by Kyle Gehman, Editor-In-Chief
March 6, 2018 • Comments closed
For 16 days, athletes from around the world gathered in Pyeongchang, South Korea to participate in the 2018 Winter Olympics. Americans watched as seventeen year old Red Gerard pulled off an upset to win gold at Snowboarding Men’s Slopestyle and Shaun White had his redemption in winning the halfpipe. “My...
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The Parkland shooting that occured last week resulted in the loss of 17 lives,...
Last week seniors from all around LISD were given the chance to do week long...
On December 13, Logan Paul, a widely followed Youtuber, posted a video of a...
After an entire year of researching, experimenting and writing the IB seniors...
by Rebekah Hui, Staff Writer
May 9, 2018
On Friday, April 27, in San Antonio Leander Lions competed varsity athletes, finishing the season in two relay events, but placing in two individual events. “The regional track meet went very well,” junior Elizabeth Roca said. “It was the most...
by Amanda Nguyen, Staff Writer
March 21, 2018
The varsity girls soccer team went against Vandegrift high school on February 23, losing 0-1. They were also defeated by the Rebels 1-3 on Tuesday. “I think we started off good,” junior Gigi Ceka said. “But then we started making some minor mistakes...
November 17, 2017
In the final game of the season, the Lions defeated the Lehman Lobos 52-14 gaining their first win of the year. “I think [the team has] been playing hard all year and I think they have been overmatched...
November 9, 2017
The Westlake Chaps won 20-59 against the Lions last Friday in the last away game of the year. “The highlight of the game was the kids competing for 4 quarters,” head coach Tim Smith said. “There...
November 3, 2017
The Lake Travis Cavaliers beat the Lions last Friday night 0-44. This put the Lions record for the season at 0-8. “We never stopped playing hard and as a team,” senior Jake Egelsee said. “But...
by Kyle Gehman, Editor-In-Chief
October 20, 2017
To continue to the next level of sports for high schoolers requires the three important factors of time, dedication and hard work. Committing to a college...
Working her tail off to work with tails
by Rebekah Hui, Staff Writer
September 29, 2017
She is an officer in FFA, works at the New Hope Animal Hospital, and is raising a goat and pig. Since she could walk, she's had a love of animals that...
by Kyle Gehman, Editor-In-Chief
September 4, 2017
Over the summer, Lions travelled near and far enjoying the break from school. Here are five of the most unique destinations visited. Austria and Slovakia Sophomore...
The next dance performance for the Blue Belles and the Sapphires will be the Christmas Show. It will be held on December 9.
by Kyle Gehman, Editor-In-Chief
October 25, 2017 • Comments closed
On Wednesday and Thursday October 25 and 26 the Blue Belles, Sapphires and other high school varsity and JV dancers will be performing during iDance. During iDance, the dance teams around the district...
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Blithe Spirit is a comedic play written by Noel Coward. It follows the story of Charles Condomine, a recently remarried author who accidentally brings back the ghost of his late wife.
by Bri Branscomb, Assistant Editor
October 18, 2017 • Comments closed
The Leander theatre department is putting on its' annual fall show, Blithe Spirit. The show, which debuts tonight, has been put together by the actors and technicians in the advanced productions class...
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The Blue Belles put on their annual spring show, 'Milestones', this past week. The dance showcased the Blue belles as well as Baby Belles, Sapphires, and dance classes.
by Amanda Nguyen, Staff writer
May 1, 2017 • Comments closed
The Blue Belles performed on April 26, 27, 28 and 29 in their annual Spring Show. The show was three and a half hours long with an intermission and included a variety of different music, dancers and routines....
The time has come for the Advanced Production class’s end of year project, Senior Directed. Senior...
Band releases new marching show
Internal Landscapes was announced last week to be the new show performed by the band during marching...
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Working her tail off to work with tails
September 29, 2017
She is an officer in FFA, works at the New Hope Animal Hospital, and is raising a...
April 12, 2017
Learning about the science of love, how culture affects decision making, and how...
February 1, 2017
The Youth and Government team competed this past weekend in the 70th annual YMCA...
Choir has successful winter concert
December 12, 2016
On December 1, 2016, choir hosted their annual winter concert at 7:00 p.m in the...
Staff Writer
Hello! I am Jesse Williams and this is my first year on the Roar newspaper. I am very excited for the school year and all the articles I will get to write. Outside of newspaper, I am the president of the Youth...
April 30, 2018 • Comments closed
As the school year comes to a close, many students are now looking forward to their summer break. But, there are still things you can do before the summer kicks off. Check some cool events you can go to before our school year is over. Southwest Key and KnowWhere ATX Cinco de Mayo celebration:...
April 21, 2018
Get the facts straight: Police Brutality
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by Kyle Gehman, Editor-In-Chief
December 13, 2017 • Comments closed
Picasso once said, “All children are born artists. The problem is to remain an artist as we grow up.” Today this is more relevant than ever as the educational system that kids are in, teaches them out of creativity. In today’s age, people are being increasingly replaced by robots and computers...
The nutty history of peanut butter
November 13, 2017
For a long time, peanut butter has been a staple of world cultures and food. We use peanut butter for hundreds of things in our daily lives (unless you’re...
May 19, 2017
AP World History is a challenging academic class that analyzes human culture and society over time. It’s an opportunity for students to take a special...
by Bri Branscomb, Assistant Editor
March 2, 2018 • Comments closed
The world of a young Afghan girl living under the reign of the Taliban is explored in director Nora Toomey’s latest animated debut, ‘The Breadwinner.’ The film is mesmerizing with a beautifully woven storyline earning it a 5/5. The films setting takes place in 2001 era Afghanistan. It follows...
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