DSHS Launches Alumni Association

Dripping Springs High School, along with the Dripping Springs Education Foundation the districts Communication Office have launched the Dripping Springs High School Alumni Association, and are offering seniors in the Class of 2020 the first opportunity to become members. Members of the association would receive periodic emails about the happenings of DSHS, along with a decal. Membership is free as well. The new alumni association … Continue reading DSHS Launches Alumni Association

mydshsJune 19, 2020Leave a comment

News

SIGHTS AND SOUNDS: Senior Send Off Parade, Fireworks

In place of what was supposed to be graduation day, senior teachers hosted a parade, organized by Megan Batson, to wave goodbye to seniors and watch a firework display at the end. By Cady Russell, Online and Social Media Editor Featured photo by Cady Russell Continue reading SIGHTS AND SOUNDS: Senior Send Off Parade, Fireworks

mydshsMay 31, 2020May 31, 2020Leave a comment

sports

SIGHTS AND SOUNDS: End of Season Soccer Parade

Photos by Cady Russell Featured photo by Cady Russell Continue reading SIGHTS AND SOUNDS: End of Season Soccer Parade

mydshsMay 21, 2020May 21, 2020Leave a comment

Creative

POETRY: The Crux of Humanity

Sleep used to be trivial, insomnia was on a nightly basis. Gradually, things began to shift, peaceful nights, well-rested days. Looking back, my naiveté was laughable. We go outside, but don’t see any faces Only the eyes of others peer out of masks, Talking face to face a memory of what I used to do Siblings used to be annoying now they are a treasure … Continue reading POETRY: The Crux of Humanity

mydshsMay 19, 2020May 13, 2020Leave a comment

Lifestyle, Opinion, sports

A Letter From the Sports Editor, Rigley Willis

Well, here we are, the last paper of the 2020 year, and it’s a special one for sure. COVID-19 has caused the 2020 school year to suddenly end without any means of a heads-up. And while, yes, we are still attending school virtually within the safety of our own homes, it feels as if everything has been turned off, rather than paused. The sports world … Continue reading A Letter From the Sports Editor, Rigley Willis

mydshsMay 12, 2020April 24, 2020Leave a comment

Creative

POETRY: The New Normal

Coronavirus? Covid? What is that, a game? Supposedly the end has come It crept up slowly but surely Unnoticeable until it was too late to stop Now we lie in wait for an end that may or may not come With no end in sight, We hope it’s soon done At first it was the airlines And then went the events Soon after schools followed … Continue reading POETRY: The New Normal

mydshsMay 11, 2020May 5, 2020Leave a comment

Opinion

Open Up Schooling to More Than Linguistic, Logical Intelligence

Harvard psychologist Howard Gardner’s theory of multiple intelligences is widely accepted in the field of psychology. Dr. Gardner’s research suggests that schools and standardized tests only focus on two out of the eight types of intelligence. This leads to students not being able to reach their full potential and can lead to self-esteem issues. Schools need to be making an effort to teach everyone’s learning … Continue reading Open Up Schooling to More Than Linguistic, Logical Intelligence

mydshsMay 11, 2020April 24, 2020Leave a comment

Creative, Features, Lifestyle

Sights and Sounds: Student Art Takes on Self-Isolation, COVID-19

By Cady Russell, Online and Social Media Editor Featured photo by Cole Ary Continue reading Sights and Sounds: Student Art Takes on Self-Isolation, COVID-19

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Features

The Upside to Social Distancing

By Katie Haberman, Features Editor Featured photo by Ana Smith Continue reading The Upside to Social Distancing

mydshsMay 10, 2020April 24, 2020Leave a comment

sports

Olympic Break: Staff Writer Grant Williams Explains the Impacts

With the rise of the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), many events are being cancelled due to the social distancing rules, one event being the Olympics. This being postponed not only makes us have to wait to watch the greatest sporting event worldwide, but the biggest impact is on the athletes. Because these athletes go through so much training for three years awaiting the coming of the … Continue reading Olympic Break: Staff Writer Grant Williams Explains the Impacts

mydshsMay 9, 2020April 24, 2020Leave a comment