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...

Amie Harris, the dance teacher and drill team director at Lake Ridge High School, spent the past decade shaping students into not only skilled dancers, but also disciplined, hardworking students, ready...

With only three years of teaching experience, World History and Geography teacher, Drew Donelson, makes an effort to be a positive impact on his students.  Donelson grew up in Arlington, Texas and...

Custodian Xuan Le was born in Vietnam and immigrated to America in 2002. Before he became a custodian at Lake Ridge, he used to be a teacher and a lawyer. He taught at a school in Vietnam for 10 years...

There are many decisions that high school seniors have to make regarding their future. Gracian Sieni, Senior Class President, has always had a plan for her future and what she wanted to study as a career....

For high school seniors, deciding what they want to do after high school is a big step towards their future. Many students decide they want to attend college to get a degree, and throughout their journey...

Many military veterans are going from serving in the armed forces to serving their community again by becoming high school teachers. Their journey not only represents a change in career choices but it...

Education in the U.S has always been an important part of  children's development, whether it’s social, emotional, or physical. From the ages of four to eighteen, children are given the opportunity...

In a world full of different insulated cups, Stanley Tumbler cup has been increasing in popularity, influence, and design. First made by William Stanley Jr., who created the Stanley flask in 1913. According...

As children grow up, it’s important to have representation that looks like them in movies and TV shows, especially for young black girls. Seeing someone on screen who looks like them with the same complexion,...

In the U.S, Black Friday is the day after Thanksgiving that many people view as the biggest shopping day of the year, whether it's online or in-person. Due to the discounts and deals in stores, many people...

People may not notice but pop culture has a huge effect on Halloween costumes, such as Barbie, Oppenheimer, Mean Girls and Spider-Man. Choosing and dressing up for Halloween is a tradition that has been...

Some students spend their Junior year studying for the SAT test, taking as many AP classes as they can, and working hard to overall improve their GPA and class rank. Many people say that their junior year...

In the U.S there are 86 percent of students who graduate highschool, and 49 percent who enroll in college. Among the 86 percent, 31 percent of those students are first generation.  According to the...

Jennifer Swegler, Ap World History teacher, had been teaching for 14 years when she started in August of 2009. In her Ap class at Lake Ridge she has a class theme that states ‘In this class we stick...

Typically, when people think of a bikini body they might think of a slim body wearing revealing two-pieces. According to Perrernindy.com, all women should wear swimwear that makes them feel confident and...

Netflix original series Outer Banks first premiered in April of 2020. Outer Banks has been renewed for a fourth season while season three came out on February 23 and has reached the top ten shows on Netflix.   Fans...

“Every child deserves a champion—an adult who will never give up on them, who understands the power of connection, and insists that they become the best that they can possibly be,” said Reta Pierson,...

In almost every woman's life there are numerous events and traditions that fall in accordance with their family and their culture. Two of the most common female traditions are the Quincenera and Sweet...

Winter guard is a competitive, performance-based activity that incorporates choreographed staging, dance, and the ability to spin equipment such as flags, prop rifles and sabres. Winter guard is unlike...

Thanksgiving is one of the most commonly known holidays in the US. People across the country gather together to share a meal and reflect on all the things they’re grateful for. There are many traditions...

Many people have a pair of sneakers or a sweater that they consider top fashion. Fashion can be interpreted in different forms such as hairstyles, accessories, and the way people wear their clothing. Art...

The color pink has been commonly associated with many shows and movies such as Mean girls, Legally blonde and Grease. However, the true meaning of pink runs deeper than its significance within pop culture....

Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from September 15th to October 16th in the United States. Many people celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month to recognize the achievements of Hispanic-Americans who have...

Company Attention. The JROTC program welcomed their new Army Instructor, First Sergeant, Brandon Butler who moved to Texas from Kentucky to be in the JROTC program at Lake Ridge. Butler was in JROTC...