Many people have different passions, whether sports, acting, art, and so on, yet only a few get to do what they love for other people to enjoy. For senior Stephanie Castaneda, that door has been opened. Her passion gives her a lot to do, like practice to polish up her skills, write songs amongst otherContinue reading “#TBT: Student Superstar and Her Guitar”
Category Archives: FEATURE
Majestics Name Honorary Title
On Friday, September 25th during the Manvel High School vs. Pasadena High School football game, the Manvel Majestics Dance Team honored Mikayla Quindoy, Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary 2nd grade student, who is currently battling childhood cancer. Mikayla was given the title of honorary Majestic of the Week, in conjunction with the Alvin ISD Hats onContinue reading “Majestics Name Honorary Title”
Percussion Ensemble Wins Big
The Manvel High School Percussion Ensemble has been selected as a National Winner in the Mark of Excellence / National Percussion Ensemble Honors project. The ensemble is under the direction of Louis Boldrighini. “I really appreciate all the work they have done,” Boldrighini said. “It is an honor to conduct them.” In this project theContinue reading “Percussion Ensemble Wins Big”
AARON & ASHTEN
As a young person growing up, it is often a struggle to learn what makes one happy in life. However, as a child and budding musician, Ashten White learned at a young age that music was a source of pure joy in her life. “My parents always had music playing around the house,” White said.Continue reading “AARON & ASHTEN”
A NIGHT TO REMEMBER
Prom. When one thinks of the word, dazzling dresses and immaculate tuxedos comes to mind. What they don’t know is that prom is months of preparation, months of deadlines to meet, and months of sweaty palms of those who asked out their dates. This year was not at all different. The big event couldn’t haveContinue reading “A NIGHT TO REMEMBER”
TF: HANS INFANTE
Every once in a while, a member of our staff chooses a teacher on campus that they feel is particularly interesting. This segment is known as “Teacher Feature.” The corner of the downstairs hallway may seem a little dull but inside room C130, it is anything but. That room belongs to Dr. Hans Infante who hasContinue reading “TF: HANS INFANTE”
#TBT: CREATING TRADITIONS
Every Thursday, the TMI staff will post a story written in the past by alumni staff as a part of a collection we are calling the “Throwback Stories.” This story was written by Michael Costa in December of 2007 for Volume 1, Edition 1. In a brand new high school, traditions are nonexistent. There is noContinue reading “#TBT: CREATING TRADITIONS”
“LET’S GROOVE TONIGHT”
The 2015 Majestics Annual Spring Show “Let’s Groove Tonight” officially ended the dance season for this school year. The exhibition showcased several dance routines, including full ensembles, small group routines, and solos performed by the Majestics dance officers. “Let’s Groove Tonight” also honored the seniors of the dance department, including a slideshow tribute and aContinue reading ““LET’S GROOVE TONIGHT””
FOREVER MAVERICKS
Manvel High School is in process of constructing a garden memorial for students who have passed away, with the help of donations from neighboring school districts. Schools such as Dawson and Deer Park have paid their respect to Manvel through their donations. A rock was donated by Dawson High School. The rock has the wordsContinue reading “FOREVER MAVERICKS”
STRUMMIN’ ALONG
Manvel high school is overflowing with musicians. From bands, to brother and sister duos and solo artists, there are so many students here that are bursting with talent and that talent deserves to be recognized. Every couple of weeks, there will be a Maverick music artist featured and a link will be provided for youContinue reading “STRUMMIN’ ALONG”
SIGNING DAY
15 student athletes signed with their respective colleges in the gym yesterday morning. The students signed as follows: Football: Will Lockett – UCLA Collin Scott – LaTech Shane Jackson – NM State Gary Haynes – Louisiana Lafayette Stephen Scott – Prarie View A&M B.J. Ojo – Montana State Todd Maxwell – Texas A&M Commerce QyalanContinue reading “SIGNING DAY”
LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
The Horseplay Theater debuted their spring musical Little Shop of Horrors last Thursday. The horror comedy featured an up-and-coming botanist who fathers an alien carnivorous plant with an appetite that can only be satisfied by human flesh and blood. “Saturday night left me in tears,” assistant director Mina Hughes said. “It was such a goodContinue reading “LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS”
LOVED BY ALL
Students, staff and members of the Manvel High School community took part in a balloon release ceremony today, dedicated to celebrating the lives of three deceased students. Seniors Zori Petrova, Josh Rodriguez, and Sara Silvas died in a single-car accident around 2 p.m. on Wednesday in Manvel. Today’s ceremony consisted of a song performed by seniorContinue reading “LOVED BY ALL”
PROSE PROS
Students in English teacher Jade Stenger’s class have started a online blog, Reflective Spin, where any student can submit pieces to share with the world, and so far, that is exactly what has happened. Entries have all ready been viewed by readers in France, Germany and Canada, as well as the US. The blog was started inContinue reading “PROSE PROS”
GET TO KNOW YOUR FELLOW FOREIGN EXCHANGE STUDENTS
Manvel High School hosts a wide range of foreign exchange students who are eager to learn the American culture. These students have traveled across the world to experience the American culture and better their English speaking skills. The juniors participating in the foreign international exchange program come to America and live with a host familyContinue reading “GET TO KNOW YOUR FELLOW FOREIGN EXCHANGE STUDENTS”