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Emily Nash
Editor
UIL realigns districts every two years
as they reassess school population
changes. To ensure a more equal field of
play in athletics, fine arts, and academic
competition, the most recent change
means that all four public high schools
in Bryan and College Station will compete in district 18-5A next year, along
with Conroe Caney Creek,
Huntsville, Livingston, and
Willis.
After two years of being
grouped with schools two
or more hours away, playing local schools will alleviate some of the travel burden experienced in the past
years.
[The realignment] will
let students get home at a
decent hour and have more
time to spend on homework,
Principal Lane Buban said. Before they were travelling to Lufkin, which
was almost three hours away in comparison to playing three in-town town.
Baseball coach David Powers said
that for the players and coaches, playing
against rivalries in town will be like playing against their brothers.
Im good friends with the coaches
from all three of the local schools, and
itll be good, friendly competition like it
is supposed to be, Powers said.
The volleyball team already plays

against Rudder, and coach Caroline

Simpson is excited to see how the girls
will compete with other teams in town.
Sometimes we tend to get a little complacent when were
in district, but
with [the new]
rivals,
were
going to have
six matches in
district
that

will be very competitive, Simpson said.

It will get [the team] fired up to play.
Junior basketball player Quaylon
Newton is also excited to have some
friendly competition with athletes he
knows, however, he doesnt think the realignment will change the teams spirit.
Were doing well this year so well
just carry on to next year, Newton said.
[We plan to] keep our same high goals
and [continue to] try to reach them. Its
just friendly competition, I think itll be

fun.
Overall, Buban is excited to see the
community get fired up for district competition and thinks the district realignment will be positive change that will
bring local schools closer together.
Itll be exciting to fill the stands up
with fans, Buban said.
The realignment will also affect the
district academically. UIL coordinator
Rebecca Dominy said that the last realignment was difficult for Bryan and
A&M Consolidated because they were
new to the district, and although this
transition will be easier, it still looks to
be tough competition.
I know all of the local schools are
very competitive when it comes to academic UIL because of practice
meets and being paired with
Consol in the past, Dominy
said.

Although this was not a
financial decision, assistant
superintendent of business
services Amy Drozd said that
it would benefit the school districts economically, especially because the new
district cuts travel time.
The financial gains of less travel cost
and higher gate revenue will only be a
plus [for district funding], Drozd said.
The district realignment was announced
in February and will take place during
the 2014-2015 and the 2015-2016 school
years.

2014-2015 18-5A Realignment

Bryan High School
Rudder High School
College Station High School
A&M Consolidated High School

Livingston High School

Conroe Caney Creek High School
Huntsville High School
Willis High School

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Around Campus
News & events at Bryan High School

Academic UIL
The UIL academic team
competed in the A&M Consolidated Invitational on
Feb. 22.
The following students
earned honors:
Journalism
News Writing
Emily Nash 3rd place
Alanis King 4th place
Feature Writing
Alanis King 1st place
Andrea Mendes 2nd
place
Emily Nash 4th place
Editorial Writing
Jesse Baxter 2nd place
Andrea Mendes 3rd place
Alanis King 5th place
1st place team King,

Nash, Mendes, Baxter,

Justin Sanders
Literary Criticism
Sheerah Williams 2nd
place
Caleb Hauschild 5th
place
2nd place team Williams,
Hauschild, Natalie Fisher
Science
Douglas Edge Top Biology

Shy-Anne Tryouts
Tryouts for the 20142015 Shy-Annes will take
place the week after Spring
Break (March 17-21).
Mon.-Thurs.: students
will work from 4-6 in the
main gym on routines and
choreography.
Fri.: the students will
begin official tryouts at
5:00pm.

Spring Break
This years spring break
is March 8-16.
Enjoy this much needed
break before school heads
into the final leg of the
year.

Order Yearbooks
If you havent ordered a
yearbook yet, you need to
do so now.
Orders can be placed
online at www.smart-pay.
com or in person with Mrs.
Dominy in room 6160.

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From classroom to ballroom, teacher showcases moves

Emily Nash
Editor
After balancing the things she loves - her job, her
family, and other priorities - for 36 years, economics
teacher Laura Wagner decided that it was time to do
something for her own pleasure.
Four years ago, Wagner agreed to volunteer for
a charity ball to support her brothers free clinic in
Temple, and although she only took two dance lessons before the ball, she immediately felt the connection.
After [the ball] I just fell in love with it, and thats
what Ive been doing ever since, Wagner said.
Wagner always wanted to learn how to ballroom
dance; she enjoyed the music and the challenge that
came with dancing, and she soon decided to take it to
the next step.
I went from thinking, I dont care if we ever dance
outside of this room to I want to compete, and I
want to compete well, Wagner said.
And thats exactly what she did. After hours of
practice and a lot of hard work, Wagner now participates in dancing competitions and competes against
all types of dancers. In the competitions, partners do
a particular dance to music they may or may not be
familiar with and are judged based on musicality, basic performance, and technique.
Im dancing with my dance instructor because I
dont have a dancing partner, but both of the com-

petitors could be amateurs or professionals, Wagner

said. A lot of times the competitors you see on those
competitions on TV are professionals.
Wagner is currently preparing for a competition in
Dallas, which requires anywhere from 8-12 hours of
practice a week.
Its a lot of work, but its fun, Wagner said.
Because Wagner devotes so many hours to dancing, she is often forced to stay at school a few hours
after classes let out in order to finish her work.
I enjoy my students and I hope that they enjoy the
class, Wagner said. Probably the biggest problem
for me is the time constraints.
Wagners students recognize the hard work she
puts into teaching, and senior Justin Sanders said
that considering how challenging of a class economics was, Wagner made it easier.
I ended up doing really well in Ms. Wagners
class, Sanders said. Even when I had trouble understanding a particular lesson, she could explain it
in a way that made sense to me.
For some teachers, the busy nature of teaching
is quite the challenge. However, Wagner said she
doesnt mind it, despite teaching AP economics and
being the IB coordinator, in addition to ballroom
dancing.
Sometimes I do a better job at [staying balanced]
than others, but I also tend to be a workaholic, Wagner said. I dont do nothing very well.

