The Norseman

Player feels at home with family on the field

Stephani Whisenant • May 2, 2012

For Buxbaum, softball isn’t just a sport, it’s something that has been integrated into her family since before she was born.

Zumba brings fun to the gym

Stephani Whisenant • April 5, 2012

Are you looking for a new workout routine that will make you never want to leave the gym? Zumba, a popular workout routine that incorporates Latin dance moves with a core workout, is gaining popularity in gyms all across America.

Hunger Games leaves fans craving more

Stephani Whisenant • February 21, 2012

It seems like you run into something about The Hunger Games everywhere, whether you’re on Pinterest, Facebook, or any other media site.

Family overcrowded, under inspection

Stephani Whisenant • January 30, 2012

The Duggar family has 19 children and one on the way, 7.6 times the average family.

Helping students find inner beauty

Stephani Whisenant • January 18, 2012

Do you ever have those days when you wake up, look in the mirror and want to cry? Maybe your hair is a little frizzy, you’re breaking out, or you’ve got dark circles under your eyes from staying up late studying.

Teacher mixes wit into curriculum

Stephani Whisenant • December 7, 2011

Throw in a touch of dry wit, a dollop of hard work and bake...for 9,405 minutes. The result? Department Chair Lisa Prejean’s English classes.

Volleyball teams heads to the playoffs

Stephani Whisenant • October 31, 2011

The volleyball team won their playoff warm-up match at Elgin Friday by beating Elgin 25-21, 15-25, 25-23, 26-24.

In the name of duty; student marches through life long barriers

Stephani Whisenant • October 21, 2011

Memorizing calls, mastering push-ups and perfecting flag showings are difficult tasks that take dedication from all members of the JROTC (Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps). For junior Kevin Sellers, however, the level of difficulty is taken to a whole new level.

William vs. Harry, who is the real prince charming?

Stephani Whisenant • October 20, 2011

When it comes to royal masculinity, there are two princes who continue to sweep the world off their feet. Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, and Prince Harry ofWalesare two royals who have gained major popularity in recent pop culture.

Teacher steps out of the classroom, gets involved in student life

Stephani Whisenant • October 12, 2011

While some subjects are more theoretical, others are designed for specific professions. Graphic Design teacher Ted Vaughan teaches one of these courses. Vaughan has been teaching architectural design and engineering design at Bryan High for 19 years.

Student learns life lessons through volleyball

Stephani Whisenant • September 21, 2011

Determination is an important value on and off the court, and one student who possesses that ability is senior volleyball player Alyssa Micheletti. Micheletti has been on the volleyball team since her freshman year, and she says the sport plays a significant role in her life.

Deathly Hallows makes magic at the theatre

Stephani Whisenant • August 25, 2011

While some people were jumping into bed at 10PM, many others across the world were in their seats at a local theatre awaiting the end of an era. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2, the final installment of the Harry Potter franchise, was released at midnight on July 15, 2011. The long awaited finale was expected to be big and thanks to many adoring fans it lived up to that prediction.