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

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

The Roar
All content by Danielle Bell
I tore my left ACL and meniscus a year ago and so I still have to play with a brace today. Injuries like this are hard but can definitely change you for the better.

[Photo] Long road ahead

by Kyle Gehman, Editor-In-Chief
May 19, 2017
Doctor Spicer at the Senior Awards Ceremony posing with the Outstanding Boy of the year, Isaiah Turner. She has been present at every school function she can possibly be at, in support of her students and faculty.

[Photo] From Ms. to Doctor

by Lyn Cheely, Staff Writer
June 1, 2016
Publications adviser says farewell

Publications adviser says farewell

by Danielle Bell, Adviser
June 1, 2016
newspaper seniors

[Photo] Newspaper seniors say goodbye

by Jack Densmore, Aimee Bozoudes, Garrett Gage, and Natalie Ditsler
May 27, 2016
The Top 10 seniors who were ranked on their GPAs.

[Photo] Top 10 in senior class, scholarships announced at annual awards ceremony

by Jack Densmore, Editor-in-Chief
May 18, 2016
The editors of the newspaper (L-R): senior Jack Densmore, junior Austin Graham and sophomore Kyle Gehman.

[Photo] Publications exceed expectations

by Jack Densmore, Editor-in-Chief
April 21, 2016
Senior Isaiah Martinez tagging a Cedar Park player out at Cedar Park. A crucial play for the Lions that night.

[Photo] Lions win one, lose one against Cedar Park

by Matthew Grissom, Staff Writer
April 5, 2016
Senior Jason McCall hitting the ball against the Eagles. Jason McCall plays second base for the lions.

[Photo] Baseball battles against Georgetown

by Matthew Grissom, Staff Writer
March 24, 2016
The finished look after both contouring and eyebrows were done. We used Maybelline palettes for both.

[Photo] On fleek: makeup trends

by Natalie Ditsler and Brianna Sabrsula
March 21, 2016
The entire newspaper staff after receiving their SNO Distinguished Site award. The newspaper has also been nominated for an ILPC Star for the current year.

[Photo] The Roar is a finalist for a NSPA Online Pacemaker

by Jack Densmore, Editor-in-Chief
March 10, 2016
Senior Jacob Potter was crowned as Mane Man. Potter also won Fan Favorite at the event.

[Photo] Jacob Potter crowned Mane Man

by Kyle Gehman, Assistant Editor
March 8, 2016
Alex Williams returns a touchdown against Marble Falls. This was Williams’s only touchdown of the season.

[Photo] Tackling the attention

by Kyle Gehman, Staff Writer
November 19, 2015
Senior Claire Crone waits at the starting line while rain suddenly begins to pour around her. Crone placed 52nd at the meet.

[Photo] Running through the mud

by Gigi Allen, Staff Writer
November 13, 2015
The breakfast cart outside of the library in the morning. Kids can buy snacks and other foods at the cart.

[Photo] Cafeteria carts in food for kids

by Gigi Allen, Staff Writer
November 11, 2015
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. During the month a wide spread of charities raise money for breast cancer research.

[Photo] Key Club raises awareness with spirit week

by Jack Densmore, Editor-in-Chief
October 12, 2015
Junior Dana Pierce performs during the Georgetown game halftime show. Pierce serves as company leader on the team.

[Photo] Turns, talent, teaching

by Aimee Bozoudes, Staff Writer
October 1, 2015
Mrs. Germany (right) with LHS alumna Makenna Williams (middle) and Mrs. Garcia (left) standing next to the tunnel. The football team runs out of the tunnel before every half of the game.

[Photo] Mane Force sets up

by Matthew Grissom, Staff Writer
September 29, 2015
The O-Line warms up before the Killeen game.

[Photo] In the trenches

by Matthew Grissom, Staff Writer
September 23, 2015
While waiting for competition to start, students built and controlled a pom-pom toting robot. They displayed it during the homecoming pep rally along with a remote controlled car.

[Photo] Club Spotlight: Robotics

by Natalie Ditsler, Staff Writer
September 21, 2015
Homecoming King Matthew Long and queen Lilian Pham. Both were voted king and queen by their peers.

[Photo] Homecoming royalty crowned at halftime

by Jack Densmore, Editor-in-Chief
September 14, 2015
Senior Gabriel Sanchez leading the pride of the Lions out of the tunnel. Sanchez is also carrying the Molon Lobe flag.

[Photo] Flag game strong

by Jack Densmore, Editor-in-Chief
September 11, 2015
The homecoming dance will be on September 12th. The homecoming king and queen will be announced at the game before.

