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Speech class prepares students for job interviews

December 09, 2016

Mrs. Kempton’s speech class finished off their semester with mock interviews given by 91èÏÈÉú staff. She wanted them to practice a combination of things they learned this semester, and she believes interviews were best for that. “Not only do they need to be able to speak articulately, make eye-contact and maintain good posture, everything […]

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 91èÏÈÉú 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 […]

National Honors Society welcomes 44 new members

December 02, 2016

This year 44 students were inducted into the National Honor Society. The ceremony and reception for them was on Wednesday morning. Many friends, family members and honorary family members were in attendance.

National Hispanic Scholar at 91èÏÈÉú

December 02, 2016

From the desk of Brian Nelson, Dean of Academics: The best thing about my job is the opportunity to celebrate the successes of our students.  At 91èÏÈÉú, students have been blessed by God with talents and are using these gifts to glorify Him.  It is an honor to work exceptional young people! Today, I […]

Alec and Autumn will represent 91èÏÈÉú in December

December 02, 2016

Congratulations to seniors Alec Kitt and Autumn Lundy for being selected to represent 91èÏÈÉú in December at the Rotary Students of the Month breakfast. “91èÏÈÉú is just a tough, academic and competitive environment so to be chosen as the scholars of the month is really an honor,” Kitt said.

Silver grows on copper wire this week in lab

December 01, 2016

“We have been learning how chemical reactions require certain ratios of reactants and produce certain amounts of products, much like a recipe for a cake or cookies,” Travis Bunger said. “We went into the lab to observe what happens when you place a copper wire into a silver nitrate solution. Initially the wire turns black […]

91èÏÈÉú student places third at academic meet

November 18, 2016

Congratulations to Alan Zhu! He placed third in science at the Whitehouse Invitational Academic Meet on Saturday, November 12. This was a practice meet for TAPPS academic competition. It was held at Whitehouse High School. Yiling Cao, Emma Bynum, Shiya Su, Andrew Shaw, Lucas Chen, Bethel Oluwole, Mike Wang, Maggie Newman, and Eddie Xiong also competed. The events […]

Operation Christmas Child boxes fill up the hallways

November 18, 2016

During advisory, middle and upper school students assembled boxes, filled and packed them up while listening to Christmas music and eating donuts. Our final box count was 452. Thanks to everyone who provided gifts, boxes and shipping money! A story from the desk of Nathanael Mattay, Campus Life and Ministry Director: While collecting Operation Christmas […]

Purple or blue?

November 18, 2016

On Tuesday, Kansas State and University of Kansas recruiters came to campus to mingle with our students, hand out brochures and paraphernalia, and get them interested in their perspective schools and the majors that they offer.

Student choirs charm at Mistletoe and Magic

November 11, 2016

On Thursday, the middle and upper school choirs performed their annual Christmas concert at Mistletoe and Magic in Tyler. Both groups entertained shoppers and parents at the annual event sponsored by The Junior League of Tyler.

Students prepare for future during College Emphasis Week

November 11, 2016

College Emphasis Week has been full of students in college shirts, parents of middle and upper school students having “Coffee and Conversations” about college, kicking off the application process with juniors and their parents, hosting 21 college representatives for lunch in the American Freedom Museum, and welcoming the CORE worship pastor from Marvin Methodist Church, […]

Students vote in mock election on Election Day

November 08, 2016

Students were able to go to the American Freedom Museum on Election Day and cast their vote for the next President of the United States. Students had the opportunity to study and read about the views and stances of candidates before making their decision. At 91èÏÈÉú, we want to teach our students the importance […]