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  • Advisor's Update: Congrats to Daniel Perez for Article: Glorious Football Season Comes to End

    Monday, December 04, 2006 By: Larry Breen

    What a season it was... After a two-year winless stretch in district, Coach Willie Williams's crew injected a potent dose of Pirate pride into La Vega ISD by advancing to the Class 3A Division II reg

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  • Varsity Boys' Basketball Routs Cameron, Athens, Edged by Palestine, Crockett: Jordan Glynn Leads Way with 19 Points

    Wednesday, December 06, 2006 By: Clay Cody

    It was only an 18-hour break after the playoff loss to Giddings, but the football players jumped right into their next sport by thumping the hapless Cameron Yoemen (who lost to the Pirates' in bi-dist

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  • Kelley Parker and Amber Donahoo Named First Chair at Auditions: Sixteen Pirates Participate at ATSSB Event in Groesbeck

    Wednesday, December 06, 2006 By: Tom English

    How would you like to return home from a football game at 2 a.m., then have to be at school by 8 a.m. the next morning? Well, 16 LVHS students had to do just that last weekend for the Regional ATTSB A

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  • Donations Needed for Troops in Iraq: Kindergarten Teacher Heading Up Collection

    Wednesday, December 06, 2006 By: Jody Steed, La Vega Primary School

    Have a friend or relative in the military overseas? Then you know how important news from home is, along with the basics, like American food, toiletries, and even batteries for their Ipods. Here's how

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  • Lace Up Those Shox…Lady Pirate Basketball is Here!: Lady Pirates Off to a 5-1 Start

    Thursday, December 07, 2006 By: Courtney Heard

    Although the Lady Pirates’ volleyball season was not exactly great, that hasn’t stopped the basketball girls from showing everyone what they’re made of…

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  • PEP Teacher Leaving LVHS after Eight Years: Duron Takes Position at Kids and Company

    Friday, December 08, 2006 By: Leasa Duron

    The school is saddened by the loss of another teacher, Leasa Duron, who will be leaving after today (Dec. 8). Here is her goodby letter to her students and fellow staff.

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  • Pete the Pirate Comes Out to Play: La Vega Pirates Mascot Is Here to Stay

    Friday, December 08, 2006 By: Kaylyn Perkins

    Remember how boring games were without a mascot on the sidelines? Aren't you glad Pete the Pirate is back? Here is Pete's story...

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  • Does Lack of Sleep Affect School Work?: Studies Show Teens Need 8 ½-9 Hours of Sleep Each Night

    Friday, December 08, 2006 By: Stephen Szanto

    Do you ever feel that sleeping is all you can think about? For many students, including me, sleep is pretty much the last thing on your to-do list. Why is it that many people are not sleeping like the

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  • James Parten, Jr. Takes Over Julie Bessette’s Class: Revolving Door of Subs Over!

    Friday, December 08, 2006 By: Daniel Perez

    Recent UMHB graduate James Parten, Jr., has taken over as the new math teacher at La Vega High School. Like Evan Lecker, he is a former teacher’s aide and recent college graduate who enjoys teaching.

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  • The Pride of LVHS Sets Holiday Concert: Fundraiser Beforehand Features Spaghetti Dinner

    Monday, December 11, 2006 By: Tom English, Band Director

    Have you taken the time to attend a La Vega High School band concert this year? Here's your best chance coming up this week...

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Pete's Pride La Vega High School Waco, TX
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The break is here, you made it, have a great vacation, drive safely, don't eat or drink too much, shop 'till you drop, and remember the needy this season as well as the "Reason for the Season," a Baby
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In a time of joy and gift giving, one group tries to deliver thousands of brand-new books to little kids in our area.Here’s the story of a group that has been helping children to read for sixteen year
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“Then all the reindeer loved him as they shouted out with glee; Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer, you’ll go down in history!” Yes, that’s a part of the famous song, but not many know why he was created
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Tired of hearing the same old Christmas stories? How would you like to act out the original one as an innkeeper or pilgrim? Here's how it's done south of the USA.
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Yes, UIL is on the horizon, and today (Dec. 20) is the day to sign up for the Jan. 13 Midway HS meet in the following events (number of entries allowed in parentheses): Number Sense (no limit), Calcul
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Juniors, do you want your prom unique from any other but with much more money to spend on it? Yes! With barely $100 in the junior class account, new president Amy Martinez has her fundraising work cut
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Have you ever heard a great saying and wondered where it came from? Here are some great sayings and their source (Brainyquote.com).
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They're still finding their way on the hardcourt after football season, but the Runnin' Pirates are staying competitive after losing a close one at home vs. the Trojans Friday night.
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“Wow! The new teacher is hot; He must be a good teacher. Have you seen the new teacher? He’s too young, I don’t think he is a good teacher.” Have you ever asked yourself what makes a good teacher?
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Did you make all A’s or A’s and B’s the last six weeks? If so, you were automatically entered to win one of two Xbox 360s that principal Jerry Brem bought and placed under the office Christmas tree, b
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