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Student Organization Spotlight: Dragons Give Back Foundation
September 27, 2022
Sahat Sopirala, Editor
We Got the Beat Photo Gallery
September 15, 2022
Breanna Davenport, Luke Fulkerson, Yasmina Vidacak, Varenya Bandaru, Morgan Brown, and Delin Tang
New Exemption Policy Announced at High School, Senior High School
September 15, 2022
Pragnya Kaginele, Staff
Record number of CSHS seniors named National Merit Semifinalists
September 15, 2022
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Student Organization Spotlight: Dragons Give Back Foundation

Student Organization Spotlight: Dragons Give Back Foundation

Sahat Sopirala, Editor

New Exemption Policy Announced at High School, Senior High School

New Exemption Policy Announced at High School, Senior High School

Pragnya Kaginele, Staff

Opinion

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Opinion: Game of Questions Can Aid With College Essay Writing

Aaryana Sharma, Staff • August 16, 2022

Arts and Entertainment

August 26, 2022

Yearbook Distribution Set

Yearbook Distribution Set

May 13, 2022

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Sep 20 / Varsity Boys Water Polo
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Lady Dragon Soccer receives state championship rings

Lady Dragon Soccer receives state championship rings

Maddi Alegria, Writer • August 30, 2022

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On Saturday morning, Carroll's cross country team

On Saturday morning, Carroll's cross country team ran in the Garmin Invite in Denton. Between the boys' and girls' JV elite and open teams, Southlake ran in a total of four heats in the 5k.

"The Garmin Invite has been my favorite meet this season, and it’s also my best race so far," Audrey Hendrickson (10), who ran in the JV Elite heat and had a time of 24:10, said. "The meets are tiring, waking up early to bus out to a course, running a mile and a half warmup, racing the 5K, and a mile cooldown, but they’re one of my favorite parts of the school year.

📸 P. Kaginele

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Last week Carrol Water Polo went up against Flower

Last week Carrol Water Polo went up against Flower Mound. The JV boys won 23-7 and the girls JV fell in a close game, 5-6. The varsity boys won the game 18-6 and the girls won with a score of 12-7 over the Jaguars. Last May, the Jaguars defeated the Lady Dragons in the state championship, so this win was a big one for the team.

On Friday, JV and varsity will play at home against Marcus in one of their final two home games of the regular season. The girls play at 5:30 p.m. and the boys at 7 p.m. at the CISD Aquatic Center.

“I think we’re getting better and better every day and adapting to what comes at us,” Ryan Bradford (10) said. “Also our teamwork is improving day by day."

Photos by L. Fulkerson

The Dragons celebrated the annual Homecoming dance

The Dragons celebrated the annual Homecoming dance Saturday night at the Gaylord Texan Resort. The Carroll High School and Carroll Senior High students got to celebrate together and have fun singing and dancing all night long. The CSHS StuCo sold more than 1,700 tickets for the “We Got the Beat” dance.

"Homecoming 2022 was a record-breaking success this year,” Student Council Adviser Lindsey Jacobson said. “We saw one of the largest crowds yet at our carnival, parade, and pep rally on Wednesday, and the student body showed up in droves for the dance on Saturday. StuCo is so proud of the turnout and participation by both our students and community."

📸: B. Davenport

Last night at Dragon Stadium, the Dragons defeated

Last night at Dragon Stadium, the Dragons defeated Timber Creek with a final score of 51-0. During halftime all Southlake Carroll UIL members were recognized at the UIL Lone Star Cup presentation. The academic and fine arts students as well Carroll athletes were awarded conference 6A Lone Star Cup champions for all of their hard work and dedication during the 2021-22 school year

Honoring the best overall athletic and academic programs in Texas, the Lone Star Cup is gIven annually by the University Interscholastic League to one school in each division. Points are awarded based on team performances in district and state competitions. The Dragons finished with 131 points, the most in 6A cup history.

The Dragons won five state championships in boys cross-country, girls soccer, baseball, and boys and girls swim and dive and other UIL teams ranging from academics to cheer, girls basketball, football and more earned points for their successes in district, region and state competitions.

“At the game last night, it was a lot of fun to walk out on the field with all of my teammates and friends as we were being recognized for our hard work during the season,” Faith Leong (11) a Lady Dragon basketball player said. It was a great time on the field as the crowd showed their support to all of us.”

