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Chemistry students “unlock” reviews

September 18, 2018 8:06pm |

Chemistry students definitely weren’t relying on worksheets and textbooks last week in teacher Patrice Cox’s class when they tried out a new reviewing activity called “Crack the Safe.” “I use puzzles a lot anyway, but this one just made it a bit more interesting to […]

Anatomy class practices cutting skills

September 5, 2018 9:28pm | Tana Cleveland

In her imagination, Kayleigh Rhodes is about to cut into her first heart. Excitement and nervousness fills her veins as she makes the first incision. Sweat drips from her brow. She takes a moment to breathe and relax as she remembers what her senior year […]

Band marches at WestFest

September 4, 2018 9:37pm | Iris Valles

Thank you for coming! Y’all did amazing! The Bison Brigade was invited to march at a parade in West for the second year in a row. Junior high teacher Teresa MacNabb introduced West Fest to the Brigade last year. The parade celebrates Czech traditions with […]

Seniors give out morning greetings

September 2, 2018 8:18pm | April Martinez

Senior Friday nigh light participants start off Friday mornings greeting elementary and junior high students to share their school spirit and get them excited for the varsity football game that night. ¨We have a great time hanging out with them,¨ senior Makayla Gilliam said. ¨Hopefully, […]

Chemistry students build rockets

September 1, 2018 9:45pm | Kaline Martinez

To actually learn how the scientific process works, chemistry students conducted a bottle rocket experiment but by the second day students were supposed to launch their rockets again the air pump broke. “The first launch was very promising and me and my partner, Asa Henson, […]

School organizations recruit new members

August 28, 2018 9:33pm | Josalyn Taylor

Now that everyone is somewhat used to the routine of the new school year, teachers are starting their groups up. Art teacher Amanda Harter and FCCLA teacher Melissa Isaacs are advertising their groups with posters in the halls. “I put up my posters hoping for […]

Meet the Bison brings in record-setting donations

August 22, 2018 8:18pm | Andrea Garcia

The gym was packed, the overflow crowd lining the rails at the top of the bleachers and more faces peering in through the cafeteria windows. The crowd roared in excitement, the sound echoing through the gym as each team was introduced. The school year had […]

Life Skills tackles blanket making

May 4, 2018 1:01pm | Lilah Adams

The life skills class has taken on a new activity with the kids: knitting. Teacher Katie Villarreal had the idea after seeing several creative knitting creations on Pinterest. “I had seen these really cool, chunky, knit blankets in several stores and realized there were tutorials […]

Prom offers bevy of awards

May 1, 2018 12:10pm | Josalyn Taylor

Prom: the night so many little girls look forward to, and so many little boys dread. Girls spend hours (even days) getting ready; boys jump in the shower ten minutes before it time to leave.This year’s prom was no different, except for one thing: life […]

Bison Belles hold tryouts for 2018 line

May 1, 2018 9:53am | Josalyn Taylor

The Bison Belle drill team is all about following the traditions that has existed for the past 60 years, but for the 61st line the team may create a new tradition. For the first time, the Belles will have co-captains to lead the team – […]