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  • Varsity Football Team Off to 3-1 Start Despite Cancellation: Hurricane Warning Wipes Out Mexia Game

    Monday, September 26, 2005 By: Brandy Williams

    Talented Pirate varsity gridiron heroes take #1-ranked Marlin to overtime before losing, sweep other opponents to enter district on winning note.

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  • Dietiker Welcomes Library Visitors: LMC Has Something for Everyone

    Monday, September 26, 2005 By: Amber Maples

    Longtime librarian Diane Dietiker keeps library clean, organized, and attractive, perfect for that essay you have due tomorrow or current news you want to know.

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  • La Vega HS Starts On-Line Newspaper: Yearbooks on Sale along with T-shirts

    Monday, September 26, 2005 By: Alexis Mason

    Brittany Cleere and Sarah Whitmire anchor new journalism staff as they cover late-breaking news and organize articles, layouts, and photos for school publications.

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  • Junior Wing Pun Enjoys LVHS: Yvonne Waters Plays Host to Student

    Tuesday, September 27, 2005 By: Giovanni Cotto

    Traveling thousands of miles from home, sophomore finds La Vega HS literally a world away from Hong Kong and the Asian lifestyle she was accustomed to.

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  • Cheerleaders Rev up Pirate Sports Teams: Shaylon Montgomery Wins Award at Summer Camp

    Tuesday, September 27, 2005 By: Tamara Panici

    Captain Shaylon Montgomery leads squad to perfect routines under direction of Megan Taylor and Dana McAdams.

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  • Keri Marrero Evacuates Louisiana Home: Senior Settles in Quickly in Waco

    Tuesday, September 27, 2005 By: Keri Marrero

    What's it like to stare down a category 5 hurricane with your family? Find out from a La Vega senior transfer who has been there, done that, and doesn't want to do it again.

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  • New Principals Head Changes at LVHS: La Vega Welcomes Mr. Brem, Ms. Moore

    Tuesday, September 27, 2005 By: Sarah Whitmire

    Changes abound at LVHS, not only with the addition to the main building, but also with two new administrators and a host of smaller ones. Check it out yourself!

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  • All About Me

    Tuesday, September 27, 2005 By: Sarah Whitmire

    Name: Caleb DrakeAge: 16Grade: 11Where are you from? Gainesville, TexasWhat HS did you attend? Gainesville High SchoolSports: football (kicker) soccer (defense)Favorite drink: root beerFavorite fo

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  • High School Adding Gym, Classrooms: La Vega Grads Head up Project

    Tuesday, September 27, 2005 By: Brittany Cleere

    Bursting at the seams, LVHS breaks ground on its biggest construction project in years to meet future needs of students.

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  • Volleyball Teams Begin District Play: Coaches Optimistic about Good Season

    Wednesday, September 28, 2005 By: Nina Rosario

    To many Central Texans, fall means football, but it also means volleyball at LVHS, and the Pirate girls are enjoying mixing it up with local schools on the court.

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Pete's Pride La Vega High School Waco, TX
Issue Date: Thursday, September 29, 2005 Issue: September 2005 Last Update: Monday, April 06, 2009
Current Conditions Thunderstorms
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At-a-glance

La Vega's sports teams are often called the "Modoc" Pirates. What is a Modoc? First correct answer (outside class) will receive a special prize.
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FABIAN WON 1ST PLACE IN THE NATION BY DESIGNING A JACKSON WELDING HOOD. THE CONTEST WAS SPONSORED BY JACKSON SAFETY PRODUCTS AND WAS PART OF THE AMERICAN WELDING SOCIETY ANNUAL SHOW HELD THIS YEAR IN
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Coach Sherry Salter has the boys' and girls' cross country teams up early for daily workouts, prepares them for district at Robinson.
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My students and I wondered if this day would ever come, but it's finally here--our official website posting of the long-time La Vega school newspaper, a first in school history. Formerly called the J
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To many Central Texans, fall means football, but it also means volleyball at LVHS, and the Pirate girls are enjoying mixing it up with local schools on the court.
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Pirate Special: Buy any 2-pc. chicken ($2.99) or 4 Krispy tenders ($3.99), fries, and 2 rolls and receive a medium soft drink or a large sweet tea for FREE! Don't delay; this offer only lasts while
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What's it like to meet presidents, actors, and astronauts and face down a hostile crowd? Local reporter gives the inside scoop to LV journalists.
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Bursting at the seams, LVHS breaks ground on its biggest construction project in years to meet future needs of students.
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Name: Caleb DrakeAge: 16Grade: 11Where are you from? Gainesville, TexasWhat HS did you attend? Gainesville High SchoolSports: football (kicker) soccer (defense)Favorite drink: root beerFavorite fo
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Sept. 26 Beginning of new reporting periodSept. 27 Varsity/JV/Freshmen VB at China Spring (5)Sept. 28 Report cardsSept. 30 Varsity/JV/Freshmen VB vs. Lorena (4:30)Oct. 4 Varsit
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