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Project Graduation Tickets to go on Sale

Regina Flores • April 20, 2012

Project Graduation is held each year at the Texas A&M Rec Center for current graduates on the night of graduation. The event will last from 11pm-5am on June 2, and students will not be readmitted if they leave.

Coffee Party: “The Fictitious War on Religion”

John Fuller • April 19, 2012

As Americans, we pride ourselves in our rights and freedoms that are endowed by our Creator and guaranteed in our stall worth constitution. Above all other rights, Americans have always treasured and valued the freedom of religion, as decreed in the First Amendment.

Color guard earns high award internationally

adviser • April 19, 2012

The color guard competed in the last week in Dayton, Ohio where they finished 12th place overall. Going into the competition, the color guard was ranked 24th in their division. They placed 1st in their...

A Pennie Saved is a penny earned; student earns scholarship

Davis Downey • April 18, 2012

It can be difficult for many students to adapt to the increasing pressures of academics coupled with athletic opportunity. Senior Shavon Pennie has not only adapted, but has also grown stronger from his effort.

ParentalStalkingBook violates privacy

Marisa Lindeman • April 17, 2012

As teenagers still living under our parents’ roof, finding a place to extend your social life online has become more and more difficult. One place where many of us decide to express our social lives is Facebook. With the accessibility of Facebook, we’re able to post statuses about our crazy weekend out with friends and pictures of us having a grand ‘ole time. As Facebook’s popularity is sprouting and more people are creating accounts though, our privacy is going down, down, down. One specific group of people who ruins that for us. Who am I talking about? Well of course, the people we’re closest to -our very own parents.

Wrong kind of privacy

Eva Araujo • April 17, 2012

When you get a friend request on Facebook, you normally think that person is your friend, however, when your parents add you as a friend one would tend to feel as though their parents are trying to play a role that isn’t their place.

TAP program improves teacher, student advancement

Emma Raleigh • April 16, 2012

The Teacher Advancement Program, TAP, focuses on teacher improvement in order to help students succeed in their classes. TAP has been implemented in other schools within Bryan ISD for years, and this past fall, the program was introduced at Bryan High.

Cap & Gown pick up in Blue Commons

adviser • April 16, 2012

The Balfour representatives will be in the Blue Commons to deliver cap and gowns and invitations during all lunches on April 19 and 20. Students must bring the balance they owe for to collect their merchandise.

Self expression more than skin deep

Andrea Mendes • April 13, 2012

Many people see their body as a haven for self expression, and a blank canvas. The choice to alter the way you look by getting a tattoo is a serious decision. In most cases, once done, it can’t be erased.

District FFA convention attendees earn honors

adviser • April 13, 2012

FFA members attended the District FFA convention on Monday, April 9 where sophomore Makayla Cruz was inducted as District Sentinel.

Band sings directly to the hearts of teens

Dania Robinson • April 12, 2012

One Direction is a British-Irish boy band from London, England that is made up of five guys: Zayn Malik, Liam Payne, Harry Styles, Niall Horan, and Louis Tomlinson.

AVID students awarded scholarships

adviser • April 12, 2012

Two AVID students, seniors Nicholas Anderson and Jade Love, were awarded the $20,000 scholarship through the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation's Dell Scholarship Program.