Jerzee Boy Jams

By Mackenzie Wallace Donned in an assortment of favorite sports jerseys, choir groups from middle school to adulthood took the stage in the annual Jerzee Boyz concert. Featuring exclusively male performances, the show provided a different insight to stereotypes associated with men in choir. “The main goal is for the middle school guys to experience…

Help is Just a Click Away

By Mackenzie Wallace In the whirlwind of school work and activities, with future college and career plans looming ahead, many students remain unsure of where to start. However, an abundance of resources lies a few clicks away on the campus’ newly updated guidance resource webpage. “Some of the focus on the webpage includes financial aid,…

Homecoming Pep Rally Kicks Off the Weekend

By Mackenzie Wallace Preceded by a week of themed dress up days, the homecoming pep rally hosted by Student Council last Thursday evening set the tone for the homecoming football game and dance that took place the following weekend. The rally featured competitive games between representatives of each grade, high-energy dance and cheer routines to…

A Moment in the Spotlight

By Mackenzie Wallace Solo singers and dance duos accounted for only a few acts out of the varied assortment of students featured in the PAC last Thursday, along with bands, rappers, and comedians. Thanks to this mixed group of performers, the 2014 talent show went out with a bang. The talent show acted as an…

Recognizing Excellence

By Mackenzie Wallace Polished floor tiles and immaculate table surfaces shine brightly with the pride of the work that goes into getting them that way. Although the wear and tear brought on by students moving through the campus may leave the hallways and classrooms in an exhausted state by the end of the day, the…

Fight to the Finish

By Mackenzie Wallace A little rain couldn’t dampen the spirits of the varsity tennis team before they headed into a difficult match against Johnson High School last Wednesday. Despite delays caused by unexpected showers, the team marched out on to the court with heads up high and left that evening with a better understanding of…

Varsity Baseball Enters Season Ahead of the Game

By Mackenzie Wallace Baseball season begun in February but the varsity baseball players and coaching staff met the season already ahead of the game, working through the summer and fall months to walk into the preseason tournaments with a winning mindset. Preparation paid off, the varsity boys coming away with standings of 7-6 in the…

Football Farewells

By Mackenzie Wallace After 23 years, the Madison athletic department said goodbye to a legend. Head football coach and athletic coordinator Jim Streety announced his official resignation from Madison athletics and his acceptance of a new position with New Braunfels ISD as the Head Athletic Director. “It was just the fact that I have an…

Artistic Accolades

By Mackenzie Wallace Many students that competed in the Visual Arts Scholastic Event were publicly recognized at a medal ceremony last Tuesday for their outstanding artistic achievements. The VASE medal ceremony allowed art students that scored a four in competition to receive their awards. Additionally, the ceremony gave parents, teachers, administrators, and other students the…

Mischievous Musical

By Mackenzie Wallace “Playgoers, I bid you welcome.” Bradley Fertitta, playing lead character Pseudolus, breaks the fourth wall in the opening line to welcome the audience to the musical comedy A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum last Saturday evening. However, the surprising style of direct audience confrontation, along with character movement…