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Swim coach Shannon Gillespy had a qualifying time for the 1980 Olympic swim team, but they never got to compete because of the boycott. She was  chosen to be an Olympic coach in 2012.

Changing tides

Swim coach reflects on achieving Olympic dream
Madi Olivier March 13, 2020

Editor's note: This story was included in the portfolio that was named superior in the 2021 TAJE Best of Texas contest. It was also named a superior sports feature story. Every day at 4:45 a.m., swim...

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Senior Ashleigh Jooste guides her horse, Max, over a jump at a 2019 competition. She plans to study to become a large animal vet in the future.

Over hurdles and fences

Senior bonds with competition horses
Adriana Pueskens March 13, 2020

The Bridlewood stables were filled with horses. Senior Ashleigh Jooste, then 10, held on as her horse jumped over a fence in the ring. But she suddenly realized her body wasn’t in the right position,...

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Graduate Ryann Taylor hated her nose since she was 6 years old. She begged for a rhinoplasty for years before getting the procedure at 15.

Mirror image

Graduate reflects on her cosmetic surgery
Samantha Thornfelt March 12, 2020

Editor’s note: This story was a part of the in-depth package of our March 11, 2020 issue, which was named an excellent in-depth package in the 2021 TAJE Best of Texas contest. Staring at the...

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Senior Kaitlyn Reichenberger was part of the varsity team that placed second at nationals. She performed their nationals routine for the last time at their pep rally on Nov. 22.

Top of the pyramid

Cheer places second at nationals
Ayra Charania March 12, 2020

The cheerleaders circled together, tightly holding hands and watching from backstage as the team before them performed at NCA nationals. After sharing motivational messages and saying a prayer, they...

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The new Technology, Education and Career Center-West (TECC-West) campus will be opening in the fall.

New career center set to open fall 2020

Michael Minton March 11, 2020

The Dale Jackson Career Center will close at the end of the 2020 spring semester as a result of the opening of the new Technology, Education and Career Center-West (TECC-West) campus in the fall, which...

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The popularity of cosmetic procedures has increased among teens in recent years. Studies show that social media may be to blame.

Filtered reality

Popularity of cosmetic procedures among teens connected to social media

Editor’s note: This story was a part of the in-depth package of our March 11, 2020 issue, which was named an excellent in-depth package in the 2021 TAJE Best of Texas contest.

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Posters were hung around the school to announce the game and honor golf coach Kerry Gabel. Coaches and members of the boys teams cheered on the girls during their game, and also had a game afterwards to support Gabel.

Fighting back #together

Coach honored at annual Cancer Night
McKenna Cowley March 11, 2020

Golf coach Kerry Gabel was honored for his fight with kidney cancer at the Lady Marauder Basketball game on Feb. 4. The annual Cancer Night is organized by the Lady Marauder basketball coaches. They...

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Percussion begins their concert on Feb. 13 at the Texas Music Educators Association convention with their first ensemble “Toccata” by Jacob Remmington.

Pioneering percussion

Ensemble chosen to perform at TMEA convention
Alyssa Cheatham March 11, 2020

This was the 100th year of the Texas Music Educators Association being held and the first time an honor percussion has ever been invited. Percussion teachers have been advocating for the inclusion of this...

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Senior Ethan Rice performs a ballet routine for his talent.

Photos: Mr. Marcus

Maya Hernandez March 11, 2020

Editor's note: These photos were named an honorable mention for photo galleries in the 2021 TAJE Best of Texas contest. For a recap of the Mr. Marcus competition, click here. For a Q&A with...

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The chorizo breakfast sandwich was delicious, so Eggspress Cafe definetly deserves a second visit.

Review: Eggspress Cafe

Eggspress Cafe offers delicious breakfast and quality service
McKenna Cowley March 10, 2020

Eggspress Cafe isn’t currently the most popular breakfast site in Flower Mound, but the restaurant is soon-to-be “go-to” material. Since opening on Jan. 7,  it seems like Highland Village residents...

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Students lay down as they donate blood. Each donor gave about a pint of blood, which can save up to three lives.

Photos: M.E.D.S. club blood drive

Celine Engel March 8, 2020

The M.E.D.S. club worked with Carter BloodCare to host their annual blood drive on March 5 in the Silver Gym. Students donated throughout the day, each giving about a pint of blood to save three lives....

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