TAKS: Why Are Some Seniors So Worried?: Graduation in Jeopardy for 28 Twelfth Graders [ArticleImageHyperLink] Tuesday, April 29, 2008 By Amy Hayes How would you feel if you were a senior making straight A’s, only to fail the TAKS test and not graduate? Is that really fair? Assistant principal Marsha Moore gives her insight on TAKS. full story

Do You Want to Go to Medical School but Can’t Afford It?: “Amateur Surgeon”: Addictive Game but Doesn’t Really Teach You…Right? Tuesday, April 29, 2008 By Daniel Perez In one of the newest games from the Adult Swim website, you are a pizza boy who learns the secrets of surgery. Why should you play this game? Read on and find out. full story

Garcia-Hernandez-Nesbitt Honorable Mention Super Centex Soccer: "Waco Tribune-Herald" Selects Three Lady Pirates to Elite Team [ArticleImageHyperLink] Tuesday, April 29, 2008 By Larry Breen In its Apr. 25 annual selection process, the local newspaper chose La Vega's Mayela Garcia, Diana Hernandez and Rebecca Nesbitt to its 2008 Super Centex Girls' Soccer Team. Congratulations, ladies! full story

Are You College-Bound? Here’s Some Ideas on How to go to a Great School: Ten Tips Designed to Help, but Which Will You Use? Monday, April 28, 2008 By Daniel Perez School is almost up, and many are looking to go to college. Need some good information on finding a college for you? Are you totally clueless? Read on for some great advice. full story

Rosa Swearingen Named Teacher of the Year: Teacher Busy with Classes and Two Committees Monday, April 28, 2008 By Bill Swearingen In the proud tradition of Sherry Salter last year and many others before her, Puerto Rican Rosa Swearingen was voted Teacher of the Year by her colleagues recently. Here's her brief story... full story

Pirate Track and Field Team Wins Regionals: Relay Teams and Pardue Headed to State [ArticleImageHyperLink] Monday, April 28, 2008 By Larry Breen Make your reservations early for the state meet in Austin May 9-10 because La Vega is sending all three relay teams and a hurdler to take the title, like the Lady Pirate 4x400 last spring. Here are th full story

Garcia Third, Defending State Champ Lady Pirate Relay Fourth at Regionals: Ashley White Places in Long Jump, LV Top 17-3A Squad Monday, April 28, 2008 By Larry Breen Sophomore Mayela Garcia helped ease the disappointment for the Lady Pirate 4x400 relay's fourth place at regionals with a third in the 1600, also placing in the 3200 as well. Here are the complete dis full story

Daniel Perez (Again...), Amy Hayes Make National Edition: Journalistic Recognition Becoming Routine for Senior [ArticleImageHyperLink] Wednesday, April 23, 2008 By Larry Breen I know I have mixed emotions about seeing the local paper congratulate its own writers for their journalism awards, but I can't ignore these two... full story

School Releases Fifth Six Weeks All-A, A/B Honor Rolls: Twelve Juniors Perfect, 34 Freshmen Make A/B [ArticleImageHyperLink] Wednesday, April 23, 2008 By Debbie Grellhesl Here are the All-A and A/B students for LVHS for the fifth six weeks: full story

Boys' Tracksters Compete in Regional Qualifiers Meet: Pirates Turn in Impressive Times at Baylor [ArticleImageHyperLink] Wednesday, April 23, 2008 By Larry Breen The speedy Modoc tracksters hit the road for a short trip to Baylor Apr. 18 and came up with some fast marks against the toughest area competition, including... full story

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