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The Roar
The student news site of Midlothian Heritage High School

The Roar
The student news site of Midlothian Heritage High School

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Sewing prayer shawls, Evelyn Nelson (9) and Lilyanne Marckwardt (10) work together to add to the growing amount of costumes. Fiddler on the Roof has numerous cast members, so the tech crew had to create an abundance of costumes. Costuming has been crazy, Nelson said. We’ve sown a lot of dresses, aprons and head scarfs. It got so crazy that we were putting everything on the choir storage room and the shelf fell.
During their first all-day rehearsal, the Belles dance along with the ensemble. The team was recruited to help in Fiddler on the Roof as extra dancers.

Avery Myers, Newspaper Editor-in-Chief

The historic Respect for Marriage Act is now in effect and federally protecting all forms of marriage. After being passed incredibly quickly in the House of Representatives, the current president, Joseph Biden signed it in December. - Made in Canva
A picture taken outside of the media room where the water from the leak had ran from the room out into the hallway. Photo provided by Avery Myers

Mac Fleming IV, Newspaper Managing-Editor

Exploring the Gaylord in Grapevine, the theater class takes a break from their competitions at the Texas Thespian Festival. With contests in solo musicals, group scenes and many more, students like Jailen Readoux (12) were felt slightly overwhelmed. When you’re at your own school you’re good and whatever, Readoux said, but when you go to a competition with like 7,000 kids and all these different schools, they’re all good at theater, so you feel really small in that moment.” Image provided by Katelyn Clarke

Avery Myers, Newspaper Editor-in-Chief

News
In the past, NAEP testing has happened to show what direction education is going in. Now that the new test scores have come out, figures in education are reeling at the results. Well, I don’t think it’s very [good] because that’s the future, so it probably won’t get much better if it’s starting that low in 4th grade,” Nathaniel Linkous (11) said.
The Nation's Failing Report Card

The Department of Education released the results of the National Assessment of Education on October 23,...

The Times is now back to regularly scheduled coverage with the contract negotiations coming to a close. However, weeks ago, the New York Times staff brought attention to their wants and needs from the owners of the newspaper through a one day strike. - Made in Canva
Strike at the New York Times

Over 1,100 New York Times newsroom employees walked out of the office to engage in a 24-hour strike on...

The new social app, Gas, has put everyones notifications on blast. Those that have downloaded the app have many upset reviews and rumors. - Made in Canva
New App Hits The Gas

Phones were abuzz as the new social app, Gas, hit the student body on Oct. 19. The platform became a...

After COVID-era waivers expire school lunch is no longer free. - Made in Canva
Hungry for Change

Breakfast and lunch are no longer free after COVID-era waivers from the federal government expired,...

Feature
Depicting the world she wishes to create, Whitney Flach (12) sketches a map to use while writing her novel. The book started in January of this year, and Flach has already planned for the future. “I intend to let Kate [Maddison (12)] read it because she’s an editor and stuff, Flach said, so I want her to look over it and see if there’s something she would change.” Photo provided by Whitney Flach (12).
Entertainment
Movies coming to theaters and in theaters. - Made in Canva
Sports
The 2022 WNBA finals took place between the Las Vegas Aces and Connecticut Sun. After many highlights and memorable moments, the Aces came out victorious. - Made in Canvas
Opinion
A gravestone that represents what a person who has affected many people positively on a large scale takes with them when they pass. - Made in Canva
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