![Sophomore Jacob Irvine laces up his wrestling shoes in preparation for practice in the wrestling room. Wrestling from a young age, Irvine harbors fond feelings towards this gym. “That’s where we get to practice and where we don’t have to pretend to be anything we’re not,” said Irnvine. “Practices are hard… once you’re done, you feel [accomplished]."](https://lhsroar.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/jacobirvine-web.jpg)
![Gustavo Perez practices his music for regional band auditions, undisturbed within the quiet of the band program's practice rooms. "Times like this allow us to work [individually] so that we re better prepared for the upcoming auditions."](https://lhsroar.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Perez-playing-euphonium.jpg)
![Aiden Spicer plays trumpet in his final performance of the band program’s ‘Shades’ at the grand national competition. “[This marching season] has definitely been my favorite out of the four that I’ve had,” Spicer said. “Overall, the vibe and culture of the band has been at an all-time high. Everyone has been so welcoming and has worked extra hard. It’s created a good end to the season.”](https://lhsroar.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/DEDE34DB-0C56-4544-8387-64534C2BE3B0.jpg)
![The courtyard sports a new AP after Devin Eatmon's promotion from Advanced Placement World History and Human Geography teacher. Eatmon is characterized by his sense of humor and desire to help those around him. "[I aim to] make Leander High School even better," Eatmon said.](https://lhsroar.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Eatmon_laughs-1200x800.jpg)
![Freshman Carissa Arellano unfolds a striped tablecloth, hoping to use it as decoration in the annual Haunted Hallway, constructed by the LHS cheerleaders. "[My favorite part] is the characters and the amount of thought that has gone into our costumes," said Arellano.](https://lhsroar.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/haunted_hallwayjpg-1200x890.jpg)
Senior Kaushik Kurapati shares his experiences being involved in multiple extracurriculars
Senior Olivia Straus shares her experience in the journalism program.
Senior Carver Ulrich tells the story of how he joined theatre.
Coach Alic Flores speaks on his experience as a first-year teacher and football coach.
Sophomore Colbin Holmes shares his experience on the baseball team.
A movie that doesn't know what it wants to be
![Junior Serra Lumbreras crafts her homecoming mum during Floral Design 1 from ribbon and cardboard; it's a tradition for extravagant mums to be made and worn throughout the Friday before the homecoming game. "I've never made a mum before," Lumbreras said. "It's very easy if you listen to instructions-- [after that] it's all about creativity. Homecoming is super exciting [because] once the dance is over with we look back on it and think: 'wow we did that.'"](https://lhsroar.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/homcoming_mum_sierra_lumbreras-800x1200.jpg)
Truthful voting key to homecoming success