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  • Advisor's Update: Varela in Magazine, Perez Sets Record: TAKS Over This May 2, Prom May 3, Graduation June 6...

    Wednesday, April 30, 2008 By: Larry Breen

    It's not much of an event to commemorate, starting a new month in the middle of the final TAKS testing, but some seniors' graduations are hinging on the result, so that's important, along with...

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  • It's a Girl for the Codys!: Family Welcomes Kenzie Grace into the Fold

    Thursday, May 01, 2008 By: Larry Breen

    Congratulations to boys' basketball coach Clay and Kim Cody on the birth of their daughter Kenzie Grace April 19; she was seven pounds, three ounces, and 20 inches long.

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  • Seniors and Their Dates Ready for "A Night to Remember": Partygoers Headed for Waco Convention Center May 3

    Friday, May 02, 2008 By: Cherie Scott-Larry Breen

    After last year's “crunk” prom, it may be hard to top, but the juniors have worked very hard preparing for this, so let’s see how it goes tomorrow night…

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  • ¡Celebremos el mundo hispano! : Check Out the 300 Hall for Cinco de Mayo

    Monday, May 05, 2008 By: Sra. Swearingen

    With more than 40% of LVISD Hispanic, Cinco de Mayo today has more importance than at most school districts; so what do YOU know about the date? Read on...

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  • Glasco, Harris, Williams Win Bellmead Lions Club Scholarships: Each Receives $500 toward College Expenses

    Monday, May 05, 2008 By: Mary Ann Craig

    As the school year comes to a close, many seniors are racking up the bucks toward offsetting college costs, and the latest lucky three are...

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  • So, You Like Jeff Dunham? Me Too!: Guess Who Just Happens to Be Coming to Waco May 9? You Got It!

    Tuesday, May 06, 2008 By: Robyn Shelton

    Yes! Jeff Dunham, the popular ventriloquist, is coming to the Heart of Texas Coliseum on May 9, bringing along all of his friends...

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  • Catching Up with Mark Denton: Graduate Now in Navy on "USS O'Kane" in Hawaii

    Tuesday, May 06, 2008 By: Mark Denton

    So what's former LVHS student Mark Denton up to these days? I'm glad you asked that question! Here's his update from the sunny shores at Pearl Harbor...

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  • Teacher Appreciation Week a Culinary Success: Faculty Bombarded with Tasty Treats

    Wednesday, May 07, 2008 By: Larry Breen

    With all the difficulties teachers face daily, one thing (besides the monthly paycheck!) keeps them going--Teacher Appreciation Week! Here's what we had May 5-8...

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  • Chamber of Commerce Awards Scholarships to Five Seniors : April 24 Banquet Honors Winners with Miss Texas 2007

    Thursday, May 08, 2008 By: Karen Schroeder and friends

    It was a special evening indeed for five fortunate Pirate seniors as the superintendent herself awarded them $1000 scholarships to the colleges of their choice. Here are the details...

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  • Prom 2008: "A Night to Remember": Star Arch, Stunning Decorations, Highlights, and More…

    Monday, May 12, 2008 By: Cherie Scott

    Although the partygoers didn't arrive until around 8 p.m. May 3, the work began much earlier...

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At-a-glance

Everybody say things at times that hurt other people whether they know it or not, and that's not right. Here are some things to consider when you talk to others...
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More awards are piling in for students, and the latest is from the City of Waco for three seniors for their art. Read on...
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Instead of coasting through finals, the NJROTC group is still busy with events such as a special day honoring the Bellmead-area emergency personnel as heroes May 22.
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This year’s school Talent Show on Friday is sponsored by the Drama Club and Improv Troupe and will feature some top-notch entertainment, including Mandi Garcia who sang the National Anthem at a La Veg
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Jenny Hoffman, Drama Club sponsor, is ready to introduce the Improv Troupe! Are you ready for sketch comedy, LVHS-style? Read on to see how you can help out with the laughs…
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For those returning to the Faire, it was like going home; for those going for the first time, it was like entering a new world. So, what is this wonderful place, and can anyone go? These questions and
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One of the most involved seniors on campus, Latasha Everett has done about everything at school during her four years; here's a complete list...
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You've seen her around the halls of LVHS for only three years, so how is she graduating, let alone giving the top speech at graduation? Here's her story...
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In the honored recent tradition of Pam Eggebrecht and Sherry Salter, LVHS 2008 Teacher of the Year Rosa Swearingen enjoyed the fanfare of her special honor May 21.
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Almost lost in the end-of-the-year hustle and bustle was senior Dakota Haga's selection as one of four local recipients of the DAR's Good Citizen Awards. Here are the details...
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