Family of Royals
East Bernard High School-East Bernard, TX 77435
District 24AAA-Volume 50-Issue 2
11.4.16
Family of Royals
What’s inside? (Photo by Walters)
Senior Crowned Homecoming Queen Travis Cook Reporter
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s the lights shine across the stadium, the homecoming court walks through the football field with the band playing in the background. Within moments, the senior nominees will find out who will be the 2016 Homecoming Queen. During halftime of the homecoming game, senior Adrianna (AJ) Navarro, along with four of her peers, was elected to the Homecoming Court of 2016. AJ was the one out of five girls that was nominated to be a candidate for homecoming queen. “I was really happy when they called my name,” AJ said. “At first, I wasn’t expecting to win and once they called my name, I was surprised.” Her uncle, Mr. Raul Tavarez, had the honor of walking his niece out onto the football field that night. He was one of the adults who escorted the nominees across the football field during halftime. “I was proud of AJ for getting nominated,” Mr. Tavarez said. “I was a little nervous only because her sister (Corrina Navarro) won
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Page 7 (Photo by Schulte)
(Photo by Walters)
Homecoming Hearts As Adrianna (AJ) Navarro12 is announced homecoming queen, Mr. Jay Janczak and Mrs. Annette Hill present her with the crown and flowers. AJ was one of the five senior girls who were selected to be homecoming queen. “I didn’t expect them to announce my name that night,” AJ said. “When they announced my name, I was like ‘Oh my gosh, that’s me.’”
the year before her and the pressure was on AJ to win it this year.” Last year, Corrina was crowned Homecoming Queen. This year, AJ was able to follow in her sister’s footsteps and be crowned
as the homecoming queen also. “Being crowned as homecoming queen was really special since my sister was also crowned last year,” AJ said. (CONTINUED ON PAGE TWO)
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‘Prom’ising Joy Students Find Prom Dates in Unique Ways Claudia Zapalac Reporter
Ben Sharp & Cameron Guthman12
1.
Cade Koeppen12 & Kenzie Floyd12
2.
Hunter Goudeau10 & Sabrina Show12
(Courtesy Photos)
Sydney Campbell 11 & Connery Bowers
1. One Year Down Sydney Campbell11 asks her boyfriend, Connery Bowers, to prom. Campbell got her inspiration for the poster from song titles by The 1975. “We went to see The 1975 as our gifts to each other for our one year anniversary,” Campbell said. “A lot of people didn’t get my promposal, but that’s okay because we understood and that’s all that matters.” 2. I’m Lovin’ It Sabrina Show12 asks Hunter Goudeau10 to prom with a box of chicken nuggets. The lid reads, “I’d be one lucky nugget if you’d go to prom with me”. “I got the idea to ask Hunter off of Pinterest,” Show said. “I was looking for a funny way and once I saw the McDonalds one I thought it was perfect.”
Masking Disappointment New Restrictions Cause Sadness Among Students The Brahma Beat The Brahma Beat is produced by the newspaper staff and contributing artists of East Bernard High School. The photography is produced by the photojournalism staff and staff members. East Bernard is in District 24-AAA and 14-AAA for football. The Brahma Beat is published every six weeks by the journalism class of EBHS, 723 College Street, East Bernard, TX 77435. (979) 335-7519 ext. 148, (979) 335-6085-fax, www.ebisd.org, [email protected]. The Brahma Beat is a member of Quill and Scroll, the Texas High School Press Assoc., and UIL. It is a UIL Silver and Bronze Star winner and an annual 1st-place Distinguished Merit winner. Column viewpoints are those of the individual writers and not the staff of administration.
Adviser Lauren Haedge Editor-in-Chief Marissa Macha Photo Editor Rebecca Rabius Reporters Claudia Zapalac, Travis Cook, Kayla Rieger, Claire Coker, Sydney Campbell, Josh Mica, Kandace Muniz, Sydney Sandoval, Lauren Rieger Staff Photographers Keaton McDonald, Lilly Stork, Alyssa Schulte, Hannah Chumchal, Sara Kubena, Evan Delgado, Jeremy Hough, Kyla Janecek, Lauren Stolle, Rylyn Walters Artist Ciara Reeves
Brahma Beat Staff
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he start of the school year normally brings along new and revised rules. This year was no exception. One of the new rules was a dress code restriction- no face paint or masks. This rule is a huge change when it comes to showing spirit at football games and dressing up when it comes to Halloween. Students now are prohibited to hide their faces during a time of the year when it is normally encouraged. Unfortunately, restrictions had to be placed on
masks due to an incident that had taken place in the past. This rule seems unfair to those who would like to wear non-frightening masks, but there is no way to draw a line between what is scary and what is not. While this rule has disappointed many students that enjoy going all out during holidays, it was a necessary measure. Reducing the usage of masks and face paints increases safety for students. The likelihood of an intruder sneaking into the school and remaining undetected is very slim, however, before masks and face paint were outlawed, it would have been much eas-
ier for an intruder to blend in. Furthermore, this rule will help prevent children from being frightened if they see high school students in the hall or around campus. Some children are scared easier than others, and they may dream about the frightening things they see at school. Although the lack of face paints and mask have disappointed many students, the change was necessary. All students are much safer, and elementary students do not have to worry about being frightened by things that older students may possibly wear.
