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  • La Vega Hosts Another Foreign Exchange: South Korean Sohn Eul Hee Enjoys American Culture

    Monday, January 23, 2006 By: DeVon Brown

    Let’s imagine, for a second, that you are going to another country. You must leave your friends and family behind to live in a house with strange people with even stranger customs. This is the case f

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  • Former Cowboy Visits LVHS: Beasley Reece Spins Interesting Tales on Racism, Sports

    Monday, January 23, 2006 By: Larry Breen

    How would you respond if a former pro athlete e-mailed you for permission to visit your classes and then called you to set it up? You'd probably be as excited as I was, especially when it went this w

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  • The Principal's Perspective: Mr. Brem Notes Strengths of School, Plans for LVHS

    Monday, January 23, 2006 By: Jerry Brem

    When asked to be the first columnist in the La Vega on-line newspaper, the principal offered this recap of the fall semester and preview of the spring one.

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  • Dr. ML King Holiday More Than a Day Off: Civil Rights Leader Leaves Rich Legacy; Coretta Dies Jan. 31

    Monday, January 23, 2006 By: Tamara Panici

    Have you ever wondered why the banks are closed, why the mail does not run, and why many schools are off on the third Monday of January? It is a day to honor a great person. It is Martin Luther King

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  • Rivera Named Outstanding Lifter at First Meet: Hughes Also Places First at Gatesville

    Monday, January 23, 2006 By: George Kilgo

    Three state returners anchor the powerlifting team as it plans to increase the number of state competitors from last year. Team leaders are Abel Rivera, Victor Hughes, and Dekwaun Hampton.

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  • Teachers Have Diverse Hobbies: Lecker, Hoffman, Sheehy, Daugherty Reveal "Secret" Sides

    Tuesday, January 24, 2006 By: Alexis Mason

    Have you ever wondered what teachers do in their spare time? Here is a sampling of the different activities that occupy LV faculty in their free time.

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  • Beth Booth Fills Role as New Computer Teacher: BCIS, Multimedia, Webmastering, Video Tech in Good Hands

    Wednesday, January 25, 2006 By: Alexis Mason

    Although replacing popular Jason Keys is impossible, new teacher Beth Booth is doing her best in her role as computer operations technology.

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  • SPRING BREAK CANCELLED? WHAT???: The Rumor Mill at LVHS Rolls On, Rats...

    Wednesday, January 25, 2006 By: Nathan Lambert

    "Lie-uns," and rumors, and rats, oh my! What's this school coming to?? Did anybody else see rodents wandering around the grounds at LVHS?

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  • Girls' Soccer Team off to 1-1 Start: Lady Pirates Win at Hillsboro, 3-0

    Thursday, January 26, 2006 By: Karla Portillo

    The long wait is over as the Pirate soccer team is past non-league play and going full-bore in district action, chalking up a big win last week.

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  • Varsity Boys' Basketball Still Unbeaten in 17-3A: Wins over Robinson, China Spring Complete First Round

    Monday, January 30, 2006 By: A Believer

    The Runnin' Pirates keep moving up the 3A state basketball rankings, presently #7, just ahead of Fairfield. Will they stay there? Stay tuned...

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Pete's Pride La Vega High School Waco, TX
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At-a-glance

Wow, what would it be like to play college ball? Vince Williams is going to find out next year and takes the first step Wednesday morning when he signs a scholarship. Here are the details...
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On the boys' soccer side, La Vega continues its climb to the top with a 4-2 loss to Hillsboro in its last pre-district matchup and a win over Robinson, 2-1, before a 4-0 loss to Lampasas.
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The freshmen girls' basketball team picked up a win in 17-3A over Connally before falling to Robinson and China Spring last week in bumping their overall mark to 5-12 and 1-6 in district. Kaylyn Mill
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Unbeaten in the first round of district play, the 17-5 frosh Pirates are outscoring their opponents by an average of more than 25 points per game, led by Danzel Wilson, who has racked up high scoring
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After a 1-4 district start, the JV Lady Pirates bounced back with consecutive wins over the Rockettes on the road and at home vs. China Spring, led by Jasmine Banks with nine points. The team faces G
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Recovering from a 68-49 loss to Connally and 58-45 defeat by Robinson, the boys' JV pulled out a close one vs. China Spring, 39-36, and prepare for a trip to Gatesville Tuesday, Jan. 31.
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Recovering from a 68-49 loss to Connally, the boys' JV pulled out a close one at Robinson and prepare for a trip to Gatesville Tuesday, Jan. 31.
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The varsity ladies' basketball team continues to battle in tough district 17-3A with a close loss to Robinson and a defeat by league leader China Spring.
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The Runnin' Pirates keep moving up the 3A state basketball rankings, presently #7, just ahead of Fairfield. Will they stay there? Stay tuned...
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The long wait is over as the Pirate soccer team is past non-league play and going full-bore in district action, chalking up a big win last week.
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