to hear in ballet pointe shoes. McCullar McCullar doesn’t like the ballet, ‘Snow White’ pre- has been taking dance classes at sented by Kendallies. McCullar tuition, coach fees and other all the teams get announced “getting so sweaty” and Kendallie’s Dance Studio for six is a member of the school dance expenses. before us at the end and we the certainty of getting years. Contributed Photo team, Tiger Jazz. Being with her friends made it to first place.” Feature Sept. 24, 2010 9 about talents, passions Racer starts motocross at young age; learns life lesson from racing

By Shelby Rasco favorite memories is injured, Tyson still races and said. “A big race can be Flash back to when you “winning (his) first race” on sets goals for himself. $8,000-15,000 total with gas were younger. Everything Sept. 19, 2006 at Mesquite “Next year, I’m going to and hotels. My family is just your little eyes rested on Hills MX Park in Abilene, win some championships, as involved as I am. They was new and exciting, and TX. and go to Loretta Lynn’s,” support me 100 percent.” whether you knew it or not, Although winning is Tyson said. “Loretta’s is the Races are broken down it made some kind of impact Tyson’s favorite thing biggest amateur race in the into classes, skill level and on your life. For junior Tyson about motocross, there is a U.S. and probably the whole bike sizes. Sullenger, motocross was downside. world. The racers that go “On bikes 85 cc and the one thing that changed “Missing school is there usually go pro.” below, the classes are his life from the moment he definitely the worst part,” Tyson owns a 2009 divided by age,” Tyson said. Junior Tyson Sullenger takes off was introduced. Tyson said. “I don’t miss Kawasaki Kx250f bike “On bikes 125 cc and above, a jump. Sullenger has been rac- “I always watched it on much school; there are along with some gear. it is by skill level. Both are ing motocross since the age of 12 and owns a 2009 Kawasaki TV when I was young,” subdivided by bike size.” Kx250f bike. Contributed photo Tyson said. “I started riding Tyson definitely plans on when I was about seven, but continuing with motocross I first (started racing) when I for the rest of his life. was 12.” Tyson attends races “I plan on trying to go “pretty much every weekend pro around 18-19, and if plus a few weekdays.” that doesn’t work, I don’t “The races are really have any plans yet” everywhere,” Tyson said. “I Tyson said. “Go check out usually just race in Texas. James ‘Bubba’ Stewart’s The farthest I’ve gone is house, and you’ll see (why Ponca City, Oklahoma about I want to do motocross in eight hours from here.” the future). Some consider To prepare for races the (James ‘Bubba’ Stewart) the day of or the day before, fastest racer, but I don’t think Tyson likes to “listen to Waka Junior Tyson Sullenger takes off a jump. Sullenger has won approxi- so. He just made money by Flocka Flame, Gucci Mane, mately 205 races since he started motocross. Contributed photo racing, and he made a lot of Tha Joker and Z-RO.” only a few races during the “To race, you just it.” Tyson has raced in week, and they are usually need a helmet and boots, but approximately 205 races important races.” most racers buy motocross Although motocross may since he started and has won Another downside to pants, motocross jerseys and Sophomore Hayley Taylor and be Tyson’s hobby and a Cheer Star teammate Ashton about 90 percent of those motocross is injuries. In the gloves, and some buy a neck potential career, it is also a Burton share a hug after a CSA races. years Tyson has participated brace,” Tyson said. life lesson. competition. Taylor has been “Winning (is my favorite in this sport, he has had The cost of races depends competing in CSA since the age part about motocross),” nine concussions and a few on its size. “I learned how far I can of four. Contributed photo Tyson said. broken bones. “A small race around here push myself to be the best I In fact, one of Tyson’s Despite the risk of getting is about $400-500,” Tyson can be,” Tyson said. Feature 10 Sept. 24, 2010 Performers spill on what makes them tick By Leslie Quinonez Every performer has a calling But even an experienced participant takes time and effort to Believe it or not, SHS is full in which they were attracted to an like Malone still gets jumpy before make the performance of performers. Whether they’re activity. a game. decent. What’s not sitting or standing on stage, Senior Xavier Malone said “It’s always good to be a little done during class is running down the field or a court, football is his expression of nervous,” he said. taken care of outside marching during halftime, dancing performance. The “most popular Tabor looks at being anxious of school. during pep rallies, or cheering on sport” is his passion. differently. “I practice my the side lines, it is still considered Because of her parents’ “I used to get extremely