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Rachel Ramirez

Rachel Ramirez, Editor in Chief

Hi, my name is Rachel. I am a senior and the Editor in Chief.  I enjoy hanging out with my family and friends and volunteer in my free time. I hope to travel the world one day and learn all that I can about the world around me.

Twitter: @rdr719

All content by Rachel Ramirez
Same Flower Mound war, different battlefield

Same Flower Mound war, different battlefield

Town controversy is age old topic on new social media platform
Rachel Ramirez, Editor May 5, 2016

Flower Mound has been rooted in controversy since its began in 1961 after a conflict known as the Denton County War. The town’s fear of growth stems from Irving’s attempt at annexing Flower Mound into...

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...

Glued to the screen

Administration ties student behavior to technology
Rachel Ramirez, Editor in Chief April 14, 2016

This year, the number of disciplinary incidents has increased over previous years according to Principal Gary Shafferman. With the constant integration of more and more technology each year, Shafferman...

A head start

A head start

Rachel Ramirez, Writer February 3, 2016

As the days of summer were coming to an end, senior Lyndie Ho found herself at the University of Texas at Dallas in Richardson. Over the past couple of months, she had spent eight to ten hours a day at...

He’s still him

He’s still him

Rachel Ramirez, Editor in cheif October 8, 2015

He was in the waiting room when I was born with an elaborate, hand drawn banner to welcome me into the world. Before I could read, he would help me sound out the letters written in my birthday cards. He...

Here come the brides

Rachel Ramirez, Editor in chief October 6, 2015

On Jun. 26, Rebecca Landry locked herself in her office at work, turned up the volume on her computer and watched history in the making. She was live streaming the Supreme Court ruling on gay marriage,...

Senior soccer player commits to Harvard University

Senior soccer player commits to Harvard University

Rachel Ramirez, Editor in Chief September 8, 2015

Senior Landon Plunkett’s mind is focused on more than just academics this year. His future was decided before he even set foot on a campus for his final year at the school. After considering several...

Get back to the game

Get back to the game

Rachel Ramirez, Entertainment editor April 8, 2015

The boys’ varsity soccer team battled against Plano Senior High School. The winner of this game would advance to the 2005 playoffs. The school was down by one when suddenly freshman standout Sam Garza...

The Corkran family take a family portrait. From left to right, father Tery, sister Amanda Miguez Miller, mother Scherrie and sister Kimberly.

Wrestling in remembrance

Rachel Ramirez, Entertainment editor April 7, 2015

Every March, the school’s wrestling team sits down to have their end of season banquet. Among the awards being presented, members also vote for one senior wrestler to receive the Jared Corkran Teammate...

Kahu Tataurangi, Griffin and Riley Hall take in the moment after they para-glided off the Remarkable Mountains.

New year, New Zealand

Rachel Ramirez, Entertainment editor April 7, 2015

When most people beat cancer, it can be difficult regaining a sense of normalcy. Typically, they don’t take a trip to New Zealand. However, when eighth-grader Riley Hall received a Make-A-Wish trip,...

Back to school

Back to school

Rachel Ramirez, Entertainment editor December 9, 2014

AP US History Teacher Kaitlyn Wilson, Class of 2009 The band has gone to the state competition in San Antonio every other year and has won the past ten years. AP US History teacher Kaitlyn Wilson played...

Together we're better

Together we’re better

Rachel Ramirez, Entertainment editor November 12, 2014

Here we go again. Awkward smile. Frantic hair smoothing. Small wave. Walk away. Obligatory small talk complete. And yet, in the back of my mind, I know I’ll never be as good as you. How could I? You’re...

Algebra II teacher Beth Shelton teaches her  math class. She goes to chemotherapy Wednesday through Friday.

Fighting to teach

Rachel Ramirez, Entertainment editor November 7, 2014

Smiling at the doctor, Algebra II teacher Beth Shelton left the treatment room, got in her car and headed to school. Knowing this treatment had been lighter than most, she felt comfortable returning to...

Doctor Who, Season 8, Episode 3, the Doctor (Peter Capaldi)

Doctor Who season 8: meet the new Doctor

Rachel Ramirez, Entertainment editor September 9, 2014

The beginning of the school year may have brought us back to the whirlwind of tests, homework and iPad controversies, but not before it swept us into the world of the Doctor. August 23 was one of the student...

Chantell Upshaw named as new principal of freshman center

Chantell Upshaw named as new principal of freshman center

Rachel Ramirez, Writer February 11, 2014

Chantell Upshaw was named the principal for the new freshman center at last night's district board meeting. A former assistant principal for the school, Upshaw has various administrative experience from...

Dick's Sporting Goods in Flower Mound promotes the 2014 Winter Olympics with different kinds of apparel.

What to expect: Winter Olympic games

Rachel Ramirez, Writer February 5, 2014

On February 7, spectators worldwide will tune in to watch the elite face harsh winter weather in order to compete for the gold in Sochi, Russia. The 22nd Winter Olympics will be the first Olympics the...

Pumpkin themed delicacies

Pumpkin themed delicacies

Rachel Ramirez, Writer October 28, 2013

As the weather cools and the fall holidays approach, eateries across Flower Mound whip out their signature pumpkin inspired dishes to welcome the autumn season. While some items like the pumpkin spice...

Freshmen, sophomore students receive iPads

Rachel Ramirez, Writer September 12, 2013

The iPad distribution that took over the library last week was the district's next stage of their new program, 1:X. This blended learning program stems from an idea that provides each student with a laptop...