Extensive hours on her feet and hard work landed

Wagner with a foot injury at a competition in New
Orleans, which left her off of her feet after surgery for
about a year.
It was discouraging and frustrating not being able
to dance for that amount of time or thinking that I
might not be able to dance again, Wagner said.
But, of course, Wagner danced again as soon as her
doctor gave her the okay, and was excited to commence learning a new level of dance: conveying emotions. After dancing the bolero at a recent showcase,
a dance Wagner wasnt ever particularly fond of, she
decided she wanted to work towards this technique
in every type of ballroom dance.
I finally felt like I really captured the essence of
the dance, Wagner said. I finally felt that, on that
particular dance, on that particular night, that I did
well on [conveying the right emotion].
With every type of dance a different character
comes out, and Wagner said her favorite dance would
be the foxtrot, a smooth dance and the cha cha, a
rhythm dance.
I like the music, its kind of flirty and peppy,
Wagner said. You get to be something you arent
normally.
Aside from the challenge, the music, and the character playing that comes with ballroom dancing,
what is Wagners favorite part about it all?
Winning, Wagner laughed, when you do.

Fields sets goals, guards goal on field

Gabby Martinez
Staff writer
The reality of high school is that some students
tend to get caught up in more negative things without
the right guidance. Guidance is key to a successful
high school career and for senior Celeste Fields, with
the right guidance from her family, religion, and soccer, happiness has been the easiest goal to achieve.
Soccer is my passion, Fields said. I ran before
I walked and soccer has always seemed like second
nature to me.
Fields has participated in inner-city soccer leagues,
under the coaching of her father, John Fields, and
has used the skills she grew up with to transition into
playing high school soccer. Fields is the goalie for
the varsity girls soccer team, and has been an active
player since freshman year.
I love that position because I feel like its one of
the most important, Fields said. I love the rush
from the pressure to keep the other team from scoring and I work best under pressure.

While Fields passion for soccer is great, her passion for Christ is greater. Fields has participated in
bible study, and actively attended church from a
young age, and said her love of Christ is what pushes
her drive in life and keeps her on the right path.
Doing the right thing has never been hard, not
because of the expectations my parents bestow upon
me, but because of the expectations I have for myself, Fields said. The feeling of being in church is indescribable, I try to bring that energy to my everyday
life. My biggest goal in life is that people see Christ
through me.
Fields is well on her way to achieving that goal, and
continues to transcend her love of Christ and charisma to her teammates from the moment she stepped
onto the varsity team.
Her commitment to the team is amazing, senior
teammate Tori Brown said. Ive always admired
how no matter what is going in her life she can find
strength through prayer and practice.
To fellow teammates Fields is someone to look up

Features - Page 3

to, acting as a leader on the team and a mentor to

older and younger students.
All the girls love Celeste, Brown said. We go to
her for advice or if we just need a little extra motivation.
Fields determination doesnt stop at the soccer
field sidelines, as an avid member of choir, Celeste
continues to use her leadership skills in working with
underclassmen and her teachers applaud her commitment to school and choir.
We wish Celeste could stay another year, choir
director Alex Medlock said. I love the role model
shes become to our younger kids.
With an acceptance to Oral Roberts University,
Fields hopes to be able to develop her love for Christ
through her studies, and has goals to walk-on to the
female soccer team.
With my love for Christ I know I am never alone,
and with that I can achieve anything, Fields said. If
there is anything I want people to know its that God
loves them.

Computer science will count for foreign language credit

Jesse Baxter
Assistant editor
House Bill 5, a law recently passed by the state
Board of Education, is changing computer-science
classes by making them count as foreign language
credits beginning with the incoming ninth grade
class. Despite the bill passing, the details have yet to
be finalized by the board, but will be available soon.
While the classes will count towards high school
graduation, the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board has yet to respond if these credits will count
towards college admissions.
Most colleges want to see at least two credits of the
same language on a high school graduates transcript
as part of their admissions criteria, counselor James
Henry said, But this computer language thing is new,
so right now I know it is going to apply to high school
graduation, but I can not say with certainty that it will
meet college admissions criteria yet.
Though computer sciences will soon count as a foreign language, there are still advantages to learning a
classical language.
I wholeheartedly support students getting at least
some exposure to those classic languages, but it is the
21st century after all and computer languages have
been and continue to be a key part in the way our
country does business and the way we operate as a
global society, Henry said. So having the opportunity for kids to study these computer languages and
have it count towards high school graduation, I think
it is a good move. Its probably long overdue.
Most agree that a technology class should count to-

wards graduation in some way, however some argue

that having computer science count as a language is
the wrong way to approach education requirements.
Honestly I dont think [computer science] should
[count as a language credit], but I would like to see
some other avenue for it to count towards graduation because I dont think enough people are learning
about technology, computer science teacher Jason
Cordes said. If you think about it, we are going to
have a very large explosion of jobs that require technological skills between now and 2020, which is when
this generation is looking at being in the job market.
It is theorized that the general aim of this law is to
increase enrollment in computer science and make it
more useful to students.
It seems like the main [goal of the law] is finding a way for computer science to become relevant
in degree plans, Cordes said. In the past weve had
computer science offered as a math credit, and the AP
computer science does count as a fourth math credit
if you have completed algebra II.
With technology becoming more prevalent in the
economy and workplace, it is important that students
have a basic understanding of computers and other
technology.
We operate our businesses, economies, politics
and, communications all with computers, Henry
said. They are just an essential part of our experience, and so the state of Texas wants to make sure
kids graduate from high school with at least some basic education in those languages.
In terms of complexity, learning a classical language

is different from learning to program computers.

There is a certain amount of syntax and grammar
involved to learning a programming language, but
computer science is a lot more than just learning the
language, Cordes said. You learn critical thinking
skills and you earn problem solving skills that are very
valuable.
This change will impact certain students greatly
while for others, mainly those interested in using a
foreign language in a career path, it will mean nothing.
There are some students who might be planning
on going into engineering, math, or science who may
not be interested in a foreign language but they are
very interested in the engineering aspect of it, Cordes
said. Also, there are some students who deal better
in social situations where they dont have to communicate with other people, and this will allow them to
communicate with a computer.
This change could open the door for new opportunities for students, however those who are considering it should be cautious. Little is known about the
details of the exact wording of House Bill 5, so it is
important that any students considering this option
get all the information before they make a choice.
I am a little apprehensive [about the bill] because
there might be people taking the class just to avoid
taking other foreign language classes and thinking
this may be an easier route, Cordes said. But I do
hope, and I am pretty sure I will, get some very good
students taking the class because of it, and it will be a
great option for them.

