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Leander High School's online student-run newspaper

The Roar

Leander High School's online student-run newspaper

The Roar

Gigi Allen

Gigi Allen, Staff Writer

My name is Gigi, and it’s not my real name, just a nickname. My family is a mix of peace loving hippies, non-strict carefree parenting, over-mommying and punk rock 90’s grunge with guns and liberal values thrown in.

When I was little my favorite outfits were the dresses you wore to Sunday on special days with the frills and lace, Mary Jane’s, and the white socks with the frills at the end. If not I would throw a tantrum and refuse to get dressed.

I am a messy person and the title of a book about me would be called A Peek in the Mind of a Spaz and a Serial Procrastinator.

When I am happiest is when I am in a small space alone with my laptop to write or read on. I have always wanted to be an author when I grow up and if I were to tell you all the titles of the books on my bedside right now… there would be too many.

My favorite quote is one by Cyril Connolly; “Better to write for yourself and have no public then write for the public and have no self.”

I take that to heart when I write because I write something I can always be proud of no matter how small or trivial.

All content by Gigi Allen

Book Club reads The Girl on the Train

by Gigi Allen, Staff Writer
November 30, 2016
The girls ran at District and placed third. They advanced to region where they placed 20th and did not advance.

Running at regionals

by Gigi Allen, Staff Writer
November 9, 2016
A student on the spotlight section of the sight. All writing works are posted here for users to see and choose for critiquing.

Scribbling online

by Gigi Allen, Staff Writer
October 24, 2016
A picture taken at the second debate of the presidential candidates. This debate was called the ugliest debate in history.

Understanding the nominees

by Gigi Allen, Staff Writer
October 14, 2016
Cross country boys and girls teams at the Giddings meet. Leanders Cross country team placed overall second and eighth for the girls and boys team.

Varsity and JV runners speed up

by Gigi Allen, Staff Writer
October 12, 2016
Senior Madeline Phillips knows the importance of a college visit. Taking one helped her decide that A&M was one of her top choices.

A new tradition

by Gigi Allen, Staff Writer
October 3, 2016
Both varsity teams together at the beach before the Islander Splash Invitational when they first arrived at Corpus Christi. The varsity boys team overall placed 30th out of 38th and the girls placed overall as a team 8th out of 37th.

Heat wave at Islander Splash

by Gigi Allen, Staff Writer
September 23, 2016
The college and career board outside of Melissa Woods office. Students can find the dates of the application help sessions on the calendar and sign up for them through the pride portal.

Applying for college

by Gigi Allen, Staff Writer
September 16, 2016
Dr. Spicer going through her blog at the previous web posts. She has a new blog post she hopes will be published this week.

Dr. Spicer’s new blog

by Gigi Allen, Staff Writer
September 7, 2016
A student showing how overwhelmed some get when they get back to school. But students should know they aren’t alone with their insecurities.

Change

by Gigi Allen, Staff Writer
August 31, 2016
Chris Cecchini, Buddy McBroom, and Jeremy Redden prepare themselves before their presentation at state. A presentation that will win them second place and best show in precision engineering.

Skills in the USA

by Gigi Allen, Staff writer
May 27, 2016
Senior Taylor Cameron who has chosen the path for her future that truly makes her happy.

Senior Feature: Taylor Cameron

by Gigi Allen, Staff Writer
May 16, 2016
The story of Altair is one of a tragic romance. He and his love Vega were separated by the milky way and may only meet once a year on the seventh day of the seventh month. The poem will be published in the annual Austin youth Anthology. It was an original work by Gigi Allen. This picture was auto contrasted and colored and cropped from the original state. The licence url is; https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/

National Poetry Month: My Star Altair

by Gigi Allen, Staff Writer
April 19, 2016
A student reading "The Book theif" by Markus Zusak. This will be the book discussed at the last meeting.

The final chapter

by Gigi Allen, Staff Writer
April 13, 2016
Dairy Queen will be coming to the Lake line Mall soon as well as a Starbucks. Students share mixed emotions on the introduction of these two popular stores.

Sugar and Pumpkin Spice

by Gigi Allen, Staff Writer
April 13, 2016
Sophomore Lukas Boeck running hurdles. The whole team practices outside at Bible Stadium.

[Photo] Varsity wins third

by Kyle Gehman, Assistant Editor
March 24, 2016
Ms. Rattan's class carries soda bottles dressed as babies for their project.

Coca-Cola babies

by Gigi Allen, Staff Writer
March 11, 2016
Sophomore Gavin Davis runs the 100 meter dash at Westlake. He won first in this race.

[Photo] Starting strong

by Kyle Gehman, Assistant Editor
March 4, 2016
Graduation is set for June 2. It will take place at the Cedar Park Center at 8:00 a.m.

Pack mentality

by Gigi Allen, Staff Writer
March 2, 2016
A piece of artwork done myself when my father had let me down for the last time. When disappointed with a parent and let down by them the world can seem to cave in.

Can’t be angry

by Gigi Allen, Staff Writer
February 19, 2016
The water fountain at our school in the art building.

Water’s natural taste

by Gigi Allen, Staff Writer
February 19, 2016
An image to show how when dress code is discussed, the enforcement strategy of telling girls that they are a distraction is not helpful. The way Dress code is enforced should be changed.

“This is not KFC”

by Gigi Allen, Staff Writer
February 6, 2016
The most recent scores for the grade level attendance battle. Posted weekly outside the AP office and the Attendance office.

Battle of the grades

by Gigi Allen, Staff Writer
February 3, 2016
Spicer standing by a card given to her in thanks for raising money for Project Grad. Spicer earned third place at the Gala.