[Photo] Homecoming Court announced

by Jack Densmore, Editor-in-Chief
September 4, 2015
Caroline Cravens and Siandhara Bonnet have been on the staff for three years; Claire Kyllonen has been on it for two. From L to R: Siandhara Bonnet, Claire Kyllonen, and Caroline Cravens

[Photo] Editors of The Roar say goodbye

by Siandhara Bonnet, Caroline Cravens, and Claire Kyllonen
June 1, 2015
From left to right (ranks four to one): Alper Orkun, Molly Aldred, Holly Ekas, and Cherilyn Song

[Photo] Night among stars

by Siandhara Bonnet, Editor-in-Chief
May 28, 2015
Team Diversity giving it their all.

[Photo] Tug of War photo gallery

by Laynie Duplantis, Staff Writer
May 26, 2015
All the seniors showing their school pride after the rally

[Photo] Signing up for the future

by Austin Graham, Staff Writer
May 6, 2015
Seniors Kade Ferguson and Daniel Perez representing Brigham Young University

IB schedule

[Photo] AP & IB Exams kick off

by Staff
May 4, 2015
Prior to the game, the team huddles for a prayer. The Lions are currently tied with Vista Ridge with a 7-5 record.

[Photo] Lion baseball sets out on the road to the playoffs

by Matthew Grissom, Staff Writer
April 28, 2015
The Varsity Lions celebrate their first home district win against Vista Ridge. The Lions take on Dripping Springs next week on Tuesday and Friday to complete district play.

[Photo] Varsity baseball finds a way to victory

by Matthew Grissom, Staff Writer
April 23, 2015
Senior Jacob Pool hits a triple during the fourth inning.

[Photo] Undefeated away from home

by Caroline Cravens, Assistant Editor
April 15, 2015
Dave Alfaro and Juli Todd celebrate their win at the University of Texas Club.

[Photo] Prom King & Queen crowned at UT Club

by Staff
April 15, 2015
Senior Andrew Alaniz hits against Georgetown.

[Photo] Varsity faces off against Georgetown

by Matthew Grissom, Staff Writer
March 20, 2015
McCall pitching at the beginning of the game.

[Photo] Baseball loses to Cedar Park 2-1

by Caroline Cravens, Assistant Editor
March 31, 2015
Alex Norato wins Mane Man

[Photo] Norato wins title of Mane Man

by Caroline Cravens, Assistant Editor
February 18, 2015
Ms. Sarah Ambrus is a Special Education and English teacher.

[Photo] C-squared sponsor named Advocate of the Year

by Claire Kyllonen, Assistant Editor
February 12, 2015
Junior Pedro Silva gives Coach Pels a slice of cream all over his face

[Photo] Slice of Life

by Siandhara Bonnet, Editor-in-Chief
January 27, 2015
The Blue Belles performing Intro which is similar to Live It Up

[Photo] Blue Belles dance at NBA game

by Caroline Cravens, Assistant Editor
January 22, 2015
Sophomore Sarah Hayes juggles multiple extracurricular activities during the day.

[Photo] Priorities in place

by Gigi Allen, Staff Writer
January 21, 2015
Senior Kyle LaRoche and Coach Kevin Lawson at the State Tournament

[Photo] In the Locker Room: Cross Country Outruns the Competition

by Matthew Grissom, Staff Writer
December 18, 2014
Senior Maria Young reaches out toward the audience in the Blue Belles' dance to "This Little Light of Mine."

[Photo] Blue Belles Start New Tradition

by Caroline Cravens, Assistant Editor
December 11, 2014
Senior Blue Belle captain Kourtnie Labay is lifted during the Christmas contemporary dance taiught at a workshop.

Freshman Ivana Garcia-Mata

[Photo] Guest Writer Feature: Keep Your Old Love Letters

by Ivana Garcia-Mata, Guest Writer
December 10, 2014
Freshman Nikki Schwalbach

[Photo] Guest Writer Feature: The Light at the End of the Tunnel

by Nikki Schwalbach, Guest Writer
December 10, 2014
Freshman Wendy Pan

[Photo] Guest Writer Feature: Taking New Steps

by Wendy Pan, Guest Wrtier
December 10, 2014
Jenna Abadie the guest writer

[Photo] Guest Writer Feature: Hurricane sends Peña family to Texas

by Jenna Abadie, Guest Writer
December 5, 2014
leolion

[Photo] You Know You’re a Lion If….

October 24, 2014
We're ready for football, but are we ready for Spirit Week?

[Photo] The Spirit Struggle is Real

by Caroline Cravens, Assistant Editor
October 20, 2014
The Lady Lions huddle up during a game

[Photo] Volleyball team looks to bounce back against Georgetown

by Staff
October 15, 2014
The senior class of 2015 show school spirit at the first pep rally

[Photo] To Go to the Pep Rally or the “Anti” Pep Rally

by Laynie Duplantis, Staff Writer
September 26, 2014
Junior Michael Berry stiff-arms his opponent on his way to score the first TD of the season during the first quarter vs. Killeen.

[Photo] Taking it One Game at a Time

by Siandhara Bonnet, Editor-in-Chief
September 18, 2014
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