Taylor Veracruz

Taylor Veracruz, Staff Reporter

Hi, my name is Taylor Veracruz. I am a senior and this is my second year in Newspaper. My goal this year for newspaper is to improve my writing skills and contribute to the Newspaper team.

Besides these two classes, I am also a varsity cheerleader. I have cheered for nine years and this is my tenth. I enjoy school cheer because I love supporting the boys and keeping school spirit alive.

Something interesting about me is my love for drag racing. I have been around racing since I was born. My dad started racing when he was only 16 years old. This is something my whole family does together, when my dad goes, we all go. This is one of my favorite hobbies because I love being with my family, the drag racing environment and the rush I get when watching my dad race down the track.

My plan after high school is to go to Tarleton or Texas Woman’s University to become a Pediatric Oncology Nurse.

All content by Taylor Veracruz

$Sign of the times \\ Cox Coyotes cheer on seniors as they grace their elementary hallways one last time.$

[Photo] Seniors visit elementary schools

May 29, 2015

$Coach of the year \\ In the last 30 seconds of the semi-finals, Coach Kody Christensen's varsity soccer team was up 2-1 against Grapevine April 16. They defeated to move on to the State championship.$

Christensen awarded 5A soccer coach of the year

writer: Taylor Veracruz, Staff Reporter
May 26, 2015

Athletes advance to Area Track meet

writer: Taylor Veracruz, Staff Reporter
April 8, 2015

$Shelf life \\ Shelving the prescriptions customers never picked up, Ellie Jurden checks labels on all the pill bottles at Walgreens where she is interning.$

Students intern at Walgreens

writer: Taylor Veracruz, Staff Reporter
March 25, 2015

$Handcuffs lead to fear \\ While senior Weldon Hembree practices to compete in the building search contest, his handcuffing on senior Merlynne Penequito leaves her face revealing fear. Hembree ended up placing second in this contest.$

Team shows off their skills

writer: Brooke Vincent and Taylor Veracruz
March 20, 2015

$The Wikid Duo dominates \\ “Wikid Duo,” consisting of Seniors Libby Villegas and Jordan Dorsey were awarded first place and also Fan Favorite which is an award voted on by the fans. Dorsey played the piano while Villegas sang a medley arrangement.$

Shining in light of talent show

writer: Taylor Veracruz, Staff Reporter
February 13, 2015

$Sapphires in the musical \\ Thing one and Thing two, played by senior Peyton Demetrovich and junior Dennis Haney, are accompanied by experienced dancers, the Sapphires. Junior Maddie Duval, Chorus Line captain, has also been a part of advanced theatre for the past three years and junior Diana Davis, member of the Chorus Line, is a third year member of choir.$

Theatre; band, choir join forces for Seussical

writer: Taylor Veracruz, Staff Reporter
February 11, 2015

$Mingling at the museum \\ Visiting the Bush Presidential Library, Junior Mya George travels to Dallas with her Spanish class Feb. 5.$

Spanish Honor Society visits SMU, Meadows Museum

writer: Taylor Veracruz, Staff Reporter
February 6, 2015

$Gifts galore \\ Principal Mike Williams thanks the student body for the items they collected to help out local families in need.$

[Photo] East gives back

writer: Casi Thedford, Adviser
December 19, 2014

$Celebration station \\ Caught in the moment, junior Daina Phillips and her team celebrate a point. They fell to Frisco Centennial 25-12 in the third match, losing the game.$

Centennial shuts down varsity volleyball season

writer: Taylor Veracruz, Staff Reporter
November 5, 2014

$We are Queens of the Diamond \\ The softball team won first place for their homecoming parade float. The softball players wore crowns and waved to the crowed as they passed by. photo by Bailey Manby$

Softball earns best homecoming float

writer: Taylor Veracruz, Staff Reporter
October 23, 2014

$Cheering through hard times \\ Senior Zach Wilson smiles and chants for Raider Nation despite the hard times and responsibilities he has at home. photo by Caroline Witty$

Zach Wilson’s story

writer: Taylor Veracruz, Staff Reporter
October 23, 2014

$Fans in the stands \ Intensely into the game, the fans never stopped showing their spirit. They threw baby powder and confetti every time a touchdown was made and did the Raider Rumble frequently to hype up the boys and other fans. photo by Camila Garcia$

Crosstown Showdown highlights

writer: Taylor Veracruz, Staff Reporter
October 13, 2014

$Rumble ready \\ Dressed in a cheer uniform, Dr. Amy Burkman practices the Raider Rumble alongside students during sixth period. "I am going to wear the uniform to the pep rally and cheer with the cheerleaders on the sidelines tonight as well,” Dr. Burkman said.$

Rivalry brings load of spirit

writer: Taylor Veracruz, Staff Reporter
October 3, 2014

$This is where I belong \\ After a year at Richland College, senior Jamie Tyson returns to East. “I feel like there is a reason I need to be at East, like this is where I belong my senior year,” Tyson said. “I want to graduate in a blue cap and gown with the people I grew up with.”$