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The Student News Site of Lampasas High School

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Chris Ybarra

Chris Ybarra, Editor-in-Chief

Howdy, I’m Chris Ybarra, Editor-in-Chief of the best newspaper staff in LHS. I’ve been on staff for four years and have been an editor for three. I have a chihuahua, a crested gecko, a pet crab and a hedgehog named Gustavo.

All amazing Badger content by Chris Ybarra
Proms Of The Past

Proms Of The Past

Chris Ybarra, Editor-In-Chief
May 14, 2021
Jazz Band To Host Tunes 'n' Taters Fundraiser Tomorrow

Jazz Band To Host Tunes ‘n’ Taters Fundraiser Tomorrow

Chris Ybarra, Editor-In-Chief
April 30, 2021
Senior Mia Martell shows off her participant stamp at the UIL State Wresting Meet.

Female Wrestler Advances To State For First Time In School History

Chris Ybarra, Editor-In-Chief
April 29, 2021
Senior Ace Whitehead fist bumps senior Guage Gholson after hitting a home run in the Badger's home victory against Brownwood April 6.

Badger Baseball Clinches Playoff Seat

Chris Ybarra, Editor-In-Chief
April 13, 2021
Junior Caitlin Sanguinet pitches against the Gatesville Hornets in the district home opener March 23.

Softball Team To Face Glen Rose At Home Tonight

Chris Ybarra, Editor-In-Chief
April 1, 2021
Four Girls Advance To State Powerlifting Meet

Four Girls Advance To State Powerlifting Meet

Chris Ybarra, Editor-In-Chief
March 12, 2021
These are photos of Ulysses S. Grant and Robert E. Lee in the American Pageant textbook. If cancel culture continues, could images like these be removed from future textbooks?

Opinion: Cancel Cancel Culture

Chris Ybarra, Editor-In-Chief
February 9, 2021
Students buy snacks from principal Joey McQueen during their designated day to mingle in the cafeteria during academic period.

Chance To Chill

Chris Ybarra, Editor-In-Chief
December 16, 2020
Actors perform as the guest characters reacting to the cop characters arresting them during the Clue performance.

Theatre Company Performs Clue

Chris Ybarra, Editor-In-Chief
December 3, 2020
District nurse Donna Clark and Kline Whitis Elementary nurse Dana Tatum ride in the homecoming parade Oct 21.

District Implements COVID-19 Rapid Testing Pilot Program

Chris Ybarra, Editor-In-Chief
October 30, 2020
The division that the country currently faces is not of opposing interpretations on how to enact certain policies, but rather, of which side is “right” and “wrong” or which side is “offensive” or “stupid."

Revive Peaceful, Well-Informed Political Discussions

Chris Ybarra, Editor-In-Chief
October 30, 2020
Senior John Long gives a speech at the pep rally.

Homecoming 2020 In Pictures

Chris Ybarra, Lydia Breuer, and Brianna Miller
October 30, 2020
Most Americans are actually ill-informed on general topics and concepts of government and civics. This educational failure is rooted in the very source of educational conception: public schools. 

Lack of Civic Savviness

Chris Ybarra, Editor-In-Chief
October 2, 2020
Student representatives from multiple organizations discuss future homecoming plans due to this week’s cancellation.

Spike In COVID-19 Cases, Quarantined Students Delay Homecoming Activities Until Oct. 21

Chris Ybarra, Editor-In-Chief
September 25, 2020
2020 Homecoming Court

Meet The 2020 Homecoming Court

Chris Ybarra, Editor-In-Chierf
September 18, 2020
Props selected by the theatre company for the upcoming murder-mystery "Clue." Significant props include a handgun, knife, coil of rope and a lead pipe.

Theatre To Perform “Clue” Instead of “Beauty and the Beast” Due To COVID-19

Chris Ybarra, Editor-In-Chief
September 10, 2020
Anyone who has made a weight-loss journey will agree with this fact: state of mind and attitude is everything. You could choose to either eat a donut for breakfast and lay around all day, or you could eat eggs and whole wheat toast and go for a jog. But, if it’s not comfortable for them and doesn’t give them instant satisfaction, most obese will choose the former.

Opinion: Fat Pride Movement Promotes Unhealthy Lifestyle

Chris Ybarra, Editor-In-Chief
September 9, 2020
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) strongly advises the use of face coverings to limit the spread of coronavirus.

COVID-19 News, Updates, Statistics

Chris Ybarra, Editor-In-Chief
August 21, 2020
Eighth grade student Benjamin Ybarra wears a mask.Young people and old people alike need to take heed to health officials’ advice and just simply stay home, stay safe and help health care providers by slowing the spread.

Opinion: Heed Health Officials’ Advice — Stay Home

Chris Ybarra, Editor-In-Chief
May 6, 2020
Screenshot of the Jan. 12 Principal Spotlight Video in which Principal Joey McQueen focused on information about the ASVAB.

