by Camila Rios Next year, many schools in the Waco Independent School District will be closing or different campuses will be combined due to budget cuts in the state of Texas. This has been cause of an uproar since it was announced in early December. However, a budget cut isn’t the only reason why WISD … Continue reading
Tips for Having a Great Spring Break
by Brandon Banks Most people in modern times are telling people how great their spring break is going to be, but in reality they are either sitting at home, babysitting children, or texting their friends. Here are some helpful tips to not only help your spring break be better, but also help to satisfy … Continue reading
Rapoport Academy Put to the Test
by Sebastian Miner Rapoport has always prided itself on being different. It is supposed to have a stronger community than other schools, it holds its students to a different standard for our students, and we hold different academic expectations for every child in Rapoport Academy. One of the things it does that is extremely … Continue reading
Ancient Rome Comes to Life at Baylor Latin Day
by Raven Yoder We can trace much of our language and common things of today back to the Ancient Roman culture. At Baylor Latin Day, Latin students had a chance to experience that culture first hand. Latin Day is a celebration of the culture of Ancient Romans. This activity takes place in the Mars McLean … Continue reading
No Excuse for Having Excuses
by Robin Pounders Rapoport’s core values are responsibility, respect, integrity, creativity, hard work, and curiosity. Now, what’s a catchy, short saying that encompasses all six of these huge concepts? The answer: ‘No Excuses’. These two words are Rapoport’s school motto, and can be seen written in capital letters on the t-shirts of faculty members at … Continue reading
What’s for lunch?
Click the link below to be redirected to the March lunch menu. March 2012 Lunch
Rapoport Gone Wild
by Sebastian Miner Spring break normally includes visions such as parties, beaches, and models in swimsuits. Reality sets in and these dreams melt into couches covered in empty pop tart boxes and a backpack thrown into the corner full of homework. For some at Meyer High, great things are happening in spring break. Mrs. Maloney … Continue reading
Gas Prices Play ‘Chutes and Ladders’ Minus the ‘Chutes’
by Camila Rios Rising gasoline prices, crying out in foot-tall numbers on street corners across the country, are causing concern nationwide. It is for that reason that it is important to know when and why our nation’s gas prices rise. Knowing when gas prices fluctuate is a straightforward way to be aware of the nation’s economy. … Continue reading
Another Win For Rapoport Academy
by Brandon Banks Matthew McWhorter has proven to Rapoport Academy that he is a leader and that he is also the epitome of what a “Voice of Democracy” is by winning this year’s national “Voice of Democracy” essay contest. “I was really excited when I won the award,” Matthew McWhorter said. The Voices of Democracy … Continue reading
Students Call Attention to Cell Phones
by Robin Pounders Here’s something oftentimes associated with teenagers: cell phones. So, what’s Rapoport’s take on this popular piece of technology? So far, the standing rule on students bringing their cell phones to school is that students may not have their phones at any time during the school day, but must turn in devices to … Continue reading