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Music Out of Metal
That One Part Everyone Gets Super Excited For Sydney Campbell Reporter he lights go off, glow sticks light up the stands and several masked figures take the floor. They begin banging on metal trashcans that spell out “#TCB2K16”. It is time for the Trash Can Band to perform. Everyone is familiar with the Trash Can Band; they wear glow-in-the-dark masks, synchronize beats with their bright drumsticks and always give a jawdropping performance. “We were excited and ready to perform ath the pep rally,” freshman Cameron Matthews said. “We put a lot of time into it.” Not only did they perform at the glow-in-the-dark pep rally, but they also performed at the Fall Festival on October 23rd and for KHOU’s visit early on the morning of October 28th. Both were new experiences for the group, but they welcomed the opportunity to practice and perform. “We enjoyed performing at the Fall Festival because
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it gave us extra practice time before the pep rally,” sophomore Chris Murille said. “The kids really liked it, too. After we finished performing, they were coming up and sitting on the trashcans. A lot of them wanted to take pictures, too.” The Trash Can Band has never performed on live television before, so it’s safe to say they were nervous. Despite the initial nerves, they made it through their performance with special memories to look back on. “It was really exciting, but I was also pretty nervous about being on television,” freshman Ryan Morse said. “It ended up being a really cool experience, and I’m glad I got to do it.” With such an intricate performance comes a great amount of practice. The band practiced any chance they could, getting the beats just right. “We practiced as much as possible,” Matthews said. “We practiced after school on Wednesday, before school most days and during the band period.”
(Photo by Walters) Beat of Their Own Drums The Trash Can Band took the floor at the glow-in-the-dark pep rally on October 28th. Some members of the group are fulfilling a childhood dream. “When I was a little kid, I always wanted to be in the Trash Can Band,” Ryan Morse9 said. “Every time I saw them perform, I got really excited so it’s really cool to be a part of it this year.”
This school year, there was a switch-up. There is now a new leader for the Trash Can Band. Murille took the reigns and conducted all practices. “Mostly everyone is a freshman,” Murille said. “All of the older people either quit or graduated, so there was really no one else to do it. I decided to give it a shot,
and it’s been really fun. I don’t regret my decision.” After performing at the glow-in-the-dark pep rally on October 28th, the group was relieved and proud of their performance. “I felt really proud,” Murille said. “I was happy to perform something we worked so hard on, and I’m glad no one’s drumsticks broke.”
East Bernard High School-East Bernard, TX 77435
District 24AAA-Volume 50-Issue 1
9.30.16
Hello, My Deer
What’s inside? (Courtesy Photo)
Senior Spends Summer at Deer Ranch Travis Cook Reporter
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hen it comes to summertime jobs, most teenagers would spend their time working at the public swimming pool or at a store or restaurant in town. But senior Courtney Howard’s summer was different than other teen’s ideas of a summer job. Some would consider her job exotic. Throughout June to August, Courtney worked at Rutledge River Ranch (RRR), a hunting and whitetail deer breeding ranch in Uvalde, TX. She spent three months working with the animals. “I really enjoyed working there,” Courtney said. “I went hunting at RRR last year, and I got really close to the people who were there when I went.” At RRR Courtney, along with other workers, tended to deer that were raised there. “While I was at the ranch, I raised the fawns at the ranch,” Courtney said. “I bottle-fed them and did other things too, like tagging and tattooing newborn fawns.” Unlike normal jobs, Courtney was required to stay at RRR for the entire summer. Because of the (CONTINUED ON PAGE TWO)
Page 7 (Photo by Stolle)
Pages 10-11 (Photo by Schulte)
(Courtesy Photo) Peek-a-boo During her time at Rutledge River Ranch, Courtney Howard12 helps check on a live buck. While she was working at the ranch, Courtney was able to experience events she hasn’t experienced before. “We would treat the bucks that were velvet,” Howard said. “Now their antlers are starting to rub off as fall begins. As they rub off, we cut the antlers off.”
