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Washington Awaits Angela Cantu
Growing up, Angela Cantu found herself streaming Caso Cerrado on Telemundo with her grandfather every Saturday at 8pm. From there on, her grandfather acknowledged the love that Angela had for politics and how politics sparked her curiosity. She wasn’t the stereotypical girl who played with dolls; she was a short, pale-skinned girl who often had […]
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Go Big Or Go Home
“The undefeated team, ”Juarez Lincoln’s Girls soccer program is enjoying their first year when all three teams are victorious in both non-district and district games. Because of their excellent support and teamwork, they have achieved this. Juarez-Lincoln offers a first period, a ninth period class, and after school to improve your soccer skills. Equipment is […]
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AP Buzz
AP exams are right around the corner. Jimmy Carter is offering five AP exams; Economics, History, Spanish Language, Spanish Literature, and English 4. As the AP exams approach, teachers are working hard to prepare students as much as they can. They take advantage of every opportunity they have to teach their students all the necessary […]
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Teacher of the Year: Leslie Gonzalez
Mrs. Leslie Gonzalez is a freshmen teacher who has dedicated her time and hard work to her students for the past six years, and she continues to do so. She recently was named Teacher of the Year by way of votes from her colleagues. Because of her accomplishment, many of her coworkers have expressed how […]
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What is the LGBTQA+ Straight alliance Group?
Sophomore Alexia Escogido formed the LGBTQA+ straight alliance, Love is Love, to educate fellow on the idea of inclusivity and tolerance. Not many at Carter are familiar with the history of the multi-colored flag. Some go as far as closing in their beliefs around the idea that love is exclusive to that between a male […]
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Feature Story: Sister Norma Pimentel
As she saw a young Salvadorian girl get separated from her parents by border patrol, inspiration for helping others struck and many followed, that would alter her goal of restoring human dignity. Restoring human dignity has always found a way in Sister Norma Pimentel’s life, who received praise for her volunteer work, by being bestowed […]
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LGBTQ+ Flag History
Many people identify with the LGBTQ flag, however, many don’t know the story behind it. Originally, the flag was composed of eight stripes, resembling a rainbow. Behind every color there was meaning: hot pink symbolized sex, red was for life, orange for healing, yellow for sunlight, green for nature, turquoise for magic, indigo for harmony, […]
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Welcome to the LEO’s Club
The LEO’s club is having their induction ceremony Thursday, March 21 after school in the Jimmy Carter cafeteria. The LEO’s stands for Leadership Experience Opportunity, this organization teaches you to serve your community. It is important because it teaches students to care more about the surroundings of their community. Mrs. Torres is the LEO’s club […]
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Carter Students Receive Superior Rating at VASE Competition
Jimmy Carter Students Receive A Superior Rating in Visual Arts Scholastic Event. The students attended the competition at Nikki Rowe High School on February 9th. VASE is a TAEA (Texas Art Education Association) sponsored-visual arts event that recognizes and celebrates exemplary high school student artwork. High school students in grades 9-12 from throughout Texas can […]