Former Secretary Sends Brief Note to LV: Rachel Coler Settling in at Arlington [ArticleImageHyperLink] Monday, September 04, 2006 By I will certainly try to keep in touch with my La Vega friends. I am still very busy trying to get my house in Waco ready to sell. It is amazing how much stuff you accumulate when you live in the same full story

Wanda Riggs Bids LVHS a Sad Goodby: Sophomore English Teacher Takes Job at Valley Mills HS [ArticleImageHyperLink] Friday, September 01, 2006 By Sometimes when students hear that a certain teacher has retired or moved, they're happy and definitely do NOT miss that person, but the loss of Wanda Riggs does not fit that bill... full story

New Assistant Principal Not New to LVISD: Albert Zertuche Former Teacher-Coach at HP Miles Thursday, August 31, 2006 By Larry Breen So who's the distinguished gentleman seen wandering the halls of LVHS usually carrying a bunch of books with a look on his face that he has somewhere to go and something to do? Probably the new assist full story

Varsity Football Scrimmages Teague, McGregor, Ready for Marlin: Thirteen Seniors Lead Squad into Friday Opener at Home [ArticleImageHyperLink] Wednesday, August 30, 2006 By Larry Breen Despite starting two weeks later than most other local high schools, the Pirates and their 16 returning starters have endured hot two-a-day practices for a month and will show their fans their best ef full story

LVHS Welcomes New Freshmen English Teacher: Kolby Morgan Related to Former Cowboy Wednesday, August 30, 2006 By Larry Breen Amidst all the new faces at the high school, only one can claim a relative and classmate among former NFL players, incoming English teacher Kolby Morgan. Here's her story... full story

Pirate Band Ready for Football Opener: English, Carrillo, Johnson Directing Again Wednesday, August 30, 2006 By Larry Breen After performing for the faculty and staff at the first day of in-service, the LVHS band showed it's already in mid-season form and definitely ready to perform at Friday's game. full story

No Holocaust, Huh? How About the First Amendment?: Another Essay Contest Offers Cash Prizes [ArticleImageHyperLink] Tuesday, August 29, 2006 By Isabelle Kinnard, JD, Ph.D. So maybe World War II isn't your forte, but maybe religious freedom is right down your alley. Here are the details of another contest for you to enter... full story

Can the Holocaust Happen Again?: Essay Contest to Answer That Question [ArticleImageHyperLink] Tuesday, August 29, 2006 By Buddy Sipe Are you bored waiting for school to start? Are you a good writer? Do you know anything about the Holocaust? Does $500 sound good to you? Check this out... full story

La Vega ISD Staff Kick Off the New School Year: Dr. Geren Set to Hand the Reins to Dr. Shields Monday, August 28, 2006 By Larry Breen It's always hard for teachers and staff to decide what's most important when gathering for the first day of in-service...seeing old friends, making new ones or... full story

Advisor's Update: New Addition Only One of Many Changes Thursday, August 24, 2006 By Larry Breen Well, I promised that the website would be updated over the summer, and a few days before in-service, I fulfilled that promise, just not as soon as I liked. full story