The Lariat

FHS construction wreaks havoc, will eventually pay off with excellent results

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 17:53:43 GMT

By Andrea Kahn

With construction at our school, there have been some definite effects. full story >

Top Art

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 17:52:39 GMT

By Jonathan Crutchfield

Last summer, senior McKenna Harclerode was selected to become a part of an elite group of high school junior and senior art students to participate in a grueling three-week art academy. full story >

School toughens up on cell phone use

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 17:47:50 GMT

By Christian Nesestra

With each new school year, new rules and regulations are added along with the alteration of old ones in order to create a better and safer learning environment then the year before. full story >

Shattered Dreams. A chance for students to learn the effects of drunk driving

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 17:41:22 GMT

By Kayleigh Koehn

Clean unmarked notebooks, sharp new pencils, and sad sulking faces bring the reminder that summer is finally coming to an end and a start to a new school year is ready to begin. full story >

The Decline of Manners?

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 17:37:08 GMT

By Miranda Jean

After recent events, many people are wondering where society is headed. Are we becoming a society that is rude and disrespectful? Is this country going through a decline of manners? full story >

High School students reach out. PALS allows seniors to spend time with youngsters

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 17:37:07 GMT

By Lydia Duncombe

The new school year brings excitement for the PAL program with the preparation of the PAL to PALee interaction and the raw anticipation of the friendships that will be developed. full story >

Link Crew welcomes freshmen, Upperclassmen show fish the ropes

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 13:21:20 GMT

By Lydia Duncombe

With yet another successful Link Crew orientation, the freshman were more prepared for their first day of high school. full story >

Fresh faces on the teaching staff

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 13:14:16 GMT

By Cruz Hernandez

At the start of the new school year Friendswood welcomes ten new teachers to their staff. full story >

Team behind the team: Cheerleaders help kick off 09-10 season

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 13:14:08 GMT

By Macey Wegner

Kenzie Newkirk
The Varsity Cheer squad supports the Mustangs at the season opener against Dayton.

Yelling, jumping, and tumbling around is what these girls specialize in. full story >

Mighty the Mustang pumps up the crowd

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 13:08:14 GMT

By Melinda Zanner

MIghty the Mustang pumps up the crowd at the first pep rally of the year

Underneath the Friday night lights wearing blue Converse, you’ll find senior Katy Blanchard as Mighty the Mustang for her final year. full story >

Cross Country laces up for new season

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 13:05:59 GMT

By Zach Hardy

The cross country team looks to have another successful year after bringing back some key runners. full story >

Cell phone use banned in school zones

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 13:01:40 GMT

By Chris Goodman

Safety has always been an important factor in our lives. Lately however, in Friendswood it has become even more important. full story >

Football hopes for promising season after defeating area ranked Dayton

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 12:59:12 GMT

By Trey gonzales

Quarterback Peter Maetzold (6) andBen Compton (50) in the the mustang's scrimmage against Galveston Ball.

After winning a close game against area ranked Dayton, hopes are high for the mustang football team for the 2009 season. full story >

FHS named winner of Lone Star Cup

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 12:40:55 GMT

By Jonathan Crutchfield

Cruz Hernandez
Principal Mark Griffon celebrates with his Lone Star Cup helmet

Everyone’s hard work from last year finally paid off when Friendswood High School was announced the Lone Star Cup winners for class 4a. full story >