The varsity tennis team is moving into off-season after falling short at bi-districts against Westwood High School on October 14. Though the players entered fall quarter with a new host of challenges, the boys and girls of tennis emerged with the same drive, effort, and communal spirit of previous seasons. “I’m very proud because they went in with all they had,” varsity and JV tennis coach...

From shuffling desks in a group discussion to laughing along with peculiar presentations, young minds at work are an essential element of room 1324. For the self-dubbed ‘guinea pigs’ of AP Seminar, a lively and unpredictable classroom environment has become a normal part of the school day. As part of a district-wide introduction of College Board’s AP Capstone diploma program, teacher Canita...

Once the bell rings to signify the end of class, thousands of students pour into the hallways, each with their own agenda. Every kid is rushing to get to their own class, and by the middle of passing period, the hallways are filled with students shoulder-to-shoulder, backpack-to-backpack, practically gasping for air. However, a dose of simple etiquette can easily alleviate the discomfort of this situation. Many...

Wednesday morning, members of Cats for Christ met by the flagpole to participate in "See You at the Pole", a national event for students to gather in fellowship. "People around the nation come together around the pole," junior Hunter Jacks said. During the meeting, members sang and read verses, forming a circle. "It gives a brighter light toward your day," Jacks said.

Long-awaited school construction is set to occur in the near future following a decision from the TISD Board of Trustees to expand the school. The district expects to begin construction bids in October.  Construction is currently underway for a new district football stadium, set to open in time for the 2020 football season, and two new TISD schools. Campus construction, on the other hand, will...

The swim team attended their first meet on Tuesday, Sept. 17 at the Tomball Aquatic Center for the annual blue vs. white match. During the meet, the swim team split in half for an intrasquad competition. Additionally, several faculty members swam in the 100-yard free relay, including principal Dr. Mike Metz, theatre director Robert Ballew, debate teacher Sarah Jones and band director Andy Easton. The...

The varsity football team played Bryan on Friday, Sept. 20 in a game marked by rain and homecoming festivities. The match became the season's most decisive victory, ending 40-0.

Day 1: Patriotic Day 2: Tacky Tourist Day 3: Out of this World   Day 4: Country vs. Country Club   Day 5: Homecoming Game Day 6: Homecoming Dance

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Theatre cast and crew members have worked tirelessly since May to produce the play “A Piece of My Heart", coming this September. The play, writtern by Shriley Lauro, is based on the real life stories of six female nurses serving in the Vietnam War and the letters they wrote at the time of their service.  “We started with auditions,” sophomore and lead performer Paige McMichael said. “Then...

Inclusion and community are two things the wildcat country strives for, and the same goes for senior Emma Sawyer. In an effort to create an environment that harvests learning and exposure to new cultures, Sawyer started an American Sign Language club this year.  “I’ve always wanted to be fluent in ASL since it is thoughtful to some of our friends who have a hearing disability and don’t have...

Between dealing with "senioritis" and preparing for the next step in their rapidly changing lives, seniors endure much pressure to succeed. Assistant Principal Natalie Priwer created the Senior Adoption program to relieve some of that stress as students navigate their final year of high school.  Priwer was inspired by a similar initiative at another school, and officially announced the program...

Community, environmental awareness, and, of course, dirt. These are the three unlikely ingredients of the unique organization that is Garden Club. Biology teacher Cristina Monroe and a group of her students established Garden Club in March, and what started as a classroom daydream quickly grew into a blossoming organization. “We literally just started this club last year, second semester,” Garden...

With a wave of her hand and a flick of her wrist, 160 voices rise into chorus. Altos, sopranos, basses, and tenors come together in a melodious harmony at the direction of a new conductor. The choir program recently welcomed a new assistant director, Kimberly Dillow, for the first time since the school opened. “I’m really excited to be a part of TMHS,” Dillow said. “Everyone is happy...

 As she picks up the envelope, a feeling of anxiety and excitement rushes through her veins.  She quickly tears it open and reads the results, her dreams of becoming captain finally coming true.  Senior Caroline Valdes will serve as the 2019-2020 drill team captain.   “I cried tears of joy,” Valdes said. “It was easily one of the best days of my life. I was so overwhelmed with emotion...

As their classmates slept, hundreds of seniors gathered on the soccer field at 6:30 a.m. to eat donuts, hear speeches, take photos, and kick off the school year. The first "senior sunrise" in school history occurred on Friday morning, and will culminate in a senior sunset in May. "My goal was just for everybody to come out and enjoy that this is our final year here," senior class president Bella Barrett...

After three months of work, the first ever United Sound group will perform their concert this Friday at 7 p.m. in the auditorium. The group, made up of PALS and Roarin' Blue Band students, will perform Hot Cross Buns and Happy Birthday. "The concert is going to be so much fun," junior Faith Owen said. "It will be an awesome opportunity for people to see how much can impact others and bring people...

Freddie Mercury, John Lennon, Mozart, and Mendelssohn. All these people have two things in common: they were musicians, and they died young. Next year, the Roarin’ Blue Band will pay homage to these musicians and more in their upcoming marching show The Day the Music Died. “This year is going to be a phenomenal experience since it’s my senior year and I’m going to be center drum major,”...

The college application process can seem daunting; countless essays, resumes, and letters of recommendation make for a lengthy task. For hopeful fine arts majors, there is often little guidance on what to do. If you’re a future music major looking for help on your college auditions, then look no further; here is your crash-course on every important thing you need to know about applying for college...