Simply One of the Best

Written by Mahaily Rogers, Staff Writer

The 2009 yearbook was not just “Simply Unpredictable.” It was simply one of the best of the best. The yearbook staff has been awarded an Honorable Mention Certificate of Recognition from Taylor Publishing. This means that the 2009 yearbook... Read more »

March 4, 2010 • 0 comments • Filed Under News

Lucado speaks at 57th annual Chamber banquet

Written by Nile Miller, Editor-in-Chief

On the evening of Wednesday, Feb. 17, the Andrews Chamber of Commerce held its 57th annual Chamber banquet in Andrews High’s upstairs performance gym. This year marks Andrews’ 100th year of existence, so it was a special event that was the first... Read more »

February 19, 2010 • 0 comments • Filed Under News, Top Stories

Baeza and Sanchez chosen as Mr. & Ms. AHS

Written by Steph-o Williamson, Staff Writer

The votes have been tallied and the new Mr. and Ms. AHS have been chosen. Fernando Baeza and Sole Sanchez are now the new Mr. and Ms. AHS. “I was honestly shocked when I heard the results of the vote. Shocked… But excited, for sure! I am honored to... Read more »

February 5, 2010 • 0 comments • Filed Under News, Top Stories

SAT Prep the cheap and easy way

Written by Bailey Eason, Staff Writer

Preparing for the SAT does not have to leave a hole in your wallet. Newer, cheaper, and more hi-tech ways of studying are becoming available that will save your free time and your wallet. * E-mail - students can now sign up to receive daily... Read more »

March 9, 2010 • 0 comments • Filed Under Features, Top Stories

Students Feel the Burn of Rising College Tuition

Written by Bailey Eason, Staff Writer

Weeks spent talking to counselors, making trips to see the grounds, and hours spent filling out applications all working towards one goal, college. College tuition is expensive alone, but on top of that they have other costs to top off the bill. ... Read more »

February 11, 2010 • 0 comments • Filed Under Features, Top Stories

This is Not the End of Your Story

Written by Kira Caballero, Page Editor

You feel lost and alone. Life hasn’t been easy for you and it seems that your world is crumbling down. When all you have tried has failed, you feel the pressure of coming back up extremely difficult. There you sit hopeless and confused, thinking that... Read more »

November 20, 2009 • 8 comments • Filed Under Features

Basketball players selected for All-District team

Written by Mahaily Rogers, Staff Writer

A total of six Andrews players were selected to the 3-3A All- District basketball team. Juniors Melanie Gonzales and Heather Rawls were selected as first team members. Senior Paige Tyler and Sophomores Rayna Diaz and Mackenzie Long were selected as second... Read more »

March 9, 2010 • 0 comments • Filed Under Sports

Lady ‘Stangs Take the Field

Written by Bailey Eason, Staff Writer

The Lady ‘Stangs softball team had their first real game experience on February 16, 2010. The girls played Frenship, and, sadly, both teams fell short. The Varsity team lost 3-0, and the JV lost 8-1. “The game started off great,” sophomore... Read more »

February 23, 2010 • 0 comments • Filed Under Sports

Strong Finish

Written by Mahaily Rogers, Staff Writer

The varsity Lady Mustangs finished their season with a win against Brownfield on the road. AHS jumped out to a quick lead and controlled the game the rest of the way. After a dominating performance the final score came out to be 48-30. ... Read more »

February 12, 2010 • 1 comment • Filed Under Sports, Top Stories

Choir Members Advance to State Solo & Ensemble Contest

Written by Steph-o Williamson, Staff Writer

The district UIL vocal Solo and Ensemble contest was held on February 6th at Odessa College. There was a total of 66 Andrews High School students that received a devision 1 rating and of those, 40 qualified for state. State Solo and Ensemble will be held... Read more »

March 4, 2010 • 0 comments • Filed Under Student Life

Help needed in Prom Art

Written by Kira Caballero, Staff Writer

Do you suppose she’s a wildflower? Be curious like Alice. Fall in to the rabbit hole and experience the magic as the theme for this year’s prom is Alice in Wonderland. As you enjoy yourself in the night of mystical fun, have you ever thought of... Read more »

March 2, 2010 • 0 comments • Filed Under Student Life, Top Stories

Miller chosen as finalist in scholarship program

Written by Mahaily Rogers, Staff Writer

Senior Nile Miller was given the honor of being selected as a finalist in the National Achievement Scholarship Program. The National Achievement Scholarship Program is an academic competition that was created to provide recognition for outstanding African... Read more »

February 25, 2010 • 0 comments • Filed Under Student Life

Exer-gaming

Written by Mahaily Rogers, Staff Writer

Usually when you plop down on the couch and turn on your Xbox or Playstation for a few hours of quality gaming, the only muscles that get a workout are your thumbs. But there is hope. Recently many companies have developed new fitness games that actually... Read more »

March 9, 2010 • 0 comments • Filed Under Entertainment

Blizzard From The South

Written by Naomi Chapman, Staff Writer

The Winter Olympics in Vancouver are over and the United States came away with the most overall medals. Nine gold, fifteen silvers, and thirteen bronze add up to a grand total of THIRTY SEVEN medals, the most ever claimed by one country in the winter... Read more »

March 3, 2010 • 0 comments • Filed Under Entertainment, Uncategorized

Steph-o’s Short and Sweet: Scared out of your wits

Written by Steph-o Williamson, Staff Writer

What more can be done in Hollywood to scare us!? We’ve got movies about demons surfacing to killing humans, vampires taking human lives to save their own and aliens coming to earth with the sole purpose of manifesting themselves in humans to destroy... Read more »

February 26, 2010 • 0 comments • Filed Under Entertainment

We Can See You

Written by Kira Caballero, Staff Writer

In the spring of 2003, three young filmmakers traveled to Africa in search of a story. For the filmmakers’ adventure turned into so much more. The boys from Southern California discovered an unfortunate tragedy, a tragedy where children are both the... Read more »

February 18, 2010 • 0 comments • Filed Under Special Interest