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From left to right, Grace Noel (10), Da'Marion Wilson (9), Erynn Williams (10), and Tycen Smith (11) stand side by side, singing on stage.
Into the Woods Left Audiences Stunned
From Restroom to Wreck Room
From Restroom to Wreck Room
Jiyah Tucker (9) and Ahmad Jarreau (9) pose with the Connect Four pieces after their game. The students loved taking a break from the school day to relax and have some fun!
Courtyard Game Day Photo Gallery
Members of the cast huddle around Izzy Blackledge (12), who played Miss Scarlett, as they devise a plan. Blackledge did an excellent job of portraying Miss Scarlett's intelligence (as seen in this scene) as well as the more flirtatious aspects of her character.
Clue: A Cinematic Experience
Meriweather Wren (12) and Warner Barron (9) stand outside Barron's home with the sign Wren made for him. They were both extremely excited to go to the dance together!
How Do You Hoco?
From left to right, Grace Noel (10), Da'Marion Wilson (9), Erynn Williams (10), and Tycen Smith (11) stand side by side, singing on stage.
Into the Woods Left Audiences Stunned
Ethan Nelson (12) and Rafael Costa (12) sit together at the ACT brunch.
ACT Brunch Photo Gallery
Gracie Dalfers singing "I want a hippopotamus for Christmas."
The Magic of Childhood Christmas
How to Survive Midterm Madness
How to Survive Midterm Madness
From Restroom to Wreck Room
From Restroom to Wreck Room
Zachary Elementary coach teaches kids about working out.
Fall Festival
A Bucket Full of Sunshine: Summer Camps Edition
A Bucket Full of Sunshine: Summer Camps Edition
A Bucket Full of Sunshine: Snowball Stands Edition
A Bucket Full of Sunshine: Snowball Stands Edition
Celebrating Black-Owned Businesses
Celebrating Black-Owned Businesses
Let Us Be Heard: Our Standpoint on the Israel-Hamas War
Let Us Be Heard: Our Standpoint on the Israel-Hamas War
Report on the Southern California Wildfires
Report on the Southern California Wildfires
Why Is It Crucial to Show Up to the Ballot?
Why Is It Crucial to Show Up to the Ballot?
9/11: A Tragic Tale Told from the Eyes of Our Educators
9/11: A Tragic Tale Told from the Eyes of Our Educators
Back to Our Roots!
Back to Our Roots!
Period Poverty
Period Poverty
Ayja Walker (10) blocking the ball from going in the basket.
Women’s Basketball vs. Phoenix
Xavier Ferguson (12) dunks the ball home following a quick change of possession. Ferguson as well as his teammates were electric following the slam dunk.
ZHS Boys Basketball Defeat Division II Select Powerhouse Madison Prep 67-53
Melissa Nolan (12) makes a great tackle from a NOMMA defender. Nolan and the rest of the midfield played great defense, recording a clean sheet.
Girls Soccer Thrash New Orleans Maritime and Military Academy 8-0
Emily Maas (12) races her opponent to maintain control of the ball.
Women’s Soccer vs West Feliciana
Ross Rushing (12) has a personal record of 420 for squat.
Zachary Powerlifting Team Starts Their Season Off Strong
Honoring Culture: Celebrating the Filipino Heritage at ZHS
Honoring Culture: Celebrating the Filipino Heritage at ZHS
Meriweather Wren (12) and Warner Barron (9) stand outside Barron's home with the sign Wren made for him. They were both extremely excited to go to the dance together!
How Do You Hoco?
The 2024-2025 Zachary High School Cheer Team Photo provided by Hayden Chemin (12)
Forming Friendships One Routine at a Time
This year's senior homecoming maids. From left to right: Sara Lampton (12), Nyllah Allen (12), Audrey Mitchem (12), and Armiyah Day (12)
An Inside Look at the Senior Homecoming Court
Bridging Borders: Austrian and Italian Student Welcomed to ZHS