dance every day after performing. They come from all encouragement, Grace Harrison, nervous, but eventually nerves school on my own,” the different departments offered senior, became involved in band. become second nature to a Torres said. She dances “Losing,” Malone said. “Nobody here. “I became involved simply performer,” Tabor said. “So I might in her living room, listening to likes losing.” Being injured and because I wanted to be in the get nervous, but I can’t tell.” music until she is pleased with her unable to play is something else show ‘Grease’,” senior Logan Sometimes, nervous butterflies progress. the senior doesn’t appreciate. Tabor said. He found his are inevitable; they can’t be seen Malone puts in several hours “I really dislike bad audience,” element in theater when he but they get a performer’s heart and because he feels that it is necessary Torres said. “Mainly because was in the sixth grade. mind racing. It’s part of the game, to “commit” to the football there is no excitement in the air, Rosa Torres’ fondness for but these performers have found a program. therefore it doesn’t make me feel dancing drew her to joining cure to make their butterflies fly “We actually spend more time like dancing.” the dance team, which is also away. with each other than our actual “I dislike the tedious rehearsal know as Tiger Jazz. “But also “I just pretend that it’s just family,” he said. process,” Tabor said. “It is to try something new,” she another practice, and that there is “Three hours a rehearsal for necessary, but sometimes I become said. no one watching me,” Torres said. three nights a week, and several impatient for the performance.” Naturally, just the thought Malone relies on his teammates Saturday workdays on a good With down-sides, there will also of performing in front of and deep breaths to calm him week,” Tabor said about the time be performances people gets the heart that don’t leave pumping. Fear of not “I used to get nervous, but eventually nerves be- the participants doing well is what triggers with a smile on some people’s nerves. come second nature to a performer.” Logan Tabor their face. This is “I don’t want me or another factor of any of the freshmen performing that is to mess up,” Harrison certain to happen. said, addressing the issue down. involved outside of class. “I’ve Torres isn’t satisfied with her of getting nervous before “I just focus on breathing and become nocturnal. I have to do performance if the viewers aren’t performing. doing my thing!” Harrison said. what I love, so homework has to responding well. “My least favorite Torres sometimes feels Tabor approaches the situation wait,” he said. performances are usually the ones the butterflies. “I have at a different angle. He tries not Harrison said there is “tons” of that the audience doesn’t like,” she this idea in my head that I to think of the show. “If I do get time outside of class time. “I don’t said. will mess up or forget the nervous, I breathe deeply and do like all the work you have to do,” A performance that Harrison whole dance,” she said. warm-ups to get my mind off of she said. “But I want to do good so didn’t favor was during her Some people would the performance,” he said. I suck it up and do my work.” sophomore year at area marching consider a football player But before it’s time for the Although it’s enjoyable to contest when the band did not to be a tough individual. show, preparation has to happen. It perform, there are some downsides. advance to state. Because of the difficulty of his role in “South Pacific,” Tabor found Continued to next page Feature Sept. 24, 2010 11

like a celebrity.” time. fifth grade, which was the Harrison favors when “I am passionate about acting, role of the witty Sherlock she feels the band did well and I would be depressed without Holmes. and winning awards. “It it,” Tabor said. “My first performance makes you feel like you It’s significant to Torres to dance was my tenth grade year,” can accomplish things,” because she can find herself. Torres said, recalling the she said. “I can also do roles on how I first time she performed. “It “My favorite part is really feel, and it boosts my self- was the first pep rally of the the actual performance on esteem,” Torres said. “A lot of year.” stage with an audience,” people can actually see the crazy It takes quite a bit Tabor said. “I enjoy side of me. Dance just makes me of courage to perform becoming characters and feel like the real me.” in front of critical eyes. telling stories.” Being in band makes Harrison New performers might be The hard work doesn’t feel like a better person and intimidated at the thought of have to be endured, player and football gives Malone showing their talent in front but something keeps cherished memories. of a large crowd. Experienced the performers coming Along the way, these performers performers were once in back for more. For some