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Leander High School's online student-run newspaper

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

The Roar
Kyle Gehman

Kyle Gehman, Editor-In-Chief

Hey! My name’s Kyle and this is my third year on staff and second year as Editor-In-Chief! I love photojournalism and being able to write for y’all another year. I’m currently an IB Diploma student *sighs* and I also play club soccer for Lonestar Academy. I hope you have another great year reading our content.

All content by Kyle Gehman

Testing is coming

by Kyle Gehman, Editor-In-Chief
April 21, 2018

Saying goodbye to Pyeongchang

by Kyle Gehman, Editor-In-Chief
March 6, 2018
Here is my aunt and I at the top of Illiniza Norte. It was a beautiful eight hour climb but very scary at times as several people have died trying to summit.

Destination: Ecuador

by Kyle Gehman, Editor-In-Chief
February 15, 2018
The seniors celebrated by having a party during PRIDE time with cookie cake and Chic-Fil-A. The remaining requirements they have to compete are CAS, TOK and testing in May.

4,000 words later…

by Kyle Gehman, Editor-In-Chief
January 24, 2018
One of the biggest stories that had an effect on a vast amount of people was the debate over NFL players protesting the national anthem at their games. Here the varsity football players stand for the national anthem before their game against Pflugerville.

A glance back on 2017

by Kyle Gehman, Editor-In-Chief
January 21, 2018
January is National Slavery and Human Trafficking Month. January 11 was was Human Trafficking Awareness Day and hundreds of people showed their support by tweeting this hashtag.

National Slavery and Human Trafficking Month

by Kyle Gehman, Editor-In-Chief
January 18, 2018
In today's education, being wrong is highly discouraged. However, this is an important part of learning and an even more important part of cultivating creativity.

School systematically kills creativity

by Kyle Gehman, Editor-In-Chief
December 13, 2017
Signs like these are hanging up all around the school. The last day to donate is December 14.

Lending a hand to the homeless

by Kyle Gehman, Editor-In-Chief
December 13, 2017
One problem with an excessive workload is that students can lose sleep. This can affect their academic performance.

Homework > sleep

by Kyle Gehman, Editor-In-Chief
November 27, 2017
Sophomore Xavier Dotson charges ahead against the Lobo defense. He would score the second touchdown of the game.

Saving the best for last

by Kyle Gehman, Editor-In-Chief
November 17, 2017
The Lion offense scored 20 points against the Chaps. One highlight was sophomore Eli Gehman's 46 yard field goal.

Last away game ends in loss

by Kyle Gehman, Editor-In-Chief
November 9, 2017
Senior Chase Barrick trips up a Lake Travis receiver. The Lions would fail to score in the game for the second consecutive game.

State champs defeat Lions

by Kyle Gehman, Editor-In-Chief
November 3, 2017
The Lions run out to start the game. The team currently has a record of 0-7.

Wrangled by the Rebels

by Kyle Gehman, Editor-In-Chief
October 26, 2017
The next dance performance for the Blue Belles and the Sapphires will be the Christmas Show. It will be held on December 9.

Calling all dancers

by Kyle Gehman, Editor-In-Chief
October 25, 2017
This past summer freshman Baylea Brandon committed to LSU to play D1 Softball. She has been playing softball since she was six.

Hitting it out of the park

by Kyle Gehman, Editor-In-Chief
October 20, 2017
Senior Dalton Flowers catches the ball against Stony Point. Against Vista Flowers scored another touchdown.

Close game ends in Ranger win

by Kyle Gehman, Editor-In-Chief
October 13, 2017
Junior Ismael Sanchez attempts to catch a pass in the endzone. Senior Alex Hensley was the only player to score for the Lions on a touchdown.

Homecoming game ends in defeat

by Kyle Gehman, Editor-In-Chief
October 16, 2017
This years' ACL lineup includes a wide variety of artists, with performers ranging from rappers such as Chance the Rapper and Jay-Z to indie artists such as Vance Joy and Solange. The full lineup and more can be found on the ACL app.

Keep an ear out

by Kyle Gehman, Editor-In-Chief
October 6, 2017
Junior Latavius Brown catches the ball for a touchdown. This tied the game at 7-7.

Varsity football vs Stony Point

by Kyle Gehman, Editor-In-Chief
September 28, 2017
The Lions join in during the national anthem before the game.

Varsity football vs Pflugerville

by Kyle Gehman, Editor-In-Chief
September 28, 2017
Junior Rashad Carter throws a pass to senior Dalton Flowers. The next play was a touchdown back to Flowers.

Varsity football vs Ellison

by Kyle Gehman, Editor-In-Chief
September 28, 2017
The Lions lost their third straight game last week to the Westwood Warriors. Next up they will play the Stony Point Tigers.

Warriors down the Lions

by Kyle Gehman, Editor-In-Chief
September 20, 2017
Senior Dalton Flowers celebrates his touchdown. This is his 4th of the year.

Bit by the Tigers

by Kyle Gehman, Editor-In-Chief
September 25, 2017
IT is a horror movie that follows the adventure of a group of kids trying to discover the reason for disappearances in their town. The villain is a clown called Pennywise.

Movie review: IT

by Kyle Gehman, Editor-In-Chief
September 23, 2017

Get the facts straight: DACA

by Kyle Gehman, Editor-In-Chief
September 14, 2017
The yearbook from last year was completely sold out. You can order yours now online for $60.

Now is their time

by Kyle Gehman, Editor-In-Chief
September 12, 2017
Junior Rashad Carter runs past the Pflugerville defense. He was replaced in the second half by sophomore Will Loofe.

Panthers hand Lions second loss of season

by Kyle Gehman, Editor-In-Chief
September 12, 2017
Narcos Season 3 is a ten episode long season with each episode at about 50 minutes. It follows the story line of the Cali Cartel.

Netflix show review: Narcos Season 3

by Kyle Gehman, Editor-In-Chief
September 8, 2017
Senior Jake Egelsee jumps to tip the ball away from an Eagle receiver. However, the pass was completed.

Lions fall short in season opener

by Kyle Gehman, Editor-In-Chief
September 4, 2017
Juniors Bryce Carson and Kyce Wilson visited Paris, London, Barcelona and Amsterdam during their trip.

Around the world in 87 days

by Kyle Gehman, Editor-In-Chief
September 4, 2017
The Lions finished their preseason with a scrimmage against Belton on Friday morning. This is their final opponent before playing Ellison.

Eyes on the prize

by Kyle Gehman, Editor-In-Chief
August 25, 2017
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.

Long road ahead

by Kyle Gehman, Editor-In-Chief
May 19, 2017

Album Review: Welcome Home by Zac Brown Band

by Kyle Gehman, Editor-In-Chief
May 15, 2017
Senior Patrick Wilbanks takes notes during a IB Psychology class. The main difference between IB and AP is that IB is more of a program while AP is a set of individual classes that don’t correlate with each other.

IB vs AP debate

by Kyle Gehman, Editor-In-Chief
May 15, 2017
Zac Brown Band's new album is out on iTunes. It is currently available to pre-order for $9.70.

Album Review: Welcome Home by Zac Brown Band

by Kyle Gehman, Editor-In-Chief
May 9, 2017
The 6th period PE class competing in the challenge. They had four different exercises to perform.

Putting in the work

by Kyle Gehman, Editor-In-Chief
May 1, 2017
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