by opinions editor Elise Sawyer and staff reporter Myla Cathey Parking spot painting, a school tradition which allows participating students to express their creative talents through customizing spaces reserved for their cars, has overtaken more of the campus than ever before. Despite a significant decrease in on-site students; the amount […]
Category 4 hurricane Laura leaves Louisiana with devastating floods, a power outage and as of Sept. 2 there have been 15 total deaths. Texas attorney general, Ken Paxton, sued Harris County on Monday due to the county’s mail-in voting application plan. Texas A&M president, Michael Young, announced his retirement […]
by Medha Sarin, staff reporter Photo provided by Patricia Livingston Months ago, it was completely normal to invite friends over and hang out together (less than six feet apart), accept presents from them (without wearing gloves!), and even blow out on a cake in their vicinity. In other words—have a […]
by opinions editor Elise Sawyer and staff reporter Medha Sarin photo by assistant principal Mike McEver Three years ago, after working as an English teacher for over a decade at AMCHS, Chauncey Lindner became the school librarian. On March 6, 2020, the Roar interviewed him about the role libraries have […]
As coronavirus has thrust society into new norms, students and teachers alike are learning — and adjusting — to a whole new world of online learning. “Online learning has proven to be sufficient for the time being, and I am continuing to learn material over Zoom without much difficulty,” junior […]
The current online list of AMCHS’ clubs and organizations includes over 40 distinct entries. Senior Mona Birgisson, dissatisfied with her options of discussion-based clubs, decided instead to create another. “The discussions were very brief,” Birgisson said. “You just went there at four o’clock, someone presented something for 15 minutes, and […]
To celebrate the teachers, the administrative staff toured around different campuses and put on a show for staff members. Assistant Principals Jason Pratt and Mike McEver played a drum line song while Principal Gwen Elder, Assistant Principals KeKe Johnson and Anne Scott, and Counselor Jill Faith cheered along. The administration […]
In honor of the shortened year, the staff lined up outside the school on April 24 while it was lit and greeted students as they drove by. Teachers made posters, rung bells, played music, and handed out balloons to students. Many students decorated their cars and held posters as they […]
by Ian Curtis, staff reporter On April 3, 2019, Texas A&M announced the hiring of Virginia Tech’s Buzz Williams as the next head coach of the Aggies men’s basketball program. By December 8, the Aggies had just endured a brutal four-game losing streak, including a loss to Fairfield. Fairfield is […]
Top stories for the week of February 3
