Blue Print

$Classic Maddie \\ Senior Maddie Smith is selected as the Yearbook Staffer of the Month for April.$

Staff leader in yearbook, newspaper programs receives national recognition

April 13, 2019

Sudden success // Singing Ya Never Know during a dress rehearsal of Little Shop of Horrors, Seymour Krelboyne, played by freshman Elbert Haney, is surrounded by Doo-Wop girls senior Macy Herrera, junior Cecil Pulley and sophomore Iris Kurz as they sing about his recent success stemming from the plant, Audrey II. Haney received a nomination for Best Leading Actor alongside other nominations with castmates and crew.

Little Shop of success

April 10, 2019

$A look back \\ Little did journalism adviser Mrs. Casi Thedford know that the photo she was taking of her daughter seven years ago would be used to showcase current Sapphires when they attended the Junior Jewel clinic as young girls. Senior Jordan Smith, on the front row, far left, attended the same clinic and is now an officer on the drill team. See her 'before' and 'after' below.$

Dancing through the decades

April 5, 2019

Take notes // The varsity jazz band begins practicing their music in the beginning of the semester. Jazz band demonstrated their dedication in the TCU Jazz Festival. “It was a really cool experience,” sophomore Victor Cruz said.

Triumphant tunes

April 3, 2019

Golden retriever // After four years art and entering various art competitions, senior and AP Art student Olivia Scott received the greatest award of all: her watercolor art piece was chosen to hang in the Governor's office next spring. “Sometimes your art turns out poorly and sometimes it turns out amazing,” Scott said. “But you can’t have amazing art without having to go through the bad pieces too. Everyone has their own style and all art is different so don't be afraid to practice being different.”

Top dog

March 28, 2019

Click through the photos to see what superlative these Raiders think they should be.

What ifs

March 25, 2019

Fun times // Playing cards, BPA students have fun while competing for Nationals March 6-9. Senior Layne Parrish, Junior Jason Chu, Jaron Harberson and Phillip Mai were invited to nationals in California.

Record breaking

March 11, 2019

$All ears \\ Senior flute player Elizabeth Forte plays in the pre-uil for Symphonic Band$

Choir, band perform at Meyerson

March 10, 2019

Badged up // Covered in medals, senior Wylie Dunham expresses his gratitude to his family and friends as he receives his rank as Eagle Scout. Dunham has been a Boy Scout for six years and worked hard for the past two years to earn the title of Eagle Scout. “All my time and hard work finally paid off and it’s now going to benefit me in the future,” Dunham said.

Soaring to new heights

March 6, 2019

$Inhale, exhale \ Feeling calm and collected, senior Nikki Sibala is an active member in the new Yoga Club. Yoga Club meets on Wednesdays in room 916 during A lunch. “I’ve been really stressed this week and Yoga Club has helped relieve me from some of it,” Sibala said.$

Blue Print

Blue Print

Staff leader in yearbook, newspaper programs receives national recognition

Little Shop of success

Dancing through the decades

Triumphant tunes

Top dog

What ifs

Record breaking

Choir, band perform at Meyerson

Soaring to new heights

Namaste in Yoga Club

United scholars

Soaring victories