Legacy High School

Tuesday, February 7, 2012

Thursday is our first Lip Dub meeting in the cafeteria at 2:30. Send at least one representative from your organization to get all of the information. This will be a blast and bigger than last year, so you don't want to miss out.

Valentine Balloon Bouquets are still on sale during all 3 lunches in the cafeteria thru Friday. We have new lower prices and all proceeds will benefit Mrs. Louviere and her family. Come by our table during lunch and send your Valentine a special gift and help Mrs. Louviere at the same time. Remember, we are Bronco Nation!!

Good luck to the Bronco Soccer teams tonight as they begin District play. They travel to Cedar Hill to take on the Longhorns. Go Broncos!!

Monday, February 6, 2012

Sophomore Student Council members: The meeting for this afternoon has been cancelled.

The MISD varsity hockey team performed well against Denton County, beating them 4-2. Bobby Baumeister led the scoring with 2 while T.J. Brown and Tanner Woody had once apiece. Junior Kyle Watson had a great night with three assists on those goals, and Tanner Woody and Owen Thompson each contributed one. Senior Matt Pressley had an impressive showing in net for the win. Four more games until the playoffs, keep it up guys!!

The Academic UIL team would like to thank everyone who made it possible to host such a successful tournament here Saturday.
Thank you to all the teachers, staff, and parents who volunteered to proctor tests! Thank you to the Mrs. Panzarella & the interact club for running a concession stand! Thanks to the JROTC for offering security! Thanks to Mr. Contreras for keeping everyone in line…especially the teachers! Thanks to all the student volunteers! Please come by Mrs. Sykes’ room this week to pick up your community service slip.

The JROTC Department that received news that there was a mistake on the final point calculations of the Battle of the Brazos Drill Competition in Waco. As a result of the re-count they will be receive an additional trophy for finishing 2nd Overall in the Armed Drill Division. Congratulations Bronco Battalion.

The Audience has spoken. Here are the results of the Legacy Legend: 2nd runner up: Mallorie Carney, 1st runner up: Ashley Meister. And the WINNER of the title of Legacy Legend is…………………………….Ty Lewellyn! Congrats to all that made the finals, the choir officers, the audience and EVERYONE that made this event successful!!!!

Friday, February 3, 2012

The Bronco Softball Varsity will be at home tomorrow hosting a scrimmage and we want you there! The varsity will play at 10:00 a.m. against Summit and 2:00 p.m. against Keller Central. Come out and enjoy the spring like weather and take in some great softball! The Junior Varsity will travel to Summit where they will go up against Summit at 10:00 a.m. and Keller Central at 12:00 p.m. Good luck ladies!!

Thursday, February 2, 2012

Congratulations to the Legacy Boys Powerlifting team for winning first place in the Summit Powerlifting meet last night. All of the lifters increased their totals from the previous meet and represented Legacy very well. The following girls have had outstanding seasons so far and are in great shape to qualify for the regional meet in a few weeks. Rebecca Bradley, Brittany Wilson and Leanne Flores. Congratulations to all of the lifters.

Please congratulate the following Bronco Soccer players who signed letters of commitment yesterday.
Caitlynn Rinehart – Texas State; Alex Edwards and Kensli Pounds – Midwestern;
Lauren Kee and Jessica Whetzel – Texas Wesleyan; Maicee Brinkman – Oklahoma Christian, and Makenzie Koch (pronounced cook) – TCU. We are proud of you, ladies. Your hard work has paid off!

Wednesday, February 1, 2012

BEN BARBER STUDENTS MUST HAVE THEIR BEN BARBER PARKING STICKER ON THEIR CAR BY FEB. 1. They are free and they can be obtained in the front office.

The next FCA meeting will be Thursday February 2nd at 6:15 in the big gym! Come out for a great time and bring friends!

Anyone interested in trying out for the Silver Spurs Drill Team for 2012-2013….your last chance to qualify to audition is Monday night, February 6 at 7pm at Willie Pigg Auditorium! You and a parent must attend this tryout meeting if you want to try out for next year’s team. Bring a current utility bill for residency verification.

Anyone interested in joining Invisible Children’s Club- there will be a meeting after school on Thursday, February 2nd in AR205.

Attention Staff and Students: The Principal at Mary Jo Sheppard has brought to our attention that there are several Legacy students and staff that are driving through the parking lot of their school to avoid the intersection of 1187 and Cardinal. Students and staff that drive through the parking lot of Mary Jo Sheppard in the morning, please be aware that you may not drive in the parking lot of Mary Jo Sheppard to avoid the intersection of 1187 and Cardinal. This is a STATE LAW and citations may be issued for any persons who violate this law.

Tuskegee Airmen: The airmen were a group of African American pilots, navigators, etc. They were considered unintelligent and not mentally capable to fight in the war because of their race. They came together to prove that they were more than capable of being successful. The airman fought for their spot as one of the most recognized groups in World War II and proved once again that blacks are just as intelligent and powerful as whites.

