Boston Terror Attack
May 13, 2013 • Joelle Villalon
Filed under News
Recently, Boston had their 116th marathon run on Patriots Day when a terror attack hit them. On April 15th, 2013, 2 bombs were planted two blocks from the finish line. According to the CNN online website and newscast, the bombs were made from pressure cookers and metal pellets or ball bearings and went... Read more »
Animal Obestity Problem
May 10, 2013 • Kailee Serna
Filed under News
Obesity has been a major issue across the United States. Not only are humans overweight, but our four legged friend might have a good chance as well. According to Houston’s KCAL’s feature journalist, Sibla Vargas more than 50 percent of household pets are now overweight. Animal obesity is not only... Read more »
Main Building Gets Additional Doors for Safety
May 10, 2013 • Veronica Rodriguez
Filed under News
From shootings in theaters, to murders at school, and bombing at local marathons, the world seems more unsafe than ever. Sharyland High School officials decided to help prevent these types of incidents by installing additional doors in the front office of the main building. “The second sets of doors... Read more »
One Act Play Earns 3rd Place in Area
May 10, 2013 • Abby Garza
Filed under News, Top Stories
Stage managers running back and forth, directors teeming with worry, actors determined to ace their lines—this was the Sharyland High School theatre group, the Carpe Diem Players, as they prepared to hold a public performance for their one act play, “All My Sons”, on April 18th. Placing 3rd in... Read more »
Kaduceus Pharmacy Technician Program Available at SHS
May 7, 2013 • Angela Le
Filed under News, Top Stories
For students wanting to get ahead on the health care field, SHS offers the the Kaduceus Pharmacy Technician Program. This 180- hour program spans over a 36- week period. The objective of the program is to equip students with knowledge skills, and work habits required for an entry-level position in... Read more »
Great Strides 5K Run/Walk
May 7, 2013
Filed under Community, News
Sharyland High School students and staff supported the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation in their pursuit of a cure by collecting funds and participating at the CF Great Strides 5K Run/Walk held March 23rd at Plantation Grove in Mission. Students and staff raised $500 in one week to contribute to this worthwhile... Read more »
Students Today… Health Care Professionals of Tomorrow
May 7, 2013 • Carlos Cruz and Ali Hill
Filed under News, Top Stories
The Sharyland Clinical Rotations Program’s goal is to prepare those students seeking a future as health care professionals. Environmental Services, NICU, Postpartum, Pediatrics, Laboratory, ICU, and ER are just a few career opportunities students are able to experience when they visit Mission Regional... Read more »
Different Age Groups View Technology Differently
April 23, 2013 • Jamal Diaby
Filed under Lifestyles, News
Technology can be a big part of the average American teenager in today’s fast moving and progressive world as teenagers of today have grown up with a variety of new technology such as smartphones and new handheld devices. Just last year, over 58% of teenagers in America between the ages of 13 and 17... Read more »
Sharyland UIL Plans to Defeat Edinburg
April 17, 2013 • Sheena Ondoy
Filed under News
Fifty years—fifty years of conquering—fifty years of glory. Upon hearing this, students might think of their history class’ conquerors, but it’s not only famous conquerors that can be described by this phrase—it also describes Sharyland High School UIL. SHS UIL team has won first place... Read more »
Folklorico Show Brings in Mixed Responses
April 17, 2013 • Abby A. Garza
Filed under News
In order to raise money to purchase costumes used in competition, the Cascabel Folklorico dance group hosted a show for all to see at Sharyland High School. Tickets for the show started to sell on Monday, March 4th with a price of $5 each. The show opened for the students on Friday, March 8th, beginning... Read more »
