KALEIGH WOFFORD, Staff writer
October 2, 2017 • No Comments
It all starts with one person, one lending hand, and one kind heart. After Hurricane Harvey destroyed much of south Texas, KHS students all found ways to lend a hand.
CHARLES DALL, Staff writer
March 24, 2017 • No Comments
NASA recently announced that 7 possibly life-supporting planets were found around TRAPPIST-1, a star about the size of the planet Jupiter from our own solar system.
Recent News Stories
March 8, 2017
Along with the H wing and the new gym, the ag shop also opened Jan. 4. The new ag shop is slightly larger, according to ag teacher Jonathan Deaton, and better organized because of a new setup.
March 2, 2017
This new semester has brought many changes with the new “H” building, construction, changes in the classrooms, and even more long walks.
February 16, 2017
Apples 10th anniversary for the iPhone is coming up, and the new model is rumored to launch with the name iPhone X and some major improvements.
February 15, 2017
The new theater room, band hall, and choir room opened on Feb 6. The auditorium opens in April after spring break, and the new “B Hall” is going be ready at the beginning of next year.
ELLIE GALAN, Staff writer
October 13, 2017 • No Comments
Adia Mackenzie eyed the ball as she waited for it to reach her. She yelled four to tell her teammates what set was coming. Her fingertips touched the ball, she pushed the ball to the left front and a teammate slammed the ball down for a point. The girls on the court and in the bleachers yelled, “ah boom kill shot.”
ADIA MACKENZIE, Staff writer
October 13, 2017 • No Comments
As Taylor Sandberg’s eyes followed the ball, she waited anxiously to attack. She jumped up and swung at the ball hitting it to the deep corner. She glanced over to the line judge to see if her hit was good enough to win the game. The judge’s flag rippled as he motioned it straight down to show that the ball was in, and the junior varsity volleyball team won the game.
KALI ODOM, Staff writer
October 13, 2017 • No Comments
Kaufman Lion cross country teams ran a 5k and took first place for every division two weeks ago in Grand Prairie at the Ken Gaston Invitational.
Recent Sports Stories
October 12, 2017
Sophomore Connor Smith is a 15 year old with big dreams. Smith’s passion for basketball is shown on the court every Tuesday and Friday during the basketball season. Last year, Smith was the only freshman on varsity, but faced a major challenge in overcoming a summer injury.
October 4, 2017
The junior varsity football team won 33-21 last week against the Terrell Tigers bringing their district record to 4-1.
October 4, 2017
The freshmen team achieved their first win of the year 22-13 against the Terrell Tigers last Thursday.
September 29, 2017
The Lions varsity football team has its first district game on Friday night in Terrell.
ALLYSON KRENEK, Staff writer
October 13, 2017 • No Comments
It's Friday night and the lights are shining bright on the Kaufman football field during halftime. The Lionettes are ready for their performance. They strut out onto the field, and get to their spots, and the officers are announced. The stadium goes silent, the band plays, and the Lionettes start kicking their hats and hitting their splits for another knock out performance.The officers are a big part of the drill team and they push the girls to be the best the can be.
EMILY JAMES, Staff writer
September 25, 2017 • 1 Comment
“You have cancer.” It's a terrifying thing to hear, a nightmare. In November 2012, this became a possibility for freshman Cade Pearson when doctors told him he may have melanoma, a rare type of skin cancer. In March 2013, these words became a reality. Cade was diagnosed with Spitzoid Melanoma, which is similar to a benign skin lesion. Unfortunately, however, his was cancerous.
PREVIEW: A whole new Galaxy (S8/S8+)
April 17, 2017
From the smallest screen to the widest screens, Samsung has upped their game since 2015 when they dropped the first Galaxy S6 Edge, and a year later the S7 Edge. Since then, Samsung has been looking for ways to improve its technology and bring more consumers in. Samsung has announced that they will be releasing the Galaxy S8 and S8+. This phone is expected to compete with Apple products, specifically the iPhone 7+.
GAME ON: Simple yet entertaining mobile and computer games
April 12, 2017
Computer Games and mobile games are readily available these days. With all of this new technology it makes it easy to play them. Here are four great games on the computer and the four great games on mobile. Note that these games are simple and are just great time-passers.
GAME REVIEW: Battlefield 1 brings historical battle home
March 2, 2017
The new game Battlefield 1 is set deep in the trenches of World War I fighting as Germany and the United States along with the Austro-Hungarian, British, and the Ottoman empires and all of their armies of millions of men battle on the fronts of Europe.
CONQUERING CANCER: Junior high teacher’s faith helps in battle with disease
March 1, 2017
It was a long, difficult summer for Norman Junior High eighth-grade teacher Jasmine Bonner. After being diagnosed with a devastating illness, she went through several rounds of chemotherapy which involved traveling to Houston every week. Because of the treatment, her hair began to fall out. It was difficult for her to do her everyday routine, and fatigue and weakness were some of her toughest side effects. Despite the situation, her faith got her through it.
