Leander High School's online student-run newspaper

The Roar

Leander High School's online student-run newspaper

The Roar

Leander High School's online student-run newspaper

The Roar

Bri Branscomb

Bri Branscomb, Editor-in-Chief

Hi! My name’s Bri Branscomb, and this is my fourth year on staff for The Roar and first year as Editor in Chief. I’m very proud of the material we produce, and am excited to get to spend another year with all my fellow staffers! When I’m not working on newspaper, I can usually be found on stage for theatre rehearsals or looking for something I’ve lost (It happens a lot). I’m excited to be a part of the voice of LHS and will do my best to represent what our school is about. If you’re looking for me, follow the trail of loud laughter, a mess, or look for the purple hair.

All content by Bri Branscomb

Teach ‘em how to say goodbye

by Bri Branscomb, Editor-in-Chief
May 28, 2019

Genetic games

by Bri Branscomb, Editor-in-Chief
November 8, 2018

Come all ‘Ye faithful

by Bri Branscomb, Editor-in-Chief
November 8, 2018
Venom is the titular characters first solo film from Sony Pictures.

Movie Review: Venom

by Bri Branscomb, Editor-in-Chief
October 24, 2018
Quarterback Rashad Carter (5) receives play from the sidelines.

[Photo] Raider Riots

by Sam Lopez, Staff Writer
September 27, 2018
The cast of Midsummer is in the rehearsal process. The show will debut October 17.

[Photo] Meet the Members of Midsummer

by Erin McSorley, Staff Writer
September 21, 2018
Get the Facts Straight: Voting

Get the Facts Straight: Voting

by Bri Branscomb, Editor-in-Chief
September 10, 2018

Movie Review: ‘Sierra Burgess is a Loser’

by Bri Branscomb, Editor-in-Chief
September 10, 2018
The 2018 ACL lineup has been announced. Prominent musicians like Childish Gambino, Khalid, and Shawn Mendes will be performing.

Beats, Beatles, and ‘Bino

by Bri Branscomb, Assistant Editor
May 4, 2018

T.V Review: On My Block

by Bri Branscomb, Assistant Editor
April 26, 2018

Get the facts straight: Gun Control

by Bri Branscomb, Assistant Editor
April 13, 2018

Movie Review: The Breadwinner

by Bri Branscomb, Assistant Editor
March 2, 2018

T.V Review: Everything Sucks!

by Bri Branscomb, Assistant Editor
February 28, 2018

Making a movement

by Bri Branscomb, Assistant Editor
February 28, 2018

Get the facts straight: Government Shutdown

by Bri Branscomb, Assistant Editor
January 24, 2018
Net Neutrality is a series of internet protections that prevent service providers from monopolizing or monetizing access to accessible internet. The FCC wishes to repeal this, and the vote will be held Dec. 14.

Get the facts straight: Net Neutrality

by Bri Branscomb, Assistant Editor
November 28, 2017
Fall in love this season by having a spooky time with your significant other. Get in the holiday spirit by carving a pumpkin, or going to see a scary movie.

Can’t help fallin’ for you

by Bri Branscomb, Assistant Editor
October 30, 2017
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.

Calling all guys and ghouls

by Bri Branscomb, Assistant Editor
October 18, 2017
The seniors of 2017 have plenty of high school experiences to have learned from. They will graduate June 3 at 7pm at the Cedar Park Center.

Seniors say goodbye

by Bri Branscomb, Assistant Editor
June 2, 2017
Students can find what classes they are exempt from by locating their ID on the list outside the library. They must have an 80 or higher average in the class, and less than 6 absences per period.

Finals fiasco

by Bri Branscomb, Assistant Editor
May 28, 2017

Rallying as Roadrunners

by Bri Branscomb, Assistant Editor
May 28, 2017
The yearbook is a student publication that encapsulates how the school year was spent. This year’s theme, ‘Now is Our Time,’ was meant to capture the student spirit of the Leander Lions.

Capturing our campus

by Bri Branscomb, Assistant Editor
May 20, 2017
The theatre programs end of year project, Senior Directed, gives upperclassmen the chance to direct. Seniors Emily Pritchett, Amanda Castillo, and Carter Wiseman are each directing their own productions.

Seniors seize the stage

by Bri Branscomb, Assistant Editor
May 1, 2017

Not an anomaly

by Bri Branscomb, Assistant Editor
April 30, 2017

A hateful heritage

by Bri Branscomb, Assistant Editor
April 30, 2017
The cast of this years musical, ‘Pippin’, performed at the 4th annual GAHSMTA awards. Their featured number was ‘Magic To Do’, which opened Act Two of the award ceremony.

‘Pippin’ makes magic

by Bri Branscomb, Assistant Editor
April 20, 2017

Party with the Peeps

by Bri Branscomb, Assistant Editor
April 10, 2017

Pepsi Problems

by Bri Branscomb, Assistant Editor
April 7, 2017

Nominating nobility

by Bri Branscomb, Assistant Editor
April 7, 2017

TV review: 13 Reasons Why

by Bri Branscomb, Assistant Editor
April 7, 2017
Before competition, the One Act cast and crew prepared by going on their annual retreat, Cabin. At this retreat, they ran extensive rehearsals to better the show.

Cuckoo’s call ceases

by Bri Branscomb, Assistant Editor
April 6, 2017

Album review: ‘Divide’

by Bri Branscomb, Assistant Editor
March 9, 2017
All leads from ‘Pippin’ were eligible for nomination. However, Senior Matthew Kennedy, who portrayed ‘Leading Player’, was the only actor nominated, for Best Actor in a leading role.

