Bad decisions influenced by poor friend choice
Published on Thursday, March 29, 2012 by Maurissa Ramirez
Distancing yourself from the wrong crowd may be hard for some people, but succeeding in life depends on taking the right path to obtain your goals. As much as people argue against it, your friends do define who you are and which path you take in life.
Lady Vikes move into tie for first
Published on Thursday, March 29, 2012 by The Norseman Staff
Soccer player leads through example
Published on Wednesday, March 28, 2012 by Justin Sanders
Staple items hold wardrobe together – Tops
Published on Tuesday, March 27, 2012 by Eva Araujo
Staple items hold wardrobe together – Bottoms
Published on Tuesday, March 27, 2012 by Eva Araujo
Now on to the bottom half of an outfit. Whether you like it or not, denim is a must have. Without explanation, jeans are probably the most practical clothing item found in one’s closet. However, jeans are frequently disliked because they’re perceived to be uncomfortable. Personally, I don’t think there’s a reason to blame jeans for this problem since there are so many different kinds. If your jeans are uncomfortable then you haven’t found the right pair yet, keep looking.
Styles may change, but standards should stay the same
Published on Tuesday, March 27, 2012 by Regina Flores
Students compete at academic meet, journalism team advances to region
Published on Tuesday, March 27, 2012 by The Norseman Staff
The UIL Academic District competition was held Saturday, March 24 at Belton High School.
Categories: News | Tags: Journalism, newspaper, UIL, Volume 41
Ready, Set, Teach prepares students for classroom
Published on Monday, March 26, 2012 by Emily Nash
To some people, teaching seems to be just another profession that involves kids. For others, being a teacher isn’t just a job – it’s a commitment that takes patience, a passion for being with kids, and a love of teaching.
Categories: Features | Tags: Clubs and Organizations, main, ready set teach, Volume 41
Fourth Six Weeks honor roll
Published on Monday, March 26, 2012 by The Norseman Staff
The extended honor roll for the third six weeks has been released. The full listing of students who have made All As or All As and One B can be downloaded here.
Categories: News | Tags: honor roll, Volume 41
Scholarly students finds success through music, academics
Published on Friday, March 23, 2012 by Andrea Mendes
Most of us excel in at least one area of expertise, but there are those select few that go above and beyond, excelling in nearly everything they commit to. One such student is senior Landon McGee.
Categories: Features | Tags: main, Student Spotlight, Volume 41
Softball swings big over Spring Break
Published on Friday, March 23, 2012 by The Norseman Staff
Intramural competition scheduled
Published on Friday, March 23, 2012 by The Norseman Staff
Students interesting in participating in the Intramural Tournament must submit their entries to Coach Rose Gregg or Lester Banks by March 30.
Categories: News | Tags: intramurals, sports, Volume 41
Fans stunt artists’ growth through selfish acts
Published on Thursday, March 22, 2012 by Emma Raleigh
Senior ads due Friday
Published on Thursday, March 22, 2012 by The Norseman Staff
Parents of seniors interested in reserving space in the 2012 yearbook must submit the ad form and money by Friday, March 23. The form can be downloaded by going to the yearbook web page. If you have any questions regarding the ad, please contact Rebecca Dominy at 209-2580 or via email at rebecca.dominy@bryanisd.org.
The world according to Abel: Secret Prison
Published on Wednesday, March 21, 2012 by Abel Lara
Time after time, I think what’s the use?
How can anyone hear anything I say?
My voice shall fade away like everything else I thought this school meant to it’s students.
Categories: Opinions | Tags: main, Volume 41, world according to abel
Stepping up for a team
Published on Monday, March 19, 2012 by Eva Araujo
Stepping up and starting an organization can take some effort, especially if you’re a student in high school, but senior Samantha Evans didn’t let that stop her.