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Exchange student fulfills dream, enjoys American experience

Robert Morgan
Staff writer
When I was about 10, the only thing I could think
about was living my own High School Musical experience.
Junior Clara Garcia Castineira is finally getting
to live this dream. Clara, an exchange student from
Galicia, Spain, says that this journey is something
that her and many other students in Spain get to experience.
The owner of ZARA, Amancio Ortega, offers 75
scholarships to students, depending on our grades,
to study our junior year in the United States, Clara
said. They informed my school that I was eligible,
and I submitted my application to the program.
Moving across an ocean for 10 months may seem
like a tough choice to make, but Clara says that the
benefits of experiencing another country were too
good for her to pass up.
I wanted to improve my English and become totally fluent in it, Clara said. I wanted to get away
from where I spent all my life, and I wanted to experience independence. [I wanted to prove] that I can
be self sufficient.
Although Clara enjoys getting to experience life on
her own, being 4,738 miles from home causes her
to get homesick every now and then despite the fact
that keeping in touch with her family is not hard due
to communication services such as Skype and inter-

net texting.
I usually use Skype so that I can talk to them and
watch them while we talk, Clara said. During the
week, I usually text them with an app called WhatsApp. It is as close to a phone call as I can get.
A part of the exchange program that Clara is participating in is getting to live with a host family during the exchange. A group of local coordinators puts
a profile together for each exchange student and
searches for families to host them.
The selected families get to see all the profiles,
and they decide who they want to host, Clara said.
I am really glad that I [was selected by a family]
here in Bryan.
After being in America for merely a couple of
months, Clara says that she has already gotten a dose
of American culture, but she still holds on tightly to
her Spanish roots.
Ive learned a lot about football and I like it way
more than I used to before I came here, Clara said. I
still think that soccer is the best sport ever, though.
Apart from sports, Clara has also had the opportunity to broaden her experience of fine arts at Bryan
High.
I am participating in choir [and] in the Indoor
Percussion group, Clara said. I also participated in
this years musical, The Sound of Music. I enjoy all
the things I am doing.
Academically, Clara is participating in the IB Pro-

gram as a certificate student, only taking three IB

classes. Clara said that the IB Program has pushed
her and has many benefits to it.
I think [IB] is interesting, and it works really well
at this school, Clara said. It might require a lot of
hard work but at the end it pays off, especially if you
want to study out of the country. Also, I have to say
that you have some of the best teachers at school if
you do IB.
For any students who want to participate in an
exchange program, or even travel around the world,
Clara says that there is one key element that can
make or break your experience.
I think the most important thing when youre
travelling is to be social, Clara said. Also, especially
if youre travelling to different cultures, it is really
important to be respectful and open minded, understand that there are different traditions and habits,
and adapt to them. Even if you dont agree [with
them], it is important to respect them.
As Claras last semester in Bryan is underway,
Clara says that she is going to miss the friends and
the memories that shes made at Bryan High.
Ive met some really awesome people who, in
such a short time, left a big impression on me, and
they have a big, special place in my heart, Clara
said. They accepted me, they wanted to get to know
me, they gave me confidence, they trusted me, and
that is something that I am so thankful for.

Senior benefits from busy schedule, extracurricular activities

Regina Flores
Assistant editor
While focusing on one or two particular activities
while in high school is sufficient for many students,
for senior Zoey Clark, one or two are not enough.
Aside from being involved in NHS and being the
treasurer of Key Club, Zoey is a member of the Viking
band and plays on the varsity soccer team.
[Ive been in band for] seven years, and I play the
french horn, Zoey said. Both my sisters were in
band, and I like the idea of making music.
Zoey has established strong friendships with fellow
band members who started with her in middle school
band. Zoey said that their common interests in making music has strengthened their relationships over
the years.
When I met [my friends], we were all sixth graders, and we had no idea what was going on, Zoey
said. Its been really cool to see everybody grow up.
Whether band helped them or not, staying together
in this one organization has really kept us strong.
The band practices extensively behind the scenes
for their performances. In the summer, they begin practicing in the scorching sun a month before

school starts to prepare for football season. After

football season, the band often collaborates with orchestra and choir for musicals, and although this can
be exhausting, Zoey finds inspiration in what she is
working for.
We practice every day for two hours during fourth
period, and if we have an extracurricular event like
musical or an orchestra event, we practice probably
three times during the week [outside of school], Zoey
said. Being able to listen to what youre creating and
the music that is coming out of all of the instruments
that youre putting together is really cool. When we
get a really fun piece that everyone likes and there are
solos for everyone, even the audience gets excited by
it. Its really fun.
Not only is Zoey a member of band, but she is president as well, a leadership position that requires an
even greater time commitment.
I organize events like parties and middle school
band night, Zoey said. Im in charge of leadership,
who during marching band are basically like the directors. We help the kids learn how to march and
keep them disciplined. People come to me when they
dont want to talk to the directors, so I have to del-

egate and keep everything organized. I have to have

a lot of discipline because Im in that position of authority.
Since middle school, Zoey has also played soccer
during and outside of school. Today, Zoey is a star on
the varsity girls soccer team, and she says it is a great
way to help her wind down from her busy schedule.
Im hyper and active, and I need to be doing something, Zoey said. Soccer is really fun. You just run
around and kick the ball with friends.
In addition to Zoeys activities at school, she is involved in Symphony Bells, a community service organization that ushers the Brazos Valley Symphony
Orchestra, and plays ultimate frisbee recreationally.
Zoey said that although it is at times challenging to
juggle all of her activities, she has developed useful
skills along the way that have made her active lifestyle easier.
Its hard, but its [mainly about] managing time,
which Im still working on, Zoey said. [You have]
to pick which [activity] is the most important at the
time and just focus on what event is going on or what
needs to be done first. You have to want to do everything that youre doing and try hard for it.

