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The student news site of Midlothian Heritage High School

The Roar
The student news site of Midlothian Heritage High School

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Senior night presentations on Oct. 28 were canceled last minute due to heavy rain and severe storm warnings; however, a second opportunity for the seniors to walk across the field was presented after the jaguars secured the district championship. ​​I was so excited when I heard it was rescheduled, Heritage Belle, Erin Prewitt (12) said. Im so thankful that we get [to have presentations] because thats what Ive been wanting to do, and I feel like all of our seniors deserve that.

Rained Out and Rescheduled

Ezra Baze, Writer
January 3, 2023
It is common for students to get jobs during high school, but many question the aid and accommodation school offers in preparing students for those jobs. Students from around campus answered questions and reflected over just how well school is prepping them for the outside world.

Working Class Students

Avery Myers, Newspaper Editor-in-Chief
January 3, 2023
Music plays a role in affecting learning capabilities in the classroom through beats and rhythms. It also affects our mood, which in turn affects education, as described by psychology teacher Ed Lasanta. When a song pops up on the radio, I know the letters T by T, Lasanta said, but I have such a hard time learning the multiplication tables. Because songs, you learn quickly, and youll remember rhythms because its creating an emotional response. -Made in Canva

Melodies In The Classroom

Ezra Baze, Writer
November 24, 2022
Senior Jerzie Bryant has officially committed to Oklahoma City University. She took her official visit in early September and immediately felt at home. “When I stepped on campus I had that gut feeling like yeah this is the one,” Bryant said.

Becoming A Star

Natalya Shelton, Newspaper Managing-Editor
November 22, 2022
Members of the football team are dyeing their hair blond to celebrate making it into the playoffs. This tradition has been present at other schools for a while, but the football team brought it to Heritage to create a sense of togetherness. “I think it just creates unity among the team,” Dylan Riggins (12) said. “It gives them something to represent that team coming together and just having eachothers’ backs.”

Bleached Hair Don’t Care

Natalya Shelton, Newspaper Managing-Editor
November 22, 2022
Emily Oliveros (12) is performing the flag portion of her senior routine.

Friday Night Brights

Kaylee Adkins, Photographer
November 9, 2022
NaNoWriMo members sit down with librarian Collin Stephenson at the latest meeting. Kate Busse (12) and Juliana Trillo (12) have been planning out their stories and developing their characters.

Nothing But A Novelty

Avery Myers, Newspaper Editor-in-Chief
November 9, 2022
Many students associate the best parts of their childhoods with some of their favorite cartoons. The shows that they watched when they were younger have left a lasting impact on their lives.“[Watching cartoons makes me feel] pure happiness and a little bit of sadness,” Kevon Manning-Mitchell (11) said. “I wish I could go back to those times of being a kid and watching them.”

Life Lessons With Looney Tunes

Natalya Shelton, Newspaper Managing-Editor
November 4, 2022
Newer generations have grown up with the availability of technology and other factors that have set them apart from older generations. This divide has existed for a long time, but it can be seen in the classroom as well. “...there’s been a big disconnect in the classroom because we were online for so long,” Sophia Gutierrez said. “...communication in the classroom has really died down.” - Made in Canva

A Generational Disagreement

Natalya Shelton, Newspaper Managing-Editor
November 4, 2022
Student, Abby Amick (10), stands in front of Big Tex with her family at the State Fair of Texas. Amick explains her favorite festivities to do while at the fair. I like to play arcade games and [go through] funhouses, Amick said.

State Fair Festivities

Ezra Baze, Writer
November 4, 2022
On Oct. 21, pop icon, Taylor Swift, released Midnights, her tenth studio album. Swift fan, Rylee Camp (12) described her feelings toward the songs. It is one of my favorites,” Camp said. “Its just so poetic and a work of pure genius.

Monumental Midnight

Ezra Baze, Writer
November 4, 2022
Roger Federer gears up to return a ball to his opponent. Federer announced his decision to retire after the Laver cup in early September. “Roger Federer is one of the GOATs of tennis,” Cannon Wheat(11) said. “Now he’s retired and it’s a big loss for the community of tennis and we’re going to miss him.”

A Retirement Making a Racket

Natalya Shelton, Newspaper Managing-Editor
October 18, 2022
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