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District 24AAA-Volume 50-Issue 2
11.4.16
Family of Royals
What’s inside? (Photo by Walters)
Senior Crowned Homecoming Queen Travis Cook Reporter
A
s the lights shine across the stadium, the homecoming court walks through the football field with the band playing in the background. Within moments, the senior nominees will find out who will be the 2016 Homecoming Queen. During halftime of the homecoming game, senior Adrianna (AJ) Navarro, along with four of her peers, was elected to the Homecoming Court of 2016. AJ was the one out of five girls that was nominated to be a candidate for homecoming queen. “I was really happy when they called my name,” AJ said. “At first, I wasn’t expecting to win and once they called my name, I was surprised.” Her uncle, Mr. Raul Tavarez, had the honor of walking his niece out onto the football field that night. He was one of the adults who escorted the nominees across the football field during halftime. “I was proud of AJ for getting nominated,” Mr. Tavarez said. “I was a little nervous only because her sister (Corrina Navarro) won
Page 3 (Courtesy Photo)
Page 7 (Photo by Schulte)
(Photo by Walters)
Homecoming Hearts As Adrianna (AJ) Navarro12 is announced homecoming queen, Mr. Jay Janczak and Mrs. Annette Hill present her with the crown and flowers. AJ was one of the five senior girls who were selected to be homecoming queen. “I didn’t expect them to announce my name that night,” AJ said. “When they announced my name, I was like ‘Oh my gosh, that’s me.’”
the year before her and the pressure was on AJ to win it this year.” Last year, Corrina was crowned Homecoming Queen. This year, AJ was able to follow in her sister’s footsteps and be crowned
as the homecoming queen also. “Being crowned as homecoming queen was really special since my sister was also crowned last year,” AJ said. (CONTINUED ON PAGE TWO)
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‘Prom’ising Joy Students Find Prom Dates in Unique Ways Claudia Zapalac Reporter
Ben Sharp & Cameron Guthman12
1.
Cade Koeppen12 & Kenzie Floyd12
2.
Hunter Goudeau10 & Sabrina Show12
(Courtesy Photos)
Sydney Campbell 11 & Connery Bowers
1. One Year Down Sydney Campbell11 asks her boyfriend, Connery Bowers, to prom. Campbell got her inspiration for the poster from song titles by The 1975. “We went to see The 1975 as our gifts to each other for our one year anniversary,” Campbell said. “A lot of people didn’t get my promposal, but that’s okay because we understood and that’s all that matters.” 2. I’m Lovin’ It Sabrina Show12 asks Hunter Goudeau10 to prom with a box of chicken nuggets. The lid reads, “I’d be one lucky nugget if you’d go to prom with me”. “I got the idea to ask Hunter off of Pinterest,” Show said. “I was looking for a funny way and once I saw the McDonalds one I thought it was perfect.”
Masking Disappointment New Restrictions Cause Sadness Among Students The Brahma Beat The Brahma Beat is produced by the newspaper staff and contributing artists of East Bernard High School. The photography is produced by the photojournalism staff and staff members. East Bernard is in District 24-AAA and 14-AAA for football. The Brahma Beat is published every six weeks by the journalism class of EBHS, 723 College Street, East Bernard, TX 77435. (979) 335-7519 ext. 148, (979) 335-6085-fax, www.ebisd.org, [email protected]. The Brahma Beat is a member of Quill and Scroll, the Texas High School Press Assoc., and UIL. It is a UIL Silver and Bronze Star winner and an annual 1st-place Distinguished Merit winner. Column viewpoints are those of the individual writers and not the staff of administration.
Adviser Lauren Haedge Editor-in-Chief Marissa Macha Photo Editor Rebecca Rabius Reporters Claudia Zapalac, Travis Cook, Kayla Rieger, Claire Coker, Sydney Campbell, Josh Mica, Kandace Muniz, Sydney Sandoval, Lauren Rieger Staff Photographers Keaton McDonald, Lilly Stork, Alyssa Schulte, Hannah Chumchal, Sara Kubena, Evan Delgado, Jeremy Hough, Kyla Janecek, Lauren Stolle, Rylyn Walters Artist Ciara Reeves
Brahma Beat Staff
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he start of the school year normally brings along new and revised rules. This year was no exception. One of the new rules was a dress code restriction- no face paint or masks. This rule is a huge change when it comes to showing spirit at football games and dressing up when it comes to Halloween. Students now are prohibited to hide their faces during a time of the year when it is normally encouraged. Unfortunately, restrictions had to be placed on
masks due to an incident that had taken place in the past. This rule seems unfair to those who would like to wear non-frightening masks, but there is no way to draw a line between what is scary and what is not. While this rule has disappointed many students that enjoy going all out during holidays, it was a necessary measure. Reducing the usage of masks and face paints increases safety for students. The likelihood of an intruder sneaking into the school and remaining undetected is very slim, however, before masks and face paint were outlawed, it would have been much eas-
ier for an intruder to blend in. Furthermore, this rule will help prevent children from being frightened if they see high school students in the hall or around campus. Some children are scared easier than others, and they may dream about the frightening things they see at school. Although the lack of face paints and mask have disappointed many students, the change was necessary. All students are much safer, and elementary students do not have to worry about being frightened by things that older students may possibly wear.