LION LUMBERJACK: Junior entrepreneur’s cutting biz fills his wallet
February 23, 2017
After a long day of school Noah Yeldell had to retrieve his chainsaw and other equipment, than drove where the tree was located. After meeting the property owner, he setup his equipment and went to work. It only took about five minutes to cut up the small tree. His chainsaw started with a growl. Sawdust, and other wooden fragments flowed as the chainsaw ripped through the wood.
GUTTENTAG: KHS welcomes German exchange student
February 15, 2017
All the way from Cologne, Germany, over 5,000 miles, Luis Jansen is new to Kaufman and a long way from home. Being an exchange student is different and difficult. Being away from home and friends, not knowing any places or people, is not easy.
CAPTAIN OF THE SHIP: Katelyn Chandler leads Lionettes on the field and in competition
December 13, 2016
It’s Friday and Katelyn Chandler has early morning Lionettes practice at 6:45 a.m. on the field – so she wakes up early that morning to do her hair and makeup for the pep rally. In practice, the girls run the routine they are performing that night at the football game to make sure it looks good, then they dress and gather their equipment for the rally. Her role involves checking on the squad and making sure everything is lined up. After school, Chandler fixes or redoes her hair and makeup if needed. She gets dressed then she takes roll of the team – making sure everyone is there on time. Then she leads the team out to the stands – usually losing her voice by the end of the night.
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SIDNE VALADEZ, Staff writer
March 2, 2017 • No Comments
The Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA) audition process is designed to provide both recognition and meaningful musical experience for Texas’ student musicians. Selection to a TMEA performing organization requires stamina, talent, and a strong work ethic. The selection process has no favorites because every audition is blind. Regardless of background, only the best student musicians survive this process.
AUSTIN FREEMAN, Staff writer
February 20, 2017 • No Comments
On a Friday night, the band waits eagerly on the field for the signal to begin. The drum majors stand ready at their podium, and with a simple arm movement the show begins. During the show, the drum majors have the pressure of the band and directors depending on them to keep everything running smoothly. Even off the field the drum majors cannot rest, they must control the band in the stands until the game is over.
BIG DAY: KHS unveils new gym, boys bring home win
February 3, 2017
Kaufman fans welcomed the basketball teams into the new gym on opening night on Jan. 20. The new gym has a total of 1,400 seats, a graphic of a lion’s eyes on one wall, and the American and Texas flags on the other side. The floor has a unique charcoal stain to it with a glossy finish. In the middle of the floor is a giant “K” and Kaufman going down the sides of the floor.
MENTAL MARVELS: UIL team ready for season
December 5, 2016
UIL is approaching, and there are 17 academic events from which students can choose to compete in this year. The team's first competition is set for Dec. 10 in Ennis.
BULLS, BLOOD, DUST, & MUD: Inside the world of KHS high school rodeo
November 29, 2016
As 15-year-old Lane Mckenzie rides his horse up to the arena, he says a quick prayer. The arena is packed with family and friends yelling his name and cheering. He feels his heart racing inside. He and his partner wait for the gate to open. They chase a steer, ready to rope it – all in only a few seconds. Mckenzie has competed in the sport of rodeo for the last seven years, and loves the sport.
KHS marching band ends season on high note
November 9, 2016
COURTNEY BULL, Staff writer
October 14, 2016 • 4 Comments
Tough was an understatement for Spanish teacher Vanessa Olgreen and her son Alex. Just a week before his ninth birthday, Alex was diagnosed with a rare cancer that afflicts only 1 percent of cancer patients. It’s called Ewing Sarcoma, a bone/tissue cancer found in young children or adolescents. Alex has it in his tissue. Since its discovery, there have been only 200 reported cases of this disease in the U.S.
NICK VEGA, Staff writer
February 11, 2016 • 2 Comments
In the show “Survivor,” contestants are isolated in the wilderness with a scarce amount of food to compete for cash and other prizes. Black and Gold recently spoke with Anna Khait, a New York native who will be featured on the newest season of the show when it debuts Feb. 17.
TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE: How one phone call could be a costly mistake
May 11, 2015
I did not expect the call. While relaxing in the library on Tuesday, my cell phone rang with a number from Washington D.C. – and for the next 15 minutes two people attempted to scam me with a promise of $9,000 in “college grants.” My thoughts of big cash were soon crushed.
READY TO RIDE: KHS students hoof it in rodeo competitions
February 11, 2015
The moment before going down the alleyway, junior Savanna Barnard’s heart starts racing. Her fingers start to tingle and her horse is jittery and jumpy. Waiting for the announcer to call her name, it feels like the wait of a lifetime. Her name sounds over the speakers, and it’s “go time.” She leads her horse down the alleyway slowly. When she hits the end, she kicks her horse, Logan, up and heads for the first barrel.
February 3, 2014
Imagine living during segregation, not being able to talk to who you wanted. Or drinking out of different water fountains, or feeling the tension in the air. It seems a bit difficult to think about all of this happening, even until the 1960s and right here in Kaufman.
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