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The Student News Site of Lampasas High School

Badger Tracks
The Student News Site of Lampasas High School

Badger Tracks
Lydia Breuer

Lydia Breuer, Editor-In-Chief

Hi, I’m Lydia and I am this year’s Editor-in-Chief. I like green and sushi. I like fantasy stuff and the Marvel movies, plus a bunch of other shows that I don’t wanna list. I’ve been in the newspaper since my sophomore year. 

“IT’S A GREAT DAY TO BE A BADGER!!” – Assistant Principal Paul Weinheimer

All amazing Badger content by Lydia Breuer
Badger Man hypes up the crowd at the pep rally.

[Photo] It’s a Great Day… To Be the Principal!

Joseph Neuenschwander, Photo Editor
May 3, 2024
Senior Staff takes their final picture together May 18.

Sincerely, Senior Staff

Lydia Breuer, Bryce Elders, Aydin Kantner, Cameron Wilson, Lexi Moreland, and Brooke Miller
May 18, 2022
Freshman Jonathan Harris flies a drone to film football practice.

Robotics I Class To Begin Filming Sports In Fall

Lydia Breuer, Editor-In-Chief
May 16, 2022
Behavior Interventionist Queszarrah Olson hosts the first Empower meeting Wednesday.

New Club Empowers Students To Express Themselves

Lydia Breuer, Editor-In-Chief
May 16, 2022
Assistant Principal Paul Weinheimer and Principal Joey McQueen play tennis against freshman Chesley Breuer and junior Madison Miles after school April 13.

[Photo] Here To Serve

Veronica Butler, Reporter
April 27, 2022
Senior Mia Maldonado signs to play softball at Temple College.

Softball, Lady Soccer Athletes Sign To Play At College Level

Lydia Breuer, Editor-in-Chief
April 27, 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
Eighth graders and parents stop by Spanish teacher Kathy Brown's table at the activity night to learn about Spanish classes.

Activity Night Hosted For Incoming Freshmen

Amelia Stanley and Lydia Breuer
March 11, 2022
Ayala demonstrates a wave technique to students and cosmetology teacher Christine Hearn Feb. 24, 2022.

Pretty In A Minute

Lydia Breuer, Editor-in-Chief
March 11, 2022
The Lady Badger soccer team practices after school Jan. 19.

Lady Badger Soccer To Play Final Pre-Season Game At Home Tomorrow

Lydia Breuer, Editor-In-Chief
January 20, 2022
A "Now Hiring" signs hangs on the door of Young's BBQ due to a labor shortage.

Labor Shortage Affects Local Businesses, Student Employees

Lydia Breuer, Editor-In-Chief
December 14, 2021
Many students struggle with test anxiety, making it difficult to do their best during exams.

Schools Need To Prioritize Mental Health

Lydia Breuer, Editor-In-Chief
November 19, 2021
The FAFSA meeting will be in room E131.

FAFSA Meeting To Be Hosted For Students Tuesday

Lydia Breuer, Editor-In-Chief
October 22, 2021
Construction has just begun at the site of the new CTE building.

New CTE Building To Open In 2022

Lydia Breuer, Editor-In-Chief
October 8, 2021
Seniors release balloons at Badger Field Sept. 15.

Photo Slideshow: There’s No Place Like HOMEcoming

Lydia Breuer, Brianna Miller, Amelia Stanley, Dakota Decker, and Cameron Wilson
September 22, 2021
Cosmetology teacher Christine Hearn assists senior Isabella Guerra with a men's haircut.

Student-Run Campus Salon Opens

Lydia Breuer, Editor-In-Chief
September 17, 2021
Flames practice on Monday after school for upcoming pep rally.

First School-Wide Pep Rally In Two Years To Be Tomorrow

Lydia Breuer, Editor-in-Chief
September 2, 2021
The seniors joining the military stand with members of Lampasas VFW during the signing ceremony.

Seniors Enlist In Military

Lydia Breuer, Photo Editor
May 14, 2021
Construction workers build the Whataburger establishment May 7.

Whataburger Set To Open This Summer

Lydia Breuer, Photo Editor
May 14, 2021
Math teacher Patricia Bird teaches her second period class April 23.

Meaningful Meals

Lydia Breuer, Photo Editor
April 26, 2021
The varsity wrestling team sits together at the District meet in College Station April 9.

Wrestling To Compete at Regional Meet Tomorrow After Uncertain Season

Lydia Breuer, Photo Editor
April 15, 2021
Juniors Daniel Rounds and Karli Robertson wear masks while giving a persuasive presentation in Dondi Hinds English class March 9.

LISD To Continue Mask Mandate

Lydia Breuer, Photo Editor
March 10, 2021
Junior April Smith dances at the front of the line during the Flames performance Nov. 6 at the only in-person pep rally this year. The dance team won first place and Grand Champion in their competition in Temple  Feb. 27, as well as the officers winning third place overall. They will compete again tomorrow.

Flames Win Grand Champion, Will Compete Again Tomorrow

Lydia Breuer, Photo Editor
March 5, 2021
Assistant principal Paul Weinheimer discusses Student of the Semester with the winners Jan 22.