Feature - 3
Music Out of Metal
That One Part Everyone Gets Super Excited For Sydney Campbell Reporter he lights go off, glow sticks light up the stands and several masked figures take the floor. They begin banging on metal trashcans that spell out “#TCB2K16”. It is time for the Trash Can Band to perform. Everyone is familiar with the Trash Can Band; they wear glow-in-the-dark masks, synchronize beats with their bright drumsticks and always give a jawdropping performance. “We were excited and ready to perform ath the pep rally,” freshman Cameron Matthews said. “We put a lot of time into it.” Not only did they perform at the glow-in-the-dark pep rally, but they also performed at the Fall Festival on October 23rd and for KHOU’s visit early on the morning of October 28th. Both were new experiences for the group, but they welcomed the opportunity to practice and perform. “We enjoyed performing at the Fall Festival because
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it gave us extra practice time before the pep rally,” sophomore Chris Murille said. “The kids really liked it, too. After we finished performing, they were coming up and sitting on the trashcans. A lot of them wanted to take pictures, too.” The Trash Can Band has never performed on live television before, so it’s safe to say they were nervous. Despite the initial nerves, they made it through their performance with special memories to look back on. “It was really exciting, but I was also pretty nervous about being on television,” freshman Ryan Morse said. “It ended up being a really cool experience, and I’m glad I got to do it.” With such an intricate performance comes a great amount of practice. The band practiced any chance they could, getting the beats just right. “We practiced as much as possible,” Matthews said. “We practiced after school on Wednesday, before school most days and during the band period.”
(Photo by Walters) Beat of Their Own Drums The Trash Can Band took the floor at the glow-in-the-dark pep rally on October 28th. Some members of the group are fulfilling a childhood dream. “When I was a little kid, I always wanted to be in the Trash Can Band,” Ryan Morse9 said. “Every time I saw them perform, I got really excited so it’s really cool to be a part of it this year.”
This school year, there was a switch-up. There is now a new leader for the Trash Can Band. Murille took the reigns and conducted all practices. “Mostly everyone is a freshman,” Murille said. “All of the older people either quit or graduated, so there was really no one else to do it. I decided to give it a shot,
and it’s been really fun. I don’t regret my decision.” After performing at the glow-in-the-dark pep rally on October 28th, the group was relieved and proud of their performance. “I felt really proud,” Murille said. “I was happy to perform something we worked so hard on, and I’m glad no one’s drumsticks broke.”
East Bernard High School-East Bernard, TX 77435
District 24AAA-Volume 50-Issue 1
9.30.16
Hello, My Deer
What’s inside? (Courtesy Photo)
Senior Spends Summer at Deer Ranch Travis Cook Reporter
W
hen it comes to summertime jobs, most teenagers would spend their time working at the public swimming pool or at a store or restaurant in town. But senior Courtney Howard’s summer was different than other teen’s ideas of a summer job. Some would consider her job exotic. Throughout June to August, Courtney worked at Rutledge River Ranch (RRR), a hunting and whitetail deer breeding ranch in Uvalde, TX. She spent three months working with the animals. “I really enjoyed working there,” Courtney said. “I went hunting at RRR last year, and I got really close to the people who were there when I went.” At RRR Courtney, along with other workers, tended to deer that were raised there. “While I was at the ranch, I raised the fawns at the ranch,” Courtney said. “I bottle-fed them and did other things too, like tagging and tattooing newborn fawns.” Unlike normal jobs, Courtney was required to stay at RRR for the entire summer. Because of the (CONTINUED ON PAGE TWO)
Page 7 (Photo by Stolle)
Pages 10-11 (Photo by Schulte)
(Courtesy Photo) Peek-a-boo During her time at Rutledge River Ranch, Courtney Howard12 helps check on a live buck. While she was working at the ranch, Courtney was able to experience events she hasn’t experienced before. “We would treat the bucks that were velvet,” Howard said. “Now their antlers are starting to rub off as fall begins. As they rub off, we cut the antlers off.”
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