Categories: Features | Tags: Clubs and Organizations, main, Volume 41
Finding ‘direction:’ student pursues dreams, named to elite corps
Published on Friday, March 9, 2012 by Emily Nash
Beautiful things makes other artists Green with envy
Published on Thursday, March 8, 2012 by Andrea Mendes
Anthony Green’s music career kick-started with the formation of his post hardcore band Saosin. Popular for their lyrical and musical composition, Saosin quickly rose to fame. The increasing fame and rising conflict over the direction the band was headed led to Green’s departure in 2004.
Green later formed his current band Circa Survive. Alongside his work with Circa Survive, Green embarked on a solo project. His first solo album Avalon was released in 2008 and peaked at number 44 on the Billboard 200.
Categories: Entertainment | Tags: main, Music, Volume 41 Number 1
Lady Vikes softball swings into district with two shutouts
Published on Thursday, March 8, 2012 by The Norseman Staff
The varsity softball team opened district play with a 12-0 win over Belton in five innings. Senior Hannah Parker improved to 4-0 on the season giving up two singles and striking out six. In the first, junior Reagan Boenker started the scoring with a single to bring in senior Meagan Kraatz. Senior Kenna Buxbaum doubled […]
Teacher’s travels impact classroom
Published on Wednesday, March 7, 2012 by Emma Raleigh
At an average high school, you may not expect to meet someone who’s traveled the world, but French teacher Tara Bailey takes her first-hand experiences from traveling and uses them to open her students’ eyes to the world.
Categories: Features, News | Tags: Faculty Spotlight, languages other than english, main, Volume 41
Criminal justice student places at region event
Published on Wednesday, March 7, 2012 by The Norseman Staff
Senior Corey Shultz placed second in the first responder category during the state Public Service Association Competition on Fri., March 2.
Categories: News | Tags: criminal justice, Volume 41
The Coffee Party: Three-Ring Primary
Published on Tuesday, March 6, 2012 by John Fuller
The circus is in town! Actually, the circus is in the state–10 states.
It’s Super Tuesday folks, and the spectacle that is the Republican Primary season has been nothing short of a Koch Bros. Circus.
Categories: Opinions | Tags: coffee party, main, politics, presidential election, Volume 41
AVID applications available
Published on Tuesday, March 6, 2012 by The Norseman Staff
All freshmen are sophomores are invited to apply for the AVID program.
Categories: News | Tags: AVID, Clubs and Organizations, Volume 41
Drillteam and cheerleading more than sideline spirit
Published on Monday, March 5, 2012 by Justin Sanders
Football games are not the only spot where Shy-Annes and cheerleaders perform. Some may not know that these groups also participate in a spring competition season.
Categories: Features | Tags: Cheerleading, Competition, main, Shy-Annes, Volume 41
Broken vow disappoints movie goers
Published on Saturday, March 3, 2012 by Regina Flores
Health occupation organization provides additional resources for students
Published on Friday, March 2, 2012 by Davis Downey
Health Occupation Students of America (HOSA) is an organization focused on bringing students with an interest in the medical field together, by providing an opportunity to learn more about the medical practice.
Categories: Features | Tags: Clubs and Organizations, Hammond Oliver, main, Volume 41
Power lifters advance to region
Published on Friday, March 2, 2012 by The Norseman Staff
Five power lifters qualified for the regional championships this weekend at Dripping Springs High School. The top two in each weight class advance to the state meet.
Categories: News | Tags: power lifting, sports, Volume 41
DJ Diversity: Singing to the wrong beat
Published on Thursday, March 1, 2012 by Marisa Lindeman
Dubstep; One of yet another teenage trend that goes from being the hottest thing on the block to “those songs with weird beats”. Don’t get me wrong, dubstep is one of the greatest contemporary music genres of our time, but by incorporating it into practically every song that is released, its sacredness has gone to waste.
Categories: Entertainment | Tags: DJ diversity, main, Music, Volume 41
Princess Project provides prom dresses
Published on Thursday, March 1, 2012 by The Norseman Staff
The Princess Project of B/CS provides free prom dresses to juniors and seniors of the Brazos Valley that would otherwise not be able to attend their prom for financial reasons. There is no cost to the young ladies and the organization is supported 100% by donations for the community.