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Bailey Crocker

Bailey Crocker , News Editor, Online Editor

Hi, my name is Bailey Crocker. I’m a senior and this is my second year on the staff as news editor and online editor. Next year I plan on attending community college where I will hopefully find a career path. For now, you can usually find me hard at work in room C108.

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Senior’s family impacted by texting, driving

Senior’s family impacted by texting, driving

Bailey Crocker, News Editor, Online Editor May 10, 2017

April 9, 2016, afternoon Senior Maddie Shaffer’s aunt, Emma Shaffer, and 12-year-old cousin, Tita, had gone out to cheer practice and to meet up with friends. Her other cousin, Jimmy, wanted to stay...

Just me

Just me

Bailey Crocker, News Editor January 31, 2017

I flopped down onto the lunch room chair and laid my lunch box down in front of me. As my friends began to pack the table, I spread out my array of food across the table: a sandwich, baby carrots, Capri...

Thanksgiving Trivia

Thanksgiving Trivia

Bailey Crocker, News Editor, Online Editor November 18, 2016

What year was the first Thanksgiving? 1653 1621 1615 1609   Which historical figure wanted to make the turkey our national bird? Abraham Lincoln Alexander Hamilton Benjamin...

Drawn to art

Drawn to art

Junior shares his art through creative outlets
Bailey Crocker, News Editor, Online Editor November 9, 2016

Junior Sam Jack pulls out two pencils, grasping one in each hand. He places them both onto the paper of his sketch pad, an idea instantly popping into his head. Suddenly, he begins to draw, the pencils...

A nation divided

Citizens choose between final presidential candidates
Bailey Crocker, News Editor, Online Editor October 15, 2016

  The 2016 presidential election has proven to be different since the beginning of the race. This is partly because of the switch in loyalties amongst parties and the accessibility of social media....

Summer stirs racial tensions

Controversies spark over police shooting of African-Americans
Bailey Crocker, Online Editor, News Editor October 14, 2016

July 5 Baton Rouge, LA African-American male, Alton Sterling, 37, was fatally shot after being held on the ground by two Baton Rouge police officers. Officers Howie Lake II and Blane Salamoni responded...

Town frustrations erupt on social media

Town frustrations erupt on social media

Recent political turmoil has erupted onto a local Facebook page, Flower Mound Cares (FMC), resurrecting the name-calling and bickering that has become a regular part of the website over the last few years. The...

Pathway to a new diploma

Endorsements change students graduation plans
Bailey Crocker, Writer April 14, 2016

In years past, most students graduated with the 4x4 plan, or four core classes all four years of high school. Now the state has given more options to students so they can individually tailor their diploma...

Fundraising for a local cause

Fundraising for a local cause

School raises money for Children’s Advocacy Center
Bailey Crocker, Writer April 14, 2016

  During the school’s “Money Madness” fundraiser, the school donated to The Children’s Advocacy Center. At the CAC children are able to speak alone with trained interviewers about abuse...

Mosquito borne virus poses threat to locals

Mosquito borne virus poses threat to locals

Bailey Crocker March 4, 2016

The Zika virus made its first appearance in the U.S. in Dallas County, Texas on Feb. 2, followed by two more cases in the same area. Prior to 2015, outbreaks have occurred in areas outside of the continental...

Country to City

Country to City

Bailey Crocker, Writer January 14, 2016

As the Mississippi River rolls into sight, the tears begin to well in my eyes. "We're just going to visit like all the other times," I tell myself. "In a week we'll be driving right back over the...

Bench the brain?

Bench the brain?

Bailey Crocker, Writer December 16, 2015

Concussion specialists keep punishing that the public stays updated about the impact of concussions on the brain and body so that they can be more aware of the dangers. Concussions are not only caused...

Taco Ocho: It's Latin Love

Taco Ocho: It’s Latin Love

Bailey Crocker, Writer October 22, 2015

Anyone craving delicious, natural, authentic Latin food for a low price should check out Taco Ocho. It is a casual, simple scratch kitchen with a wide variety of Mexican influenced food choices. The...

Marcus Sign

Bailey Crocker, Writer October 2, 2015

With the start of a new school year comes new additions to the school. Whether it is a cafe, a freshmen campus, or receiving iPads, there is always new ways to keep the students pumped for the year. This...