Clubs & Organizations - Page 5

Production brings unity among cast, displays aspects of fine arts

Robert Morgan
Staff writer
Finding an identity and community in high school can be a struggle,
but when different groups come together, new bonds can sometimes
form. After putting on The Sound of
Music earlier this month, many students have found that participating
in the musical has given them a way
to be expressive and build unity between all those involved.
[The best part of the musical was]
the family aspect, junior crew and
chorus member Lilly Chillek said.
Developing an appreciation for the
people around me and expanding
my love of music while being with
the people I love [was great].
For theatre and musical veterans,
The Sound of Music demonstrated
great aspects of every element that
goes into making a great show.
I feel like everyone got to learn
from this show, senior and assistant stage manager Beth Akin said.
If this show was a person, it would
be a triple threat [because] it had
great music, acting, and tech-work
talent, all combined to make a fantastic show.
While some experienced students
in theatre got to compare this show
to others, some students who participated in The Sound of Music got
their first dose of theatre. Senior
Marc Garcia-Rhodes, who played
Rolf, detailed how being involved in
the play impacted him.
The experience was definitely
something that Ill always remember, Garcia-Rhodes said. This being my first show, I wasnt exactly
sure what to expect, but it was an
amazing experience and Im really
glad I was a part of this incredible
production.
After putting on this musical, the
cast and crew were able to see how
adding different areas of fine arts to
make this show a success were important.
It was very neat to see all of the

fine arts programs come together to

put on this musical, senior Rebecca Peirce, who played Sister Berthe
said. The members of the pit, crew,
and cast were all from different fine
arts programs, but were able to work
together to produce a great show.
By seeing all the aspects of fine
arts come together, some cast members now know how important performing arts are to ones high school
experience.
Fine arts isnt just a program or a
building, its a place where someone
can go without judgement or
criticism besides the positive kind, senior Madison
Saculla, who played Frau
Schrader, said. Personally,
its my home away from
home. My life wouldnt be
the same without any of
those programs.
Senior Andrew Liner,
who played Max Detweiler, is involved in choir and
theatre. Through his experiences, Liner notes how
important this is to balance
the stress that comes with
high school.
Fine arts give students
the chance to express themselves, Liner said. It is a chance
for us to step away from the same
routine we grew up with in school,
which is sitting in a desk and listening to the teacher lecture.
Many students that are involved
in one area of fine arts are also involved in other aspects of the program. By adding in multiple elements of this,
junior Addie Henry, who
played Liesl von Trapp,
credits fine arts being
the best part of her high
school experience.
Fine arts have given
me such an amazing high
school experience, Henry said. From marching
shows, Feast of Carols,

being in musicals, and so many

other things, fine arts are a big, and
extremely fun, part of school for me.
It has not only given me friends, but
also a family and a place to feel at
home.
By putting virtually every element
of fine arts together for The Sound
of Music, everyone was stretched
in some way to meet the demands
that this musical provided. Through
all the hard work and time put into
this show, they agreed that they had

something to take away from this

experience.
The most rewarding part of the
musical for me personally was being able to make stronger bonds
with my current friends who were in
the cast and crew and to create new
friendships with those who were involved, junior and chorus member
Natalie Fisher said. Its rewarding
to see how great of a show our Fine
arts department can put on when we
all work cohesively as a team.

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Disorders - Page 7

Cutting, purging, binging, substance abuse

Assistance

Teens struggle, look for help to deal with depression, pressures of school, life, relationships
Andrea Mendes
Associate editor
Names in this article have been changed to
protect the privacy of individuals involved.
All individuals in this article have sought
help in dealing with their problems. If you or
someone you know is in need of help, please
reach out to the appropriate people.
In todays society, social pressures and
stigmas can be mounting. This is especially
true for high school students, who are at a
young, impressionable age, and are just beginning to figure out who they are and who
they want to be in life. For many, the stress
associated with growing up, how they are
perceived by others, and their status among
their peers can cause significant psychological effects.
As a result, its not uncommon for students
to have, at one point or another, experienced
depressing thoughts or views about themselves and their lives. At a time when students should be enjoying some of the best

years of their lives in high school, many are

barely drudging through the days. For a large
portion of students, this depressing attitude
will come and go with the fluctuations of life,
but for some, depression engulfs their entire
being.
I think teenagers often think they are the
only person struggling with dark thoughts
and they feel very isolated and alone, Hyunh
Yu said. Thats one of the most important
things I hope other teens know - you arent
the only one who feels the way you do. It
might be depression, it might be self esteem
or self image, but no one has a perfect life.
Many have turned to internally ridiculing
and blaming themselves for their lack of happiness, which is associated with feelings of
helplessness and causes an overall increase
in anxiety and, in some cases, extreme panic
attacks.
I remember the first time it happened, it
was like someone put a ton of bricks on my
chest and told me to breathe, Emma Lay
said. There was this overwhelming sense of
panic and I didn't know where it was com-

ing from. All I could feel was the weight of

everything that was going on and all I could
do was cry until the tears stopped. Even after
they did, nothing really felt right.
For others, self mutilation in the form of
binging and purging by means of food, anorexia, and cutting provides an exterior outlet to coping with the pressures they feel and
the dissatisfaction with themselves.
Sometimes when you feel so much pain
and hurt, but its not tangible, cutting seems
to make more sense, because it gives a person a physical reason for the pain. Yu said.
Looking back on it, and even in the moment,
I knew it wouldn't help solve the problem
and would only complicate things more, but
it just kind of happened.
The use of prescription and nonprescription drugs also aids in students who attempt
to self medicate for their problems and acts
as another form of coping with the stresses
of life.
[My drug use] started as something I did
on the weekend with my friends, and as the
year went on I was using [drugs] 2-3 times a

Dealing with Anxiety

Bullying

Many things can cause anxiety in teenagers

including relationships, school work, bullying, selfimage, or even hormonal imbalances.
Some ways to combat anxiety include:

surrounding yourself with positive rela

tionships

visiting a health care professional

speaking with a counselor

having a balanced diet and taking vitamins

acknowledging your anxiety and talking

with others about it

do your best to stay organized with your

school work

try to look at the big picture and not stress

about each little thing

when you do feel panicky, remember to

breathe and do your best to stay calm

remember that youre not alone

Bullying comes in many forms. From elementary school

playgrounds to social networking sites, people seem to always
find a way to be mean.
Bullying can include: teasing, name-calling, harrassment,
threats, physical harm, or anything else that is hurtful to others.
Things you can do:
Dont be the bully!
If you see someone being bullied or are bullied yourself,
tell an authortative figure immediately to help resolve the
issue.
Be kind to others and remember that, as cliche as it may
sound, words are sometimes more harmful than fists.
Remember what you learned in elementary school:
Follow the Golden Rule - Treat others the way you want to be
treated.

week and then it was an everyday [thing],

Julie Stark said. I would come home, get
high and sleep the majority of the time I
wasn't at school.
A lack of feeling of control acts as a prime
motivator for students to turn inward and
pursue methods to control some aspect of
their lives. Simultaneously, they may feel a
sense of embarrassment and continue to turn
inward and away from their peers and families.
I saw cuts all over my sisters legs and I
couldn't describe to you the hurt I felt inside,
Rose Harmas said. Some of the scars were
healed and others new, and that was really
difficult for me. The realization that this had
been going on for some time really hit deep.
I remember both of us crying on her bed and
her explaining how badly she wanted to fit in
and look like everyone else, in that moment I
felt the pain she had been going through for
years.
Often times those who display no signs
of struggle or seem to have it all together,
are struggling the most. Admitting there is a