📸: A. Carcara and L. Fulkerson

Last night at Town Square, the Dragons came togeth

Last night at Town Square, the Dragons came together for the annual Southlake homecoming carnival and parade. The booths, activities and pep rally were enjoyed by hundreds of community members and organized by the CHS/CSHS Student Council. Following the parade, seniors Shaheer Qureshi and Hannah Fonseca were crowned as the event's homecoming king and queen.

“Winning HoCo queen was a total surprise,” Fonseca said. “They took all the court members up to the balcony of Town Square and we found out at the same time as everyone else which was really special. Sophomore year I was in the court for the ‘reverse COVID’ parade which was definitely an honor, but it was nothing like the experience of a full parade and pep rally. Hearing everyone in the band cheer for Shaheer and I was something I’ll never forget. I’m so grateful and honored that we both get to represent both band and robotics.”

Check out dragonmedia.org for a full gallery of carnival and parade pictures.

📸: B. Davenport, M. Brown, A. Iyer and L. Fulkerson

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On Friday night, the Carroll Dragons earned anothe

On Friday night, the Carroll Dragons earned another win against Cedar Hill. Supported by the student section, the boys worked hard throughout the game to defeat the Longhorns with a final score of 47-6. Next week, the Dragons will play their homecoming game against Timber Creek at Dragon Stadium.

“Cheering at the games every week is really fun, because you’re with all of your friends getting to cheer on your football team,” Bella Khazzam (11) said. “The energy down on the field is amazing and I definitely look forward to it every Friday.”

📸: Y. Aldabagh & D. Velasco

Yesterday, Carroll Senior High had their pep rally

Yesterday, Carroll Senior High had their pep rally in the main gym. The Carroll Dragon football team is competing to be named the most motivated team in Texas by Dave Campbell's Football. Logan Anderson also received a $1,000 scholarship from Dave Campbell's Football and Pep Boys, and the Carroll Senior High StuCo and Dragons Give Back Club were able to raise over $1500 today at the pep rally to support Wipe Out Kids Cancer.

“WOKC stands for wipe out kids cancer which is who we have decided to sponsor this year,” Ashley Carcara (11) said. “With the help from some students who were willing to shave their heads we raised around $2,000 which is truly amazing and extremely helpful.”

📸: B. Davenport

Today Carroll High School had their first pep rall

Today Carroll High School had their first pep rally of the 2022-2023 school year. The Dragons gathered in the gym as they watched their peers perform in different activities and games.

“I liked it, It was fun. I think we need work on being sharper and being better with our routine,” Kaelyn Lesczynski (10) said. “I think it went good for our first time and we put ourselves out there.”

📸: B. Davenport & R. Adams

Last Saturday, the theatre department's Thespian T

Last Saturday, the theatre department's Thespian Troupe hosted a field day for all theatre students to kick off the year with fun games and a chance to win points for their houses. This year in theatre, students are split into five different houses, red, blue, pink, purple and orange. The houses compete to earn points through participation and spirit and the house with the most points at the end of the year will win a prize. Field day, for many, was a chance to meet and get to know new people.

“It was a lot of fun because everyone was having a great time. I think it was so refreshing that everyone participated especially in the team dress up. Let's go red," Savanna Lowe (10) said.

📸: R. Adams

Last night the Carroll Dragons played their first

Last night the Carroll Dragons played their first away game at Marcus Marauders Stadium. With a final score of 38-7, the Dragons shut down Marcus High School. Carroll fans showed their Dragon pride once again, as they came out to support the team and wore neon. Next Friday the Dragons are back at Dragon Stadium for the Green Out game against Cedar Hill.

“My favorite part of the student section is all the people I’ve met and gotten to talk to while being all squished together in the stands,” Maggie Schoof (12) said. “Every football game I get to have awesome conversations with new people and I have already made some new friends just from the first couple games.”

📸: M. Algeria, B. Davenport, and Y. Madupur

On Aug. 31, CSHS StuCo hosted a Counselor Luncheon

On Aug. 31, CSHS StuCo hosted a Counselor Luncheon where students had the opportunity to meet their counselors and grab a cookie.

“I’ve emailed my counselor a bunch of times about schedule changes, but I hadn’t met her in person yet,” Noor-E-Saher Ahmed (11) said. “She was really helpful about that, so I wanted to say thank you.”

📸: B. Davenport

On Tuesday the varsity volleyball team lost their

On Tuesday the varsity volleyball team lost their home non-conference match against Plano West by a score of 3-2. Working together and playing their best in all five sets show the determination and hard work the players put in to strive for a good season.

