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Dr. Jeannie Stone has been named superintendent of RISD. Photo courtesy of RISD

Dr. Jeannie Stone Named Superintendent

December 16, 2016

By Braedyn Bruner Dr. Jeannie Stone has been chosen to serve as RISD's new superintendent. There will be a 21-day window before her position is finalized on January 9th during the new year. "I am...

In the Area C UIL marching competition, the band made 15th out of 24 competing bands in an area that boasts multiple state finalists every year. Talon Photo by Brantley Graham

Striking a New Chord

Rose Nagele December 15, 2016

By Rose Nagele Sitting in the parking lot of the Mesquite Memorial Stadium, the Golden Eagle Marching Band cheered and laughed as their director, Jesus Marquez, danced and whooped after revealing the...

The Peer Mediators hosted a coat drive. Illustration by Emma Jean Shuemake

Peer Mediator Coat Drive

December 15, 2016

By Estefania Uribe The peer mediators arranged a coat drive at the beginning of January, collecting sweaters, coats, and jackets from students and staff for the Richardson Coat Closet, who will give...

Junior euphonium-player Adam Pobanz made All-Region, along with a record 49 other band members this year. Photo by Henry Carpenter

Band Sets High Standard at All Region

December 13, 2016

By Jacob RichmanA record 50 Richardson musicians made All-Region Band, paving the way for 15 band members to audition for area.Freshman All Region: Ella Martin- Flute, James Nagele-Flute, Logan Williams-...

In the coming weeks, the Board of Trustees will be selecting a permanent superintendent to replace Dr. Kay Waggoner, who retired last June. The final decision will be based upon characteristics that most closely mirror RISD.

Board to Announce New Superintendent

December 12, 2016

By Braedyn Bruner In the coming weeks the Board of Trustees will select a permanent superintendent to replace Dr. Kay Waggoner who retired last June. Board President Kim Caston said the final decision...

Staff vs Seniors Volleyball Game Is Set to Raise Money For Prom

November 17, 2016

By Jesus LuvianoThe annual staff vs seniors volleyball game, a fundraiser for the senior class, will be this Friday in the large gym. Tickets for the game are $2 and they can be purchased in D hall."All...

The wrestling team lost against Byron Nelson and Pearce at the first meet of the season. Photo by Ana Gutierrez

Wrestling Season Starts Off Slow

November 15, 2016

By Eric Cruz The wrestling team lost to Pearce and Byron Nelson at the first meet of the year. "Right now the guys need to use this start as motivation, to raise morale," Coach Mike Roach said. "We...

With a time of 16:08, junior Henos Andebrhan advanced to the state competition. For Richardson, this hasn't happened in over 30 years. Photo by Chad Byrd

Cross Country Captain Advances to State

November 3, 2016

By Isabel Costian For the first time in more than 30 years, junior Henos Andebrhan qualified for the state cross country meet by placing 11th place overall and 2nd place individually at the regional...

On-level physics will not be allowed to attend the Six Flags Over Texas field trip in the spring. Illustration by Emma Jean Shuemake

On-Level Physics Students Will Not Take Field Trip to Six Flags

November 2, 2016

By Travis Pokorney Starting this school year, on-level physics students will no longer be able to attend the annual spring field trip to Six Flags Over Texas. "We wanted there to be an incentive...

Junior Ken Osadon plays his trombone as he marches across the field. The band finished 19th at the Area competition. Photo by Chad Byrd

Band Finishes Season at Area

October 31, 2016

By Jacob Richman The Golden Eagle Band finished 15th out of 26 at the Area C marching contest at Mesquite Memorial Stadium. This puts an end to a much improved season for the band, who finished third...

Senior Randy Liu, a member of Chamber Orchestra, was a part of the group that was ranked #19 in the state. Photo by Ana Gutierrez

Orchestra Ranked #19 In State

October 30, 2016

By Deemah Pulak After months of studying, practicing, and rehearsing college-level music, the Chamber Orchestra entered the State Honor Orchestra Competition and ranked #19 in the state. "Being a...

On Thursday, the school was chosen as a National Demonstration School for AVID for the third year in a row. Photo by Brielle Bishop

AVID Notes Student Academic Readiness

October 28, 2016

By Braedyn Bruner For the second time in a row, the school was chosen as a three-year demonstration site for the AVID program by Stacie Valdez, Project Manager of Leadership Development, and other...

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