have discovered performances that their shoes, and they have performers, friends and stuck out to them. gain knowledge of how to teammates keep them “I think my favorite performance deal with the uncertainty of that performance “uncomfortably going. Others are driven was the one in Colorado when we confidence. nerve-racking.” by passion. thought we did horrible, but we got “Just believe in Even though not every The reason Torres has remained second,” Harrison said. yourself, and don’t performance will go the more in dance is because she loves to Torres has several favorites but hide your beautiful appealing way, there is always dance. “Dance makes me relax she especially likes pep rallies, talent from the world. something that makes the hard and keep my mind off things,” including the candlelight pep Just do it!” Torres effort worth the disheartening she said. She feels that dancing is rally and basketball games. Tabor said. outlooks. a way to express her feelings and enjoyed “A Midsummer Night’s Harrison thinks “I love the feeling when (we’re) shake away her unwanted stress or Dream,” the one-act play from his that the performer coming out the tunnel and when depression. freshman year the most. “I loved should “just do it,” we score,” Malone said about his Tabor has stayed involved in the role of Puck,” he said. “It was and not think about favorite part about performing. theater because he loves to act. so much fun to perform.” it. “It’s a very unreal feeling.” “Performing releases the stress All performers have to start Tabor shares “I love to perform and what I from my life and allows me to somewhere. While Harrison and his words of advice like about performing would be escape the world,” he said. Malone don’t recall their first ever also. “I used to be the warming welcome and the It’s important to the performers performance, Tabor and Torres do. EXTREMELY shy cheering of the audience,” Torres to be a part of their activities. It’s Tabor’s first performance goes and I became a said. “The audience makes me feel not just something done to take up way back to when he was in the performer. Do not let fear stand in the way of trying new things. All of Big Country the preparation that goes into a Electric performance should ease their nerves,” he said. Cooperative, Malone thinks that being Inc. relaxed before a performance is a key thing. His advice would be to let the others know that they are not alone. “ We have to do it, too,” he said. “We will be there right Your All-Around beside you.” Roby Rental 325-776-2244

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Coach keeps same strategy, Freshman team JV continues to improve ‘working hard, By Mercedes Navarette make is they will play getting better’ The JV football hard.” By Bethany Reynolds team played Levelland He also believes that Yesterday the freshman yesterday, but scores were the team needs to improve football team played unavailable at presstime. Levelland but results were Coach Brian Nelson’s performance in previous not available at presstime. strategy for the Levelland games.on offense “If we reduce from our its Going into the game, the game “always kind of stays turnovers, then cause a few freshman record was 2-2. The the same. We want to try from them, our chances of team had beaten Seminole and improve on what we victory increase.” 27-8 and Clyde 22-12. Their do. We don’t worry about Nelson believes his team losses were to Cooper, 36- the other team as much. We needs to “become more 22 and Monahans, 46-26. consistent, consistency in “They are working hard our assignments, it doesn’t each player’s assignment, Kelton Garcia runs with the ball during the game against Seminole. The and improving each week,” matterfigure ifwhat we areour opponent executing i.e. blocking, pass, routes Tigers travel to Levelland tonight in their fifth game of the season. Their Coach Mike Brogden said. does.” or tackling on defense. We record is 3-1. Photo by Allison Downing “As a coach, I expect our Nelson said that the need to improve on little guys to get better each week things.” and correct any mistakes that playing Levelland on the “We have had our ups Varsity boys take on Loboes we have made. We think we team is excited about and downs. We didn’t start can win every game if we “The only guarantee I can in Levelland tonight outwork our opponents.” home field on Thursday. showed improvement.” By Briana Juarez that “chemistry” is one Aaron Pala- Nelsonoff very said strong, about but the have cios looks for Today the varsity football of the many strengths of He said the season has season so far. the receiver team will take on Levelland. the team. He is hopeful been a struggle to get all at the Clyde that the varsity football of the team members to game. Photo improved in each game. Levelland’s team is team will go “all the way.” practice and stay healthy. by Janell Es- We“Offensively managed to score we 28have described as athletic, pinoza They also need to do a better according to Coach Chad Although the team job of focusing in practice Rogers. The strategy for won against Clyde and points in the first half and competing with one the Levelland game is Lubbock Cooper, Coach another so they can be better pointsagainst against Clyde. 