“Last night’s game against Plano West was a great fight from Lady Dragon Volleyball,” Caleigh King (11) said. “We constantly pick each other up and feed off each other’s positive energy. As a team, we are definitely working getting better and better every practice.”

📸: M. Alegria

During Ms. Kristin Norgart’s second block AP Eur

During Ms. Kristin Norgart’s second block AP European history class, students outline each other and fill out information about monarchies during the Renaissance period. The class is learning about the northern and Italian Renaissance in the 1400s.

“I think this class will be difficult in the long term, ” Calvin Le (10) said. “However, as of now I’m enjoy AP Euro a lot. I like the teacher's style of teaching which makes the class a lot more enjoyable.”

📸 by L.Fulkerson

Members of the varsity Lady Dragon Soccer team lin

Members of the varsity Lady Dragon Soccer team line up to receive their state championship ring from the 2022 spring season. The team won the title by defeating Rockwall 4-0 in the state finals back in April.

"It's the best feeling ever because my dream was just to have a championship ring," Maddie Khan (12) said. “It's a physical representation of all the hard work that we have done this past year and just accomplishing the greatest thing in 6A. I love it."

This makes the third state championship for the program as they previously won the title in 2019 and 2008.

"It feels great getting my ring,” Kenzi Tufts (11) said. "My sister also won in 2019, so I know how she felt whenever she received her ring. To finally have my own is amazing."

📸: M. Alegria

The Dragons are back! On Friday night Carroll won

The Dragons are back! On Friday night Carroll won their season opener at home, defeating El Paso Eastwood with a final score of 66-14. The students showed their support and Dragon pride for the team by dressing out in all white. Catch the Dragons next week as they face Marcus in Flower Mound.

“I thought we had a good outing. After losing a lot of seniors our defense came out and proved we could perform at an elite level and the offense put on a clinic as usual,” defensive tackle Kyle Middleton (12) said. “White Out was phenomenal. Looking up at the stands and seeing my peers creating the sea of white T-shirts gave me confidence that the Dragon Nation was behind me. My favorite part was walking through the stands and running through the dragon before the game. The band playing, the crowd cheering, and train horn blaring helps me lock into my assignment, and put on for Southlake.”

📸: C. Cashon, M. Owens, A. Carcara

Carroll Senior High School started off their Frida

Carroll Senior High School started off their Friday morning with the first pep rally of the school year hosted in the gym. Unfortunately, only the seniors were able to attend as there were some issues with the bleachers.

“I’m super bummed. It’s like the curse of the first pep rally,” Principal Ryan Wilson said. “Last year it was the sound system that didn’t work, and this year although I’m thrilled to have had sound, we didn’t have bleachers. The home side of the bleachers wouldn’t open. Having to reduce the pep rally to seniors only is a bit of a bummer as this would have been the first moment to bring everyone together in Dragon nation. I still loved the performances, I think the kids are amazing. I would like to make these pep rallies a little more kid-centered, and a little more teenage wild, because it’s those moments that I think the student body really gravitate towards, so I’m hoping to move that into our pep rallies moving forward.”

The pep rally featured a “best friends” game as well as performances from the band, cheer, Dragonwockeez, Green Men and Belles. Tonight the Dragons take on El Paso Eastwood in the first home game of the season at Dragon Stadium. Kickoff is at 7 p.m.

📸: M. Alegria, C. Bulatao, C. Cashon, B. Davenport, R. Hames

More than 15 inches of rain fell in north Texas ea

More than 15 inches of rain fell in north Texas early this week making it a very wet couple of days for Carroll students, especially those who rode shuttles between campuses each block.

"Getting on the shuttle and walking inside the senior high was awful," Sophia Shabahang (10) said. "As I tried to get to band, I had to walk in a river. My shoes were soaked for the rest of the day."

📷B. Davenport and S. Sopirala

Jordyn Mactavish (12) and Grace Tidwell (12) stop

Jordyn Mactavish (12) and Grace Tidwell (12) stop to admire the new addition of photography taken by Carroll students in the 100 hallway at CSHS. The photos were just some of the changes made to the school over the summer which included new paint in the main hallway near the gym, trophy cases placed throughout the building and new banners and artwork in every hallway. Principal Ryan Wilson wanted to not only give the school some new life with these changes, but also showcase student work and awards.

“The new decoration makes the school feel more like home and shows more Dragon spirit. The pictures in the hall each tell a story of their own and it brings me joy to see others doing things that bring them joy,” Mactavish (12) said.

Photo by M. Algeria

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