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  • Navy JROTC Cleans House in Conroe: Athletics Teams Take First, Squad Third of Fifteen Overall

    Thursday, May 03, 2007 By: Commander Haney

    The overall excellence of a "smaller" school like La Vega was clearly shown Apr. 28 when the 3A NJROTC powerhouse journeyed to Caney Creek HS and came home with some serious hardware.

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  • Baseball Stats Released by Coach Limmer: Prisco Leading Batter, Run Scorer, Will Samford Tops in RBIs

    Friday, May 04, 2007 By: Larry Breen

    Leading the stats parade for the Modoc baseball team were Sean Prisco in batting average (.320) and runs scored (10), Will Samford in runs batted in (10), and Edward Duke in steals (5) and walks (13).

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  • ¡LVHS Celebra Español!: Mrs. Swearingen’s Spanish 3 Classes Make Mural for Cinco de Mayo

    Friday, May 04, 2007 By: Latasha Everett

    May is a special month, especially for Hispanic Americans. Cinco de Mayo, which means “the fifth of May" in Spanish, is a national holiday in Mexico and is also widely celebrated in the United States,

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  • Apr. 30 Blood Drive Nets 46 Units for American Red Cross: Event Draws 68 Students and Staff

    Friday, May 04, 2007 By: Larry Breen

    "OK, now roll up your sleeves..." Yes, the moment of truth came for 68 brave souls who were not afraid of needles, as the National Honor Society teamed up with the Red Cross for a much-needed blood dr

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  • LVHS Grad Serves in Iraq : Matthew Carver Top Officer in Marine Unit

    Friday, May 04, 2007 By: Joy Carver

    As hard as it was to lose Pirate grad Javier Villenueva in the fall, the Class of '03's Matthew Carver has set a high standard for younger brother Travis and the men he's leading against insurgents in

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  • Lady Pirate Softball Stats Released: Freshman Ambrey Kemp Leads Five Categories

    Monday, May 07, 2007 By: Karissa Kroll

    New coach Kristin Williams will be missed as she pursues her master's degree, but she leaves behind some talented returning softball stars, included in these end-of-year statistics she released in ear

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  • 2007 Prom Called the Crunkest Prom Ever by DJ: Senior Pose under Arc de Triomphe, Have Eiffel Tower near DJ on Stage

    Monday, May 07, 2007 By: Amara Broadus/Tralisa Hall

    Yes, the night you were waiting for is over, the magical prom night at Red Men Hall just off New Road on Speight, where seniors and juniors partied the night away May 12 with their dates. Here are the

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  • Deleon Tribune-Herald 2007 Super Centex Coach of the Year: Drake Named First-Team Forward, All-District with Haltom, Sotelo

    Monday, May 07, 2007 By: Larry Breen/Elisei Rusu

    Besides having arguably the best soccer season in school history as district 3A champs, the Pirates continue to pile up the hardware with local Coach of the Year honors and a first-team selection to b

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  • Taking the Next Step: Is It Time to Leave the Nest?: What College Will YOU Pick?

    Tuesday, May 08, 2007 By: Dakwaun Hampton

    Some of the top seniors of La Vega High School have already been accepted by colleges. Are you one of these lucky and determined seniors?

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  • "He's Gone..." School Will Miss Evert: Nursing Aide's Top Dog Leaving on a Jet Plane

    Thursday, May 10, 2007 By: Larry Breen

    Yes, the office's favorite canine (and a school mascot), Evert, is gone, flying first class to his next assignment. See Sandra Howland for all the details.

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At-a-glance

Yes, school's out tomorrow, the last chance to order your all-color yearbook for $30, a $5 savings from the fall price when they arrive. Those who have paid partially or in full are:
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“As a child, I loved to read and I wanted to be a teacher.” Do you know who this senior is? Here are a few hints to help you figure out this youngster.
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Driving While “Intexticated”: Text Messaging: Merely Distracting or Lethal?
Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol is one thing, but being able to control a distraction is another. The slogan used to be ‘Friends don’t let friends drink and drive,’ but now with the de
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Every year at La Vega, one teacher is chosen to be honored as Teacher of the Year. To win this award, teachers need to know how to assist their students and also be a role model for them.
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I rarely respond to my students' articles because I edit and revise them before they are posted, but Dakwaun Hampton's was good enough to spark my point of view, that of a teacher, a parent, and a per
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Aretha Franklin said it best in her smash hit "Respect," and the message still rings true today: everyone wants respect, but how many show it and what do they do to earn it?
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As the other classes stew, the freshmen are on their way to Six Flags all day Tuesday for improving the most on TAKS IF they return their forms by this Friday...
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Does your vehicle need to be washed? Is it dirty from all the rain that has been driving us nuts this year? Well, the sophomore class has a solution for you. A FREE CAR WASH!
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In her second reprinted column in the LVHS newspaper, columnist Alberta Phillips gives another thought-provoking glimpse into an African-American perspective into immigration. Take a look...
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A few weeks after the last Talent Show, the crowd knew what to expect and was not disappointed at the variety and quality of the performances, including...
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