End-of-Course Exams: Horror for some, salvation for others

Mayeli Cuenca, Staff Writer
December 12, 2011
Filed under Opinion

The State of Texas has adopted a new testing regimen called End of Course exams, doing away with the state’s former standardized test TAKS, expected to increase the performance and expectations of students. The EOC will focus strictly on the content of each class; each class will have its own test.... Read more »

Vocational classes a smarter way to go

Alec Madere, Online Editor
December 12, 2011
Filed under Opinion

Not everyone in Tomball High school will go to college. The school seems to be solely focused on preparing students for college, when there is little to no emphasis on preparing the students who do not want to go to universities for real world jobs. Out of Tomball’s last senior class 13.59% of students... Read more »

Tomball athletes take their talents to the next level

Christazchai Bates, contributing writer
December 12, 2011
Filed under Sports

Another year and another class of phenomenal athletes showcasing their talents. As the school year goes on, all eyes are on current Tomball cougars. Tomball has always had a variety of good athletes and this year is nothing different. "Hard work pays off" A saying that nearly every kid growing up has... Read more »

Nerds: Open for Self-Interpretation

Leanne Haas, Staff Writer
December 12, 2011
Filed under Opinion

    7:30. Eat breakfast. Finish geometry project early. Work on homework due Monday. Spend the rest of the day with friends. This is the schedule of most academically inclined students with a social life and yes, it is achievable.   Most teens of this generation find it hard to have... Read more »

Dance Party Friday: Eli Young Band video 12/9

December 8, 2011
Filed under Video

Dance Party Friday, Dec. 2, 2011

December 1, 2011
Filed under Video

Tomball football ends season 2-8

Amy Shaklovitz, Staff Writer
November 21, 2011
Filed under Sports

Although Tomball football did not make the playoff cut this year, many would say that overall the season has been a good one. Finishing 2-8, Tomball managed to pick up satisfying victories against rival teams such as Westfield and Mayde Creek. After such a successful season last year, fans are heartbroken... Read more »

Lady Cougar varisty basketball player signs with U.L.L

Bianca Zaragoza, Co-editor-in-chief
November 21, 2011
Filed under Sports, Top Stories, Uncategorized

Tomball senior Caitlin Diaz, along with many other seniors across the nation, had the feeling of relief after signing those dream-come-true, promising-future collegiate contracts. The 17-year-old senior signed to University of Louisiana at Lafayette for basketball on Nov. 9. A great vibe of relaxation... Read more »

Dance Party Friday 11/11/11

November 10, 2011
Filed under Uncategorized

Cougars end football season with loss

November 5, 2011
Filed under Sports, Top Stories

A disappointing season came to an end for the Tomball Cougars Friday night as Klein Forest scored 21 unanswered points in the final five minutes. The Cougars fell 36-21 to finish the season 2-8, 1-6 in District 13-5A. Klein Forest is 6-4, 3-4. Tomball saw senior quarterback Justin Dvorak complete... Read more »