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THE HERD
Issue #1 Issue #7 Fox Tech High School, San Antonio, Texas January 29, 2016
Swim Team captures District Championships
New Journalism Class
Fox Tech will offer a Journalism Class in 2016-2017.
This class will create and publish the school
newspaper and yearbook. If you are interested –
choose - Journalism – on your course slip.
Our Fox Tech Swim Team swept last weeks
Texas 5A Region 8 District 30 Championships
(January 21, 2016). Our athletes were
fantastic. Our Buffaloes thrilled the crowds
with some come from behind finishes. Great
job Coach Cuccia for pushing and inspiring our
swimmers. During the awards celebration, our
Fox Tech swimmers tossed their swim coach
into the pool. Coach Cuccia said that her
clothes were so water-logged that she needed
help getting out of the pool. Great HERD
memories for sure. Again, terrific job
SWIMMERS - WE ARE SO PROUD & EXCITED
FOR YOUR INDIVIDUAL AND COLLECTIVE
ACCOMPLISHMENTS.
Team Event Medals Count:
1ST PLACE: Women’s 200 Medley Relay: Sharon
Garcia, Makayla Rodriguez, Isabella Dominguez
and Victoria Sandoval.
1ST PLACE: Women’s 200 Free Relay: Sharon Garcia, Makayla Rodriguez, Victoria Sandoval,
and Isabella Dominguez
1ST PLACE: Men’s 200 Medley Relay: Oziel
Garza, Isaiah Salazar, Kevin Smith, Elias Conde
1ST PLACE: Men’s 200 Free Relay: Kevin Smith, Robert Herrera, Oziel Garza, Isaiah Salazar
3RD PLACE: Women’s 400 free relay: Candy
Diaz, Yesenia Estrada, Ileana Flowers, Marsha Madrigal
3RD PLACE: Men’s 400 free relay: Elias Conde,
Diego Gonzalez-Salazar, Christian Ortiz, Robert
Herrera
1st PLACE TEAM: Girls scored 169 points, Edison 84, Jeff 76
1st PLACE TEAM: Boys scored 135 points, Edison 100, Jeff 72
“Both the girls and boys swim teams dominated
the pool at the district meet bringing home two
district championships. This is all due to the
sacrifices each swimmer made to train hard
throughout the season” – Coach Janice Cuccia
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SAISD District History Day Fair
On Tuesday, January 12th, Fox Tech history students
competed at the SAISD District History Day Fair at Trinity
University. Fox Tech sent the second largest delegation of
students competing at the annual contest. As it turned out, it
was a banner day for Fox Tech students and their projects.
This years National History Theme is Exploration, Encounter,
and Exchange.
Students medaled in the following events:
Brigham Jones – 2nd
place: Historical Research Paper – Amelia
Earhart.
Austin Martinez -3rd
place: Historical Research Paper: Mass
Media and Protest: Daisy Bates and the Little Rock Nine.
Baby Garcia – 2nd
place: Individual Historical Exhibit – Apollo 11.
Alexis Lightburn- 1st place: Individual Historical Exhibit –
Sputnik.
Benesia Rodriguez, Yaharia Martinez, 3rd
place Group Historical
Exhibit – Wonderful World of Disney
Clea Blaylock, Iris Muniz, Rosemary Jimenez- 2nd
place Group
Historical Exhibit – Neil Armstrong.
Matthew Hutchin, Iman Wallace, Isaiah Salazar, Shawn
Rodriguez, Esperanza Gonzalez – 2nd
place Group Historical
Performance – Bombs to Brides.
1st and 2
nd place medalists will move on to regionals held next
month at Texas A&M University – San Antonio.
Mr. Martinez and Ms. Skidmore are so proud of this year's
participants. The judges were impressed with the quality,
creativity, and research demonstrated by our students and their
projects. Once again, great job Nerd Herd!
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U.I.L. Student Congress
State Capital, Austin, Texas (Dolores Torres, Staff Reporter)
UIL Student Congress simulates the democratic legislative
debate process of the U.S. legislature. Part of the debate
process includes the submission of mock legislation
generated from students. Fox Tech submitted legislation
regarding the use of body cameras by law enforcement.
Tech's legislation was selected to be argued at the state
competition.