Tuesday, January 31, 2012

Book Club: Hey it’s picture taking time! This Wednesday…..meet immediately after school in AJ105. We do not have an official meeting, just pics! See you there…or we won’t see you in the yearbook L so sad……

Spanish Club Members: Want to be in the yearbook? Be in AJ105, this Thursday after school…..be there….. or be NOT in Spanish club picture J It won’t take long…..I promise!

The Bronco softball team kicks off its 2012 season tonight at home hosting Saginaw. The JV will play from 5:30 to 6:30 and the varsity will start at 7:00. We hope to see you there!

Sophomores and Juniors who want to take Tarrant County College dual credit classes next year need to pass the Accuplacer test before taking classes. The Accuplacer will be given at 2:45 p.m. here at Legacy on February 28 and March 21. Sign up in the counseling center by February 21. Students who passed the test last October or last school year do not need to test again. Check the Legacy website or contact John Williams if you have questions.

Congratulations to the Varsity girls swim team for being Runner-up District Champions. Your Individual district medalists are Madison Yelle in the 200 and 500 Free and Morgan Ingle, your district champion in the 200 IM and 100 Backstroke.

Varsity boys are the District 9 – 5A Champions. Your individual district medalists are Sam Spoonemore in the 50 and 100 Free. Will Tullbane in the 200 and 500 Free. James Copeland in the 100 Breaststroke and Andrew Larimore in the 100 Butterfly. Clark Blanton is your district Champion in the 100 free. Jon Paul Canclini is your District Champion in the 100 Butterfly. Clark Blanton, Jon Paul Canclini, James Copeland, Sam Spoonemore and Will Tullbane combined to win the 200 Medley Relay and 200 Free Relay. Congratulations to the boys for their 2nd district title in three years. The regional meet will be held next Friday at the Mansfield ISD Natatorium

Monday, January 30, 2012

Legacy Theatre department will be having a Drama Club meeting on Tuesday at 2:45 in the PAC! Come out and play a couple of theatre games and get some good information about upcoming Theatrical Events! See you in the PAC Tuesday after school!

Attention Bronco students! Are you looking for something special to give to your Valentine? The Art Club has just what you're looking for...custom Valentine Balloon bouquets hand delivered to your special valentine. The balloon bouquets can be ordered starting February 1st during all 3 lunches and will be hand delivered Valentines Day. Whether it's for your sweetheart, your BFF or your secret crush, we will customize a Valentine Balloon bouquet to let them know how much you care.

The JROTC Department competed at the Battle of Brazos Drill Competition in Waco, TX this past Saturday and these are the results:
Team Competition Phase: Male Physical Fitness Team Overall-1st Place. Academic Team Overall-1st Place. Male Color Guard Team Overall-1st Place.
Individual Medal Winners: Individual Physical Fitness Overall Winner- (Thaddeus Brown- 1st Place) - (Steven Bradley- 2nd Place). Individual Physical Fitness Sit-Up Champion- (David Caldwell - 2nd Place). Individual Knockout Drill Overall Winner-(Adam Fairman- 1st Place) - (Taylor Ferguson- 3rd Place). Color Guard Commander Overall Winner- (David Caldwell - 2nd Place). Congratulations Bronco Battalion on another outstanding great drill competition.

Legacy Legend Finals are Saturday, Feb. 4 in the PAC at 7:00 p.m. Come and place your vote for the next Legend. Tickets are 5.00 in advance and 7.00 at the door. See any choir member for tickets.

Debate Team does it again at UIL District CX meet at South Grand Prairie HS
Tristan Strickland and Payne Kilbourn brought home the 3rd place trophy this year. It was indeed a team effort so congratulations to all of our CX Debaters
Way to Go Debate!!!!!!

Friday, January 27, 2012

Baseball Try-Out Schedule Adjustments. Adjustments were necessary because of wet baseball field. Friday 2:45 – 4:15/6:30 – 7:30; must attend both sessions.
Saturday 1:00 – 2:15/4:45 – 6:45; must attend both sessions.

Thursday, January 26, 2012

Step back in time this weekend. The Choir will be hosting a Medieval dinner on Saturday, Jan. 28 in the LHS Dining Hall. The cost is 10.00 which includes, dinner from Spaghetti Warehouse, a play and a concert. You don’t want to miss this first time event. Come by the choir office EM107 to pick your tickets. Reserved seating and no tickets sold at the door.

Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Fun Fact: Did you know that for each 1 degree you turn down the thermostat in the winter, you will save up to 5% on your heating costs?
Reminder: The Environmental Club will be taking pictures right after school TODAY. We will meet in Mrs. Fagan’s room.

The JV girls fought hard against the Cedar Hill Longhorns last night, but the game ended in a final score of Cedar Hill 65 and Legacy 25. The girls will next face Grand Prairie in Grand Prairie at 7:30. Please come out and support your Lady Broncos!

Girls track will workout after school today. Meet immediately after school in Coach Becklers class room AJ104. Bring clothes to change out.

For more News, Videos and Photos of what's going on at Legacy, check out www.therideronline.com.