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In their full runway outfits, (from left) Audrey Lee '25, Olivia "Lucy" Teets, '25, Fashion Design teacher Ms. Judy Chance, and Xueying "Lili" Yang pose for a photo. All three girls made it to Austin Fashion Week by getting in the top 10 in a previous runway show held by Shop LC.
"[I like my students'] creativity and how they can look at a fabric and make it their own," Ms. Chance said.

Runway Ready: Fashion Design Students Attend Austin Fashion Week

Alessandra Ashford, Opinions Editor April 25, 2024

“I just said, ‘Oh my god. Oh my god. Oh my god.’ I'm going to Austin Fashion Week.” That was the moment when Audrey Lee ‘25, a third-year fashion design student, found out that she and...

Reaching for a spoon, Deborah Gutierrez '25 serves herself fruit following the induction ceremony. Food such as chips and salsa, taquitos, and cake were served to new inductees and their families.

NSHS Welcomes New Members at Induction Ceremony

Sophia Sartor, Heritage Co-Chief February 4, 2024

On Thursday, Feb. 1, students filed into the cafeteria to be inducted as new members of the Diego Velasquez chapter of National Spanish Honor Society (NSHS) after school.  Families watched as the...

The road is full of puddles on Wednesday morning during a heavy shower. Rainfall during the night and early morning contributed to slippery conditions when students drove to school.

Downpour Leads to Driving Dangers

Prima Changwatchai, Assistant Editor January 26, 2024

As a result of heavy rainfall beginning on Monday, Jan. 22 and persisting until Thursday, Jan. 25, Austin drivers had to be extra cautious to avoid slippery asphalt and crowded conditions on the road. “I...

Conducting Symphony Orchestra, director Joshua Thompson facilitates the performance of Nino Rota's 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

Jack Jarret’s composition Meditation, performed by Philharmonic 4th Block Orchestra, begins with a heartbreaking wistfulness, imbuing unique harmonies and emotion.  But for Orchestra, the year begins...

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