0 Thepoints next for simple: “block and tackle.” Rogers said that the for each game. Seminole.week our offense Defensively put up we 34 Coach Rogers believes varsity football team need to work on tackling. “We don’t change our Health Food Center strategy from one opponent 1910 37th St. • 325-573-0251 to another. We just want 9:30-5:30 Mon.-Fri. • 9:30-12:30 Sat. to out-work and out-hustle Flora Stephens, owner them. If we do that and keep the mistakes to a minimum, For Local we will be fine,” Brogden said. Sports Coverage Huddle up with The Snyder 3903 College F r e s h m a n 4500 COLLEGE AVE. D ’ V i n c e n t Daily News Ave. Allison runs SNYDER, TEXAS SDN with the ball 325-573-9305 Sports Snyder against Lub- www.texassavingsbank.com Editor bock Cooper. Larry McCarty Photo by Alli- GO TIGERS!!!! 573-9782 son Downing Sports 13 Sept. 24, 2010

Varsity play- ers Laura Reigh, Volleyball starts district play today Heather Medrano, Courtney Pollard, By Briana Stanford they are “ranked in the top The goal of the girls and Kyla Freeman and Today the varsity 20” and Snyder has “not Coach Davis is to make Penny Holdren volleyball team plays beaten them in several play-offs. “We haven’t been watch as Taylor Garcia goes for the Brownwood at 5 p.m. years,” Davis said. to play-offs in a decade,” ball The Ladies Coach Harold Davis said In preparation for the Coach Davis said. begin district play the team is “getting better game, the girls are “practicing Playing for varsity are today at Brown- with every match.” hard and working on some seniors Laura Reigh, Jacoree wood. Photo by Kirstie Leuck Today’s game kicks off new offenses,” he said. Brooks, Tania Rodriguez; district. The team has a lot of juniors Taylor Garcia, Kyla “We have one of the strengths, but there are some Freeman; and sophomores Junior varsity volleyball toughest districts in the state improvements to be made. Heather Medrano, Payton but we have a great chance The girls’ strengths are that Gray, Courtney Pollard, face Brownwood to make the play-offs,” they are “a better serving and Jaeda Jordan and Penny By Ashlynn McGuire hitting. “We couldn’t do it Coach Davis said. passing team than last year. Holdren. Managing the team Today junior varsity without our setter.” Brownwood presents a The girls need to improve on are Jessica Torres, Amanda volleyball girls will play in The weakness is “moving challenge for the girls as consistency.” Luecke and Tana Holley. Brownwood at 6 p.m. and out of the net.” So far this year the team “I am extremely proud Freshmen play all games as though district game has worked on individual of this team. They work By MicCah Wesley We practice competition in every program where the girls expect skills as well as working together very well and man, Today the freshman volleyball practice, in every match. No challenges, who know each day as a whole, Coach Kristin they can cheer! I love it!” team plays in Brownwood at matter the team, we are playing they are to show up ready to Williams said. Williams said. 5:30. six girls at a time.” work,” she said. In preparation for the game, The coach said that her team’s Coach Williams said the Coach Elizabeth Holman said strength is that they are “fighters, Players/positions are Kelby girls are very motivated with Team members are that they will “review defense, not afraid of challenge.” The Roemisch, defensive specialist; a 15-5 record. “We haven’t captains and outside hitters situations and always work on team’s weakness is that “not Katelee Brock, middle hitter; faced anyone we can’t beat,” Cailey Young and Brooke fundamentals… passing, setting, consistent game to game, start Morgan Gamble, setter; Lisa she said. Wilson; Ashley McGinnis spiking, and never skip serving off ‘slow.’” Maldonado, middle hitter; Mi- Coach Williams has and Tara Harlan, middle drills.” Coach Holmen’s goals are chelle Martinez, defensive The Brownwood game opens “for the girls to play smart all the specialist; Sierra Garcia, outside her team working on the hitters; Adrian Hernandez, district play, but the freshmen time, making good choice with hitter; Gabby Sanchez, libero; defense, blocking and outside hitter; Sam Gonzales, have played all their games as their ‘touches’ and improve in Brianna Doucette, outside hitter; digging because they hit defensive specialist; Kelsi though they were district games. all skills. Maddy Moreno, setter; and Haley well, she said. Pierce, setter; and Loran “Ever opponent has been district. “It is very nice to work in a Griggs, defensive specialist. The team’s strength is Perry, libero.

