Joshua Ratsch, U.S. history teacher, grew up in Illinois, where his passion for history originated. This passion caused Ratsch to pursue teaching history, where he wants to inspire kids to think beyond...

Teaching is a taxing job that requires long hours and hard work. Many people learn in different ways, so teachers must work with different learning styles, personalities, and plenty of attitudes to help...

Christopher Reynolds, a world history teacher, wants to teach students a new way to see the world through history. He does all of this, and more, while fighting cancer, which has affected his life and...

John Kirts first joined Lake Ridge in August of 2023 and teaches English III and IV. His journey for education was shaped by mentors and a deep passion for language.  “I’ve had a number of really...

Cody Fults, science teacher and UIL coach, and a newer face at Lake Ridge, has accomplished different feats from connecting with students to winning teacher of the month. Fults shares the journey to becoming...

Art I and sculpture teacher, Joaquin Soto, showcases an art exhibit in the Creative Arts Center of Dallas. The exhibit, “13 Years in the Shadows,” consists of 13 sculptures made of scrap metal. With...

There are many different types of students, all with their own hobbies, interests and future plans. Some are completely sure of what they’ll do after graduation, while others have no idea. In between...

Art History is studying art from around the world, from ancient times to the present day. With Art History, students cover many aspects of human history and experience. It looks at works of art not just...

Lilian Jalali is a guitarist, songwriter, writer, and part of Eagle Media. Even though she’s just a freshman in high school, she’s already making a name for herself with her love for music. With her...

Prince Olowookere, a sophmore, talks about his self-perception, interests, and future aspirations. Olowookere reflects on the brevity of life, not wanting to have regrets and hopes to be authentic. He...