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A history lesson in disguise from Mrs. Figueroa

January 06, 2017

“The idea is that up until this point when we finished history last semester, Texas had become part of Mexico’s territory because Mexico had gained independence from Spain,” Figueroa said. “Mexico stopped people from the United States from coming to Texas, canceled all impresario contracts, and banned slaves from entering Texas. Anglo settlers were outraged. […]

How two juniors are implementing leadership skills

December 16, 2016

Claire Chesley and Alan Zhu聽will represent 91猫先生 at the Rotary Youth Leadership Award (RYLA) leadership聽camp in February. Chesley and Zhu were selected after being nominated by 91猫先生 faculty and staff then being interviewed by a panel from the Rotary Club. Rotary International聽selects high school juniors to participate in a weekend leadership development program […]

Pre-K & Kindergarten perform during chapel

December 16, 2016

This week at chapel, students in Lower School strings performed Christmas tunes, and Pre-K and Kindergarten classes presented their program that was previously postponed. Chapel capped off with the song “We Wish You A Merry Christmas” and Mrs. Larios reading a Christmas story.

91猫先生 Seniors honored at the Rotary Club of Tyler

December 16, 2016

Alec Kitt and Lauren Eden were recently honored at the Rotary Club of Tyler for being named Outstanding Senior Girl and Boy at 91猫先生. Students are chosen based on their achievements through academics, leadership, extracurricular involvement and athletics. Congratulations, Alec and Lauren!

91猫先生 wins big at McNabb Math Contest

December 16, 2016

91猫先生 participated for the first time in the 2016 McNabb Math Fall Contest. The McNabb is the premier math contest for schools in the Dallas Metroplex and surrounding areas. It is open to all schools in Texas. It is sponsored by the Dallas Council of Teachers of Mathematics. Over 500 students and […]

Yiling Cao’s painting will hang in Washington D.C.

December 15, 2016

On Saturday, December 3rd,聽Yiling Cao was awarded first place for her acrylic painting聽Urban Sunset聽at the Congressional Art Competition in Marshall. When Cao was in Austin with her friend, they were enjoying themselves at a local coffee shop and when her friend snapped a picture of a street view, she was inspired. “When I was looking […]

Kindergarten takes a field trip to Plantation Pines

December 09, 2016

The Kindergarten classes wrapped up their week in the brisk December air at聽Plantation Pines CHRISTmas Tree Farm. They got to listen to a story, eat popcorn, take a hay ride and play relay games while many parents mingled around the fire.

Seniors learn how to balance their spending before college

December 09, 2016

In Senior Seminar, our 2017 graduates experienced real world financial challenges in a safe environment provided by volunteers from The Kelly Community Federal Credit Union and the 91猫先生 staff. A Reality Fair is an interactive financial literacy tool for high school students. It is a unique opportunity for students to experience some of the […]

A student and a counselor can learn a lesson over coffee

December 09, 2016

From the desk of Celia Tucker, Academic College Counselor: When a senior walked into the Senior Gathering Area in the Academic Office recently she wanted a cup of coffee. Looking at the empty pot she said, 鈥淐an you show me how to make coffee in this pot?鈥 I paused. She didn鈥檛 say, 鈥淭he coffee pot […]

Mrs. Mize gives some practical techniques for before and during exams

December 09, 2016

From the desk of Jessica Mize, ACE Director: On Thursday, Coach Ryle and Mrs. Mize of the Academic Center for Excellence went to each Humanities classroom and presented a handout including different tips, techniques and strategies for semester exam preparation and test taking. Coach Ryle and Mrs. Mize spoke on how exam taking is both […]