Bridging Borders: Austrian and Italian Student Welcomed to ZHS
TikTok Terrors
TikTok Terrors
Kansas City's Chiefs' Mascot Controversy
Kansas City’s Chiefs’ Mascot Controversy
Politics is to Sports as Greed is to Power
Politics is to Sports as Greed is to Power
Why Is It Crucial to Show Up to the Ballot?
Why Is It Crucial to Show Up to the Ballot?
Is It Time for a Change in Washington?
Is It Time for a Change in Washington?
From left to right, Grace Noel (10), Da'Marion Wilson (9), Erynn Williams (10), and Tycen Smith (11) stand side by side, singing on stage.
Into the Woods Left Audiences Stunned
Galentines Day Activites
Galentines Day Activites
Wicked (2024): The Reincarnation of a Beloved Wonderland
Wicked (2024): The Reincarnation of a Beloved Wonderland
Gracie Dalfers singing "I want a hippopotamus for Christmas."
The Magic of Childhood Christmas
How to Save This Holiday Season
How to Save This Holiday Season
If He Had Been with Me by Laura Nowlin
If He Had Been with Me by Laura Nowlin
Every Day by David Levithan
Every Day by David Levithan
A Good Girl's Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson
A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson
All the Best Liars by Amelia Kahaney
All the Best Liars by Amelia Kahaney
The Not So Golden Globes
The Not So Golden Globes
Music's Most Iconic Night: MTV's Video Music Awards 2023
Music’s Most Iconic Night: MTV’s Video Music Awards 2023
Take to the Seas!
Take to the Seas!
This is Us Review
This is Us Review
Coachella In the Flesh
Wicked (2024): The Reincarnation of a Beloved Wonderland
Wicked (2024): The Reincarnation of a Beloved Wonderland
Ten K-Dramas That You're Sure to Love!
Ten K-Dramas That You’re Sure to Love!
Mean Girls (2024): A Remolded Touch on a Cherished Classic
Mean Girls (2024): A Remolded Touch on a Cherished Classic
Blood, Guts, and Halloween Thrillers
Blood, Guts, and Halloween Thrillers
Netflix’s Treasure: Live Action One Piece Review
Netflix’s Treasure: Live Action One Piece Review
Tyler, the Creator’s Chromakopia: An Unfiltered Journey Through Tyler’s Life
Tyler, the Creator’s Chromakopia: An Unfiltered Journey Through Tyler’s Life
Madelyn Chatelain (10) shows her pride before the Guts concert!
Recounting Olivia Rodrigo’s Guts Concert!
2023 MAMAs: The Biggest Event in K-Pop
2023 MAMAs: The Biggest Event in K-Pop
Let's Bop to Some K-Pop!
Let’s Bop to Some K-Pop!
Music's Most Iconic Night: MTV's Video Music Awards 2023
Music’s Most Iconic Night: MTV’s Video Music Awards 2023
From left to right, Grace Noel (10), Da'Marion Wilson (9), Erynn Williams (10), and Tycen Smith (11) stand side by side, singing on stage.
Into the Woods Left Audiences Stunned
Members of the cast huddle around Izzy Blackledge (12), who played Miss Scarlett, as they devise a plan. Blackledge did an excellent job of portraying Miss Scarlett's intelligence (as seen in this scene) as well as the more flirtatious aspects of her character.
Clue: A Cinematic Experience
From left to right: Magnolia Charlet (12) as Clairee, Kadra Bates (12) as Ouiser, Kassidy Hall (11) as Truvy, Fiona Anderson (12) as Shelby, Kenzie Robinson (12) as M'Lynn, and Willia Puckett (11) gossip as M'Lynn gets her hair done for Shelby's wedding.
Steel Magnolias: A Classic Southern Heartthrob
Terrolyn Woodridge (12) sings her solo "Stand Up" by Cynthia Erivo, in the opening number.
Zachary High Hosts Its Very Own BET Awards! 
Lillian Funk (11), head of booth, miking Grace Noel (9), who plays Matilda.
Matilda: Unseen Practice Before Perfection
Black History – Robert Henry Lawrence Jr.
WZHS Broadcast 12/16
WZHS Broadcast 11/22
2nd Six Weeks’ Recap
WZHS Broadcast 10/25