On January 11-13th, our UIL Student Congress Team
competed at the Texas State Capital in Austin, Texas. During
the rigorous debate exchanges, Junior – Andrew Kamali
advanced to the Super Congress final round of competition.
Andrew was the only congressional debater arguing
legislation from the San Antonio area. He would finish the
day with an impressive ranking of #10 .
Ms. Casanova is extremely proud of Andrew and the entire
Fox Tech UIL Congress team. Great job resenting Fox Tech.
Justin Bieber’s New Album (Austin Martinez, Staff Reporter)
21 year-old pop star, Justin Bieber is blowing up the charts with his
new album “Purpose.” His hit songs, “What Do You Men?” and
“Sorry” currently place 2nd and 3rd on the Billboard 100. The album
includes 14 new tracks (19 on the deluxe edition.) “Purpose”
features many guest artists, such as, Big Sean, Travis Scott, Ariana
Grande, Skrillex, Diplo, Nas, and Halsey. “The significance of my
album Purpose is basically just to let people know that whether you
lost your purpose, or you don’t feel like you have a purpose, it’s
really important you find it” comments Justin Bieber on his recent
work. Fans love Justin’s new direction and outlook. Freshmen
Kendall Abney says “I like Justin’s album because it has lots of
meaning. It symbolizes change in a person.”
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Nothing Stops a Buffalo Stampede!
Support Fox Tech Athletics.
See you at the next game!
DEBT OF HONOR
On December 3rd, U.S. History students were treated to a screening of “Debt of Honor” which
was featured on PBS. Local television PBS affiliate KLRN provided an opportunity for our
students to screen the film. As an added bonus, students were able to engage with the film’s
director, Ric Burns. Debt of Honor examines the way in which the federal government and
society as a whole have regarded disabled veterans throughout our history, beginning in the
aftermath of the Revolutionary War through today’s continuing conflicts in the Middle East.
Ric Burns answered student questions, and shared his thoughts and inspirations regarding
the making of his film. Part of the documentary was filmed in San Antonio which featured
interviews from the Wounded Warriors Project. The students were thrilled that the director
spoke so highly of his visit to San Antonio. Junior - Onley Guerra said, “The film was very
interesting. It gave me a lot to think about, the idea that our improved technology has led
toward an increase in the survival of war injuries. And then those veterans, who would have
probably died in the past, must somehow find a way to integrate back into society with some
severe physical and mental injuries. It’s an issue we really seem to ignore.”
Social Studies teacher Mr. Robert Martinez was thrilled at the opportunity afforded his
students, “the documentary shed light on a field of medicine and social commentary not often
addressed in the public media or educational system. Thank you, Ric Burns, PBS, and
KLRN.”
Film Director Ric Burns
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Martin Luther King March
(Lauren Reyna, Staff Reporter)
Fox Tech students joined 300,000 fellow San Antonians in a tribute march to Dr. Martin Luther
King, Jr. on Monday, January 18th. The longest MLK march in the nation traveled along a 2.3
mile route through our city’s eastside. Mr. Martinez was said that he was proud that students
took the time to honor this great American. No doubt, our students had an opportunity to
reflect on the accomplishments of the past and the challenges of the future. “It was amazing to
see so many people there marching together for a common cause,” shared Jose Pinedo.
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Fox Tech High School Journalism Staff
Dolores Torres Staff Reporter Austin Martinez Staff Reporter
Kendra Turpin Staff Reporter Athena McCloud Sports Reporter
Maggie Ruiz Staff Reporter Benesia Rodriguez Staff Photographer
Lauren Reyna Staff Reporter Mr. Martinez Faculty Sponsor
Dark Places by Gillian Flynn
(Kendra Turpin, Literary Critic)
Libby was seven when her family was brutally
murdered. She testified that her brother was
responsible for the murders. Libby continued on
with a life of distance and unapproachably, afraid
to trust the world. One day, she is contacted by
an elite group of criminal investigators. They
believe her brother to be innocent. So who is the
real killer? Why did the killer single out her
family? These questions form a web of intrigue
and mystery. As the story unwinds, As she
pushes forward, Libby is haunted by the past
with a killer still lingering about. This is a thrilling
& exciting read.
Next Basketball Home Games
Tuesday 1/26/16 vs Marion Tuesday 2/2/16 vs Natalia Tuesday 2/9/16 vs Brooks Tuesday 2/16/16 vs Cole