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Leander High School's online student-run newspaper

The Roar

Leander High School's online student-run newspaper

The Roar

Amanda Nguyen

Amanda Nguyen, Staff Writer

Hello! My name is Amanda Nguyen. I’m a senior, and this is my third year as a staff writer for The Roar. I have a passion for writing in all forms, and I can’t wait to see where it takes me throughout my life. When I’m not writing for our school’s newspaper, I am either with friends or family, looking for something in the pantry, or, of course, shopping. Let’s have a great year, Lions!

All content by Amanda Nguyen
Corsages and Boutonnieres  come from a tradition when flowers were worn to make one smell nice while dancing with their partner. Today, they are used as accessories to go with the dress or tuxedo.

Prepping for prom

by Amanda Nguyen, Staff writer
March 8, 2019
Rodeo Austin is a two week long event held in Downtown Austin. There are many things to do such as fair rides, games, food and stock shows.

Gearing up for spring break on a budget

by Amanda Nguyen, Staff writer
February 22, 2019

The big three

by Amanda Nguyen, Staff writer
February 15, 2019

Let’s spice things up

by Amanda Nguyen, Staff Writer
November 8, 2018
The Austin area offers a variety of things to do this September.

Goodbye August, hello September

by Amanda Nguyen, Staff Writer
August 31, 2018
Juniors Madison Stathos and Abbey Saunders spending time with kids who attend Head Start. This is their first year in the program.

Helping the next generation

by Amanda Nguyen, Staff Writer
January 24, 2018

Book Review: Wonder

by Amanda Nguyen, Staff Writer
December 11, 2017
Haunted Hallway is one of the main attractions at Trunk or Treat every year. Each year, more and more people come to experience the frightening new hallway cheer comes up with.

Trick or tumble

by Amanda Nguyen, Staff Writer
November 3, 2017

Happy fall y’all

by Amanda Nguyen, Staff Writer
October 16, 2017
Faculty expect the new pride time schedule to stay next year if things go well this year.

PRIDE time changes for a third year

by Amanda Nguyen, Staff Writer
September 20, 2017

Reaching out

by Amanda Nguyen, Staff writer
May 24, 2017

Thank you for your service

by Amanda Nguyen, Staff Writer
May 19, 2017

There’s no time for Stalin

by Amanda Nguyen, Staff Writer
May 19, 2017
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.

Setting another Milestone

by Amanda Nguyen, Staff writer
May 1, 2017
Roca running the 400 meter dash. She has been running track since the seventh grade.

Run to live, live to run

by Amanda Nguyen, Staff Writer
May 1, 2017

Racing to Regionals

by Amanda Nguyen, Staff Writer
April 30, 2017

Six months

by Amanda Nguyen, Staff Writer
April 30, 2017

Fight to the finish

by Amanda Nguyen, Staff writer
March 20, 2017

Losses for the Lions

by Amanda Nguyen, Staff writer
March 9, 2017
At practice, the girls are facing off at each other. They have two games left this season.

Lions defeated by Vipers, Rebels

by Amanda Nguyen, Staff writer
March 3, 2017
The varsity girls at an afternoon practice. Next week will be a BYE week.

Lions defeated by Vista Ridge

by Amanda Nguyen, Staff writer
February 27, 2017
The varsity girls practicing after school. They have won one game this season.

Girls Soccer ties with Lehman

by Amanda Nguyen, Staff writer
February 23, 2017
Senior Kyah Carlsen about to pass the ball to a teammate. The girls have another game and then it will be a BYE week.

Lions defeated by Westlake

by Amanda Nguyen, Staff writer
February 17, 2017
The girls practicing passing to each other during practice. The girls have played four games so far this season.

Losses for varsity girls soccer

by Amanda Nguyen, Staff writer
February 17, 2017
Tanja Milanovic dives into the water. She earned a scholarship to Wyoming State University.

Swimming towards State

by Amanda Nguyen, Staff writer
February 17, 2017

Rome with me through history

by Amanda Nguyen, Staff Writer
February 14, 2017
A JV player passes the ball during their game against Vandegrift.

Lions defeated by Westlake

by Amanda Nguyen, Staff Writer
February 13, 2017
Victor Barrios competed in the relays. He is a sophomore.

Swim goes to district

by Amanda Nguyen, Staff Writer
February 3, 2017

Remembering MLK

by Amanda Nguyen, Staff Writer
January 16, 2017
Sophomore Landon Sission gets ready to shoot the ball. This is his second year playing basketball.

Lions taken down by Raiders

by Amanda Nguyen, Staff Writer
December 12, 2016
The winner of the poster contest gets pizza. This is the first year of LHSreads.

Reading for the cheese

by Amanda Nguyen, Staff Writer
December 6, 2016
Women's choir singing at the annual holiday concert. This is the third concert Mr. Wiley has hosted.

Choir has successful winter concert

by Amanda Nguyen, Staff Writer
December 12, 2016
JV boys during a time out. This was the second game they've lost this season.

Timberwolves pounce on JV Lions

by Amanda Nguyen, Staff Writer
December 6, 2016
Number twenty five getting ready for the next play. The Lions ended the season 4-6.

Lions taken down by Lehman

by Amanda Nguyen, Staff Writer
November 9, 2016
Sophomore Ayanna Zachary displaying her Blue Belle shirt. While she likes all styles of dance, her favorite style is hip hop.

Just for kicks

by Amanda Nguyen, Staff Writer
November 5, 2016
Sophomore Bella Cash is a flier on the Lions Cheer Squad. This means she is thrown in the air, and performs various stunts.

Eat, sleep, cheer, repeat

by Amanda Nguyen, Staff Writer
November 3, 2016
Lexi Cruz practices long jump with her horse Paisley. She has been riding Paisley for two years.

Born to ride

by Amanda Nguyen, Staff Writer
October 26, 2016

No dairy, no meat, no problem

by Amanda Nguyen, Staff Writer
October 14, 2016
Cameron Allen dodges defenders during a game. They won this game against Westwood.

Another win for the freshmen Lions

by Amanda Nguyen, Staff Writer
October 5, 2016
Tay Brown makes a kick off return during the varsity game against Killeen.

Scoring the touchdown

by Amanda Nguyen, Staff Writer
October 3, 2016
Cameron Allen runs to make a touchdown. He has been playing football ever since he could remember.

Fighting the Tigers

by Amanda Nguyen, Staff Writer
September 19, 2016
Amanda Castillo and Carter Wiseman. They are excitingly waiting for homecoming!

Turning the tradition around

by Amanda Nguyen, Staff Writer
September 15, 2016

New shopping center to come in 2017

by Amanda Nguyen, Staff Writer
September 11, 2016

Remembering 9/11

by Amanda Nguyen, Staff Writer
September 11, 2016
The design located on the back of the C-Squared shirt. C-Squared is looking forward to spreading the kindness around our school.

Rising above the hate

by Amanda Nguyen, Staff Writer
September 9, 2016
Stacy Laramore runs the ball against the Panthers. She is the only girl on the team.

Freshmen Lions start season with a roar

by Amanda Nguyen, Staff Writer
September 8, 2016
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child was okay, but no more than a fan-fiction.

Just a fan fiction

by Amanda Nguyen, Staff Writer
September 4, 2016
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