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Buzz Eatz – The New School LunchAugust 2010
Here it is, time to get the kids ready to go back to school. Besides new clothes and school supplies, you’ll have to deal with the five-day-a-week question of what to pack for lunches and snacks. “You wind up e-mailing your friends to see what they’re packing,” says West University Place’s Bettina Siegel. “Because you run out of ideas.” A … We’ve Got SpiritAugust 2010
Think school spirit is dead? Maybe it did appear to wane for a while. Just 20 years ago there was little else for teens to do for recreation not involving school. Without Facebook or texting, flirting had to actually take place face to face. Those more mature readers will recall the pulse that ran through their school on game days. … Mascot MadnessAugust 2010
Some people look back on their high school years as ones of insecurity and hesitation. If they had the chance for a do-over, they say they would be more self assured and worry less what others think. Easier said than done, but perhaps a bit of anonymity helps. By staying behind the mask, high school mascots get to do just … No Hype. Just Skype.August 2010
Each month, Jeanne Polocheck visits the snowy French Alps and a small village in Germany – all while sitting in her Spring Valley home with her husband and two young daughters. They chat with former nannies who spent a year caring for the girls and are back home. “The hardest part about having these au pairs has always been when … Taking FlightAugust 2010
During the summer of 1972 in Italy, 9-year-old Stefano Costantini watched his father, Mario, diligently build a model airplane. For months, Mario worked in his basement, crafting the glider from balsa wood. Stefano dreamed of the day they would launch the masterpiece. Finally, father and son climbed a hill near their home and found the perfect place for takeoff. Mario … Rumor Has It – August 2010August 2010
For the good of others… Linsey Hasenbank, Tricia White and Holly Mathis each have a great eye for design. And they each have a desire to help those less fortunate than themselves, and, thus, the idea for a one-time mini-flea market in their yard was born. The market included the rock-bottom sale of upscale home décor items, art pieces and … SportzBuzz – August 2010August 2010
Before we get set for another exciting season in high school sports, let’s put the final wrap on this past baseball season, which included a state championship for the St. Thomas Eagles. St. Thomas defeated district rival Houston Christian 7-5 in the state title game to win the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools (TAPPS) 5A State Championship.… Buzz About Town – August 2010August 2010
Never too hot for baseball Buzz Kidz by Melanie Thornton, age 21August 2010
Scouting the AlpsWhen I was 5 years old, I became a Daisy Girl Scout and my journey in scouting began. Today, I am a college student and am still an active Girl Scout. This summer, I am volunteering at the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS) World Centre, better known as “Our Chalet,” in the mountainous … Unprotected TextAugust 2010
If you’re not yet guilty of texting while driving – ever – then skip this article and go get in line with Mother Teresa, Gandhi and all the other saints. But, if you’re like a majority of modern, mere mortals and have succumbed to the fierce temptation of TWD, then frankly, it’s high time for a reality check. The fastest growing … Neighborhood Tails – Ossie, age 5August 2010
Ossie, age 5
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