Surveys
200 BHS students were surveyed
anonymously for the following questions that correspond to the graph to
the right.
(Left light grey answers are YES,
right darker answers are NO)
1 Have you ever thought about cutting yourself?
2 Have you ever actually cut yourself?
3 Have you ever made yourself vomit
for the purpose of losing weight?
4 Have you ever starved yoruself to
lose weight?
5 Have you ever felt insecure about
how you look?
6 Have you ever felt depressed?
7 Have you ever taken non-prescribed anti-depressants?
8 Have you ever bullied someone?
9 Have you ever been bullied?

problem is one of the most significant aspects

to someones battle, and often times, problems go unnoticed by those around them.
I knew I had to process my emotions and
find a way out of the darkness, but I wasn't
sure how, Yu said. It took me, in a moment
of clarity and prayer, reaching out to another
person and telling them what was going on.
That was scary, but it made a world of a difference.
Social networking websites such as Tumblr
and Twitter have taken to glamorizing self
harm and depression, featuring numerous
photos suggesting mutilation of the body.
The depiction of such serious subject matter in a pretty way on a media site open to
younger kids, has caused self harm to become
accepted or a fad among young people.
I dont really like seeing other people cutting or blood in the pictures on Tumblr.
Alexis Mob said. It upsets me, even more
because I've done it before and its not pretty
or cool, it hurts much deeper than the cuts in
the pictures show.
The most important aspect in beginning a

journey to recovery is reaching out to someone and expressing whats wrong. By opening up, suffering individuals are no longer
alone and are able to face any problem head
on with the support of family and friends.
Its so important to have people in your
life to talk to. People who you can trust. Yu
said. People who will listen and be there for
you when you are struggling. Its also important that the people you are closest to have a
central focus that matches up to where you
ultimately want to go.
Its important for those who are struggling
with depression and various forms of self
destruction to know they are not alone. Its
never too late to change the course of your
life and help is just a conversation away.
The biggest thing I hope people who
struggle come to realize is that they dont
have to deal with their problems alone, Yu
said. Friends, family, and God with help
them carry the burden of what they are going
through. Theres never a lost cause. Theres
never a time when a persons life isn't worth
fighting for.

There are dozens of ways to get help if

you find yourself in need of someone
to talk to or help you through a difficult
time. Listed below are just some of the
places that offer assistance.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1-800-273-8255
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Suicide Prevention Services
Depression Hotline
1-630-482-9696
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
National Association of Anorexia
Nervosa and Eating Disorders
1-630-577-1330
9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday
The Trevor Lifeline
1-866-4-U-TREVOR (488-7386)
24 a day, 7 days a week
National Institute of Mental Health
Information Center
1-866-615-6464
7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday-Friday
Beyond national hotlines, there are local facilities that can help.
The best thing to do is talk to someone who can help you find assistance
like a parent, a teacher, a school counselor, or any other adult that you trust.
Remember that you are never alone,
and there are always options. Talking
with a therapist or other trained professionals can help alleviate the stress you
are experiencing and help you know
that you are not the only one struggling
through difficult circumstances.

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The more you know

Sex education leads to prevention, not promiscuity

Whether it be a new school, a new group of friends,

a drivers license, a difficult set of classes, or even
sex, high school boasts many decisions and changes
for students. Naturally, we want all the facts to make
the most educated decisions. But, what if were not
getting the whole story?
The issue over whether to teach sex education in
schools remains a hot debate topic. In many cases,
parents wish to solely be responsible for educating
their children on sex and sex-related topics. On the
other hand, many teachers, administrators, and
parents feel that formal education is the only means
of decreasing teen pregnancy.
Although teen pregnancy has been in decline at
the national level, in recent years, Texas is still at
the top of the list in teen-pregnancy rates. Despite
the state remaining at the top, little has been done
to change the numbers.
In reality, most middle schools devote only a short
period of time to sex education, and rarely do the
lessons carry into high school where the majority
of teen pregnancy occurs. While its important to
target students before they become sexually active,
continued lessons are essential in ensuring awareness on the subject.

Like many states, Texas continues to encourage

abstinence as its only form of education and protection for students. While abstinence should be taught
as the only 100 percent effective way to avoid teen
pregnancy and the transmittance of sexual diseases,
realistically, sex education should expand beyond a
contract promising that individuals will wait until
marriage. Students are severely limited if their only
understanding of sex is that they are required to
wait until marriage to prevent those complications.
In theory, abstinence education is the only information students need to protect themselves, but in
reality, a large number of students do not and will
not abstain from sex. Education should
extend past abstinence to prevent these
students from harming themselves and
others. Proper education on methods that
prevent pregnancy could include, but are
not limited to birth control and condoms.
Students should also be well informed on
STDs and STIs, knowing how to detect
them, how they spread, the risks that come
with contracting them, as well as nearby
location centers to get tested. Along with
this, students should be informed on cen-

ters that help with teen pregnancy and offer contraceptive devices. While many opponents of sex education beyond abstinence argue that information
leads to increases in sex, it is the duty of administrators and teachers to assist in protecting students,
and this entails proper education.
By failing to give proper guidance to students we
limit their abilities to make informed decisions on
their own and as a result, adverse effects due to lack
of information may occur. Additionally, having a
solid understanding of sex education goes beyond
middle and high school and extends to after you
are married; proper education is required to ensure
safety for the rest of your life.

Ultimately its up to each
individual to make the right decisions for themselves and their
future, but as a state, we should
at least ensure they have all the
facts first.