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Golf teams prepare Varsity tennis to face Odessa Oct. 2; to tee off new season By Kaleb Presley Chelsea Chaidez and Sabrina JV travels to Sweetwater Tuesday Both golf teams are Castillo. practicing, preparing for golf “We have a lot of young By Brittany Miller Crystal Blazek said. Snyder won against tournaments coming up in talented players,” Coach The varsity tennis team With “strong and Lakeview, 14-5 and defeated October. Ricky Hunter said. will face Odessa here Oct. experienced opponents,” Seminole, 12-3. Frenship The varsity guys’ first golf Both JV teams are made of 2. Blazek said that her players toppled Snyder, 3-16. tournament will be in El Paso all freshmen. “I think we will perform need to be “more consistent Varsity players are Oct. 8-9. The varsity girls’ The JV boys are Logan well. We have had a few and mentally tough. Their Lauren Bolinger, Jenee first golf tournament will be Hopper, Nathan von Roeder, matches played now so we strengths are experience and Payne, Taylor Reed, Melisa in Abilene Oct. 22-23. The Josh Molter, Kegan Scifres, should do well,” Coach singles play.” Chhuor, Carrie Harlan, junior varsity guys’ and girls’ Dakotah Neff and Lucas Alexis Guerrero, Jacinda will play their first tournament Harrell. Cross country teams Payne, Shauni Colvin, on Oct. 5. The JV girls are Kristin Mattie Drake, Kaitlin The varsity guys’ team Krueger, Tessa Holladay, compete in Lubbock Stewart, Taylor McClung, consists of Julio Villanueva, Taylor Head, Kaprice Block, Edward Yruegas, Bob The cross country team McMurry Invitational, the Troy Henry, Kaleb Presley, Sydney Hamlet and Morgan Velasquez, Lee Zalman, will compete at the Lubbock girls were second team, with Reid Pinson, Josh Kiker Scott. Logan Tabor, Austin Forbes, Invitational cross country Haley Griggs eighteenth, and Reagan Head. Henry Alex Parsons, Nolan Duzan, meet tomorrow at Mae Monroy fourteenth and and Villanueva are the only “It’s all done by draw Brady Williams and Tim Simmons Park. Yruegas, fifteenth. returning lettermen and also so it’s fair. We’ll flip flop Hagins. the only seniors. next year,” Coach Hunter “We will run hard and Girls on the team are The JV tennis team plays The varsity girls’ team said about the district sites. do our best,” Bud Birks, Griggs, Brianne Perry, Janell at Sweetwater Tuesday. members are Emma Nunley, The boys will have district assistant coach, said about Espinoza, Ivana Valadez, “I think we will win, but it Krysha Burleson, Brianne tournaments at Brownwood, the meet. Avery Wright, Karyss will be competitive,” Blazek Perry and Nicole Molter Big Spring and Sweetwater. The team competed at McCullar, Vanessa Ornelas said. are all seniors and returning The girls’ district tourneys Hardin Simmons recently and Jentri Driggers. Some JV players traveled lettermen. The other three are at Sweetwater, Wylie and where the girls’ team Monroy and Yruegas are to San Angelo and faced girls are Samantha Edwards, Snyder. finished fifth. Armando the only boys on the cross Lakeview Tuesday. Other Monroy was fourteenth country team. JV players traveled to and Edward Yruegas was Head coach is Jennifer Levelland yesterday to fifteenth. Young and the other assistant play. Neither results were Competing at the is Coach Bernice Castillo. available at presstime. JV players are Allison Downing, Faith Overton, Mekayla Duzan, Madison Shaw, Megan McWilliams, 1715 25th Street Discount auto parts, Tanning Katlin Hestand, Hannah Audio furniture & appliances Herring, Roselia Jaimes, Snyder, TX 79549 e f f o w r a n c e CD restoration J L Shawnee Williams, Kim- Defensive Driving Tapes Furniture Department www.cbankofsnyder.com UPS Service berly Hagins, Chloe La u r a Re y e s 4017 College Glasscock, Kellie Sanders, Snyder, TX 79549 2510 Av e n u e R Hillorie Earnest, Jamie YOUR BANK. YOUR FUTURE. YOUR SECURITY 325-573-4991 FAX 325-573-4220 573-4911 Ramirez, Taylor Duzan, Logan Perry, Justin Clifton, Mark Sosa, Aeric Batchelor, Riley Arnold, Mason Tabor, th Tyler Williams, Nelson 2109 25 St. Snyder Lumber 325-573-3579 Sears, Dillon Randolph, Snyder, TX 79549 LUMBER • BUILDING MATERIALS • HARDWARE • PAINT Chevey Wagner and Shiv Bhakta. News 15 Sept. 24, 2010