‘Pippin’ proves its ‘Glory’

by Bri Branscomb, Assistant Editor
March 9, 2017

‘A Day Without a Woman’

by Bri Branscomb, Assistant Editor
March 8, 2017
Senior Clay Martin slides into home to score against St. Dominics. They went on to win 13-3.

Right off the bat

by Bri Branscomb, Staff Writer
March 3, 2017
By the time they reach their freshman year, many students have learned history from a viewpoint that is limited to a white perspective.

Bring color to the classroom

by Bri Branscomb, Staff Writer
February 21, 2017

Singer, dancer, allied spy

by Bri Branscomb, Staff Writer
February 15, 2017
Valentines Day is the day of love, but not everyone has a romantic relationship to celebrate. In lieu of the traditional date, you could do things like spend time with your friends or volunteer in your community.

What to do without a boo

by Bri Branscomb, Staff Writer
February 13, 2017

Teach em how to say goodbye

by Bri Branscomb, Staff Writer
January 30, 2017
The cast of the schools production of One Flew Over the Cuckoos Nest. They will begin rehearsals in January.

Cuckoo for the Cast List

by Bri Branscomb, Staff Writer
December 14, 2016
Sophomore Hudson Ruen and junior Bryce Trinkle ran the ticket booth at the Craft Fair. Tickets cost $3, and the money went towards the team.

Baseball gets crafty

by Bri Branscomb, Staff Writer
November 30, 2016

Sit down, speak up

by Bri Branscomb, Staff Writer
November 18, 2016
Two swimmers dive in at the East-view meet. The Lions have now moved on to Invitational meets, and will be attending TISCA this weekend.

Leander dives into invitation meets

by Bri Branscomb, Staff Writer
November 17, 2016
Seniors Dylan Robinson and Jacob Vaughn have written and directed two different original short films, entitled ‘Quiet Stage’ and ‘Super’ respectively. These films will be entered in a competition at the Texas Thespian Festival.

Ready, Set, Action

by Bri Branscomb, Staff Writer
November 7, 2016
Senior Maja Milanovic swimming at the Georgetown-East view meet. This was the last district meet for the Lions swim team.

Edging out Eastview

by Bri Branscomb, Staff Writer
October 25, 2016
The bible study is on Thursdays at 7:45 every morning. They often talk about God and his role in their lives, among other topics.

Making room for Jesus

by Bri Branscomb, Staff Writer
October 21, 2016
Junior Busi Banda and sophomore Lesley Hall playing Lake Travis. Busi is outside hitter, and Hall is middle blocker.

Hurt by Hays

by Bri Branscomb, Staff Writer
October 19, 2016
SheAnna Dudley is the fourth cosmetology teacher to the school within the past sixteen years. She will teach mainly about hair styling, with subjects such as hair dyes, perms, and cutting.

Bringing Beauty to Campus

by Bri Branscomb, Staff Writer
October 12, 2016
Freshman Staci Laramore runs the ball during the game against the Pflugerville Panthers. She is the only girl on the team of any level of football this year.

Tackling the expectations

by Bri Branscomb, Staff Writer
September 15, 2016
This years school shirt for the graduating class of 2017. The school store is selling these every day during lunches.

The End is Near

by Bri Branscomb, Staff Writer
September 14, 2016
The cast of Big Love poses in the theatre room following the first rehersal. The cast will rehearse nearly every week until the show is performed on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays.

Feeling the love

by Bri Branscomb, Staff Writer
September 9, 2016

Lions splash into a new season

by Bri Branscomb, Staff Writer
September 5, 2016
The varsity team talks about what they will do as they huddle together before beginning the first set of the game. This is a tradition that the team carries.

Dragons burn the Lions

by Bri Branscomb, Staff Writer
August 28, 2016
Harley is the lead in this years freshman production of These Shining Lives. She is also involved in choir, and recently was admitted into Lionheart.

Standing in the Spotlight

by Bri Branscomb, Staff Writer
May 25, 2016
The One Act Play, Picnic, has won first overall for the fourth time and will be advancing to state along with one other show. They will compete at Bass Concert Hall on May 24 in the first session, starting at 4pm.

One Act goes to state

by Bri Branscomb, Staff Writer
May 2, 2016
Chuck Harris is the technical theater director at the school, and is largely responsible for the creation of sets, running of lights and sound for a show, and making sure everything runs smoothly in the backstage of a show.

Lighting the way

by Bri Branscomb, Staff Writer
April 26, 2016
President George W. Bush shares a moment with author Harper Lee  Monday, Nov. 5, 2007, prior to presenting her with the Presidential Medal of Freedom during ceremonies in the East Room of the White House. Photo by Eric Draper, Courtesy of the George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum

Remembering Harper Lee: A tribute

by Bri Branscomb, Staff Writer
March 8, 2016
The JV track team competed at Westwood, and Vandegrift recently. More info on Vandegrift will be released soon.

New JV track season takes off

by Bri Branscomb, Staff Writer
February 29, 2016
Students at our school quite often make messes of their lunches. Some throw it away, but others leave it it behind in expectations another will clean it up.

Taking out the trash

by Bri Branscomb, Staff Writer
January 28, 2016
Change mural photographed by Nana Agyei. Many people make New Years resolutions like goals that they try to achieve during the year.

New Year, new me

by Bri Branscomb, Staff Writer
January 26, 2016
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