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The Costs for One's Passion: Spring Edition

The Costs for One’s Passion: Spring Edition

Alyvia Pierson, Co-Editor-in-Chief
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The Costs for One's Passion: Winter Edition

The Costs for One’s Passion: Winter Edition

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May 1, 2024
The Costs for One's Passion: Fall Edition

The Costs for One’s Passion: Fall Edition

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May 1, 2024
Back to Our Roots!

Back to Our Roots!

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The March Round-Up

The March Round-Up

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What It Means to Be A Green

What It Means to Be A Green

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Honor Guard Members post the colors, ceremoniously.

JROTC Honor Guard Members line up to introduce the seniors.

Tyler Brown (12) is gifted a $50 Raising Canes gift card, from Colonel Spears, for assisting in decorating the Military Ball.

Amelia Concienne (11) was gifted a $50 Raising Canes gift card, from Colonel Spears, for assisting in decorating the Military Ball.

Administrators and seniors pose after the honoring of the seniors.

JROTC mates toast to each other, kicking off the Military Ball.

JROTC meet and greet each other, awaiting the Military Ball to begin.

From left to right: Zion Ramsey (11), Miracle Victorin (11), Chanyra Bland (11)

From left to right: Ty Guillory (10) and Rianna Delarca (10)

The January Round-Up

The January Round-Up

Alyvia Pierson, Co-Editor-in-Chief
January 31, 2024
Mean Girls (2024): A Remolded Touch on a Cherished Classic

Mean Girls (2024): A Remolded Touch on a Cherished Classic

Alyvia Pierson, Co-Editor-in-Chief
January 19, 2024
Let Us Be Heard: Our Standpoint on the Israel-Hamas War

Let Us Be Heard: Our Standpoint on the Israel-Hamas War

Ciannie Wellington and Alyvia Pierson
December 8, 2023
In Loving Memory of La'Taurus Smith (2007-2023)

In Loving Memory of La’Taurus Smith (2007-2023)

Alyvia Pierson, Co-Editor-in-Chief
December 7, 2023
2023 MAMAs: The Biggest Event in K-Pop

2023 MAMAs: The Biggest Event in K-Pop

Alyvia Pierson, Co-Editor-in-Chief
December 4, 2023
The November Round-Up

The November Round-Up

Alyvia Pierson, Co-Editor-in-Chief
November 29, 2023
Fall Your Way to These Hot Shops!

Fall Your Way to These Hot Shops!

Alyvia Pierson, Co-Editor-in-Chief
October 19, 2023
A peek inside Hot Tails newest location in Zachary!

New Eats! The Hot Tails Restaurant Review

Alyvia Pierson, Co-Editor-in-Chief
October 13, 2023
“In God We Trust”: An Imposition or Recognition?

“In God We Trust”: An Imposition or Recognition?

Alyvia Pierson, Co-Editor-in-Chief
October 3, 2023

Let’s Bop to Some K-Pop!

Alyvia Pierson, Co-Editor-in-Chief
September 26, 2023
Pushin' It to the Limit!

Pushin’ It to the Limit!

Alyvia Pierson, Co-Editor-in-Chief
September 13, 2023
Mr. Necaise is on the Case!

Mr. Necaise is on the Case!

Alyvia Pierson, Co-Editor-in-Chief
August 28, 2023
Up, Up, Up, & Away!

Up, Up, Up, & Away!

Alyvia Pierson, Co-Editor-in-Chief
August 16, 2023

Join the Club!

Alyvia Pierson, Staff Writer/Editor
May 15, 2023

Journalism Scholarship Recipient

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May 11, 2023

Teaching a Thing or 2!

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May 8, 2023

The Midnight Masquerade: 2023 Prom!

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April 28, 2023

Spring Break Vacations

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April 21, 2023

Watch Your Language!

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April 18, 2023

Candida auris: An Urgent AR Threat

Alyvia Pierson, Staff Writer/Editor
March 31, 2023
Humanoid Robots: To Help or To Harm

Humanoid Robots: To Help or To Harm

Alyvia Pierson, Staff Editor/Writer
March 24, 2023

Making History, One Lift at a Time

Alyvia Pierson, Staff Editor/Writer
March 3, 2023

Mastering the ACT

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March 3, 2023

Black History Month: A Continued Fight for Equality

Alyvia Pierson, Staff Editor/Writer
February 28, 2023

What Does Valentine’s Day Mean to Others Around the World?

Alyvia Pierson, Staff Writer/Editor
February 14, 2023

Music’s Greatest Night: The 2023 Grammys

Alyvia Pierson, Staff Editor/Writer
February 8, 2023
New Eats! The South Plains Food Co. Restaurant Review

New Eats! The South Plains Food Co. Restaurant Review

Alyvia Pierson, Staff Writer/Editor
February 3, 2023

Welcome to the Havoc House: The Loudest Place on Earth

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February 2, 2023
Diving Into the World of Disney Princesses

Diving Into the World of Disney Princesses

Maddy Snyder, Alyvia Pierson, and Laila Sanders
January 23, 2023

New Years’ Resolutions

Alyvia Pierson and Laila Sanders
January 18, 2023

ZHS Junior Ring Ceremony

Laila Sanders and Alyvia Pierson
December 16, 2022

What is Kwanzaa?

Alyvia Pierson, Staff Editor/Writer
December 16, 2022

The 2022 People’s Choice Awards Recap

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December 9, 2022

The Semifinals Game

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December 6, 2022

The 2022 American Music Awards Recap

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November 29, 2022

The 2022 MTV Europe Music Awards Recap

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November 16, 2022

The History of Halloween

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October 24, 2022

The Rivalry Game of the Year: Zachary vs. Scotlandville

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October 19, 2022
Hocus Pocus 2 Review

Hocus Pocus 2 Review

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October 7, 2022

The Greatest Show on Turf: The 2022 Homecoming Court

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September 28, 2022

The Greatest Show on Turf: Homecoming Dress-Up Days

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September 28, 2022
In Remembrance of Mrs. Stacey Hornsby (1969-2022)

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September 2, 2022

The 2022 MTV Video Music Awards Recap

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Rebranding Zachary High

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August 17, 2022
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