Graduate: it wont be the same without u

Most of us have been judged by someone, whether it was based on what we

wore, what style of hair we rocked, who
we dated, the people we hung out with.
The list is never ending, but one thing
some may or may not have checked off
their list is being judged based on their
education.
Education is a pretty important part
of our lives. School means learning new
things, meeting new people, and most
importantly, reaching bigger and better
things.
As a junior in high school, Im surrounded by so many unique and intelligent people, and it can be intimidating at times. I find that I am constantly
comparing myself to others simply because I dont feel as talented or as smart
as they are. Sometimes I even question
whether or not Ill graduate on time
with the rest of my friends and classmates. I began to feel this way because
I felt as if I was ten steps behind everyone else. My absences were adding up

and work that was past due was piling

higher than I could see over. Im not in
the hardest possible classes I can take;
I dont bring home straight As every
time a report card is sent my way, and
my GPA isnt exactly worthy of being
hung on my familys refrigerator either.
So why should a person like me be given
the honor of accepting such an important piece of paper called a high school
diploma that all of us, are expecting to
get?
On average, students spend four
years at the high school they attend,
but what about those that may have to
stay longer? Maybe they ended up not
having enough credits or had to repeat
a certain grade level due to whatever
circumstances they were facing at the
time. Perhaps a health issue sprung
up or a personal or family issue arose.
Does that make those students any less
than what you are? Absolutely not. Having to spend more time in high school
is nothing to be ashamed of or looked

down upon. It simply means that some

students didnt quite get it the first time,
but that theyre being given another
chance to try even harder. For those
who choose to continue receiving an education after high school comes college.
College seems great, although I am
aware that it does come with its fair
share of pros and cons. Typically, when
people get to that point, they are in
charge of how their schedule is structured and what exactly it is that they
want to go to school for. But what if they
end up taking
longer
than
they anticipated? Will they
be
judged?
Most
likely
not so much,
because
its
college,
and it is
viewed in a
completely

Andrea Mendes, 12

different way than high school is. When

I take a look at high school compared to
college, of course there are differences
that I see, but in reality, theyre both
just another stepping stone that leads
us students on the path to success.
Whether or not I take a little extra
time to graduate high school or even
college, I wont let that cause me to
think any less of myself. If taking classes
more suitable for me is better, so be it.
If staying for tutorials will help me, Ill
be there, and if accepting the fact that I
learn at a different pace than others
will allow me to be more successful,
I accept.
Dont let the expectations of
those around you dictate the direction of your life. The only expectations that truly matter, are the ones
we set for ourselves.

Erin Garcia, 11

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Florida vs. Texas

Surprised by differences, similarities

Being born and raised in Florida, from
Miami to Tampa, I was comfortable in my
surroundings and I didnt want to move.
I was very hesitant, about moving halfway across the country, but I would never
have guessed how great Texas would be,
despite the many different things. Although Ive only been here for a month
and havent experienced everything just
yet, but it seems to be going well.
One big difference here are the schools.
Bryan High and Tampa Bay Tech (my
former school in Florida) are on complete opposite sides of the spectrum; one
major difference being lunch. In Florida,
lunches were planned out. We could only
choose our fruit and drink and our main
courses consisted of cheeseburgers and
fries or ham and gross mashed potatoes.
It was terrible. My expectations for Texas
school lunches werent too high, considering what I experienced in Florida, but
when I took a bite of the nachos on my
first day, I was in love with the food. It
was fantastic! Everything else regarding

school is almost the same; every teacher

gives homework, every class gives notes,
5-minute passing to get to your class.
Just the lunch is amazing here.
Another difference, are the people,
they are just so nice. Everyone holds the
door for you. In Tampa, people just slam
the door in your face, like the rude little
people they are. In my new neighborhood, if you drive by someone standing in
their yard, they always wave and smile to
you. People in Tampa, on the other hand,
just give you a look like, keep moving on,
buddy, which caused some beef between
people, and maybe even fights if people
really felt threatened.
Another difference in Texas and Florida is the food. Yes, the food. Some people
in Texas might say: No way! Florida has
great seafood, and we dont have very
many seafood joints! Yes, that may be
true, but, the barbecue here is the bomb
diggidy. Texas burgers? Magnificent.
Texas fried chicken? Amazing. Texas
pizza? Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious.

Unfair college admittance?

With college admittance becoming
more competive, it can become disheartening to look at the number of
spots reserved at each school purely for
athletes.
As many students wait to hear back
from the admissions office of the college of their choice, many athletes have
already signed letters of intent based
soley on their athletic abilities and minimum academic standards.
Athletes are only required to obtain a
2.3 unweighted GPA in order to qualify
for a spot at a prestigious college, which
is discouraging for students who are
not athletes, but have higher GPAs.
In addition, athletes are only required
a minimum 840 combined SAT math
and reading score, while a majority of
colleges expect a minimum of 1200 for
competitive academic students.
Are colleges rewarding students for
the wrong reasons? Does society truly
place athletics above academics in a
way that leaves the average to aboveaverage non-athelets out of the equa-

tion?
Its not surprising when you look at
the professional world though; proathletes make millions, while many in
other fields barely squeak by. The jump
from college athlete to pro athlete is few
and far between though, and an education is the only thing many people can
truly rely on.
It should also be noted that the NCAA
has raised the standards over the years
and continues to push student athletes.
Under the current standards 35.2% of
football players who enrolled in 200910 would not meet the new academic
standards and there are many student
athletes who also excel at academics.
It is also worth noting that many
student athletes who come in toward
the minimum of the academic requirements might not otherwise gain the
college academic opportunities their
athelticism affords them. The question remains though if this is equitable
when weighed against non-athletes.

- The Norseman Staff

Mexican food? SPICY! The only thing

here that I miss from Florida is the seafood, but thats okay, well find a good
seafood joint here eventually.
Texas and Florida also differ in sports.
Everyone here is love with the Aggies
and there is a big fan base here. Florida?
It was mixed. You had your Gators fans,
UCF fans, USF fans, FSU fans, The U fans
(aka me), and FAMU, yes even Florida
A&M. This caused major tension between
everyone. Some people got into fights for
things like, UF
is better than
FSU, and vice
versa. Texas is
all about Johnny Football as
my dads friends
like to call him. I
guess Im the
odd one out
since I cheer
for
Miami,
right?

The only real negative thing Ive experienced so far is that, Texans dont recycle
like Floridians. Recycling is a huge thing
in Tampa so huge that, they even have
days for garbage men to pick up our recycling cans. Even in Florida schools there
are recycle bins in classrooms and lunchrooms. When we recycled, it meant that
we get to have less stinky garbage cans.
There seems to be very little recycling in
Bryan at home or school which is a little
different for me. I have to get used to not
asking people where the recycling
bins are.
In the end, we still like video games,
different music, all kinds of sports,
people have quirks and perks, but
you still can find something in common to talk about.

