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  • Physics Classes Launch Away: Local Newspaper Covers Demonstration

    Monday, January 07, 2008 By: Larry Breen

    Yes, alert readers DID notice six LVHS students pictured on the front page of the "Local & Texas" section of the "Waco Tribune-Herald" Dec. 22. What for? Read on...

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  • Girls' Soccer Roster, Schedule Released: Lady Pirates Open Soccer Season at Kennedale Tourney Jan. 17

    Monday, January 07, 2008 By: Amy Arredondo

    With 15 returners on the team and 16 newcomers, new coach Amy Arredondo plans to capitalize on her working with some of the same girls last year at the junior high for a successful season this spring.

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  • Runnin' Pirates Beat Midway in Double OT, Edged by University: Varsity Opens District with Loss at Gatesville

    Tuesday, January 08, 2008 By: Clay Cody/Larry Breen

    After an easy romp at West, the Runnin' Pirates split four games at the prestigious MT Rice Tournament over the Christmas break, then lost to University before beating Midway in double overtime.

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  • Varsity Lady Pirates Beat China Spring to Open District, Lose to Robinson Twice: LV Drubs Gatesville, Loses to Lorena, Connally, Cougars

    Tuesday, January 08, 2008 By: Larry Breen

    Yes, the Lady Pirates are for real and showed as much in knocking off the former state champ China Spring Cougars Jan. 4 at home and Gatesville Jan. 11.

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  • Local Filmmaker Prepares to Film His First Film and Gives Insightful Interview: Learn About the Next Legendary Zombie Movie and One Rockin' Dude

    Tuesday, January 08, 2008 By: Daniel Perez

    Recently, Dave Winfrey, Jr. gave me an excellent interview about his career and what it takes to be a filmmaker. I have dreams of being a director. How about you?

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  • "Tribune-Herald" Announces All-State: Henry First Team, Curl Second: Chris Parr, Curl, Henry, Bigelow First Team Super Centex (Henry Defensive MVP)

    Monday, January 14, 2008 By: Larry Breen

    The local newspaper put its official stamp on the highly successful Modoc varsity football team with four first-team selections, one second-teamer, and three honorable mention Saturday Jan. 12.

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  • Boys' Soccer Team Wins First Tournament in School History: Pirates Beat China Spring, Hillsboro to Open District

    Monday, January 14, 2008 By: Paul Deleon

    It may have only been the opening few days of the season, but Paul Deleon's boys' soccer team is already showing it will threaten the "big three" of Midway, University, and Waco High this year.

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  • Varsity Boys Rip Lorena, China Spring, Robinson, Edged Out by Connally, Gatesville: Wilson-Stinnett Lead Scoring Parade for Modocs

    Tuesday, January 15, 2008 By: Clay Cody

    Yes, the loss to Gatesville hurt, but that's how the 2006-07 district champs began the season, so Pirate fans are encouraged by their team's easy wins over the Leopards and Cougars.

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  • Welcome to "Name That Coach"!: Can You Identify This Returning Principal?

    Tuesday, January 15, 2008 By: Anonymous Advisor

    He looks familiar, but are you sure?? Look at that face again and think of a high school administrator who may match it (clue: it's obviously not Ms. Moore).

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  • JV Boys Beat Lorena, China Spring, Lose to Connally, Robinson: Burgess-Jones-Snell-Valdez Lead Scoring Efforts

    Tuesday, January 15, 2008 By: Clay Cody

    Back on the winning track after losing to 4A University and Midway, the Runnin' Pirate JV took three of its four district matchups the last two weeks behind Brandon "Gunner" Burgess and Ramone Jones.

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All-A Honor Roll for Third Six Weeks(9th Grade) Justin Carver, NaTasha Dickson, Kandice Iglehart, Magdalen Kiss, Sunny Pate, Nathan Rusu, Priscilla Smith, Diamond Winburne(10th) Travis Briggs, Mayela
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Athletes planning to play on the 2008 Pirate baseball team had a Jan. 28 tryout with Coach Brad Lewis. Here are those who survived the first cut and their schedule:
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Whether you are a fan of Jack Nicholson or giant creatures, these two movies are genuinely good. Still, neither one is for everyone. So, what makes them good, and what’s worth the price of admission?
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Don't be so distracted by all the basketball and Super Bowl hype that you forget about soccer, especially the girls' team under a new coach. Here are their results...
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It's been more than a month since the quarterfinal playoff loss to China Spring, but a memento of the record-setting season is now available through the boys' athletic office...
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Yep, the outstanding powerlifting team (coached again by George Kilgo) is off to another good start in meets with a strong showing Jan. 19 in their opener, led by...
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In the excitement over the high school basketball season, one standout La Vega grad continues to impress MCC fans, namely Jordan Glynn.
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Plus, a UIL Event is this Saturday! Teachers ready those who joined the individual teams and prepare for a fun, but long day. Are you going?
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It had to happen...just when you become good, you're moved up. With the lady JV, star frosh Felicity Thompson impressed the coaches enough to be put on varsity, leaving them one star short for their d
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As expected, the unbeaten 17-3A champion Pirates had the most selections on the All-District Team with seven offensive starters and four defensive on First Team and...
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