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Leander High School's online student-run newspaper

The Roar
Leander High School's online student-run newspaper

The Roar
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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.”

Trumpet player leads charge

by Ari Tower, Reporter
December 6, 2024
Veteran MJ Hegar serves a shaka to the camera from her medevac helicopter. Hegar, an LHS alumni, was awarded the Purple Heart for her bravery during her third tour in Afghanistan. After serving in the Air Force for 12 years, she came home to marry a fellow alumni, Brandon Hegar. “It’s funny,” Hegar said. “You go all the way around the world and come home to find your soulmate in the elementary school playground.”

Leander alumnus creates ripples

by Ari Tower, Reporter
November 15, 2024
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.

History made

by Ari Tower, Reporter
November 1, 2024
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.

Students and staff debate the paranormal

by Lyric Oliver and Ari Tower
October 30, 2024
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]."

Students share their favorite school spots

by Ari Tower, Reporter
October 16, 2024
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."

Sophomore credits friends for musical success

by Ari Tower, Reporter
October 7, 2024
Junior Grace Kennedy and junior Malika Washington participate in theatrical warm-ups during rehearsals for the fall production of the Last Round-Up of the Guacamole Queens. "They bring everyone’s energy up," said Kennedy. "It’s always good to get moving and stretch out your voice”

‘Guacamole Queens’ opens tonight

by Ari Tower, Reporter
October 3, 2024
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.'"

Mum’s the word

by Ari Tower, Reporter
September 20, 2024
Mandy Moore, assistant principal, directs traffic on the second day of school. The new traffic pattern due to construction was challenging for faculty, staff and students. Students all had assigned parking spots some in front of the school and some in back.

Construction impacts athletic areas

by Ari Tower, Reporter
September 10, 2024
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