Principal drops the mic at Gala

by Gigi Allen, Staff Writer
February 1, 2016
The Maze Runner is the new book that the book club will be reading. It was chosen in hopes of being more gender neutral so all readers in the club could enjoy it.

Book Club reads ‘The Maze Runner’

by Gigi Allen, Staff Writer
December 4, 2015
Senior Claire Crone waits at the starting line while rain suddenly begins to pour around her. Crone placed 52nd at the meet.

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.

Cafeteria carts in food for kids

by Gigi Allen, Staff Writer
November 11, 2015
The culinary classroom was visited by mice. In order to keep their cooking schedule on check, the teacher will be bleaching items and sanitizing all supplies.

Culinary has pesky problem

by Gigi Allen, Staff Writer
November 9, 2015
Junior Phillip Megie is using the schools new technology and lap tops to finish his homework. The laptops are set up through mLISD.

Library shakes it up

by Gigi Allen, Staff Writer
November 3, 2015
Senior Claire Crone running at the district meet. Both her and senior Rob Coe will be going to the state meet.

Seniors Coe, Crone qualify for state

by Gigi Allen, Staff Writer
November 2, 2015
Seniors Claire Crone and Rob Coe posing for a photo after the meet. Coe and Crone will both go to Regionals.

Seniors Coe, Crone advance to Regionals

by Gigi Allen, Staff Writer
October 22, 2015
Two PSAT practice guides. The PSAT can help prepare juniors and everyone for the SATS so they can focus their studies on their weak testing areas.

Plan don’t panic

by Gigi Allen, Staff Writer
October 22, 2015
In the month of October, domestic abuse awareness is honored. But some abuse isn't from your husband or boyfriend. Some abuse doesn't leave a mess of bruises. Some abuse... only leaves a stain.

Napkin stains

by Gigi Allen, Staff Writer
October 20, 2015
A bowl of Amazing Mac n' Cheese. Served with three different types of cheese and crunchy bacon.

Restaurant Review: Farm to Fork

by Gigi Allen, Staff Writer
October 12, 2015
Latin Club at their Bahama Buck's Social meeting in early October. The club held a meeting about JCL on October 9th.

Latin Club prepares for JCL

by Gigi Allen, Staff Writer
October 12, 2015
Senior Claire Crone ( left) competes at the McNeil meet. She broke the school record and her own personal record.

Crone races past own school record

by Gigi Allen, Staff Writer
October 9, 2015
Mrs. Bey and Mr. Bey on their river tour while visiting Jamaica. The person taking the photo was the tour guide that told them about the troubles in the social life of the Jamaican people.

Eat, teach, love

by Gigi Allen, Staff Writer
September 28, 2015
The book club has started this year with two meetings. At the upcoming meeting they will be discussing their chosen book.

Early bird gets the book worms

by Gigi Allen, Staff Writer
September 25, 2015
Students often give excuses for homework, assignments, or projects.

Ten excuses that do not work

by Gigi Allen, Staff Writer
September 6, 2015
A student and his parent in front of the library at this year's open house. Parents and their children often go to open house to look at clubs, organizations, and other information.

A look at Open House

by Gigi Allen, Staff Writer
September 4, 2015
The two girl cross country teams sitting and bonding after the relay at the lake.  Their next meet will be in Burnet, Texas.

The girls to catch

by Gigi Allen, Staff Writer
August 22, 2015
The "Don't judge challenge is new trend that I will explore in this Let me tell you Column.

[Video] Let me tell you

by Gigi Allen, Staff Writer
July 15, 2015
Freshman Lindsay Delvin throwing a pitch. Delvin's goal for next year is to earn the varsity pitching spot.

Stepping up to the plate

by Gigi Allen, Staff Writer
June 6, 2015
Movie poster for Mad Max Fury Road where Max and Furiousia are on the run from enemy tribal war parties.

A mad adventure with ‘Mad Max’

by Gigi Allen, Staff Writer
June 3, 2015
Never again.

Bruises in the mirror

by Gigi Allen, Staff Writer
May 12, 2015
Top 10 plants for your garden

Top 10 plants for your garden

by Gigi Allen, Staff Writer
May 6, 2015
A group of students from ROTC after field trip.

ROTC takes a field trip

by Gigi Allen, Staff Writer
April 30, 2015
A scene in the play of Find me

Find Me

by Gigi Allen, Staff Writer
April 13, 2015
The iZombie Comic

Zombies go modern

by Gigi Allen, Staff writer
April 9, 2015
A chiropractic chair used for spinal manipulation and other techniques

Benefits of chiropractors

by Gigi Allen, Staff Writer
April 2, 2015
Fashion week poster for 2015

Spring Break fashion week

by Gigi Allen, Staff Writer
March 26, 2015
Some drivers justify checking their phones while at red lights

Texting ban in Texas

by Gigi Allen, Staff Writer
March 25, 2015
A banner showcasing the new movie, Insurgent.

Divergent series: Insurgent review

by Gigi Allen, Staff Writer
March 25, 2015
Glass slippers in the Cinderella Story.

Disney remakes Cinderella

by Gigi Allen, Staff writer
March 19, 2015
police cars at a protest

Ferguson police officers shot

by Gigi Allen, Staff Writer
March 12, 2015
A message on talking to friends

Advice columns helpful not hurtful

by Gigi Allen, Staff Writers
February 24, 2015
Addictive aa app on the rise

Addictive aa app on the rise

by Gigi Allen, Staff writer
February 25, 2015
The first Leander Show Choir held auditions in February. More auditions will occur in March.

First-ever Show Choir holds auditions

by Gigi Allen, Staff Writer
February 18, 2015
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