Principal Spotlight Keeps Parents Updated

Chris Ybarra, Editor-In-Chief
March 13, 2020
High school nurse Rhonda Hamilton checks junior Nate Bennett's temperature in her office.

City Joins Global Fight Against Coronavirus

Chris Ybarra, Editor-In-Chief
March 9, 2020
Attendance clerk Dick Parker speaks to students with an excessive amount of unexcused absences Feb. 14 during academic period.

Students With Over 9 Absences Must Serve Clock Hours

Chris Ybarra, Editor-In-Chief
February 21, 2020
Senior Hannah Greenberg loads up as she prepares to hit the softball at practice Feb. 6.

Softball Season Starts Up With New Coach

Chris Ybarra, Editor-In-Chief
February 7, 2020
Junior Cole Babb creates a tape mural in the hall for art class. It is part of a series of murals about teen social issues. This one depicts mental illness.

Art Students Depict Social Issues With Tape Murals

Chris Ybarra, Editor-In-Chief
January 28, 2020
Freshman Kaitie McClendon holds a sign in front of junior Cole Wheeler during Elf The Musical.

Theatre Performs Elf The Musical

Chris Ybarra, Editor-In-Chief
December 17, 2019
Student Council members with items collected from the annual food drive competition to support the Lampasas Mission.

Help For Holidays

Chris Ybarra, Editor-In-Chief
November 22, 2019

Many Students To Volunteer At Squared Silly Tomorrow

Chris Ybarra, Editor-In-Chief
October 25, 2019

Yes, Teachers Should Be Armed

Chris Ybarra, Editor-In-Chief
October 18, 2019
Juniors Kerbi Wiley, Amberly Adams, sophomore Rebekah Pearce and junior Brinley Klosterhoff enjoy riding on the XFX float during the homecoming parade.

Safari Themed Homecoming Parade Brings Community Together

Chris Ybarra, Editor-In-Chief
September 23, 2019
Flames react to the student council game during the pep rally where class teams competed to drop a potato in a bucket with only their legs.

Hawaiian Pep Rally In Pictures

Adam Arthurs and Chris Ybarra
September 18, 2019
NHS member Gracie Greer reads candidates' written responses in order to vote for officer positions during the NHS meeting last week.

NHS Elects Officers

Chris Ybarra, Editor-In-Chief
September 16, 2019
The new district policy for having a vape on campus is 6 days of ISS for the first offense, 10 days of ISS for the second offense, and 15 days of DAEP for the third offense.​

More Education, Stricter Consequences About Vaping Enforced

Chris Ybarra, Editor-In-Chief
September 3, 2019

Cross Country Teams Get Head Start On Next Season

Chris Ybarra, Photo Editor
May 20, 2019
Senior Gio Bienbenu jumps across the long jump pit.

Badger Track Competes at District Meet

Chris Ybarra, Photo Editor
April 4, 2019

Varsity Boys Soccer Having Successful Season

Chris Ybarra, Photo Editor
March 4, 2019

Administration to Waive STAAR Based on PSAT Scores

Chris Ybarra, Photo Editor
February 15, 2019

Sweet Kicks

Chris Ybarra, Photo Editor
January 10, 2019
New Assistant Principal Paul Weinheimer talks with sophomores Klein Muse and Ethan Jones at lunch.

Weinheimer Named Assistant Principal

Chris Ybarra, Photo Editor
January 9, 2019
Freshman Emma Goodart grabs some snacks with friends during the Link Crew celebration Nov. 13.

Link Crew Hosts Academic Period Party For Freshmen To Celebrate End Of First Quarter

Chris Ybarra, Photo Editor
November 28, 2018

Parker To Serve As Interim Principal Until Replacement Hired

Chris Ybarra, Photo Editor
November 1, 2018
New Spanish teacher Elizabeth Santiago, from Puerto Rico, helps sophomore Harley Crumley on an assignment.

New Spanish Teacher From Puerto Rico Enjoys First Year Teaching

Chris Ybarra, Photo Editor
October 26, 2018
Seniors lock pinkies together as they sing the school song at the homecoming pep rally.

Homecoming Week in Pictures

Chris Ybarra and Grace Stivers
October 9, 2018

Lady Badger Volleyball Begins District Games

Chris Ybarra, Photo Editor
September 24, 2018
Geography teacher James Allison talks with a parent and student during the first Badgers Connect With Families Night.

LHS Hosts First Badgers Connect With Families Night

Chris Ybarra, Photo Editor
September 13, 2018
Bailey Badger (freshman Taran Garnett) leads cheerleaders, captain Melanie Burbey, co-captain Makenzie McLendon, Tiana Gurrera, co-captain Victoria Martinez and Kelcie Roper in the school song at the end of the first pep rally.

Badgers Pepped To First Victory

Chris Ybarra, Photo Editor
September 6, 2018
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