Construction starts with high hopes, continuing behind schedule; Phone policy tentative dates set for completion of projects to benefit By Shelby Rasco engineers had to come up with a and aid in the preparation and replace the old field house, students’ SHS has taken on a few solution to the difficult problem delivery of food. which was “getting close to a construction projects starting of the water and not being able “This will enable high stage of not being able to be academics this year. to have solid foundation to school organizations to use repaired and could become a According to Principal build on,” Scott said. it for banquets and other safety hazard.” By Andrew Velasquez Larry Scott, the construction is Projects include a new activities,” Scott said. Tiger Drive will now The new cell phone policy running behind schedule. cafeteria, which is set to be According to Scott, the connect from Austin Avenue has been added this year. “The recent rains have finished by Jan. 2010; new present cafeteria has major and go between the new Principal Larry Scott said slowed down the dirt work football stadium concession plumbing and air conditioner cafeteria and Lewis Field. the policy is written to help on the batting cages and the stands, which will be finished problems. “Anytime you renovate or the students and it’s for their cafeteria,” Scott said. “It by the first district home game “The concession stands have new construction around benefit. “If we find out that the has also slowed down the on Oct. 25; new dressing rooms also include new restrooms school, there will be some policy is not working, we will brick work on the concession and coaches’ offices, which are and ticket booths,” Scott said. hardships and disruptions,” try to refine it or go back to the stands.” set to be done by April, 2011; “There will be three dressing Scott said. “However, the total ban on cell phones,” Scott Also behind schedule are the and new batting cages and rooms, coaches’ and secretary wait and the hardships will said. dressing rooms and coaches’ Tiger Drive, which are set to offices, a conference room, be worth it. The new facilities The new policy could help offices due to an underground be done by Oct. 1. laundry facilities and an will be better, cleaner and able by students being able to go water table that was found at a The new cafeteria will seat equipment room in the new to accommodate more people to websites that are blocked shallow depth. 450 people, permitting the field house.” quicker than the old facilities.” on classroom computers to get “The architects and staff to serve students quicker The new field house will information that is needed for a subject. “Any staff member can Discipline point system implemented New classes added to curriculum ask the following questions: By Shelby Rasco from 3:45-4:30 p.m. Did the teacher tell you to get By Andrew Velasquez studies). Other classes are CTE A couple of new rules “When a student reaches 25 your phone out? Are you using New classes that have been Classes (Career and Technical have been added to the SHS points, they will be assigned to it for academic purposes? Both add are Floral Design, Earth Education) that have been handbook. Boot Camp,” Scott said. of these questions have to be and Space Science, Principles added to the curriculum. 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Progess is being made on concession stand on the home side of the stadium. Photo by Photo Beto Jaimes Michael Contreras, left, and Sammy Rubio have a go on the new Mac “cows” (computers on wheels). by Samantha Edwards

Pictured from left are Corbin Homesly, Cole Etheredge, Rea- gan Head and Megan McWilliams as they lead the drumline’s tradtion snake for an afternoon pep rally. Photo by Allison Downing

Cole Etheredge works on an English assignment. Alyssa Rowe

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At the football game against Monahans, Troy Henry, Jeff Stewart, Hunter Cox, Alec Hinojosa, Brenon Rhodes, Reid Pinson, Dakota Owens and Colton Powell display their school spirit.