Administration Names Students of the Semester

Lydia Breuer, Photo Editor
February 10, 2021
This is a censored image of the LGBTQ+ flag created with tape by art students. Administration took down the piece after unknown students vandalized it.

Opinion: Students Silenced

Lydia Breuer, Photo Editor
February 9, 2021
Coach Tanner McLean's 1-year-old son Tripp plays in the snow Jan. 10.

Central Texas Enjoys Rare Snow

Lydia Breuer, Photo Editor
January 11, 2021
Sophomore Shyl-lynn Kosa gets her blood drawn at the American Red Cross blood drive held at the high school Nov. 19.

American Red Cross Hosts Blood Drive

Lydia Breuer, Photo Editor
December 7, 2020
High school students completed assignments virtually from home Nov. 30 - Dec. 4 due to a spike in COVID-19 cases. Students will return to campus Dec. 7.

High School Campus To Re-Open After Virtual Week

Lydia Breuer, Photo Editor
December 4, 2020
The band performs at a competition in Burnet Nov. 14. They earned a Division Two which is the second highest rating.

Marching Band Earns Division Two At Contest Despite COVID Struggles

Lydia Breuer, Photo Editor
December 1, 2020
Senior cheerleaders hold hands during the tribute to seniors.

Photo Slideshow: Seniors Celebrated During Only Live Pep Rally Of Year

Lydia Breuer, Photo Editor
November 10, 2020
English II teacher Jen Moore watches the Veteran’s Day video with her academic period Nov. 4.

No School Wednesday For Veteran’s Day

Lydia Breuer, Photo Editor
November 6, 2020
Senior cheerleaders Rose McAnally, Janice Hanson and Lexi Peters perform their ACDC number at the pep rally Oct 21.

Homecoming Plans Adapt Due To COVID-19

Lydia Breuer, Photo Editor
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
Voice of Democracy competitor Lulu Lopez practices extempt speech in debate class Oct. 7.

Four Debate Students To Participate In National Speech Competition

Lydia Breuer, Photo Editor
October 7, 2020
Cafeteria employee Donna Dyer gives a student juice to go with her lunch Sept. 25. Breakfast and lunch are free to all secondary students through the Fall Free Meals program until funds from the USDA are exhausted.

Fall Free Meals Program Provides Breakfast, Lunch To Secondary Students

Lydia Breuer, Photo Editor
September 28, 2020

No, STAAR Tests Do Not Measure A Student’s Intelligence The Way They Should

Lydia Breuer, Photo Editor
September 22, 2020
Junior Elias Arellano plays singles against his Burnet opponent Aug 28.

Tennis Team Practices For First District Game Next Week

Lydia Breuer, Photo Editor
September 4, 2020
Principal Joey McQueen speaks to freshmen at a class meeting Aug. 17.

Freshmen Adapt To High School, COVID-19 Regulations

Lydia Breuer, Photo Editor
August 24, 2020
Senior Emma Cornish and junior Brooke Edgar (early graduate) celebrate the end of their final volleyball season in October 2019. Cornish's senior track season would end much sooner than expected in March 2020 due to COVID-19.

Senior Runners Cope With Early End To Track Season

Lydia Breuer, Reporter
May 6, 2020
Attendance clerk Jesse Tyler Castenada works at his desk March 4.

Lunch Room To Attendance Office

Lydia Breuer, Reporter
March 13, 2020
Head of athletic training Jan Brister, assistant superintendent Kevin Bott and Principal Joey McQueen study the UIL realignment projected in the Maker Space Feb. 3.

UIL Realignment Released

Lydia Breuer, Reporter
February 10, 2020
Biology teacher Dejah Bushong holds Barrie, her pet ball python.

Teacher’s Pets

Lydia Breuer, Reporter
February 3, 2020
Science teacher Deja Bushong is making a T-shirt quilt to donate for a Project Graduation fundraiser.

Quilting For A Cause

Lydia Breuer, Reporter
January 21, 2020
Two vaccination vials and a syringe form the shape of a smiley face, because getting vaccinated is important for the well being of the human race.

Opinion: People Should Be Vaccinated To Protect Themselves, Others

Lydia Breuer, Reporter
December 12, 2019
Seniors hold up Zeb Bender at senior pep rally Nov. 1.

Seniors Enjoy Final Pep Rally

Lydia Breuer, Reporter
November 8, 2019
The cheerleaders hold up a pink ribbon in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month at the pep-rally on Oct. 18.

Pep Rally Raises Breast Cancer Awareness

Lydia Breuer and Adam Arthurs
October 25, 2019
Kalin Wells, who was one of the teachers of the year, received a Jeep from Benny Boyd to drive for one month.

Teacher of the Year Receives Jeep to Drive For Month

Lydia Breuer, Reporter
October 18, 2019
After results came in TTT Medalists pose for group picture. Not pictured : Lydia Breuer

Speech and Debate Team Wins Many Medals

Lydia Breuer, Reporter
September 30, 2019

Speech, Debate To Compete In First Tournament Tomorrow

Lydia Breuer, Reporter
September 13, 2019
Freshman Leanna Rivera sets her phone on Spanish teacher Ms. Stednitz's printer before going to the restroom during 8th period on Aug. 30.

New Rule Prohibits Cell Phones In Hall During Class

Lydia Breuer
September 4, 2019
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