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The Student News Site of Lampasas High School

Badger Tracks
The Student News Site of Lampasas High School

Badger Tracks
Lucy Mantilla

Lucy Mantilla, Staff Reporter

Hello! I’m Lucy Mantilla. This year I’m a senior and I’ve been in newspaper since sophomore year. I’m excited to do my best this year and SLAY as a staff reporter! Descended from the heavens to report your news ~ LOVE&JOY! ✩°｡  

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Sophomore Juliet Cardona and journalism coach Kayla Cain celebrate learning Cardona placed first at the regional meet at Stephen F. Austin University April 26.

Freshman, Sophomores Advance To State In UIL Academics

Lucy Mantilla, Staff Reporter
May 10, 2024
It would benefit both the district and the students to hold in-person scholarship interviews in the safety of the school.

Opinion: In-Person Scholarship Interviews Should Take Place on School Grounds

Lucy Mantilla, Reporter
April 22, 2024
Nearly 1 in 5 teens say they use TikTok constantly.  

Potential TikTok Ban Due to House Vote In The U.S.

Lucy Mantilla, Staff Reporter
April 1, 2024
Students will be released from school early the Friday before Spring Break (March 8). 9th period will end at 12:22 p.m. and lunch will end at 1:00 p.m. Buses will leave after lunch.

Early Release Days Reinstated After State Clarification

Lucy Mantilla, Staff Reporter
March 5, 2024
Megan Thee Stallion and Nicki Manaj have been feuding since January. Minaj has taken this far beyond the average rap beef, and moved into the territory of destroying her public image over a single bar.

Opinion: Nicki Minaj, Megan Thee Stallion Beef Goes Deeper Than You Think

Lucy Mantilla, Staff Reporter
February 12, 2024
Posters hung up around the halls display information about the JPs dance.

JP’s Garden Party Dance to Take Place Feb. 10

Lucy Mantilla, Staff Reporter
February 2, 2024
With the constant exposure to technology and a pandemic that kept everyone trapped inside their houses for years, society reached the pinnacle of digital connection, and the future generations were raised in this digital landscape.

Opinion: Children Raised By Technology Have Become Electronic-Dependent Tweens

Lucy Mantilla, Staff Reporter
January 5, 2024
Students make their way through a singular door on their way to fourth period.

Crowded Corridor Creates Chaos In Hallway

Lucy Mantilla, Staff Reporter
December 12, 2023
Principal Joey McQueen ties a tie on a senior student Nov. 8.

Adulting 101 Classes Continue To Prepare Seniors For Adulthood

Lucy Mantilla, Staff Reporter
November 8, 2023
Students caught with a cell phone in class will have to give their phone to the teacher who will then put it in a bag and send it to the office until the end of the day.

New Policy Prevents Cell Phone Use In Classes

Lucy Mantilla, Reporter
August 29, 2023
Students also receive photo package forms when they buy prom tickets from English IV teacher Nathaniel Brayton in room A236.

Prom Tickets For Sale This Week

Lucy Mantilla, Reporter
May 2, 2023
Varsity baseball practices after school March 8.

Baseball To Compete At Home Tomorrow

Lucy Mantilla, Reporter
March 10, 2023
Websites like Mathway help students to cheat on math assignments, helping them get better assignment grades, but doesn't help with test grades because they don't actually understand the material.

Opinion: Artificial Intelligence Programs Lead To Cheating, School District Needs To Address

Lucy Mantilla, Reporter
February 9, 2023
Junior Dailan Fagan competes at the home powerlifting meet Jan. 19.

Badgers Host Annual Powerlifting Meet

Lucy Mantilla, Reporter
January 23, 2023
This portion of the windscreen remained undamaged. U-shaped slits have since been cut to prevent further damage.

Windscreens Repaired After Thunderstorm

Lucy Mantilla, Reporter
December 12, 2022
Seniors attend the Adulting 101 course about minor emergencies Friday. The course also started with a minilesson about making pulled pork sandwiches.

Library Hosts Adulting 101 Courses For Seniors

Lucy Mantilla, Reporter
December 12, 2022
Young Badgers play a game alongside cheerleaders at the mini camp Oct. 8.

Cheering For The Future

Lucy Mantilla, Reporter
October 20, 2022
The snowman evokes harsh weather, but brings a heart-warming feeling that encapsulates the festive mood of the holidays. This snowman stands outside during the winter freeze of Feb. 2021

Season of Peppermint Mochas Brings Chilly Weather, Nostalgia

Lucy Mantilla, Reporters
September 30, 2022
Students can use their Chromebook to submit an E-Hallpass for their teacher to approve.

School Implements Digital Hall Pass System

Lucy Mantilla, Reporter
September 15, 2022
The library doors have a new Badger mural.

New Badger Signs Displayed Around School

Lucy Mantilla, Reporter
August 29, 2022
Junior Ethan Gillespie speaks to pilot Bob Hoyer during the Aviation Careers Day March 29.

Lampasas Pilots Association, CTE Team Up To Host Aviation Careers Day

Lucy Mantilla and Lydia Breuer
April 11, 2022
Senior Brianna Miller takes on a Gatesville opponent at the home wrestling meet Feb. 12.

Lampasas Represented At State Wrestling Meet

Lucy Mantilla, Reporter
March 11, 2022
There is a boot camp for the ACT Feb. 3 from 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. Students can sign up for it in testing coordinator Lori Weinheimer's office.

Deadline To Sign Up For ACT Tomorrow

Lucy Mantilla, Reporter
January 13, 2022
Students have a legal right to start a GSA that no one can deny.

Opinion: Everyone Should Feel Included

Lucy Mantilla, Reporter
September 15, 2021
Freshman Kailey Morgan scored in the 99+ percentile on her first attempt on the PSAT.

Freshman Scores In 99+ Percentile On PSAT First Attempt

Lucy Mantilla, Guest Writer
April 21, 2021
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