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The marching band performs their show Birds on a Wire to judges at the UIL 6A State Marching Contest. This was one of the final stages of the UIL Marching Band Contests, and the Warriors were very hopeful that they would advance to the last round. “I had a lot of fun performing at State because I was proud of how far we’d come as a band and that we made history just by being there,” Addy Temple ‘26 said.
Band Barely Misses Advancement to UIL State Finals
Jacob Chow and Mina Stephens • November 10, 2023
The Drum Majors stand before the band eagerly waiting for the results for finals to be announced at the BOA St. Louis Super Regional. The band had performed their show Birds on a Wire at multiple competitions before the Super Regional with outstanding results, so the Warriors were expecting nothing short of excellent results.
Band Makes History at St. Louis Super Regional
Jacob Chow and Mina Stephens • November 10, 2023
Conducting Symphony Orchestra, director Joshua Thompson facilitates the performance of Nino Rotas Concerto for Strings. Practicing from August to October, orchestras spotlighted a diverse variety of pieces at their annual Fall Concert.
Orchestra Amplifies Autumn Ambience at Fall Concert
Chloe Oakley, Campus News Editor • October 19, 2023
Looking to the right, Annika Anumalla 25 dances on the field alongside the SunDancers.
Hard at Work for Homecoming
Aarya Kale, Reporter • October 15, 2023
ENTERTAINMENT
Onstage at the Green Day concert, Mauricio Solanocordero ‘24 and Green Day guitarist Billie Joe Armstrong strike up the opening chords to Knowledge in front of a cheering crowd. In Solanocorderos eyes, his performance takes him another leap forward to pursuing his dream as a successful musician. “I want to have an impact on people, make someone pick up a guitar, you know, not be just another guy,” Solanocordero said.
King for a Day: Self-Taught Senior Performs with Green Day
Bella Yi, Reporter • November 12, 2023
Sitting in front of a metal structure, Daniel Fears poses outside. Fears believes that sharing his art is synonymous with sharing his soul. They have something to give back to me, whether it be music, or appreciation, or good stories, Fears said.
Learning By Sound: Artist Daniel Fears Educates Through Music
Katie Ring , Reporter • November 11, 2023
Belting, Austin-based blues musician Lara Price performs at SXSW. A seasoned performer, Price channels her life experiences into her music. I just love music, Price said. Even when its bad, I can still find something good in it.
"I'm a Survivor": Musician Lara Price Turns Pain Into Purpose
Mayla Montgomery, Reporter • November 5, 2023
Posing at a desk, Lindsey Mackin of retro-grunge band Annabelle Chairlegs sits in her studio. Mackin recently recorded her third album, which is currently unreleased. I remember being a kid and thinking like oh if I wanna be a singer I have to be like a pop star, like that’s how women do music, Mackin said.
Band Life with Lead Singer Lindsey Mackin
Katie Ring , Reporter • October 24, 2023
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