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LAMAR LIFE

Lamar High School's Student-Run News Publication

LAMAR LIFE

Lamar High School's Student-Run News Publication

LAMAR LIFE

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Many players on the football team share how theyve found success with the sport.

Unbelievable and Unstoppable

Mischa Wijesekera, Editor-in-Chief Dec 15, 2023

Andrew Hodge There is no doubt that the football team has had a successful season. Individual players like senior defensive end Andrew Hodge, who ended the season with 12 quarterback hurries, played a crucial role in the success of the team.  “I feel like our team performed to the best of our...

Senior and wide receiver Tristen Brown gets ready to take off his helmet after a game.

Football Tackles Districts

Alex Alamkan, Writer Dec 9, 2023

Football high school districts are an important part of the high school football landscape. They are organized divisions that group schools together based on factors like location, enrollment size and competitive level. Being part of a district allows teams to have a regular schedule of games and compete...

Coach Phillip Lindsey prepares the next strategy for the football team.

Football Takes on Playoffs

Brooklyn Slie, Writing Editor Dec 7, 2023

The 2023 football playoff season was an incredible success to everyone involved. Both the coaches and players did an amazing job that led us to the farthest we’ve been in years.  Although we may not have made it to the state championships, we put tremendous amounts of effort into every game and...

All photos provided by Kevin Dean from A.D. Players. Published here under fair use. No copyright infringement is intended.

From the Lamar Stage to the Big Screen

Mischa Wijesekera, Editor-in-Chief Dec 5, 2023

From a young age, Jeannette Clift George, a Lamar alumni, dreamed of becoming a world renowned actress and “making it” in New York City. Before her unfortunate passing in 2017, George accomplished many of her childhood dreams and made remarkable strides within the acting community. From being a playwright...

Junior Guillermo Melendez teaches middle schoolers about robotics.

Get in Touch With Robotics

Asia Williams, Writer Dec 5, 2023

The robotics team here at Lamar, better known as Discobots, is a multi-school robotics organization that takes place at schools like Debakey, Carnegie, Lanier and even in other states like California. However, Discobots is more than just a robotics class. Discobots helps schools start and manage their...

Seniors Collin Stern, Ari Axelrad, and Mason Martinez encourage students to join the Pickleball Club during Club Fair.

A Passion for Pickleball

Alex Alamkan, Writer Dec 2, 2023

If you’re in need of a new hobby that helps you meet new people and be more active, Pickleball Club is the place for you.  Pickleball is a racket sport in which two to four players hit a hollow, plastic ball with paddles over a 34-inch-high net until one side is unable to return the ball or commits...

Laura Neville competes in the tiresome Ironman World Championship in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.

Introducing the Iron Woman

Aleisha Paulick, Writer Dec 2, 2023

Head Swim Coach Laura Neville, Lamar’s newest addition, is without a doubt bringing some achievements after she competed in the Kona Ironman World Championship on Oct. 14 in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.  The competition is a 140.6 mile (226.3 km) race, which consisted of a 2.4 mile (3.9 km) ocean swim,...

Photo accessed from Nate Griffin. Published under fair use. No copyright infringement is intended.

Breaking News

Aleisha Paulick, Writer Nov 30, 2023

The chant “Holy moly, that’s our goalie!” can be heard across Lamar’s natatorium, in celebration of senior and water polo player, Reide Breaker being Fox News’ Making the Grade recipient. It’s an award that honors high school seniors who receive high grades and play a sport. Breaker is overjoyed...

The first book that the Lamar Book Club read was A Good Girls Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson. The photo was accessed on the Penguin Random House website. Published under fair use. No copyright infringement is intended.

Chapter One

Elise Barnette, Writer Nov 26, 2023

If you love to read and have always thought about becoming a member of a book club, now’s your chance. Seniors Meredith Rodgers and Rayelynn Lewis recently formed a book club at Lamar welcoming all students to come and discuss a variety of books. They are embarking on a literary journey that promises...

Raul Rivera pauses to smile as he diligently walks the hallways to help students in need.

Rivera’s Resilience

Kai Hampton, Writer Nov 25, 2023

Lamar’s administrator, Raul Rivera, has been through a multitude of journeys as a teacher. His goals as an educator are to share his passion for educating and helping students in different aspects of their lives. “The whole point of being an educator is to make sure my students reach their full...

Ibraheem Razouki adorns an estatic expression
after sharing details about his nonprofit organization Aim to Aid.

Ibraheem’s Aim to Aid

Asia Williams, Writer Nov 20, 2023

Starting a nonprofit takes a substantial amount of leadership, time and effort. Migrating to Jordan and then to the United States from Iraq during the Iraq War, senior Ibraheem Razouki has gone through the struggles himself and understands the challenges refugees face. Through his nonprofit organization,...

Seniors David Steeples (left) and Enzo Saltzman (right) sit on their Mercedes and BMW.

Revving Up the Engines

Aleisha Paulick, Writer Nov 16, 2023

What’s that zipping down the streets of Lamar? It’s none other than the hot new rides from the Cars of Lamar club. Composed of three Juniors, Enzo Saltzman, David Steeples and Nhan Phan. The main reason for starting this club was to be able to share their passion and love for cars with other people....

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