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  • Hall's Valedictory, Parker's Salutatory Highlight Graduation for 87: Pirates Receive Diplomas in Convention Center First Time

    Tuesday, June 12, 2007 By: Larry Breen

    What an ending for the 87 La Vega High School graduates and their 13 years of schooling, being the first group to walk at the Waco Convention Center before their friends and family the morning of June

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  • Meet the New Principal, Sam Sexton, and Three New HS Staff!: Open House Introduces New Administrator, Teachers, Coaches

    Wednesday, June 13, 2007 By: Larry Breen

    Yes, it was sad for many to see Jerry Brem go, but LVISD has hired the best replacement it could find, Sam Sexton, and unofficially turned him loose at an introduction open house June 18. Here are the

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  • School Hosts Sports Banquet June 4: Dinner Features Awards, Special Recognitions for Entire Year

    Wednesday, June 13, 2007 By: Larry Breen/Sherry Salter

    It was the night Modocs anticipated for months, the well-deserved recognition for a great sports year from district titles in football and boys' basketball to the record-setting girls' relay teams. He

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  • Timber Crest Hosts Baccalaureate in Auditorium to Good Turnout: Afternoon Service Features Swearingen, Senior Testimonies

    Wednesday, June 13, 2007 By: Tralisa Hall

    Seniors had their final chance to share with their classmates some of their favorite verses or testimonials at baccalaureate June 3 in front of their families and friends in the high school auditorium

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  • Exam Week Schedule: Nearing the End: School Reaches its Concluding with Tests, Tests, and More Tests

    Wednesday, June 13, 2007 By: Courtney Heard

    It’s been a long time coming, but the end of the year is finally here, but before you begin celebrating, do your exams.

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  • Freshmen, Are You Ready for Some Six Flags?: Don't Forget Permission Slips by Friday

    Thursday, June 14, 2007 By: Larry Breen

    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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  • Brem to LVHS Staff: "Go Ahead, Make My Day!": Former Principal "Rides Off" with Fond Farewell

    Wednesday, June 20, 2007 By: Larry Breen

    As the staff gathered for their usual last-day luncheon June 8, they knew it was the last time working for principal Jerry Brem, but they sent him on his way with some gifts right down his alley, like

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  • LVHS Hosts Retirement Reception for Gary Williams: Deputy Superintendent Hangs Up His Pirate Sword

    Wednesday, June 20, 2007 By: Larry Breen

    Yep, it's official, after eight and a half years, Deputy Superintendent for Support Services Gary Williams has felt the call to retire, but probably not substitute, as he humorously noted in his farew

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  • 2002 La Vega Grad Featured in Art Show: Sunny Smith to Exhibit Works with Sara Brackett

    Thursday, June 28, 2007 By: Larry Breen

    While many LVHS alumni have made their marks in coaching/teaching and various blue and white collar jobs, one is making hers in a different arena...art.

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  • Prisco First Team, TJ-Ashley Samford Second Team All-District: Kaylyn Miller Named Honorable Mention

    Monday, July 02, 2007 By: Larry Breen

    In its June 23 issue, the "Waco Tribune-Herald" listed its selections for Super Centex and All-District in both softball and baseball with four Pirates named to the elite teams, including Sean Prisco

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Hamptons Tops at Drama Club and Improv Troupe Host Talent Show: Hetzel Second, Parker Third among Singing, Martial Arts, and Other Acts
Friday, July 13, 2007 By Jenny Hoffman
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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Summer School Wraps Up June 29: Lisa Cobb Moves On to New Job
Thursday, July 05, 2007 By Larry Breen
It was my first excursion into EYP (Extended Year Program), commonly called summer school, and it was a surprisingly positive one despite the earlier-than-usual rising for this night owl. Here are the
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Prisco First Team, TJ-Ashley Samford Second Team All-District: Kaylyn Miller Named Honorable Mention
Monday, July 02, 2007 By Larry Breen
In its June 23 issue, the "Waco Tribune-Herald" listed its selections for Super Centex and All-District in both softball and baseball with four Pirates named to the elite teams, including Sean Prisco
full story 
2002 La Vega Grad Featured in Art Show: Sunny Smith to Exhibit Works with Sara Brackett
Thursday, June 28, 2007 By Larry Breen
While many LVHS alumni have made their marks in coaching/teaching and various blue and white collar jobs, one is making hers in a different arena...art.
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Spring Semester Honor Roll Released
Wednesday, June 27, 2007 By Debbie Grellhesl
ALL A'S HONOR ROLL SPRING SEMESTER:(9th Grade) Travis Carver, Michael Kerley, Morgan Snider(10th Grade) Russell Bumpass, Maria Guerrero, Sarai Guerrero, Jessica Hall, Courtney Heard, Julissa Hernandez
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Calling All LVHS Alumni: Please Check In!: Newspaper Plans Graduate Features
Thursday, June 21, 2007 By Larry Breen
After the success of high-profile graduates like Beesley Reece and Arthur Rhodes, we in Pirate Nation know we have MANY others out there that few know about. Here's how you can help...
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LVHS Hosts Retirement Reception for Gary Williams: Deputy Superintendent Hangs Up His Pirate Sword
Wednesday, June 20, 2007 By Larry Breen
Yep, it's official, after eight and a half years, Deputy Superintendent for Support Services Gary Williams has felt the call to retire, but probably not substitute, as he humorously noted in his farew
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Brem to LVHS Staff: "Go Ahead, Make My Day!": Former Principal "Rides Off" with Fond Farewell
Wednesday, June 20, 2007 By Larry Breen
As the staff gathered for their usual last-day luncheon June 8, they knew it was the last time working for principal Jerry Brem, but they sent him on his way with some gifts right down his alley, like
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Poetry Corner: “The Inevitable”
Friday, June 15, 2007 By Kayla Pelton
I didn’t know that I would cry or that I’d have a hole in my chest.Why did I let you go and say it was for the best?You know I didn’t mean it. You know that I stayed trueAnd held your hand through bad
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