Kyle Alfaro, 9

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Page 10 - Entertainment

Desolation of Tolkien

Second Hobbit movie distorts story, leaves viewers wanting

Jesse Baxter
Assistant editor
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug is the second installment in the Hobbit movie trilogy which
premiered on December 13, 2013. After being disappointed by the first movie nearly a year ago, I had
low hopes for the sequel. Sadly my expectations
proved to be mostly true.
First off, the story was majorly altered again,
which I expected, however, it was still annoying. I
think this mostly stemmed from the writers or directors trying to cram more action and excitement into
the story. This is clearly seen in how Azgog and his
orc horde are chasing the party, Bilbo, Gandalf, and
the 13 dwarves, like in the book at times, but never
as constantly portrayed in the movie. For example,
while they were pursued from the Misty Mountains,
Beorn killed all the pursuers even though the orcs
were not right behind them as in the movie. Also,
I think that in the movie Beorn should have just
killed the party for barging into his home and then
locking him out. In the book they have to slyly get
invited through an intriguing story, which I think
would have been
better in the movie and could have
been very funny if
done correctly.
Another
part
that bothered me
was why Gandalf
left right before
the party entered
Mirkwood. He left
the party at the
same place in the
book, but for different reasons. In the
movie he left to investigate Gul Dor,
which was where
the
Necromancer
was, but in the book he was actually going as part of
the White Council to drive the Necromancer out of
his abode for good, which was not explained until
much later in the book. They do not even know the
Necromancer is Sauron until The Lord of the Rings,
Gandalf, merely suspects him, but does not know
for sure. Furthermore, Gandalf was merely a guide
in the book, he had no intention of going with them
all the way to the mountain as the movie makes it
out to be. Although he did observe the quest after
this, it was not his.

Story differences aside, Mirkwood was very well

designed overall. The dense canopy, giant trees,
twisted tree roots, and spider webs gave it a very
old and menacing look. Also, the spiders in Mirkwood were created well and seemed very accurate
in relation to the books description of them. The
only problem I had with the spider scene was that it
was Bilbos cunningness that set them free by chasing the spider away on a goose hunt and infuriating
them while invisible. While he did this to some extent in the movie, he really single handedly rescued
the dwarves instead of just helping them to get free
initially.
After the party escaped from the spiders, they
were captured by elves. Here is where the directors
added too much. They included Legolas who does
not appear in the book at all and a Tauriel, an elf who
is not even part of The Hobbit or Lord of the Rings
books. They added her purely for romantic reasons,
which I feel was to just attract a bigger audience.
The only real romance in The Hobbit was between
the dwarves and their gold. I feel this just extended
the movie and was unnecessary. Also when they
are
escaping the elves
palace in the
book
they
do so subtly
with the barrels closed
and packed.
However, in
the
movie
the barrels
are
open
with
the
dwarves
heads poking out of the
top. This was
just to add
more action,
as they are attacked by orcs again. The whole deal
with Kili, a dwarf, being hit by a morgul arrow is
absurd; it was added just to try to make any connection possible with The Lord of the Rings trilogy.
If there were such a thing as a morgul arrow, the
Nazgul would have it, not any old orc.
Then, while I liked Lake-towns appearance,
I think the how the producers made the dwarves
pay to be smuggled in was overboard as they simply walked into the town in the book. I feel it just
dragged the movie out without adding much value

to it. It was not how I had pictured the Master of

the town but, I still feel like his character was really well done and the actor played him well. However, I dont understand why Bard was a bargeman
in the movie while in the book he was a guard. It
seems so easy to simply have him be a guard, I dont
understand why the producers didnt. Also, in the
movie the whole thing with the black arrow was really odd. It wasnt a giant spear like thing fired from
a launcher as in the movie, it was just a regular
arrow fired from a regular bow. To top it off, they
leave three dwarves behind in Lake-town; it was a
bad choice considering they were all together in the
book, like family. They did not leave each other behind.
Once they got to the Lonely Mountain it was
a race to get the key into the keyhole, which was
very unlike the original story. This is seen throughout the movie; it took months to get to the Lonely
Mountain, and then weeks to get inside it. While I
can understand this for movie purposes, it still felt
a bit rushed, especially towards the end. Also when
the party actually wake the dragon, there was no
confrontation with the dragon and the dwarves at
all, the dwarves never even spoke with him in the
book. They should not have even tried to fight like
they did in the movie, as Smaug would have killed
them outright if not for movie magic.
A major annoyance throughout this movie was
how violent it was. The Hobbit is supposed to be a
childs bedtime story, which was what it was written for, not some violent hacker story. There were
at least two vivid decapitations and many other
overly violent scenes which arent necessary and are
at some point unrealistic. For example, I doubt an
elf could balance on two dwarf heads while they are
in barrels going down a rapid river, let alone shoot
many orcs with pinpoint precision, and, when Tauriel shot an arrow out of the air, it just felt unrealistic and over produced.
Although I have said many negative things about
the movie, I really liked the design and graphics
overall. It felt very real and simulated Middle Earth
appropriately. As I said before, I particularly liked
Mirkwood and Lake-town just for the atmosphere
and neat design. The acting was also very good and
the characters interacted well with each other.
Overall, I did not like this movie much, mostly
because I like the book better, due to its calmer and
more adventurous nature. However, if you dont
mind discrepancies and want to see a good action
movie, I would definitely recommend it.

Entertainment - Page 11

Act on ambitions

Taking opportunities despite doubts pays off

Alanis King
Assistant editor
During last years running of the Snowball Derby
the most prestigious Super Late Model race in
the country I was simply a spectator. Thats more
than most people can say, however, as the race isnt
televised and is therefore only truly accessible to
those who make the trip to Five Flags Speedway in
Pensacola, Florida to watch it. But this time around,
in the 46th-annual running of the race, I was introduced to a whole new side of the event, and of racing itself: I returned to Five Flags Speedway with a
media credential and a crew that had bounds more
experience with doing at-track race coverage than I.
I had no idea the extent of what I had signed myself up for. It was like being voluntarily thrown into
the media-world fire. Everything produced by writers Matt, Aaron, and myself would be widely viewed
and shared on SBNation.coms motorsports page,
no matter if I performed magnificently or if I royally
screwed up and believe me, there were people certain that it would be the latter. It was my first time
covering an event, any event, as a media member,
and I was significantly younger than anyone else
at that racetrack who possessed a credential. Live
media coverage was foreign territory to me. It was
nerve wracking. It was not going to be easy. And not
to mention, everyones eyes were on the rookie and
how she would perform under pressure.
The first hurdle of the weekend came with com-

posing pre-Snowball Derby coverage, meaning that

my weekend actually started weeks before the calendar weekend did. The pre-race content I created
was intended to educate the general racing population on the Snowball Derby, as its an unsanctioned
event and tends to have different rules than typical
NASCAR races. The pieces I prepared a history of
the track and event, an infographic, and a profile of
the top race contenders were meticulously done.
Every single detail had to be checked and rechecked
I couldnt risk jeopardizing my credibility as a media member before the weekend even started.
And though I thought the pre-race coverage was
difficult, it didnt compare to what I would encounter when I actually pulled up to the speedway.
Saturday morning began the true race coverage
for the weekend, and also began what I expected to
be my toughest challenge: my first on-camera interview ever. If that wasnt enough, the interview
was with NASCAR veteran Jeff Burton and his son,
up-and-coming Late Model driver Harrison Burton.
The elder Burton had just recently announced his
new deal with NBC Sports as a broadcast analyst,
so not only was I interviewing a huge name in NASCAR, I was interviewing an experienced broadcaster
as well. Talk about pressure.
After a fairly intimidating first video interview
which went very well, surprisingly the broadcasting portion of the weekend was in full swing:
pre- and post-race roundtables hosted by yours

truly, other pre-race video coverage, and what I discovered to be the most difficult on-camera activity:
post-race interviews.
I learned immediately that conducting on-thespot interviews following the race is easily the best
on-camera coverage to do when it comes to gaining
experience and Im not quite sure if thats a good
thing or a bad thing. Looking back, of course, its a
good thing, but nothing can make a person more
nervous than listening to a drivers responses and
formulating questions as he or she is speaking. The
interviewer is accompanied by no notes, no structured interview questions, and no definite sense of
what the driver may or may not say its quite the
adventure.
Fortunately, like the Burton interview, the postrace coverage went incredibly well. In all honesty,
the media coverage for the entire weekend far exceeded my expectations. It certainly wasnt easy;
there were naysayers and doubters about the fact
that an 18-year-old kid was participating in the
Snowball Derby the Snowball Derby as a media member, but in the end, the experience I gained
and the credentials I obtained were priceless. Not
only that, but the friends I made and the times I had
were unforgettable. So no matter how daunting a
task may seem and no matter what anyone else says
whether they doubt or support you chase your
dreams. I promise youre not too young to do so.

Decade of tragedy and romance keeps audience guessing

Gabby Martinez
Staff writer
The ideal heat of a kiss is fueled
by two things: passion and environment. Usually, the environment of
an on-call room in a hospital and
the passion of a surgeon dont fit the
average persons ideal kiss. For
characters Meredith Grey and Derick Sheperd on the hit show Greys
Anatomy, this was more than the
perfect environment. And the passion, you may ask? Entirely effortless.
Greys Anatomy is a medical drama based in of Seattle, Washington
where five interns out of medical
school fight to compete for a resi-

dency at the fictional Seattle Grace

Hospital. Meredith Grey is one of
the fiercest competitors, and she
finds herself through the seasons, as
the writers take us along her journey.
Through ten seasons, Greys Anatomy has astounded critics and audiences alike. I, too, have fallen victim
to the fever of this hot show.
The pressure to be an amazing surgeon is intense and real in this series.
Emotionally, the job was draining
for every character with romances
which causes the main drama in the
series since the first episodes. I lived
vicariously through every character.
The cast was not only believable, but

very personable.
From what seemed like the perfect
relationship between Meredith and
Derick to the complexity between
Christina and Owen, I stayed glued
to television every week. The writers
did an amazing job with leaving every fan wanting more by the ending
credits.
Ten seasons of heartbreak, love
stories, and scientific growth turned
out to be a five-star experience in
my book. Even after nine years, the
writers still have surprises up their
sleeves. Through the episodes, viewers have learned to expect the unexpected, as the most interesting concept about this show is how its not

just another show about quarreled

lovers.
Greys Anatomy gives you a reality about the true diseases in the
world: people have real problems
other than relationships. Anyone
can relate to this show and personalize with at least one episode, if not
with couples on the show then the
diseases. This show shines light on
AIDs, cancer, drug abuse, and more.
The beautiful women and heartthrobs on Greys Anatomy have
stolen the hearts of its viewers. The
show starts its new season this February, and I will be one of the many
sitting on my couch in anticipation
for the next on-call hook up.

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Sudoku

Cat Word Find

because why not :)

Cat Chow
Chicken Soup
Fancy Feast
Friskies
Fromm
Go Natural
Hills
Holistic Select
Iams
iVet
Lick your Chops
Meow Mix
Natural Planet
Natures Variety
Petguard
Pinnacle
Pro Plan
Purina
Royal Canin
Whisker Lickens

The objective of sudoku is to enter a

digit from 1 through 9 in each cell, in
such a way that:
Each horizontal row contains each
digit exactly once
Each vertical column contains each
digit exactly once
Each subgrid or region contains each
digit exactly once

Spring Break Day Trips

Town & Country Drive-in Theatre

2902 Vogel Street
Abilene, TX 79603
Movies start at 7:00 pm every day of
the week and offer the outdoor theatre experience without sacrficing
cinema quality films.

Worlds Largest Pecan

East Court Street
Seguin, TX
If youre looking for some querky
roadside America, stop by Seguin
and see the 5 foot, 1000 lb. plaster
pecan erected in 1962.

Longhorn Cavern
6211 Park Road 4 So.
Burnet, TX 78611
Explore the underground caverns of
Longhorn Cavern State Park.
Tickets to explore the cave are only
$12.99 or $19.50 with lunch.

Cadillac Ranch
Located along I-40 in a cow pasture,
this great free attraction gives visitors a taste of roadside attractions at
their finest. Cars decorate the field
and visitors are even encouraged to
leave their mark with a can of spray
paint.

Kingsbury Blueberry Farm

760 County Road 316
Caldwell, TX 77836
Pick your own organically grown
blueberries for only $2.90 per
pound.

Barton Springs
2201 Barton Springs Road
Austin, TX 78704
Located in Zilker Park, Barton
Springs is a 3 acre spring fed pool.
It is open from 5am-10pm daily during Spring Break and admittance
will only set you back $4 per person.

Dr. Pepper Museum

300 S. 5th Street
Waco, TX
Every Texan should visit the Dr. Pepper
Museum at least once.
The museum features the history and
production of Dr. Pepper as well as a nold
fashioned soda shop. Open 10-4, $8.
Ellen Trout Zoo
402 Zoo Circle
Lufkin, TX
The best thing about this zoo is the
amount of shade it provides and
the free-range peacocks that roam
around the park. Open from 9-5 and
costs just $5.